Looking at Watches While Traveling in Europe
So, I'm in Europe at the moment, mostly in Germany, and I took advantage of local jewelers to look at some watches "in the metal". I must say it was a sobering experience. Nomos turned out exactly what I thought it would be, and so did Tudor and Rolex.
It's hard to put a finger on it, but many watches of other watch brands seemed just unnecessarily busy. Maybe the German sense of austerity resurfaced after a few days within the country.
I was in a slight pause in collecting anyhow, but now I feel I need to recalibrate my approach for future purchases. A lot of entry-level luxury brands are off the table for now.
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What? You don't want this?
Are you still there? Going to purchase something? Or just browsing?
I was halfway in-between, and now I'm not 100% sure, simply because the models I was eyeing didn't really float my boat.
I should probably research Nomos while I'm still here.
What? You don't want this?
I think I'd have nightmares, and I have snakes at home as it is....
Went to the beautiful city of Nuremberg today, and looked at a few other watches. Nomos looks good, and IWC is growing on me. Also Tudor watches that are not BB.
Interesting what a little offline research can do.
I think I'd have nightmares, and I have snakes at home as it is....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubLRB7tb78Q
Enjoy your stay in Europe and may the ADs have plenty of beautiful watches to show you.
Enjoy your stay in Europe and may the ADs have plenty of beautiful watches to show you.
Oh, I'm having a great time, there is plenty to explore, and not only watches.
The odd thing is that within a few days in a Franconian small town I start relying on the the church bells to tell me the time, and I'm very much aware that the sundials on the buildings don't adjust for daylight savings.