Buying a watch. pt.1
So, here we go.
As promised in the previous post, this is the story of the process I went through to choose a watch I bought to commemorate passing my certification exam.
For the first time in a while, I will be presenting this in multiple parts.
It's not like it's something that builds up enough anticipation to warrant dragging it out that much, but since it's my first post in a while, I might not be able to get my thoughts together. Haha.
Ever since the exam ended, my head has been full of watches.
I achieved something significant that will likely be a milestone in my life.
Since it's a commemoration of that, shouldn't I go all out? I thought.
Now that I've calmed down, I realize my own foolishness.
You must not buy a watch that costs more than your bank balance.
Even if you took out an interest-free loan,
could you endure a life where you can't buy watches, cameras, guitars, or clothes for the next few years?
...I couldn't. So I gave up. Haha.
In exchange for not having a partner for a long time, my fickleness toward material things is deep-seated.
I know it's not a very good personality trait, but it's a man's nature to want to collect the things he likes.
I can't make the kind of decision where I ignore everything else from now on and marry just that one thing.
No, if it's not something I want even after making that decision, I shouldn't do it.
Escaping from those demonic whispers, I regained the values of a 29-year-old regular employee,
choosing something at a realistic price.
It's not something you should think about in terms of price, but
the most expensive watch I own is the White Birch.
It is also the first one I bought that cost over a million yen.
Moreover, I bought it at a random time.
In other words, I forced myself to buy it to escape the stress of the exam and to encourage myself.
And since I overcame the exam, I implicitly felt that if it wasn't over a million yen, it wouldn't be a good match, right?
Conclusion: that is not the case.
This is the scary charm of wristwatches that can also be an investment,
and often, the yardstick of "price" gets more attention
than the pure quality of the watch that should really be discussed.
Of course, I don't intend to deny that way of thinking, but
do I view watches as assets? No.
Starting with the history of the brand, the background of the model's birth, and the story leading up to this point.
From the case finish to the dial and the tips of the hands.
I was possessed by a charm that is more than just an industrial product.
With wicked thoughts,
like wanting to show off to those around me,
or wondering about the resale value,
of course, since it's an expensive purchase, I do think about those things, but that is not the essence.
I decided to buy what I like, what I've fallen in love with.
Price has nothing to do with that.
In that case, the models have mostly been narrowed down.
What's missing from my collection:
·GMT
·Chronograph
·Party dress watch
I have many three-hand watches, so I excluded them from consideration this time.
If something I really like comes along, I should think about that after organizing what I already have.
However, specifically speaking, a party dress watch among three-hand watches is something that
·Fits formal scenes
·Isn't as stiff as business wear and looks good in glamorous settings like parties
·Is made of precious metal
That's about the extent of my understanding.
As for the dress watches I own, the Nomos Ludwig and King Seiko are
watches with simple designs that suit business scenes well, but
I also get the impression that they are too stiff to wear to a party.
...Wait, haven't we never been to a party before?
Next time, specific candidates.