What drives us to keep our ⌚?
I remember on a day in May in 2006 I bought this Omega Seamaster Chronograph because I finished my bachelor's degree in biochemistry.
From there, it accompanied me through my master's degree in engineering and Ph.D. in biomedical physics.
It also was on my wrist when my Mother passed away.
Since these events, I grew tired and even repulsed by this ⌚.
Its thickness engendered maladroit movements that introduced dings and even gouged the lower left lug.
I was desperate to sell it for its uncomfortable dimensions, outdated mechanism, and a desire to close the events of a past life.
I received ridiculously low prices for it and abandoned my ambition to sell.
Instead, microbrands adorn my wrist but lack the same bond as my original Omega.
It sits in its original box unworn and waiting to be serviced. . .and. . .yet. . .I am ambivalent about passing on this box to a new owner.
Our ⌚ display time but accompany us through time almost to remind us of events in our lives.
Does a reluctance to let a ⌚ go signal an inability to move forward or respect for the past?
For those who survived this sentimental post, what are your thoughts about how your ⌚ represent events in your life?
Omega Seamaster 300M Chronograph Reference Number 2599.80.00
A Swiss Army Knife.
You own a beautiful time piece! You created memories with this watch (scratches and everything). More than likely you will regret it the moment you get rid of it. IMO, I will keep it if I was you. Cheers!
You own a beautiful time piece! You created memories with this watch (scratches and everything). More than likely you will regret it the moment you get rid of it. IMO, I will keep it if I was you. Cheers!
It would seem that fate, if you believe in such, is against me letting this ⌚ go. One day, I will get it serviced.
I still own my father's watch. He passed away in 2005 and is been in my collection ever since. The watch is not a "Haute Horlogerie" per se but, is my father's watch. I love this watch with all their imperfections/flaws. Every time I look at it fond memories come to me. I will never get rid of this watch even if it is too small for my wrist.
I still own my father's watch. He passed away in 2005 and is been in my collection ever since. The watch is not a "Haute Horlogerie" per se but, is my father's watch. I love this watch with all their imperfections/flaws. Every time I look at it fond memories come to me. I will never get rid of this watch even if it is too small for my wrist.
Looks great on your wrist.
That's a great watch and good thing you kept it. I always loved watches but never care about collecting until 2019. To me what keeps me from selling and appreciating watches in my collection has been my watch journey. I find it amazing how one watch can lead to a rabbit hole of history and how it open doors to meet amazing people online and in person.
From a simple Seiko like this:
to traveling to Japan to the Seiko museum:
To making online friends all over the place even in Japan to share watches:
Quite crazy from just a hobby I got to do all those things.
Looks great on your wrist.
Thanks! 🙏
I don't believe inanimate objects represent events in my life. If an event is important or significant then I will remember it, if it isn't I will forget it. If I forget it then it's unlikely I'll be reminded of it by looking at a watch unless the only time I wore that watch was at that time.
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That's a great watch and good thing you kept it. I always loved watches but never care about collecting until 2019. To me what keeps me from selling and appreciating watches in my collection has been my watch journey. I find it amazing how one watch can lead to a rabbit hole of history and how it open doors to meet amazing people online and in person.
From a simple Seiko like this:
to traveling to Japan to the Seiko museum:
To making online friends all over the place even in Japan to share watches:
Quite crazy from just a hobby I got to do all those things.
Awesome! I love my Seiko's too. I need to go to the Seiko museum next time that I travel to Japan. Thanks for sharing! 😉
I don't believe inanimate objects represent events in my life. If an event is important or significant then I will remember it, if it isn't I will forget it. If I forget it then it's unlikely I'll be reminded of it by looking at a watch unless the only time I wore that watch was at that time.
I disagree! Something inanimate can have intrinsic significance. Specially if the object belonged to somebody dearest to your heart such as your father that passed away. Unless you don't like your father.
I disagree! Something inanimate can have intrinsic significance. Specially if the object belonged to somebody dearest to your heart such as your father that passed away. Unless you don't like your father.
Ah, you have added the part that I thought about but didn't write. I agree entirely that items can trigger memories of loved ones, and by extension the times spent with those loved ones. My original comment was only referring to my experience with things and specific c events, I appreciate that for other people it might be different. Thankfully we are not all the same.