If I Could Police My Own Watch Addiction, I Could Help Others

Sitting down with my Seiko SLA051, I discuss my own watch addiction, my wish to be able to police my own bad watch habits, and Craig Ferguson's insightful observations about social media.

[@davidkruger4915]

Cured my watch addiction a year ago, by creating a personal commandment/rule. Thanks for the insights McMahon.

[@KirbyYoung]

I used to have the SPB077 and I sold it. Sold it because I had to get the LX Spring drive. I sold a lot of watches to get it. And I remind myself that I had to sell those watches to get my grail. Which I still don’t regret because I lessened my collection… to a degree. But sometimes when I hear it on social media I like… “oh i remember having that watch. It was good looking” haha but that’s a personal problem if I can’t control that.
Anyway , reading psychoanalysis such as Jung may give insight as the Shadow (the unconscious) hides a lot of power that can be used to counterbalance the real world.

[@tonydepalmas]

Am Italian and your doing a great job!

[@nedflanders3769]

I come to your channel for a little watch addiction therapy, so definitely keep it up. You’re not alone on the always wanting another watch, McMahon. I find myself trying to think of where a watch would fit into my collection as soon as I see a cool one. I’m really trying to do that less. By the way you need the Baby Marinemaster. 😅

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Yes, I "need" it. Then I'll finally be whole.

[@nedflanders3769]

@@JeffreyMcMahonLOL obviously 😊

[@Paul_Whaley]

I think that social media is certainly something that can take over someone's life far too much. It's hard to have in moderation, and requires a lot of discipline to do so.
Dunning-Kruger is something that comes up a lot in my primary hobby/experience field, firearms and firearms training. As the old adage goes, "Someone knows enough to be dangerous". A lot of people on social media tout themselves as "experts", but they've barely stepped into the shallow part of the pool.
Love Dr. Mike too, he's a hoot. Been using some of his advice at the gym as of late. Thanks for the upload McMahon!

[@timothyfoley3000]

One can only control social media. And yes, paranoia and fear. Good Lord, twitter kills my soul...

[@woodentulike2no]

Listen to John Mayers older song entitled "Somethings Missing. " Might be able to relate to it.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

My favorite Mayer song is "No Such Thing."

[@woodentulike2no]

@@JeffreyMcMahon " just a lie you got to Rise Above." 😉

[@danielhirata4054]

I believe there could an addition to the Watch Potency Principle, the watch cannibalism principle: if you have duplicates or watches that try to serve the same role, one watch will try to cannibalize the wrist time of the other. So yes, while i have three divers and a chrono (+ 1 g shock beater) (4 watches is my balance for variety and potency), each diver has either different appeal (tool vs dressy/smart), or dial color or movement type and bracelet/strap options. The WPP by itself does not account for a small collection of repeats @jeff what do you think?

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Yes, your principle is rooted in our experience. Write it down.

[@BennyOcean]

If you could snap your fingers and make your interest in watches suddenly disappear forever, would you do it?

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Yes I need a break