JLC Rendezvous Shooting Star
My wife and I were window shopping a high end mall overseas, and spotted this piece in the JLC boutique display. The sales person came out of the shop while we were looking, and we chatted a bit. She then asked my wife if she wanted to try it on (!!).
My reaction would be, it's good to try something that challenges you. I think the YouTuber "this watch, that watch" talks more in depth about this. A bit more color, a larger or smaller diameter watch than what you're used to, or even different kinds of bracelets or straps.
But do it for you. Not for anyone else.
This coming from a guy whose closet is a monoculture of 10+ of the same conservative work shirt and slacks.
I have personally settled on a "high-low" strategy, and it's worked for me for a few years now.
Basically, I only buy:
Grail-level watches. Pieces with impeccable quality and brand that almost anyone would love to own. Very low chance of disappointment, and even if I am they'd be easy to resell. A good example would be my JLC Reverso.
Fun affordable watches. My definition of affordable is basically: if I don't end up liking the watch, I wouldn't feel too bad about giving it away as a gift rather than reselling it. For example: my older G-Shock Mudman. If it's automatic, it has an NH-3x or Miyota 8xxx, so servicing is just a cheap movement swap.
I usually wear one and throw a G Shock in my bag for gym time. But when I do feel the need to take a second watch (like for a formal event), I'll put it inside its own container and keep it in my carry on bag.
Saying hi as an older violinist. Keep playing, amateur or professional, doesn't matter. You will fill yourself and those around you with joy.
And be sure to get your 40 hours in 😁
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