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[Discussion] What are your hot takes or opinions you haven't yet posted for fear of downvoting? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not a fan of the Rolex Daytona. There I said it.

[rolex] is this watch too small for my wrist? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

More cowbell.

[Question] Are Watches Jewelry, an Accessory, or a Utility to You? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

All 3

[Question] Why do most watch people not like the date complication? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

One of the few day dates I do appreciate.

[Question] Anyone losing interest in the hobby? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is buying and collecting vintage toya or clothing or antiques a hobby? Seems people on this thread feel that spending a little bit of money on a hobby is ok, but spending too much makes it consumerism. That comes across as reverse snobbery.

[Discussion] Looking for nice quartz pieces I probably haven’t heard of / seen before. What’s your favorite? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Citizen on the affordable end. Grand Seiko in the USD 3k to 5k range.

[Question] Anyone losing interest in the hobby? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Guess cars are just transportation, and art is just something to decorate walls? And a host of other things people buy and collect - not hobbies either. Ridiculous POV.

[Question] Anyone losing interest in the hobby? in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Not me. I keep reading as much as I can, attending events, and keep adding to my 400+ collection. Interest can certainly ebb and flow, but if you're really hooked, you're hooked.

[SOTC] 3 years in, this is what happens when you have a partner that supports your hobbie and helps you keep it in check! in c/watches@style.land

[–] barbecuejag@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How does keeping you in check support your hobby?