Antique_Steel

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[Question] Do you feel pressure to get your collection 'right' or do you buy impulsively? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This is a most mature approach and I will take it all on board, thanks.

[Question] Do you feel pressure to get your collection 'right' or do you buy impulsively? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

That doesn't seem weird, that seems like a very healthy philosophy and I applaud you :)

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[Question] Do you feel pressure to get your collection 'right' or do you buy impulsively? (alien.top)
 

Don't worry, I have already identified that I am incredibly stupid for feeling this way, but I am always a little stressed when thinking about building my collection. I want a watch for each outfit look and occasion; and they have to showcase an interesting facet of the watch world (history, design, mechanism). And I have a low budget and 12 slots in my box so I feel like each watch has to be very carefully chosen (and often weighed against knowledgeable collectors' opinions). Perhaps this is a curse for us collectors trammelled by a low budget. Does this resonate with anyone else or are you a more impulsive purchaser? How do I relax more?

[Invicta] Got a new strap for my first ever watch. in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This black and silver dive style also looks great with a metal engineer style bracelet and a black rubber strap, in cast you want to try more looks :)

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Is anyone wearing a 21mm lug-width Bambino with a 20mm strap? (alien.top)
 
[SOTC] My two watch collection in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Solid choices and strap changes now and then will make them go very far.

[Question] Does anyone else use low cost homage watches to help decide between 2 high-dollar watches? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Almost the same! I never got around to buying the Rolex as the IPD scratched the itch so far and I feel more comfortable wearing it in public.

[Question] What is a watch brand that you feel like flies under the radar? in c/watches@style.land
[–] Antique_Steel@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Henry Archer. It's a microbrand with a lot of great customer service and I absolutely love their designs and colour choices. I've always been surprised that they aren't talked about much at all.