That song takes me back. Country music ain't what it used to be. I'll say that

Thanks for taking the time to share that. I can definitely understand the attraction to Tissot. As I'm sure you're aware, the value proposition w/ a good many Tissot models, is quite high. Some of the best "bang for-buck" models on the market period. I quite like some of Casio's "Oceanus" line. Particularly their "S100" model. The only caveat to that statement being that it's a full titanium build. Considering how impressively it's finished, for the price, I may have to give that a pass. 

Other than that, I would say that your general description would match that of what I generally encounter, here in "the State's." 

In my eyes, aesthetically at least, the most perfect watch design ever produced, to date. 🎯

A bit of a story...????

Interesting. If you don't mind me asking....how popular are higher-end Japanese watch brands in Norwegian culture??? Have you spotted many Grand Seiko models, or Citizen, "Chronomaster" (referred  to as "The Citizen" on the Japanese mainland)??? 

If I were to guess, I would say maybe a result of mass-hoarding. At almost 42 yrs of age, I can say pretty much the same thing...... 2 maybe 3??? I will say that these are ravenously collected in the Asian market as well though. It also has to do w/ how affluent of an area you live in as well. Erie, PA, though urban, would not be considered "affluent" (just sayin). Just speculation though. I can't say for sure

What a topic. First, let me say that I like, own, and am attracted to watches, from a wide array of design demographics. Primarily contemporary pieces. I'm not too much into vintage. At least at this point in my life, of almost 42 years. 

I must admit....I was not immediately attracted to the general styling, and design ethos, of Japanese watchmakers. Thinking back, I now know that there were many other more subtle influences, that sub- consciously conditioned me. For the sake of time, I won't delve into all of that. I'll save that for another discussion.

It was primarily the release, of one single model, that "opened my eyes to the truth." And no.....it was not the "Snowflake," as many of you may have already guessed, rather impatiently!!! It was "the King," himself.......the SLGH005 "White Birch." 

I know, shocker.....but something about this design, was so perfect, in my eyes, that I could no longer see past it. Up to this point in my life, had you asked me what my favorite watch was, I really wasn't sure, as I'd never seen a specific model or design, that without certainty, truly moved me. The design, and proportions of this model, coupled w/ the finishing and impressive specifications made this model my one "true"grail in my mind. That still has not changed to this day, might I add.

So, in spite of the fact, that I could not see past this model, and find anything other, more wholly perfect, it did however cast a light down on the design ethos, of Japanese watchmaking as a whole. Shown to me, in a way that I had never before appreciated. I had failed to see the complexity, of the different designs, and various finishing techniques, regularly used on even some of the more basic models from brands like Orient. Yet and still, true perfection can be found, in the intricacies of the details, of more elite collections by the different manufacturers, like "Evolution 9 Series," and "Chronomaster" (as it's known colloquially in "the states.") Truly "vertically integrated manufacturers," that produce, refine, and assemble, everything except for the raw materials.

This awareness stretches beyond the shores of Japan for me, as well. Sort of an appreciation for "Eastern design and influence" in watchmaking all together. Interest in brands in China, and Hong Kong. Brands like "Peacock," and "Sea-gull." It's opened a whole new world of watches, that I never even knew existed. Yet and still, to me, Grand Seiko, are "the masters."