Wearing my Seiko SLA023, I talk about the mass hysteria behind the solar eclipse and the “micro hysteria” behind the search for lost Holy Grail timepieces.
17 thoughts on “Taming the 5-Wristed Watch Monster”
Very amusing! I used to ride my bike past the Claremont Hotel when I went to Berkeley in the late 70s. Also, I was teaching in Lawrence, KS when the Day After came out…
Jeff, I am forced to stay clear from the hysteria of the lastest and greatest, the current trend of sub 40mm divers just don’t suit my wrist size of 7.75, if the replacement for the 143 was 42mm,well ? I think the spb453 is .5mm smaller The only positive it’s better for my bank balance and sanity.
McMahon, you’re probably like me, in that we’re both likely emotional extroverts. We are very much tuned into the atmosphere of a room, and if the mood is bad, we reflect that mood easily. That’s why I tend to take a step back from social media and too much bad news, because I’m very susceptible to falling into a spiral of mean world syndrome, and I lose myself way too quickly for the sake of not being the nail that sticks out. Call it conflict avoidance, call it people pleasing, or call it prioritization of group harmony. Have you ever taken an MBTI personality test? If not, I’d be interesting in learning if you’re a fellow INFJ, the rarest type among them.
I'll be in Berkeley next month to watch my son receive his PhD. I'll debate endlessly with myself what the appropriate watch to wear for such a milestone event, but I know already it will be one of my Omegas. But which one? The Speedmaster? The Planet Ocean? The Seamaster Diver 300M? Oh, such a pointless thing to even think about. Such is the curse of the watch enthusiast.
It’s definitely a hobby filled with insanity. Keep on giving us your observations. I really enjoy it. By the way, I observed the eclipse in the path of totality and it was absolutely spectacular! Such a rare and beautiful celestial event. 😊
Hey Jeff, this watch obsession is driving me nuts I'm trying to decide between spending my whole budget on a planet ocean or maybe a pelagos 39 and a doxa 200t professional. 🤔
Hello, My name is Marcus, I am a "Watchacolholic". I have fond memories of Hamberger Helper, Shake and Bake. I thought "Bat Out of Hell" was the bible. 🙂 Fun video Jeff. Mass hysteria is a thing, created by Media/Marketing and some Politicians(?) Now how can I get my hands on Stainless Steel Rolex(?) 🤔
Very amusing! I used to ride my bike past the Claremont Hotel when I went to Berkeley in the late 70s. Also, I was teaching in Lawrence, KS when the Day After came out…
So true McMahon! Hive mentality, tribalism, scarcity mentality, FOMO…explains so much of the watch madness!
Jeff, I am forced to stay clear from the hysteria of the lastest and greatest, the current trend of sub 40mm divers just don’t suit my wrist size of 7.75, if the replacement for the 143 was 42mm,well ? I think the spb453 is .5mm smaller The only positive it’s better for my bank balance and sanity.
Hamburger helper was good back in the day. I didn’t watch the eclipse too busy, however I did 👀 look at my watch dial and admire the dial and strap.
McMahon, you’re probably like me, in that we’re both likely emotional extroverts. We are very much tuned into the atmosphere of a room, and if the mood is bad, we reflect that mood easily. That’s why I tend to take a step back from social media and too much bad news, because I’m very susceptible to falling into a spiral of mean world syndrome, and I lose myself way too quickly for the sake of not being the nail that sticks out. Call it conflict avoidance, call it people pleasing, or call it prioritization of group harmony. Have you ever taken an MBTI personality test? If not, I’d be interesting in learning if you’re a fellow INFJ, the rarest type among them.
Do they even still make Hamburger Helper?
What the heck was in that stuff??
"hamburger helper"? what is that?
Any suggestion for a good strap for the SPB297?
Fads, are in my opinion, efforts by individuals to gain an identity because they don’t have their own identity.
I'll be in Berkeley next month to watch my son receive his PhD. I'll debate endlessly with myself what the appropriate watch to wear for such a milestone event, but I know already it will be one of my Omegas. But which one? The Speedmaster? The Planet Ocean? The Seamaster Diver 300M? Oh, such a pointless thing to even think about. Such is the curse of the watch enthusiast.
Human devolution and The Fable of Fomo. Best yet 👊💥
It’s definitely a hobby filled with insanity. Keep on giving us your observations. I really enjoy it. By the way, I observed the eclipse in the path of totality and it was absolutely spectacular! Such a rare and beautiful celestial event. 😊
Hey Jeff, this watch obsession is driving me nuts I'm trying to decide between spending my whole budget on a planet ocean or maybe a pelagos 39 and a doxa 200t professional. 🤔
Where, oh where, can I get a copy of the Bat Out Of Hell Bible?!
I’ve been looking for it all over the internet for the best part of the last 12 minutes and I can tell you it’s utterly impossible to find!
I heard there’s definitely a conspiracy to make it unattainable forever.
Dang, I need to buy a watch to calm down!
Hello, My name is Marcus, I am a "Watchacolholic". I have fond memories of Hamberger Helper, Shake and Bake. I thought "Bat Out of Hell" was the bible. 🙂 Fun video Jeff. Mass hysteria is a thing, created by Media/Marketing and some Politicians(?) Now how can I get my hands on Stainless Steel Rolex(?) 🤔
so strange as you said Charlton Heston I was looking at him in the movie Ben-Hur the synchronicity is crazy , anyway great video
have you thought of or tried eating cereal by the handful out of the box and drinking from a biodegradable oatmilk carton?