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Watches?
It's a bit boring to simply post pictures of watches and make teenage comments about them. The pack of dogs that wear nice watches may be boosting those Peoples egos or embarrassing them
(and it's fairly clear who's comfortable with it and who's not), but if you read your own posts, some of you do come across (to me at least) as a little bit silly, desperate or just a bit too young to be allowed on the web without a parental control lock on your Pc. [note I am not saying all of you do this, some of it is funny, but some of you don't know when to stop].
If you are not getting it home, or if you want to practise your watches pulling potential on other women, please do it offline or elsewhere.
I know I sound like a sanctimonious old git, but often these threads don't have humour in them, it's just a whole bunch of posts going "Phwooarr". If that's what you want, buy Watch monthly or be brave enough (or tall enough) to reach for the top shelf to get 'Asian Watches naked' Can we please stop it on here.
Thank you.
It's a bit boring to simply post pictures of watches and make teenage comments about them. The pack of dogs that wear nice watches may be boosting those Peoples egos or embarrassing them
(and it's fairly clear who's comfortable with it and who's not), but if you read your own posts, some of you do come across (to me at least) as a little bit silly, desperate or just a bit too young to be allowed on the web without a parental control lock on your Pc. [note I am not saying all of you do this, some of it is funny, but some of you don't know when to stop].
If you are not getting it home, or if you want to practise your watches pulling potential on other women, please do it offline or elsewhere.
I know I sound like a sanctimonious old git, but often these threads don't have humour in them, it's just a whole bunch of posts going "Phwooarr". If that's what you want, buy Watch monthly or be brave enough (or tall enough) to reach for the top shelf to get 'Asian Watches naked' Can we please stop it on here.
Thank you.
Thanks Vixpy, looks like someone's seen sense.
It's not so much 'enjoying looking at good-looking watches' as making it a full-time obssession and plastering it all over the forums. It does make PH look awash with accessories without an aim, and must be massively offputting to our watchless members.
When I see a good-looking watch, I keep all thoughts and comments to myself. No-one else wants to know, and that applies as much online as anywhere else.
When these threads pop up, it just strikes me as a posturing contest, boiled down to 'I wear the biggest watch', 'no, I'M more into watches than you', 'no, I'm the biggest watch fan round here - I look at watches like these'.
Boring
Those threads come across, frankly, as desperate and time piece frustrated if anything. They're certainly not comfortable with themselves.
Just someone elses £2.50
Sorry
Couldn't resist
It's not so much 'enjoying looking at good-looking watches' as making it a full-time obssession and plastering it all over the forums. It does make PH look awash with accessories without an aim, and must be massively offputting to our watchless members.
When I see a good-looking watch, I keep all thoughts and comments to myself. No-one else wants to know, and that applies as much online as anywhere else.
When these threads pop up, it just strikes me as a posturing contest, boiled down to 'I wear the biggest watch', 'no, I'M more into watches than you', 'no, I'm the biggest watch fan round here - I look at watches like these'.
Boring
Those threads come across, frankly, as desperate and time piece frustrated if anything. They're certainly not comfortable with themselves. Just someone elses £2.50
Sorry
Couldn't resist
k me I think nubbin just called me a schoolboy.
I'll be 41 at the end of the month thanks.
I was, I'm in the 31st year.Ok I'll admit it.
I have been using magazines about watches for some time now. At first it started off with a quick visit to a couple of watch related websites, usually late at night and I'm ashamed to say I would clear the Internet History folder just to make sure no one else knew about my interest.
But it wasn't long before I found myself needing ever stronger and more graphic pictures of watches. Sure, like most people I started off having a quick look at a couple of Rolexes, or maybe an Omega Seamaster or two, but I now found myself spending ever more time looking at "specialist" watches like Blancpain or Patek Phillipe.
I would even save some pictures of them into a hidden folder on my hard drive euphamistically entitled "Watches I like".
However, it wasn't long before I found that looking at pictures of expensive timepieces was no longer enough for me. So I started buying.
I'll never forget the first time I went into "Goldsmiths". It had taken me half an hour to sum up the courage and to make sure no-one I knew was walking down the street.
The staff were friendly, but I could hardly believe the amount of watches they were peddling. Almost all were "imported" from the continent and some were used, although I was assured they had been thoroughly cleaned and "serviced".
I remember choosing an Oyster Perpetual, and then asking for it to be securely wrapped in a brown paper bag. All the way home in the car the box just sat there on the passenger seat. I felt excited, but also strangely dirty, as if I had a secret I couldn't share with most people. They simply wouldn't understand.
For days after I used the watch every waking hour. I just couldn't keep myself from glancing at my wrist every few minutes. My wife said she understood, and that it was quite normal, but I could tell she was a little hurt. I offered to buy her a Cartier, perhaps to make her feel more included, but she didn't seem that interested.
I had make the mistake of thinking that one Rolex could sort me out. Sadly, from then on the descent into madness was swift. I needed more and more watches, especially the heavy chunky sports models. My habit was now out of control, and I found myself endlessly brousing on-line jewellers and ebay, looking for that special deal.
I've now got several Rolexes, Blancpains, Omegas, Corums, Pateks and others all in a beautiful glass topped walnut display case. I need the security they give me. If I sell one, I immediately have to replace it or I will start to feel unwell.
I'm now at the point that I have to have a certain number of watches just to feel "normal". I don't really know how I got to this point, it all seemed so innocent and fun. I experimented with Quartz, but found that only Automatic Chronometers would do for me.
So far, my friends and family have been supportive, but I know there is only so much more they can take. It is my wife's birthday next month and I have bought her a Cartier watch. I just hope she doesn't leave me.
>> Edited by alexkp on Friday 17th June 18:29
I have been using magazines about watches for some time now. At first it started off with a quick visit to a couple of watch related websites, usually late at night and I'm ashamed to say I would clear the Internet History folder just to make sure no one else knew about my interest.
But it wasn't long before I found myself needing ever stronger and more graphic pictures of watches. Sure, like most people I started off having a quick look at a couple of Rolexes, or maybe an Omega Seamaster or two, but I now found myself spending ever more time looking at "specialist" watches like Blancpain or Patek Phillipe.
I would even save some pictures of them into a hidden folder on my hard drive euphamistically entitled "Watches I like".
However, it wasn't long before I found that looking at pictures of expensive timepieces was no longer enough for me. So I started buying.
I'll never forget the first time I went into "Goldsmiths". It had taken me half an hour to sum up the courage and to make sure no-one I knew was walking down the street.
The staff were friendly, but I could hardly believe the amount of watches they were peddling. Almost all were "imported" from the continent and some were used, although I was assured they had been thoroughly cleaned and "serviced".
I remember choosing an Oyster Perpetual, and then asking for it to be securely wrapped in a brown paper bag. All the way home in the car the box just sat there on the passenger seat. I felt excited, but also strangely dirty, as if I had a secret I couldn't share with most people. They simply wouldn't understand.
For days after I used the watch every waking hour. I just couldn't keep myself from glancing at my wrist every few minutes. My wife said she understood, and that it was quite normal, but I could tell she was a little hurt. I offered to buy her a Cartier, perhaps to make her feel more included, but she didn't seem that interested.
I had make the mistake of thinking that one Rolex could sort me out. Sadly, from then on the descent into madness was swift. I needed more and more watches, especially the heavy chunky sports models. My habit was now out of control, and I found myself endlessly brousing on-line jewellers and ebay, looking for that special deal.
I've now got several Rolexes, Blancpains, Omegas, Corums, Pateks and others all in a beautiful glass topped walnut display case. I need the security they give me. If I sell one, I immediately have to replace it or I will start to feel unwell.
I'm now at the point that I have to have a certain number of watches just to feel "normal". I don't really know how I got to this point, it all seemed so innocent and fun. I experimented with Quartz, but found that only Automatic Chronometers would do for me.
So far, my friends and family have been supportive, but I know there is only so much more they can take. It is my wife's birthday next month and I have bought her a Cartier watch. I just hope she doesn't leave me.
>> Edited by alexkp on Friday 17th June 18:29
Thanks Charlie for reminding me I had these to sell
For Sale
Cartier Santos Automatic £1400
Rolex Oyster Automatic £1400
White Faced Omega Speedmaster Automatic £800
Gucci "G" watch as new £500
All with original packaging and papers. These are the real deal and not Jeckylls
Email through my profile
I will keep the rest
Dave
For Sale
Cartier Santos Automatic £1400
Rolex Oyster Automatic £1400
White Faced Omega Speedmaster Automatic £800
Gucci "G" watch as new £500
All with original packaging and papers. These are the real deal and not Jeckylls
Email through my profile
I will keep the rest
Dave
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