Do you tend to buy more iconic classics (speedys, tanks, santos’, subs, navitimers, monacos) later in your watch journey? Or do you get into more unique (or even weird) pieces the longer you are in the watch game?
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Marco
Watch Enthusiast based in Saigon 🇻🇳. It's not easy finding watches here!
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Last active: 5 months ago
17.00 cm
I bought a bunch of junk in my twenties but that helped me develop my tastes. These were mainly fashion watches. In my thirties I knew my likes and dislikes and started going after timeless, classic pieces that meant something to me. I never went the oddball or microbrand routes really. Not sure which option that makes me. Anyhow, I'm happy with the direction I went but it's not for everyone.
I am not on a journey. I am on a bender.
Sorry, the classics are too expensive
Over the years, all my "grail" or "aspiration" watches have shifted from obvious (boring even) luxury classics to unique microbrand pieces with a lot more character.
I think this results from social media and the flex culture bombarding us with pictures of the same 10 watches over and over, creating a sense of inevitability. But once I grew past this phase I realized I have no interest in chasing the same watch as everyone else and don't resonate with these brands' values or designs.
Nowadays, so many good microbrands offer unique designs for an enthusiast to express their personality and differences. Embrace being yourself instead of being Submariner guy #142905367503. 👏