Cool Matt…thanks for your comments.

That said, this article hit a spot for me. As my collecting progressed, I avoided ennui by going into microbrands/independents and vintage. It was a lot easier to find satisfaction in these markets, as well as much less expensive (for the most part). My Omega Speedmaster triple date has all the wrist presence of a new Speedy, at a fraction of the cost and while I give up METAS certification, it’s not as thick as a current Speedy. My Studio UnderdOg watermelon is massively playful and only cost $600. And any watch lover who doesn’t smile at an Ernest Borel Kaleidoscope needs to change hobbies.