Seiko Sumo with Strapcode Endmill Bracelet

 

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[Tim]

You briefly hit on a worthy topic for future videos: could these (watch, etc...)obsessions exist without the Internet? Obviously, the potential is within us. But the internet, I would say, is key in stimulating them into life.

Honestly, I don't have a single watch; I don't even like watches. But these videos are both fascinating and alarming in their revelations. They're like trips to the zoo, only in this case the animals can talk and expound on their odd behaviors.

[Lee_K]

I started the watch quest looking for an analog G-Shock a few months ago and through Internet research and a couple of of twists and turns, now own four Seiko divers -- a class of watch I would have never have even known about had it not been through enthusiast sites like ABTW and WUS and now this blog (which I have been enjoying immensely, by the way).

Second observation/question: is it not better to stay at the lower levels of automatic and quartz watches in order to enjoy the variety rather than lust over a high-end Swiss watch like the the $16,000 Rolex you referred to in the video? Sixteen grand can buy a heck of a lot of Sumos, MM300s, Monsters, BFKs, Makos, and Saturation Divers.

[herculodge]

Do you want a Swiss watch? I love Breitling and Omega but can't justify the cost with my family responsibilities. If you can justify the cost, I find having 2 expensive watches (Breitling Super Avenger II is 4K at Jomashop, which I like a lot) and Omega Planet Ocean Chronograph caliber 9300 is about 6K, my other other favorite) and 3 cheaper Seiko divers is a good balance. More than than, and it's hard to find wrist time for all those watches. I hope that helps.

[Lee_K]

I can't say that I really do want a Swiss watch just for the sake of owning one. I've owned a couple of BMWs, but I always felt a bit uncomfortable whenever I drove around as other people make judgements about your character. I've experienced it myself and tell you that tooling around in a Honda makes that go away quickly.

I'm not a guy who likes to broadcast my socio-economic status, so having a Seiko on my arm makes me feel less self-conscious. Nothing against the Swiss -- they make fantastic timepieces -- but it's not me. I would love to own an Omega Seamaster, if only to enjoy it in the privacy of my own home. But the point I was making is one very expensive watch, particularly one that requires maintenance service that cost more than your Sumo, perhaps denies the opportunity to enjoy a larger number of less expensive watches. Owning ONE Seamaster versus owning a MM300 AND a Tuna AND a Sumo, AND a couple of Monsters? I struggle with the pros and cons of this debate inside my head. I guess that makes me a budding Watch Obsessive. ;)

[herculodge]

I notice many watch obsessives struggle with the sweet spot for the collection. I can tell you when my collection goes over 9, I get anxious and feel I'm not enjoying the watches enough to justify keeping them. I love Seiko. If you had a Monster, a Sumo, and an MM300, your collection would be stunning. I agree that getting Swiss for status purposes is not the way to go.