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My new Mako 40 salmon dial! (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by max to c/[email protected]

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Can't wait for a strapcode bracelet to become available, since this colorway only is available with a leather nato, and I don't like to wear leather or nato's. I have some sailcloth and perlon for in the meantime though!

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[–] MrFappy 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Honest question that I had to ask SOMEONE who is some sort of watch aficionado. What is so special about these fancy analog watches? My Apple Watch makes me fucking Dick Tracy, and the damn thing is 5 years old. So I guess I’m asking, what inspires the enthusiasm involved in watch collection when there are so many significantly more advanced options that are substantially cheaper the majority of the time?

I’m not trying to be a dick. I’m just legit curious what draws one to analog watches and watch collection in general. I will accept “I just find them neat” as an answer, since I dig that mentality entirely.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Reasonable question, most people usually enjoy the craftsmanship that goes into the mechanical movements of the watch and it's aesthetics. Some people may also like them because they never need to charge or have a battery change as long as you wear it often enough. (Provided you have an automatic). But the "I just find them neat" is a big part of it for a lot of people.

[–] MrFappy 3 points 1 year ago

I dig. Thank you.

[–] max 2 points 1 year ago

For me it's not about analog vs digital or mechanical vs quartz vs smart. I just like shiny things, and quality products. Might be me being shallow but I like holding or wearing something that you can tell is made well. Watches are one of the last remaining items left that revolve around craftsmanship. The fact that they tell time is kind of secondary to me haha.

[–] vaseltarp 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You should draw some hairs on the dial to complete the illusion of a transparent back.

[–] max 1 points 1 year ago

Hah! That's part of what I like about salmon dials actually, they kind of blend with my skin tone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Lovely watch and nice dial! Great that they made a 40mm case model.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That looks really fantastic.