Impressions from Crunchers

Got this for my Birthday a couple of days ago from the wifey.

She knew I was trying to acquire the book but never got the chance because it is always out of stock in every book store I checked.

So when I got the book from her, somehow it got me thinking since everytime I get a new watch, I could swear she would always give me the eye-roll. Not really saying anything but I could almost hear her say, "Another one?!" from the body language if somehow to make me feel guilty. I have recently slowed down/stopped acquiring new pieces if only to avoid that feeling among other factors. She might have noticed that. Am I to think she is giving me a sign? 🤣🤣🤣 Maybe I am just overthinking! 😂😂😂

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Soon enough she'll confront you with the it's me or the watches.

Just let us know then which new watch you're thinking of picking up.

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Didier

Soon enough she'll confront you with the it's me or the watches.

Just let us know then which new watch you're thinking of picking up.

Hopefully it doesn't come to that point. I have been a good boy so far.. 😂

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rodeenski

Hopefully it doesn't come to that point. I have been a good boy so far.. 😂

Man, you're on a watch forum questioning your wife's body language . It's all downhill from here. Trust me.

But it'll be okay. Nothing an Explorer 36mm at MSRP can't fix.

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Now you have the book you can start doing watch reviews on YouTube. Don't know if anyone has noticed but it seems to be a law that if you have a watch channel on YT you must have a copy of this prominently displayed in the background. Once you start monetising the hobby no one can complain about it...

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I think its time to get a new watch 🤣

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It’s a trap!! Don’t get fooled!! Abort abort 😜

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That's what I'm thinking! You hit it right on the bullseye my friend! However, I don't wanna be over confident. You know how women are. One day it is this, the next day it is a complete 180! 😂

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@Ichibunz is right!!! 🤣

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Belated Happy Birthday, pare! 🍻

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Didier

Man, you're on a watch forum questioning your wife's body language . It's all downhill from here. Trust me.

But it'll be okay. Nothing an Explorer 36mm at MSRP can't fix.

LMFAO. Man, you are casting a dark cloud on a rather healthy relationship! 🤣

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DixonSteele

Now you have the book you can start doing watch reviews on YouTube. Don't know if anyone has noticed but it seems to be a law that if you have a watch channel on YT you must have a copy of this prominently displayed in the background. Once you start monetising the hobby no one can complain about it...

Now that is a valid point. The missus might even encourage that considering the extra income! 😉

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Kalibre

I think its time to get a new watch 🤣

Believe me, the thought crossed my mind. But I choose to err on the side of caution and abstinence. 😂

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Ichibunz

It’s a trap!! Don’t get fooled!! Abort abort 😜

You think?! Well, i guess that's the prudent thing to do. Just have to try and keep the urge under control. 😜

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hakki501

@Ichibunz is right!!! 🤣

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Belated Happy Birthday, pare! 🍻

I'll take your guys' advice on this one pare. Thanks! 😉

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Green light. buy buy buy.... before its too late 😂

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But on a serious note, how's the book?

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geogop

I would translate this gesture into a “green light”… a free pass, if you will 😉 

Belated happy birthday, Pards!

A clear message that she's come to accept your passion, and wants now to support you. 😉 

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rodeenski

Let's ask our female watchfam then @Deeperblue 😉

Ladies love to keep their husbands perpetually guessing! 

I applaud your wife's perfect 'mixed signals' gift 👏 

I know exactly what she means with this present.... but telling you would be breaking 'girl code' 😉

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I'll bet she has more shoes than you have watches.....and probably costs more too.

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IKR, if we were to ask I believe we won't get it either! 😂

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DeeperBlue

Ladies love to keep their husbands perpetually guessing! 

I applaud your wife's perfect 'mixed signals' gift 👏 

I know exactly what she means with this present.... but telling you would be breaking 'girl code' 😉

LOL, I know what you mean. We usually have this thing where we allow each other to have a boys/girls night-out where wives go out together without their husbands and vice versa. It's more enjoyable that way when we can discuss matters we would rather not in the presence of our spouses. 🤣

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Just be you, women love that although they do all this weird stuff lol. Be reasonable and buy new watches as you please. Also if possible ask her to join in with your watch journey, educate her and entice her ha ha. 

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Piyath_007

Just be you, women love that although they do all this weird stuff lol. Be reasonable and buy new watches as you please. Also if possible ask her to join in with your watch journey, educate her and entice her ha ha. 

I did that when I bought her a Seiko 5 which she loves so much. She bought herself a couple of Casios. Not anywhere close to the prices of my pieces. So you see I think she doesn't understand why I need to buy all those higher priced pieces when they all basically just do the same thing... to tell the time! 😂

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This one is a good read.. But bro.. its a trap! 🤣 

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rorodrigos

This one is a good read.. But bro.. its a trap! 🤣 

Lol, I realize that bro. I am keeping my urge under control... 😂

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Do what makes you happy as long that you provide food, shelter and protection you can do what ever you want she can't say nothing to you.

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Tell her your thinking of buying a Harley, she will steer you back to watches ( dread game )

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Tell her you want to start collecting guitars. And amps. And pedals. Start leaving copies of guitar catalogs everywhere. In the long run, watches may seem a saner choice.

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hasenfeffer

Tell her you want to start collecting guitars. And amps. And pedals. Start leaving copies of guitar catalogs everywhere. In the long run, watches may seem a saner choice.

I don't think she'll believe that bro. She knows I am not that musically inclined. 😂

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Ah, too bad. The prospect of each guitar (brand dependant, ofc) could be the equivalent of a luxury watch and won't store as easily. Watches would start to make way more sense.

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hasenfeffer

Ah, too bad. The prospect of each guitar (brand dependant, ofc) could be the equivalent of a luxury watch and won't store as easily. Watches would start to make way more sense.

Agree. Should have taken up music in my early years. 😔