Horological Meandering

Anyhow, since then and over the past 11 (!) years, I have purchased six "nice" watches and still own all six. The last purchase occured about 2.5 years ago. I remain very happy with my six watches, and wear 5 of the six depending on circumstance and activity. For reference, the least I paid was $1100 (msrp!) and of the other five, four were bought with discounts and one also was at msrp. Funnily, I have almost never worn this latter watch, have not bonded with it, but assume one the days I will wear it and the dam will break re enjoying it. My most expensive watch cost circa $7650 (USD). All to say, in the watch universe, my "nice" watches are relatively modest, cost wise (still expensive to non-watch people).

So, with regard to today's novelties, had there been a watch which I really liked, I most likely would have begun the process to buy one.

But none appeal to me, and that is fine. I feel no urge for baseless acquisition, and sometimes think at times like these that the watch manufacturers are doing me great favors!

There are some designs that I would buy in a heartbeat and yet, despite, like many others here, feel my tastes are refined, elegant and shared by many others, the puppeteers who make decisions at many, nay, most if not all of the manufacturers clearly think otherwise. Or maybe they do acknowledge a few watch designs that would sell like hotcakes, but mysteriously never choose to make them.

How do others feel about such thoughts? Do share, as it might make fun reading for many.

Regards!

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