I find myself always looking at other peoples wrists…
Many times I recognise the watch before I recognise the face the watch belongs to…
Also I find myself trying to identify watches, even if I just caught a glimpse of what was on the other persons wrist.
You may call it “watch spotting”!
🙂
Do you play? How much of a watch do you need to see to recognise which model it is?
I will give an easy example… I am sure you can tell…
And of course you may make the game as complicated or simple as you like.
What brand, which model, what year…?
For how long has the wearer had the watch…?
Is it a fellow collector or a “one watch guy”…?
Oh yeah. I am doing this pretty much all the time, with every possible variable up for guessing. In fact, I was even doing it this morning while watching some movie trailer (it was a Speedmaster Professional, both on NATO and bracelet).
Furthermore, I always draw conclusions about the wearer based on the watch. Yes, it is stereotyping, but also fun and harmless since I keep it to myself.
When I meet someone wearing a watch I respect, I also make sure to compliment them.
Good to know I am not alone! 😉
Yes, if a watch not often seen – if there is time for it I often ask to see it.
Yep guilty 😁, i also do this as much as possible . Its a fun game and i also look to see if i can spot a very special watch you dont see too much .
That’s my favorite, spotting a rare bird. And you’d be the perfect candidate for that.
He, he! We should print Watch spotting cards where you can keep track of what you have seen in the “wild”!
🙂
Oh I do this all the time. I have to say, it is a lot easier to do in a city like London or New York than it is in the more rural locations!
Indeed, but if too crowded it can be hard to keep up…!
Well, in London you also have a higher chance of your watch being ripped off from your wrist…
Also guilty as charged and I do judge people by their watches, which is clearly wrong, but I cannot help it.
might be wrong but at the same time the watch often match the persons personality…!
Agreed. Most of the time, a watch is a great way to deduce details about someone’s personality, tastes, preferences, etc. Comes in handy in negotiations.
Comes handy always! 🙂