Rule of Watch Acquisition #6: Only you notice what’s on your wrist, buy what you like.
As most of us who have been collecting know, people in general don’t notice the watch you’re wearing. Maybe one or two people say that’s a nice watch but they can’t tell the difference between a Tudor and a Breitling. It’s the rare individual who will say “Hay is that a Tissot PRX?”.
However, there is one thing that all collectors do notice NATO straps. Yes these colorful watch bands tell the outside world I’m a collector, I’m I right?
There maybe someone that lucked on a watch with a NATO but for the most part I would say that 8 out of ten people you see wearing a NATO is a collector. Most of us have multiple NATOs that we change to give our watches a new look.
So I say keep using the NATO it’s a badge of honor and the next time you see someone using a NATO say hello.
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I don't think this is entirely true. The watch will get noticed, at the wrong time and location, for the wrong reasons by the wrong people.
But you will be the only one truly appreciating it.
I have to agree buy what you like. I have around 40 watches and I rarely wear the same watch 2 days in a row. The only watches I have ever had a comment on are my G Shocks and that has been on a rare occasion. I notice others watches but mostly what I see are smart watches. Even if everyone noticed and commented on my watches, good, bad or indifferent I will still buy what I like.
I don't think this is entirely true. The watch will get noticed, at the wrong time and location, for the wrong reasons by the wrong people.
But you will be the only one truly appreciating it.
Yeah, I've pointed this out even here and people got oddly pissy. Buy what you like . .. I agree with that, but I def think people notice what's on your wrist . . . it's just that 90% just don't care enough to say anything or do more than a passing glance, which I guess is what counts for watch enthusiasts . . . but human beings are creatures of judgement and categorization . . . people might not know or care what's on your wrist, but it's going to be a part of how they might size you up even if their assumption is wrong . . . and this can be very important depending on your work environment and where you fall in your company or industry and who you deal with.
Agree with #6. Are there #1 to #5? Haha
I may be an exception here, but i bought a watch with nato once, don't like it. You might be right that only enthusiasts wear Nato, as only enthusiasts are willing to deal with nato hassle. Haha
Let me resolve this issue once and for all: Deep Space 9 was better than TNG. It was the second best series in the franchise.
Someone in the wild (somewhere other than a watch event) has commented on my Speedmaster 3x and my No Date Sub 1x since 2019. 4 comments in 4 years. None of my other watches, including a yellow gold Rolex Day Date, have ever been mentioned by a stranger though I travel quite a bit and attend many social events.
My sneaker collection however illicits more comments than I can remember. If one is seeking attention one can save big bucks with Puma rather than Patek.
Buy what feels good on your wrist and looks fly on your feet. Do you!
Ferengi! 😂🤣😂 Brilliant!
Yeah, I've pointed this out even here and people got oddly pissy. Buy what you like . .. I agree with that, but I def think people notice what's on your wrist . . . it's just that 90% just don't care enough to say anything or do more than a passing glance, which I guess is what counts for watch enthusiasts . . . but human beings are creatures of judgement and categorization . . . people might not know or care what's on your wrist, but it's going to be a part of how they might size you up even if their assumption is wrong . . . and this can be very important depending on your work environment and where you fall in your company or industry and who you deal with.
I think in the day and age of smartwatches most people are even more oblivious as to what is on one's wrist. You may not even be able to clearly see what type of watch it is, either.
Co-workers are easier to spot, as you see them repeatedly. Then there are my kids, who don't wear a watch and have zero interest in watches.
The few times when people noticed, I was close to them, for example at private parties. So yes, there are exceptions to the rule. Most of the time I'm not aware of a person's watch either, because the interaction forces me to focus on something else.
Yeah, I've pointed this out even here and people got oddly pissy. Buy what you like . .. I agree with that, but I def think people notice what's on your wrist . . . it's just that 90% just don't care enough to say anything or do more than a passing glance, which I guess is what counts for watch enthusiasts . . . but human beings are creatures of judgement and categorization . . . people might not know or care what's on your wrist, but it's going to be a part of how they might size you up even if their assumption is wrong . . . and this can be very important depending on your work environment and where you fall in your company or industry and who you deal with.
I think a lot of watch enthusiasts have an idealized vision of what watch wearing ought to be rather than looking at the real world, gathering feedback, and seeing what is. I did a post once on a YouTube video saying that if you're male and over 30 you shouldn't be wearing a G-Shock outside of work requirements because the watch dates you and makes you look--let's be generous and say--less presentable. The number of naysayers and violent reactions were astonishing to me. A lot of people were "I'll wear what I like, damn you!" No room to listen to what the outside world is saying at all. Sometimes that's a good thing, but not all the time.
I agree with you that people do notice but refuse to comment or engage. I have never approached a stranger and commented on their shirt even if I notice it. I just feel like it's none of my business. But, as you said, I would certainly be judging in my head. We all do. To say it shouldn't be the case (what ought to be) is to deny what is.
I think there is a big difference between noticing and commenting. I think this myth got started back in the day to shun the idea any of us watch nerds may like the odd flex and the whole ''I just bought this for me'' became a thing.
If no one noticed, then all these companies wouldn't spend a fortune on marketing, luxury goods wouldn't be thing and everyone in the city would be going to work in joggers and sneakers IMHO.
That being said I 100% agree on Natos 👌
I think a lot of watch enthusiasts have an idealized vision of what watch wearing ought to be rather than looking at the real world, gathering feedback, and seeing what is. I did a post once on a YouTube video saying that if you're male and over 30 you shouldn't be wearing a G-Shock outside of work requirements because the watch dates you and makes you look--let's be generous and say--less presentable. The number of naysayers and violent reactions were astonishing to me. A lot of people were "I'll wear what I like, damn you!" No room to listen to what the outside world is saying at all. Sometimes that's a good thing, but not all the time.
I agree with you that people do notice but refuse to comment or engage. I have never approached a stranger and commented on their shirt even if I notice it. I just feel like it's none of my business. But, as you said, I would certainly be judging in my head. We all do. To say it shouldn't be the case (what ought to be) is to deny what is.
Funnily enough, I get more peeps, even on here, stating don't ever wear anything BUT G Shocks especially in my line of work.
So the opposite 😂.
But that's just been ingrained, cuz everyone should have a "beater" and save the analogs for regular use.
Even though, for my uses, a legible, basic analog is as good, if not better than a digital.
But… I notice what’s on other people wrists tho
Let me resolve this issue once and for all: Deep Space 9 was better than TNG. It was the second best series in the franchise.
Fighting Words?
I think the twist now is that some watches (including my coworker’s Ares) come new with a NATO as the band.
Yeah, I've pointed this out even here and people got oddly pissy. Buy what you like . .. I agree with that, but I def think people notice what's on your wrist . . . it's just that 90% just don't care enough to say anything or do more than a passing glance, which I guess is what counts for watch enthusiasts . . . but human beings are creatures of judgement and categorization . . . people might not know or care what's on your wrist, but it's going to be a part of how they might size you up even if their assumption is wrong . . . and this can be very important depending on your work environment and where you fall in your company or industry and who you deal with.
I think there’s a lot of truth here. I’ve only had someone complement my watch once, but I’ve absolutely seen people look (sometimes study!) or notice it. But those people don’t say anything.
Hmmm 🤔. I thought that Rule of Watch Acquisition #23: Buy what you like.
Rule of Watch Acquisition #6: Only sell a watch from your collection when you can get greater than 10% profit, otherwise what is the point. Unless of course you are selling to a friend, 5% profit is acceptable in those rare occasions.
What edition are you reading?
#6 is always keep your requests as to what to buy next restricted to polls of 4.
That’s #17a. #16 was updated to include the microbrand coefficient for “trueness”, which is defined in each countries National Annex, and thus allowed for the introduction for #17b whereby, for microbrands, clause 1 now states: hahahahahahahahaha you’ve lost all that money on a brand no one even knows.
I was quoting the 2019 Edition, Revision 3.1. I stand corrected. I need to download the most recent version.
I was quoting the 2019 Edition, Revision 3.1. I stand corrected. I need to download the most recent version.
There is a pamphlet as well, which is available for free; it just says D) Seiko, but that’s what often works in multiple scenarios.
Twinsies - personally I'm a sucker for a nato strap. But I think its more to do with adding style variation to the watch and how you feel at the time. I'm actually waiting for delivery of a bracelet for my Duro.
Bring it
Guess it does indeed take a MB&F steampunk piece of machinery or Jacob & co flying saucer on your wrist to get noticed AND commented on. With my collection of much more mainstream watches, I hardly ever receive a comment. Which is 95% fine (the remaining 5% does feel the world is rudely ignoring the fact that I am wearing a gorgeous/special/vintage/manufacture/very-well-chosen-for-the-occasion watch!).
I never wear NATOs, don't like them (for myself). Most of my watches are on a leather strap, some (the divers) on rubber. If my NATOlessness exposes me as not-a-proper enthusiast, so be it :-) Will compliment anyone who can pull off a NATO though!
What edition are you reading?
#6 is always keep your requests as to what to buy next restricted to polls of 4.
That’s #17a. #16 was updated to include the microbrand coefficient for “trueness”, which is defined in each countries National Annex, and thus allowed for the introduction for #17b whereby, for microbrands, clause 1 now states: hahahahahahahahaha you’ve lost all that money on a brand no one even knows.
I only just now realised you named yourself after these guys (i'm slow sometimes):
I always appreciate a good Star Trek analogy 😁 And by the way, Voyager and Enterprise are underrated, NATO straps are overrated in my humble opinion. 🖖
I only just now realised you named yourself after these guys (i'm slow sometimes):
Yes - it was a deliberate move because @chronotriggered was already too triggering for people.
It’s provocative… it’s gets the people going.
Yes - it was a deliberate move because @chronotriggered was already too triggering for people.
It’s provocative… it’s gets the people going.
Haha, imagine the cognomen 'big bang yellow magic' could be quite the conversation starter as well (afraid to Google it even) I briefly considered the moniker @clockteaser but decided not to 😂
Not true. My brother is a watch nerd too and we relentlessly insult each others watch choices. Especially when the other one has a watch we like.
Ferengi! 😂🤣😂 Brilliant!
I could see Farengi being high end ADs. The type you have to buy other watches from to curry favor. Lol.
Let me resolve this issue once and for all: Deep Space 9 was better than TNG. It was the second best series in the franchise.
Try "The Orville" it's excellent 🖖🏻
Try "The Orville" it's excellent 🖖🏻
It didn't grab me. Seth should focus on Family Guy!