brunofrankelli

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Franken So What?

I was watching this video on the restoration of a toy Ferrari. Not sure if the toy is vintage or how old it is but at the start of the video it was qu...
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Escapement Room No. 5: Collecting as Therapy

Here I talk about autism more than watches . But I managed to connect the two, I think.
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Return of the King

I won't repeat here what happened to my Omega Seamaster Professional 300M. You can find the story here if you're interested. Suffice it to say, it was...
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Recent Comments

commented on Hear me out: affordable watches are more fun ·

Great feedback. Some reactions:

1) No one should have the right to attack a fellow hobbyist's choices, whether they be expensive or otherwise. Ad hominem attacks are ridiculous. Oh you're so stupid to choose this over that. Why would you pay this for that? You have more money than sense, yadda-yadda... People can attack brands but not choices. I don't like Seiko and should be able to say so. But if I question someone's decision to get a Seiko, or if I passive aggressively call Seiko fans names I'm an asshole, full stop.

2) I skip the microbrand tournament posts altogether because they are of no interest to me. But I'll take your word on how people are voting. That said, I never understood how others measure value because how I measure value differs from everyone else. If someone thinks value is X and I think it's Y, neither one of us is right or wrong, it's just how we see things. Like you said, as long as respect cuts both ways, there shouldn't be any animosity.

3) I'm not fond of comments denigrating fans of "expensive" watches. Or worse yet, those comments that put down those who aspire to own expensive watches. See point 1. Just because you (this is an editorial you, obviously not you you) don't have aspirations to own a Rolex doesn't invalidate someone's dream of owning one.

4) I once did a post asking to see expensive eye candy. It got a lower engagement than I expected. I don't know why that's the case. But I think people are just uncomfortable flexing on WatchCrunch. It's supposed to be the "antiflex" watch forum. Or it could be you're right about the reverse snobbery being a thing here, thus discouraging people from showing off their finer watches. Which is a pity, I'm tired of seeing GShocks, I'd like to see more Patek.

commented on Hear me out: affordable watches are more fun ·

I don't know.

I don't agree with the OP's original thesis and I've expressed as much. But I don't mind reading it. There is space for people looking to "justify" their choices, as you put it. I don't think it's insecurity though. But even if it IS insecurity, why stop them from posting? What's the purpose of that? Not everyone is in the same head space as the more "confident" collector. People are just looking for a little bit of affirmation here and there, both new and seasoned collectors. I don't see anything wrong with it. Why take that away from those who need it?

I realize that you're not talking specifically about the OP's post. I get what you're trying to say, I do. Like what you enjoy, enjoy what you like at the price point you (and no one else) are comfortable with. Great if you're already there in that stage of your hobby but not everyone is.

I'm only pushing back because no one is forcing anyone to stop and read every single post on here. Read what you like but don't rain on anyone else's parade. There is room for all perspectives, even the ones you disagree with.

commented on Hear me out: affordable watches are more fun ·

Fun is a relative term. Are affordable watches easier to handle? Sure. I love the idea of not needing to worry about scratches, dings, etc. And I don't normally, even with my more expensive pieces. But I do admit that accidentally knocking my Reverso on a door is a pain that I feel deep in my soul as opposed to doing the same with, say, my Casio A168W. That said, I find more joy in wearing the Reverso than the Casio. It's not even a contest. And a big part of the joy is how much "fun" it is to wear. Fun here is "what provides amusement or enjoyment," which is how Merriam-Webster defines it.

The last time I wore the Reverso was when I visited a friend who is undergoing chemo for breast cancer. I didn't call any attention to the Reverso, just reminiscing about old times. She actually took the last of her remaining energy to reach out and grabbed my arm, looked intently at the watch and asked about the watch. She didn't know the brand (who does outside the watch community?) and I spent 15 minutes using various analogies from make-up to cellphones to cars to women, trying to explain why the Reverso is the bomb and she laughed the whole time. I don't know. I'd call that fun.

commented on Brown tone 🟤 ·

I meant quit with the watches. It's really bad for your health. It was a joke. Didn't land.

commented on Talk About A Moonphase ·

Great photo

commented on Brown tone 🟤 ·

You should quit. That's really bad for your health.

But keep smoking.

commented on Franks's WRUW ·

Super nice.

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