What we can expect is a 3 chapter story in how you lost your ever lovin mind!! While I see your thought process on this, I would say you traded your soul for transhumanism. Hahaha I'm kidding. (Kind of 😉 ) I love the new direction of the channel but this is just crazy talk. Shiny, mechanical, metal objects is where I draw the line
Absolutely love it! And I think your transhumanism comment is actually quite serious and something I've considered. I will definitely reference this comment in another video... cheers
1) I'm waiting for part 2 2) Don't let these nitwits shame you for making your choice. 3) I've seen at least 4-8 murders that were identified as such because someone was wearing a health type watch. 😮 4) I held off on the cell phone revolution for >10 years, and then I joined when it could benefit my life, and the past 6 years play high-quality smartphone has contributed meaningfully to my quality of life, since I live abroad in places where I am not fluent.
You are one of the reasons I got into mechanical watches! You aren’t wearing a watch, it’s a wrist computer. So sad. There is still hope for you. That said, where I work I can’t wear a smart watch or anything that is “connected”. Mechanical or quartz is my go-to on a daily basis.
Right? Just a gadget that will be dated a few months after purchase. Ppl pretend they need to know all this “health data” as if they benefit from knowing any of that stuff. Congrats on regressing!
A lot of folks do that (not that I care what others think). It definitely takes some getting used to. I just purchased a G9000 Mudman. Hard not to wear. I may do the two wrister myself.
I switched to an Apple Watch back in Sept of 2022. I had been mechanical-only for the previous ten years though I would wear my g-shock (GWM5610) occasionally. The prize of my collection is a Rolex Explorer II (ref: 16570) that I got a great deal on pre-owned (one owner, very minty, rarely worn, never worn on the bracelet) but I did have a few others, mostly seikos and two vostoks (I was there in the 80s, I remember the USSR, so a soviet watch is appealing). Just such a cool hobby rotating around watches based on mood and the day's needs. Until I got the Apple Watch. It's just so useful having the ability to see notifications, silence my phone, check the weather, etc. I've sold off a lot of my watches and now just have the Rolex, g-shock, and 1 vostok....and these guys never get worn. They just live in a case.
Two years ago at fifty I did something similar. I realized that I mostly wore my G-Shocks and Casio mostly digital resin watches. So comfortable and precise, not to mention hassle and maintenance free. So I sold all but three (that I never wear, should and will likely sell too) of the so-called real watches, bought six or so new Gs and Casios, keeping those I already had. I now rotate through my plastic-fantastics as I wish. Much happier now, off the watch merry go-round after 40 yrs in the hobby.
I collect watches, and i have and also wear two garmin beauties, instinct 2 and forerunner 265, And yes, this are watches by all means, I don't know why is there any controversy about this topic, watches are tools, and this are advanced tools. That's it.
I've just recently went the opposite direction. I've been wearing a Fitbit watch (went through 2 of them) for the past 4 years and just a couple of days ago went back to a Casio A168 and in the process of installing a new battery/o-ring on my DW-5600 G-Shock that went dead. The Fitbit was fun at first with all the tracking this and that but after a while, I just wore it as a watch to tell time and the date. It broke a couple of days ago and thought it wouldn't be wise to purchase another. I've spent enough time looking online to try and fix it but I'm going to let it go. I have a watch collection including my favorite Rolex Explorer. I'm returning to my Casios for everyday use.
Mechanical watches are no good from a practical, functional standpoint. In fact they’re basically junk. These days they’re only good as style/status accessories, the only niche traditional, analog, mechanical watches can fill at this point in time. This is why all the high end brands have abandoned making watches as practical tools in favor of strictly dressy, status icons (cough Rolex cough). Unless you just like the way it looks or you’re looking to flex, mechanical watches are a complete waste of money.
One day soon enough that Garmin will run out of battery, the technology will be replaced by something else. The app will be discontinued. And that plastic toy will fade and disintegrate into dust. But the mechanical watch will be there. Ready to return. Its mechanical heart waiting patiently for you to remember what you know is true.
I have an Instinct and an Instinct 2 and an Instrict 2S. These watches are so versatile and well build (Mil spec) i wear them in different situations hence so many. Having the contant pulse graph was the game changer for me because of a health condition. But i do like watches with hands so i will proberly get the Crossover.
I've had an instict for almost 3 years now. I think smart watches have their place but I also love cutting the tether to my phone and throwing on a mechanical.
Great video and great topic to bring up. My two cents are this, you make the call on what you are going to wear and as long as you're ok with it, then good to go! I wear a Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar on the right wrist and rotate watches on my left. I don't really care if someone notices or asks me why I'm wearing two watches (I usually reply with a smartass answer like, I've got two shoes on, why not two watches?) I wear the Garmin for the same reasons you do, I bike, walk, row, walk and swim on a weekly basis, and I love watches; I own mechanical, automatic and quartz; everything from a Stowa down to a G-Shock (hell, I own 3 Seiko Turtles). I would say that the argument that you make for the maintenance on your mechanical watches could be applied to the Garmin's as well, eventually you'll have to upgrade that Garmin like I did with mine. So, I suppose the discussion could come down to what to you want to spend your money on? Upkeep of your mechanical / automatic watches or upgrading smart watches....only the individual can answer that. And I'll add, the only people that notice I'm wearing two watches are watch people...hardly anyone notices. They're too busy with their smart devices to notice. Again, great video.
The repair cost is the reason why collecting mechanical watches with intent to use all of them, is only for those who don't know what to do with their money. In my opinion, the whole point of mechanical watches is to have ONE. You can keep it forever, and you can pass it down when the time comes. Only in this case does the service cost make sense. I bought the white dial Omega Seamaster brand new in 2021 when our third daughter was born, engraved all three names on the back, and it's the only watch I own, except for my Fenix 6x, which I use exclusively when training.
Whatever makes you happy. Life is short. I fell down the Aliexpress watch rabbit hole. Couldn’t be happier than chasing higher end watches that I won’t or don’t always wear. (Status vs value) Social media seems to be at the height of guys making hilariously snarky or the worst comments they can in response to someone’s video or opinion. Usually they don’t take the time to make a video or post anything worthwhile. …yet you see the same personalities ripping into anyone who sounds off first. So a stranger tries to shit on another stranger’s opinion as harshly as they can. I hope it somehow lifts their ego to level 11. We all have our days for sure. Going around shitting on everyone because you don’t agree with them is another.
Eh, smart/digital watches aren't my thing but if you like them go for it. Ignore morons talking sh!t and buy the things you like and do the things you like. The person that commented about "not being the type of person to drive that car" is a total muppet. I've really wanted a Hamilton khaki field watch, just like you have, but bringing it in every few years for servicing at several hundred a pop makes me reconsider. That's fine if others don't mind that but I'm not a hardcore watch guy. I have a $100 Citizen Eco-Drive field type watch that runs like a top since I bought it 8 years ago. Actually I just looked it up and it's almost twice as much now as I paid for it then lol. Wow. So do automatic watches have less servicing needed? I've always been leary about them cause I doubt I'll move around enough to charge them. I guess I could just get one of those auto watch charger things that shake them.
It definitely depends on the movement itself. As far as how often it needs to be serviced. I've been thoroughly impressed with my Seiko movements for being workhorses. I do love my khaki though, so don't be afraid to try one out! Thanks for watching
I appreciate all things eventually change with time, and I couldn't ever blame anyone for changing in the ways they need. I am personally sad that your channel has changed to a point that I really can't relate very much any longer, but I genuinely appreciate all the great content you offered for so many years (for free). Your opinions about watches were fun, informative, and insightful. But the firearms, the conspiracy adjacent opinions, and the libertarian-heavy content are pretty polarizing. Sorry to say goodbye.
I appreciate the candid comment. I would challenge you to stick around if you are willing to be open to viewpoints other than your own. Personally, I am subscribed to channels all over the political spectrum. Cheers, Andrew
I too got the same Garmin watch a few years ago and haven’t taken it off since for only to charge it. All the while my mechanical watches sit and stare back at me. 😂
I have gone the opposite direction. I have ditched my Garmin and gone back to conventional watches. I am currently wearing a casio MUDMASTER GWG2000-1A1. I don’t car much for heart rate or sleep tracking anymore
Hi, my name is Ben and it has been 3 years, 54 days, two hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds since I have last used a mechanical watch. I am still tempted every day.
Have an Instinct Tactical and a Fenix 6s. Lead an active lifestyle with activities for which I like to monitor performance. Still enjoy mechanicals, though for my use case I find that I wear either Garmin more. Thanks for the video Andrew, interested in the follow up version. ⌚👍
Thanks so much for tuning in, I don't think I quite said it this way but it's been motivating to have better tracking and frame of reference in keeping up an active lifestyle. It's definitely harder to keep that lifestyle up as I'm getting older.
I completely understand where you’re coming from. I haven’t gone full Garmin or Apple Watch mode, but I do get frustrated at times with having to set the time/day/date on some of my automatics. My Sinn only has 38 hours of PR, and ain’t nobody got time for that! I WISH more watch brands would utilize something like La Joux-Perret’s G100 movement, or come up with something similar w/70ish hours power reserve. So… I’ve sort of defaulted to my quartz watches. My Scurfa Diver 1 Ti, or my Casio Protrek Ani-digi. Ultimately I choose my daily watch based on convenience, and since I like analog, with day/date feature (and stop watch as a cool extra useful feature) I love the Protrek. The solar power and atomic signal timekeeping is icing on the cake. Nice Garmin, btw.
I can appreciate all types of watches and have a collection of quartz, hand-wind, automatic, smart, complex, simple, affordable and luxury. It doesn’t matter if it is a pocket watch or a wristwatch, handmade one of a kind or mass production stamped out in millions, if you like it and wear it, it becomes your companion throughout life. Wear what you like because you are the one living and wearing it.
As a side note, learning to change your own batteries and gaskets and clean and oil your pivots and jewels is rewarding in a time where watchmakers are not appreciated and throwaway culture prevails.
I DID THE SAME THING!!! Haven't worn my Speedy in quite a while. I still love it but wearing it while shopping at Costco always left me feeling like I was "doing too much" or trying to show off. I bought it because I like it but I did not like people noticing it. Like you said, my watch isn't the definition of who I am.
I've had a incredibly similar journey in my appreciation for horology. Likewise on the Garmin too. I went through similar experiences and even reading some the comments on your channel have turned me off to community. I like seeing your videos regularly again.
I'm surprised you kept it up for so long. I recently got a used 90s omega thinking that was the last watch i was going to own. As cool as the watch is it simply sucks to wear daily. It's a classic case of never meet your hero, once the cool factor rubs off it's about as good as a basic seiko 5. I didn't want to go back to quartz so I got an apple watch now, the battery life is annoying but i just throw it on the charger when i get home and put it back on when i go to sleep.
I primarily wear my Instinct solar (two years this month). Glad to see people still think it’s relevant. I do, however, still wear traditional watches from time to time, primarily G Shocks. Good for you, and good luck with your Instinct. It’s a great smartwatch.
When do you service the watches? When the accuracy is problematic? Failure? I have some mechanical models like you, but never think of any service as yet.
Well, it seems like you're quite eager to delve into my personal affairs. However, I must assert that what adorns my wrist is entirely my prerogative and not necessarily open for discussion. Whether it's a computer or a watch, the choice is mine alone, and it's not something I feel compelled to disclose. Such inquiries can be seen as intrusive and nosy, and it's essential to respect boundaries when engaging in conversations. Let's focus on more relevant topics that foster respectful dialogue.
Nothing! Even though I like them and have a few I don't wear any jewelry. The profession I was in for almost 30 years (before teaching) caused these items to be a hazard.
I don't blame you, I've been wearing my fenix3hr for about eight years now, haha. Still Love mechanicals, but unfortunately just haven't been using them but maybe once or twice since. I did however buy a pack of multi-colored bands from 4m4zon and switch them throughout the year to keep it fresh. Doesn't mean I won't continue to collect those faces I really dig, but it's been a loooong time.
PS: I totally agree about aesthetic judgement and lack of giving a f*ck about what others think, and yes the older we get the less f's we give, if any at all after a certain point, haha.
Lame reasons for dumping mechanical watches. Too bad. You influenced my appreciation for mechanical watches and now I love them. Don’t worry, this is just a phase. It will pass.
What we can expect is a 3 chapter story in how you lost your ever lovin mind!! While I see your thought process on this, I would say you traded your soul for transhumanism. Hahaha I'm kidding. (Kind of 😉 ) I love the new direction of the channel but this is just crazy talk. Shiny, mechanical, metal objects is where I draw the line
Absolutely love it! And I think your transhumanism comment is actually quite serious and something I've considered. I will definitely reference this comment in another video... cheers
1) I'm waiting for part 2
2) Don't let these nitwits shame you for making your choice.
3) I've seen at least 4-8 murders that were identified as such because someone was wearing a health type watch. 😮
4) I held off on the cell phone revolution for >10 years, and then I joined when it could benefit my life, and the past 6 years play high-quality smartphone has contributed meaningfully to my quality of life, since I live abroad in places where I am not fluent.
You are one of the reasons I got into mechanical watches! You aren’t wearing a watch, it’s a wrist computer. So sad. There is still hope for you.
That said, where I work I can’t wear a smart watch or anything that is “connected”. Mechanical or quartz is my go-to on a daily basis.
Right?
Just a gadget that will be dated a few months after purchase.
Ppl pretend they need to know all this “health data” as if they benefit from knowing any of that stuff.
Congrats on regressing!
There's definitely something to be said about a Garmin not even being a watch at all. That's where my head goes for sure
@@helterskelter156what a weak douche comment.
I wear both. Garmin Instinct on my right and a mechanical/auto on the left. Could not care less what it looks like. It works for me
A lot of folks do that (not that I care what others think). It definitely takes some getting used to. I just purchased a G9000 Mudman. Hard not to wear. I may do the two wrister myself.
I switched to an Apple Watch back in Sept of 2022. I had been mechanical-only for the previous ten years though I would wear my g-shock (GWM5610) occasionally. The prize of my collection is a Rolex Explorer II (ref: 16570) that I got a great deal on pre-owned (one owner, very minty, rarely worn, never worn on the bracelet) but I did have a few others, mostly seikos and two vostoks (I was there in the 80s, I remember the USSR, so a soviet watch is appealing). Just such a cool hobby rotating around watches based on mood and the day's needs.
Until I got the Apple Watch. It's just so useful having the ability to see notifications, silence my phone, check the weather, etc. I've sold off a lot of my watches and now just have the Rolex, g-shock, and 1 vostok....and these guys never get worn. They just live in a case.
Two years ago at fifty I did something similar. I realized that I mostly wore my G-Shocks and Casio mostly digital resin watches. So comfortable and precise, not to mention hassle and maintenance free. So I sold all but three (that I never wear, should and will likely sell too) of the so-called real watches, bought six or so new Gs and Casios, keeping those I already had. I now rotate through my plastic-fantastics as I wish. Much happier now, off the watch merry go-round after 40 yrs in the hobby.
40 years! I am glad to hear you are happy where you are at
Great video! Nice sharing of your journey "to thine own self be true"!
Thanks for tuning in!
Respect. I am a watch addict. Admire anyone who can kick it.
At least moderating it for now lol, thanks for watching
I collect watches, and i have and also wear two garmin beauties, instinct 2 and forerunner 265,
And yes, this are watches by all means,
I don't know why is there any controversy about this topic, watches are tools, and this are advanced tools. That's it.
Right on, thanks very much for watching and enjoy them all.
I've just recently went the opposite direction. I've been wearing a Fitbit watch (went through 2 of them) for the past 4 years and just a couple of days ago went back to a Casio A168 and in the process of installing a new battery/o-ring on my DW-5600 G-Shock that went dead. The Fitbit was fun at first with all the tracking this and that but after a while, I just wore it as a watch to tell time and the date. It broke a couple of days ago and thought it wouldn't be wise to purchase another. I've spent enough time looking online to try and fix it but I'm going to let it go. I have a watch collection including my favorite Rolex Explorer. I'm returning to my Casios for everyday use.
We sell the Garmin where l work but, l have no interest in any smart watch.
I just need to know the time…..that is all l want or need in a watch
There's definitely something to that mindset.
Doesn’t matter what people think. In cars, watches, or anything else.
Amen. 👍🏻
Mechanical watches are no good from a practical, functional standpoint. In fact they’re basically junk. These days they’re only good as style/status accessories, the only niche traditional, analog, mechanical watches can fill at this point in time. This is why all the high end brands have abandoned making watches as practical tools in favor of strictly dressy, status icons (cough Rolex cough). Unless you just like the way it looks or you’re looking to flex, mechanical watches are a complete waste of money.
One day soon enough that Garmin will run out of battery, the technology will be replaced by something else. The app will be discontinued. And that plastic toy will fade and disintegrate into dust.
But the mechanical watch will be there. Ready to return. Its mechanical heart waiting patiently for you to remember what you know is true.
@Rm9sbG93ZXJz the service is part of the love affair. Like the pleasure a chef takes in sharpening his knife... its not an obligation. It's an honor 🎖
I don't really get your 2nd point. If you have one or two decent watches that you're happy with, who cares what the watch industry looks like?
Whaat? It's a treason!)
I have an Instinct and an Instinct 2 and an Instrict 2S.
These watches are so versatile and well build (Mil spec) i wear them in different situations hence so many.
Having the contant pulse graph was the game changer for me because of a health condition.
But i do like watches with hands so i will proberly get the Crossover.
Where I work (public transit operator) we can’t wear any kind of fitness tracker or smart watch. I still wear my Seiko SKX everyday.
That makes life easier! Thanks for watching.
I've had an instict for almost 3 years now. I think smart watches have their place but I also love cutting the tether to my phone and throwing on a mechanical.
Great video and great topic to bring up. My two cents are this, you make the call on what you are going to wear and as long as you're ok with it, then good to go! I wear a Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar on the right wrist and rotate watches on my left. I don't really care if someone notices or asks me why I'm wearing two watches (I usually reply with a smartass answer like, I've got two shoes on, why not two watches?) I wear the Garmin for the same reasons you do, I bike, walk, row, walk and swim on a weekly basis, and I love watches; I own mechanical, automatic and quartz; everything from a Stowa down to a G-Shock (hell, I own 3 Seiko Turtles). I would say that the argument that you make for the maintenance on your mechanical watches could be applied to the Garmin's as well, eventually you'll have to upgrade that Garmin like I did with mine.
So, I suppose the discussion could come down to what to you want to spend your money on? Upkeep of your mechanical / automatic watches or upgrading smart watches....only the individual can answer that.
And I'll add, the only people that notice I'm wearing two watches are watch people...hardly anyone notices. They're too busy with their smart devices to notice.
Again, great video.
Great comment and I'm glad you found a classic solution to the problem...the Schwarzkopf!
The repair cost is the reason why collecting mechanical watches with intent to use all of them, is only for those who don't know what to do with their money. In my opinion, the whole point of mechanical watches is to have ONE. You can keep it forever, and you can pass it down when the time comes. Only in this case does the service cost make sense. I bought the white dial Omega Seamaster brand new in 2021 when our third daughter was born, engraved all three names on the back, and it's the only watch I own, except for my Fenix 6x, which I use exclusively when training.
That's a great story about your Seamaster! Thank for your comment
Good video just a little abrupt of an ending but hopefully a part 2 soon like you said.
Thanks for watching, yes, the ending was by design 😁
Whatever makes you happy. Life is short. I fell down the Aliexpress watch rabbit hole. Couldn’t be happier than chasing higher end watches that I won’t or don’t always wear. (Status vs value) Social media seems to be at the height of guys making hilariously snarky or the worst comments they can in response to someone’s video or opinion. Usually they don’t take the time to make a video or post anything worthwhile. …yet you see the same personalities ripping into anyone who sounds off first. So a stranger tries to shit on another stranger’s opinion as harshly as they can. I hope it somehow lifts their ego to level 11. We all have our days for sure. Going around shitting on everyone because you don’t agree with them is another.
Very well said. Those types are pitifully lonely, low self esteem people of heart and mind.
Eh, smart/digital watches aren't my thing but if you like them go for it. Ignore morons talking sh!t and buy the things you like and do the things you like. The person that commented about "not being the type of person to drive that car" is a total muppet.
I've really wanted a Hamilton khaki field watch, just like you have, but bringing it in every few years for servicing at several hundred a pop makes me reconsider. That's fine if others don't mind that but I'm not a hardcore watch guy. I have a $100 Citizen Eco-Drive field type watch that runs like a top since I bought it 8 years ago. Actually I just looked it up and it's almost twice as much now as I paid for it then lol. Wow.
So do automatic watches have less servicing needed? I've always been leary about them cause I doubt I'll move around enough to charge them. I guess I could just get one of those auto watch charger things that shake them.
It definitely depends on the movement itself. As far as how often it needs to be serviced. I've been thoroughly impressed with my Seiko movements for being workhorses. I do love my khaki though, so don't be afraid to try one out! Thanks for watching
I appreciate all things eventually change with time, and I couldn't ever blame anyone for changing in the ways they need. I am personally sad that your channel has changed to a point that I really can't relate very much any longer, but I genuinely appreciate all the great content you offered for so many years (for free). Your opinions about watches were fun, informative, and insightful. But the firearms, the conspiracy adjacent opinions, and the libertarian-heavy content are pretty polarizing. Sorry to say goodbye.
I appreciate the candid comment. I would challenge you to stick around if you are willing to be open to viewpoints other than your own. Personally, I am subscribed to channels all over the political spectrum. Cheers, Andrew
Same watch here, same issue as a collector
I too got the same Garmin watch a few years ago and haven’t taken it off since for only to charge it. All the while my mechanical watches sit and stare back at me. 😂
I have gone the opposite direction. I have ditched my Garmin and gone back to conventional watches. I am currently wearing a casio MUDMASTER GWG2000-1A1. I don’t car much for heart rate or sleep tracking anymore
Hi, my name is Ben and it has been 3 years, 54 days, two hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds since I have last used a mechanical watch. I am still tempted every day.
Welcome to the comment thread Ben. 😁
Have an Instinct Tactical and a Fenix 6s. Lead an active lifestyle with activities for which I like to monitor performance. Still enjoy mechanicals, though for my use case I find that I wear either Garmin more. Thanks for the video Andrew, interested in the follow up version. ⌚👍
Thanks so much for tuning in, I don't think I quite said it this way but it's been motivating to have better tracking and frame of reference in keeping up an active lifestyle. It's definitely harder to keep that lifestyle up as I'm getting older.
I completely understand where you’re coming from. I haven’t gone full Garmin or Apple Watch mode, but I do get frustrated at times with having to set the time/day/date on some of my automatics. My Sinn only has 38 hours of PR, and ain’t nobody got time for that! I WISH more watch brands would utilize something like La Joux-Perret’s G100 movement, or come up with something similar w/70ish hours power reserve. So… I’ve sort of defaulted to my quartz watches. My Scurfa Diver 1 Ti, or my Casio Protrek Ani-digi. Ultimately I choose my daily watch based on convenience, and since I like analog, with day/date feature (and stop watch as a cool extra useful feature) I love the Protrek. The solar power and atomic signal timekeeping is icing on the cake. Nice Garmin, btw.
If Garmin would incorporate Lora Meshtastic messaging, that would be a killer combination.
That would be awesome
What do you do for work that requires heart rate monitoring?
Education
@@555Gear Seriously, I almost pictured you being some kind of special forces person , or weapons trainer
@@Menstral that would be cool but nope
@@555Gear nothing wrong with teaching, I spent 20 years at a university, but in this woke era I couldn't stomach making it to retirement.
Excellent presentation, Andrew. Well spoken, from the heart, and I can totally relate. I’m proud to be a “Triple Fiver.”
Deeply grateful, thanks for your comment. I am glad you are here. Cheers
I wouldn’t have traded my 72 lemans for a dodge challenger rt
What part or garmin leads you back to safety as you say?
I can appreciate all types of watches and have a collection of quartz, hand-wind, automatic, smart, complex, simple, affordable and luxury. It doesn’t matter if it is a pocket watch or a wristwatch, handmade one of a kind or mass production stamped out in millions, if you like it and wear it, it becomes your companion throughout life. Wear what you like because you are the one living and wearing it.
As a side note, learning to change your own batteries and gaskets and clean and oil your pivots and jewels is rewarding in a time where watchmakers are not appreciated and throwaway culture prevails.
I DID THE SAME THING!!! Haven't worn my Speedy in quite a while. I still love it but wearing it while shopping at Costco always left me feeling like I was "doing too much" or trying to show off. I bought it because I like it but I did not like people noticing it. Like you said, my watch isn't the definition of who I am.
Right on, you definitely get the feeling I'm talking about. Thanks for tuning in!
I've had a incredibly similar journey in my appreciation for horology. Likewise on the Garmin too. I went through similar experiences and even reading some the comments on your channel have turned me off to community. I like seeing your videos regularly again.
I'm surprised you kept it up for so long. I recently got a used 90s omega thinking that was the last watch i was going to own. As cool as the watch is it simply sucks to wear daily. It's a classic case of never meet your hero, once the cool factor rubs off it's about as good as a basic seiko 5. I didn't want to go back to quartz so I got an apple watch now, the battery life is annoying but i just throw it on the charger when i get home and put it back on when i go to sleep.
I primarily wear my Instinct solar (two years this month). Glad to see people still think it’s relevant. I do, however, still wear traditional watches from time to time, primarily G Shocks. Good for you, and good luck with your Instinct. It’s a great smartwatch.
When do you service the watches? When the accuracy is problematic? Failure? I have some mechanical models like you, but never think of any service as yet.
Let me know whats on your wrist these days! Computer or watch?
Still wearing mechanicals, but I understand the frustration of constant upkeep and maintenance.
Well, it seems like you're quite eager to delve into my personal affairs. However, I must assert that what adorns my wrist is entirely my prerogative and not necessarily open for discussion. Whether it's a computer or a watch, the choice is mine alone, and it's not something I feel compelled to disclose. Such inquiries can be seen as intrusive and nosy, and it's essential to respect boundaries when engaging in conversations. Let's focus on more relevant topics that foster respectful dialogue.
Nothing! Even though I like them and have a few I don't wear any jewelry. The profession I was in for almost 30 years (before teaching) caused these items to be a hazard.
I don't blame you, I've been wearing my fenix3hr for about eight years now, haha.
Still Love mechanicals, but unfortunately just haven't been using them but maybe once or twice since.
I did however buy a pack of multi-colored bands from 4m4zon and switch them throughout the year to keep it fresh.
Doesn't mean I won't continue to collect those faces I really dig, but it's been a loooong time.
PS: I totally agree about aesthetic judgement and lack of giving a f*ck about what others think, and yes the older we get the less f's we give, if any at all after a certain point, haha.
@@Gman1024Good attitude to have!
How often does it need charging?
About every three week
I can see why you would change, now you have something that does much more than tell the date and time. We can always talk more about guns?
We can certainly do that!!
Lame reasons for dumping mechanical watches. Too bad. You influenced my appreciation for mechanical watches and now I love them. Don’t worry, this is just a phase. It will pass.