Still loving my Vintage Omega
I have been talking a lot about going for only 1 watch lately. The contender being the Black Bay 36.
That would mean getting rid of this beautiful Vintage Omega... I still don't think it's a bad idea even though it will hurt. There isn't anything I dislike about this piece, but several things I love.
Getting rid of the Seiko Tuna MarineMaster 300 on the other hand. I love several things about that watch aswell: lume, dome, cool factor and timing function. The size isn't a issue, most of the time. The lug to lug is fine but the height sometimes snags on clothes and combined with the weight, makes it a wobbler..
I will try it on marine nationale-like strap (I have ordered a totally pink one. Thanks for asking 🦄). Maybe it will eliminate the wobble with it's perfect fit and added flex?
I'm not putting words in the mouth of the OP. The post just put this thought in my mind about some folks with a minimalist type mindset...
I don't understand the need to arbitrarily place yourself in a situation that you don't really want to be in or don't have to put yourself in due to finances, space limitations, or something similar just to put yourself in what you see as some sort of morally or existentially superior group of people who see themselves as being above the human frailty of covetousness. Yes, that is an overly long sentence, but it gets my point, at least to me, across. Minimalism is not a virtue. Minimalism doesn't push getting rid of things for the sake of pentance over first world guilt or pseudo pious and unecessary self-inflicted suffering. It's about getting rid of things that have no purpose or meaning in your life. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches overly complicates your life and stresses you out, it's time to cut back. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches brings joy to your life whether or not you wear them all regularly, you have the correct number of watches (for you).
Back to the post...The BB36 is a great watch and would make an excellent candidate for a one watch collection. Also, you're right about the right strap (for you) making all the difference in the world in how you feel about a piece. I had my BB36 on a thin leather strap that didn't do anything for me. I was thinking of selling the watch. Then I put it on a sail cloth strap and it wows me like never before. It's a definite keeper in my mind now.
I'm not putting words in the mouth of the OP. The post just put this thought in my mind about some folks with a minimalist type mindset...
I don't understand the need to arbitrarily place yourself in a situation that you don't really want to be in or don't have to put yourself in due to finances, space limitations, or something similar just to put yourself in what you see as some sort of morally or existentially superior group of people who see themselves as being above the human frailty of covetousness. Yes, that is an overly long sentence, but it gets my point, at least to me, across. Minimalism is not a virtue. Minimalism doesn't push getting rid of things for the sake of pentance over first world guilt or pseudo pious and unecessary self-inflicted suffering. It's about getting rid of things that have no purpose or meaning in your life. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches overly complicates your life and stresses you out, it's time to cut back. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches brings joy to your life whether or not you wear them all regularly, you have the correct number of watches (for you).
Back to the post...The BB36 is a great watch and would make an excellent candidate for a one watch collection. Also, you're right about the right strap (for you) making all the difference in the world in how you feel about a piece. I had my BB36 on a thin leather strap that didn't do anything for me. I was thinking of selling the watch. Then I put it on a sail cloth strap and it wows me like never before. It's a definite keeper in my mind now.
I think you are spot on. For me it's just a search for peace of mind. I don't care that much about what other people think. And the cool people I look up to that only has one watch are motivated by nothing more than the fact that they don't have a use for a second watch.
Neither do I, but I do enjoy them. But they also are a source of stress. The fewer I have have seems to be directly connected to the amount of stress 🤔
I'm not putting words in the mouth of the OP. The post just put this thought in my mind about some folks with a minimalist type mindset...
I don't understand the need to arbitrarily place yourself in a situation that you don't really want to be in or don't have to put yourself in due to finances, space limitations, or something similar just to put yourself in what you see as some sort of morally or existentially superior group of people who see themselves as being above the human frailty of covetousness. Yes, that is an overly long sentence, but it gets my point, at least to me, across. Minimalism is not a virtue. Minimalism doesn't push getting rid of things for the sake of pentance over first world guilt or pseudo pious and unecessary self-inflicted suffering. It's about getting rid of things that have no purpose or meaning in your life. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches overly complicates your life and stresses you out, it's time to cut back. If having two or six or ten or fifty watches brings joy to your life whether or not you wear them all regularly, you have the correct number of watches (for you).
Back to the post...The BB36 is a great watch and would make an excellent candidate for a one watch collection. Also, you're right about the right strap (for you) making all the difference in the world in how you feel about a piece. I had my BB36 on a thin leather strap that didn't do anything for me. I was thinking of selling the watch. Then I put it on a sail cloth strap and it wows me like never before. It's a definite keeper in my mind now.
Agreed on this. I don't want to have lots of watches, because I like to wear and experience the ones I own and not just store them in boxes and cases for display. So I can totally understand the idea of limiting yourself materialistically while enhancing your enjoyment of what you have. However, in this case, you have a small number of watches that have completely different styles and history, and they all bring you enjoyment. I would recommend keeping a three-watch collection - large enough that you have a healthy variety of choice, while also small enough that you can actually wear all your watches.
Also, a good vintage watch is hard to find, don't let one go unless you're 100% sure you won't regret it.