I think that the objective is to have a great harmony in the outfit ( including the watch) that when someone looks at you see that they are looking at someone nicely put together and eventually observe the watch and will give you a compliment.

If the watch is screaming out too much that means they haven't noticed you but the watch. At least this is my philosophy of dressing up. 🙂

I receive regular compliments for the total outfit and sometimes for the watch when people spend more than a few seconds with me.

Personally I don't care for compliments. I dress up because it makes me feel good. 🙂

Check the new Alpina line-up. Nothing bellow 40 😉

Nobody told me this but after collecting watches for the last 5 years and buying and selling so many watches because I bought them randomly just because they were good deals but fell out of love after a while. then, I thought really hard about what is my "collecting philosophy".

I realised that even though I really loved some watches they didn't get real wrist time because they didn't go with my lifestyle or outfits.

I think having a "collecting philosophy" is really important as a collector. Now I only buy watches if I don't have another one like that considering my lifestyle and fashion needs.

I don't want to go down the fashion watch path because I no they are garbage but I am more fashion conscious with the watches that worth spending money on.

Also, I have a "wish list". If a particular watch is not on my wish list after 3 months I consider it as a "Crush" but not real "Love". That way I take my time considering a watch and I only buy the watch if I am in love and also goes with my lifestyle and fashion needs.

Finally I have allocated a monthly budget for watches. This budget goes towards a savings account for the next purchase. (of course,The number one!... on my wish list)

it helps me not to waste money and keep the fire alive for this hobby without getting burned.

How does it wear? Large? too thick? I fancy this watch but Normally I go upto 40mm.

I have got one too. I am really happy with it. 😊

No. It's from my Nikon 7100 with a Nikon 70-200 lense.

I agree. It feels like a pocket watch too. There's a heft to it and the crown has a nice mechanical feel.