Berkshire wrote:

Richard B wrote:I've been biting my lip for ages wondering at the madness of people asking what undies they should out on in the morning.

can someone organise a pole.

Is that so we can fly them from it?

Cheeky chuckle.

scooter

Berkshire wrote:
can someone organise a pole.

Freudian slip?

Rule #4 means you should ask for all the advice you need - is X better than Y?, which do you prefer? etc, etc.... and then buy what you like.

downer wrote:

Berkshire wrote:
can someone organise a pole.

Freudian slip?

This thread needs a Festive selfie:

scooter

^^^ Lol

scooter wrote:This thread needs a Festive selfie:



scooter

Now THAT'S a mankini! And festive too!

Berkshire wrote:

Richard B wrote:I've been biting my lip for ages wondering at the madness of people asking what undies they should put on in the morning.

can someone organise a pole.

I don't know about Poles, but I'm told (by an Icelandic friend) that it's impossible to get Icelanders to queue in a straight line!

Anyway, back to rules....


9. Experiment.

Despite all of the above, there are situations where you need to step outside the framework and experiment. This where you're on your own. You need to be streetwise, and most of all, know your own mind. In some ways, it's a combination of all the rules because you may be playing the long game, or you may be impulsive. Yet it's against them all at the same time. It's down to your own risk appetite. What's pocket money for one may be a big investment for another. But the experiment can be either the acceptance that resale may at a loss, or it may be a rock solid investment such as a popular Steinhart or a Rolex. Either way, you should go into an experiment fully informed, and with an escape plan.

How else will you really know what you like if you don't experiment?

10. Always buy on the bracelet.

Bracelets are usually much more expensive to buy separately, so always consider buying the bracelet with the watch, even if it takes you over budget or you don't fancy it right now. Aftermarket straps are usually easy to match to watches with standard spring bars, however non-OEM bracelets rarely look the part.

Yep. Liking 9 and 10.

i like the idea that there's always a slot in the watch box reserved for experimentation (or an extra spot outside of it?).

one of the things we've discussed is the "thrill of the chase." it doesn't have to be a really expensive watch to scratch that itch, so it could be fun to have a spot reserved for playing around a bit and trying new things.

Forum rules for collecting....perhaps we should add them here.

Kip wrote:Forum rules for collecting....perhaps we should add them here.

Please no rules, there would be no fun to be had.

Rule 10 is definitely the way to go, except for the black Bay.
The distressed leather strap is such a beauty that I wouldn't ever bother to put it on the steel bracelet if I had one.... And oh have I been sorely tempted on multiple occasions.