How Long is the Road to Choosing a Watch

  No matter what we buy, we always compare and select before purchasing. This is especially true for luxury “ items ” like watches. I still remember buying a watch 5 years ago; back then, I spent all night sparing no effort to pick one out. I even purposefully read watch-related books to help me make my purchase. Thinking back now, it was rather comical, yet very genuine and joyful.

　　I still remember that the watch I bought was a mechanical one, because Tissot watches were quite popular at the time. Meanwhile, Longines Master collection seemed out of reach, something to be admired from afar—not to mention luxury brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. I ended up choosing a niche brand, Titoni, and having no concept of watch movements at the time, I only knew that such traditional brands felt rather steady. Furthermore, Titoni also held meanings of resilience and pure beauty, expressing a certain anticipation for the future.

　　Now, five years later, I have matured a great deal and passed my fortieth year. I have grown indifferent to worldly affairs, become more placid, and have much more personal space. In all aspects of life, I now follow a minimalist philosophy of less is more. With plenty of disposable income to hand, the thought of purchasing a watch has crossed my mind once again. Life is very comfortable right now, and adding another watch is perhaps the finest way to complement it.

　　Opening up as usualwatch websitesI still carefully browse through the watches one by one. Buying a watch nowadays is no longer just about personal preference; it is also about pursuing taste. What are your age, temperament, inner depth, skills, hobbies, profession, and surrounding environment? Do the brand culture, price point, and character of the watch suit you? There is no need to worry too much about the opinions of others. If you have done your thorough research, you can be said to truly own this watch, and it becomes an integrated part of your person. Even those who know nothing about watches will naturally feel that it represents a sense of harmony.

　　You may only realise just how difficult it is to choose a watch when the time actually comes to buy one.

　　High-end IWC Portugieser Seven Daysloved by everyone. This is because IWC watches embody a universally applicable masculine charm; whether you are a bookish scholar or muscular, there is always a space and scope for it to resonate with you.

　　RolexLiving up to the idea of "a Rolex being passed down " through generations, it may not align perfectly with everyone's individual taste, but it resonates with the majority. As the crowning achievement of high-end watchmaking, Rolex's positioning is also exceptionally precise.

　　Blancpain, a choice of lavish elegance, possesses a character that feels somewhat too delicate and places rather stringent and refined demands on the wearer. Without its golden tones, a Blancpain is like an angel stripped of its halo, losing its luster. It is born to be magnificent, opulent, and luxurious. My definition of Blancpain's character is that it is only truly befitting of a gentle, exceptionally distinguished, and romantic man.

　　和许多中国男人一样，都有着大男人主义，或许万国高端葡萄七适合男性的气质，而最终也选定万国。于是出门去专卖店去试戴一番，看看真实效果如何。尽管做好了思想准备，但是戴上手发现和想象中还是有些区别的，因为手表的厚度让我有点接受不了。无意的浏览了下其它的柜台，发现本来没加考虑的劳力士却有一款日志型116300黑面罗马字却横刀杀出，于是试戴了下，效果不言而喻，让我有点意外又很惊喜。真的是计划赶不上变化，有种喜悦涌上心头。

　　至今仍无法忘记当天所做出的选择，而且希望手表能早点寄回来，迫不及待要再一次佩戴它。