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Given a choice, assuming no discount. Do you prefer to buy from a manufacturer’s boutique or an authorized dealer ?

I live in NYC. Many of the watches I am interested in have manufacturer boutiques. Never really thought to buy from an authorized dealer like Tourneu, Watches of Switzerland, Wempe, etc., because the mfr has their own store.

Given a choice, where do y…

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Watches that hug the wrist.

What watches "hug" your wrist ?

So far in my own collection:

Cartier Santos
Formex Essence
Formex Reef
Omega Speedmaster Professional
Grand Seiko Night Birch

The case and lugs are kind of curved or sit flat on my wrist.

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Is your most expensive watch tied to a milestone ?

My most expensive watch is my retirement watch. It is a lot more expensive than my other watches.

I am fortunate to be able to afford buying luxury items, but have my own $ limits on what I feel is appropriate for watch purchases, before it feels li…

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