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+1Y'know, I find that in real life, overtly macho-posturing watches usually have the opposite of the effect that the wearer probably intended when they're actually worn, in that they can come across as being a bit needy and insecure.
Dedicated sales people who really know and understand a client are rare. More commonly there are sales people who try to mold a client to fit their own taste or their own perception of what fashion dictates at the moment. When I get sales people who start telling me what is in, and what they like, I know it will generally be a very short visit at that shop.Yes, I think sales people do their clients a real disservice when they steer them toward watches that simply don't fit. Back in 2009 or so, I remember a saleswoman telling me that the 36 mm Nomos Club I wanted to see was too small "for today's fashion", and trying to push their Panerai and IWC stuff on me. And this after I came in wearing my vintage Enicar from the '60s, which is about 35 mm and slim. I thanked her for her time and said that I wasn't looking for a fashion watch.
My tastes apparently haven't changed much since then. Although the last thing I need is another freaking watch, I still want a 36 mm Club!
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Reminds me of when I see someone post on some forums, "I wear my giant XYZ watch and it gets more compliments than any of the finer brands I have owned in the past." First, if the guy bought a watch for compliments, he bought the wrong watch...he probably should have spent the money on some form of therapy, and second, the people complimenting the watch are probably being polite since they can't help but notice a watch that's far too large for the wearer.
Dedicated sales people who really know and understand a client are rare. More commonly there are sales people who try to mold a client to fit their own taste or their own perception of what fashion dictates at the moment. When I get sales people who start telling me what is in, and what they like, I know it will generally be a very short visit at that shop.
Yes, watch sizes have increased in the last 10+ years, but my purchases have remained in the 36-40 mm range.
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42mm is the largest I have and have worn, but even that can look too large on me, depending on the type of watch it is. The 36-40mm range is my prime range, and probably the majority of everyone's prime range, even if they admit it or not.
The 1912 is a great watch. A friend has one and the articulated/hinged lugs help it wear comfortably and are a very interesting detail.Not mine, but someone should buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VACHERON-CO...620177?hash=item3d1da90111:g:TccAAOSwyjBW7vMy
Lunch with a fellow watch geek.
Not mine, but someone should buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VACHERON-CO...620177?hash=item3d1da90111:g:TccAAOSwyjBW7vMy
Dressed for work today, loving how quietly perfect this feels.
Lunch with a fellow watch geek.