Mark in Paris[Purist]
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People ask for opinions on forums
May 13, 2017,11:21 AM
but not necessarily subjective, they want the objective way too, as Joe said, because the point is to be able to choose well in the end. Just giving a very partial opinion as if it was a standard truth is misleading.
For instance saying that someone should get a 31mm watch without a doubt isn't that obvious to say the least.
You often answer about the size as if it was the 1st element to consider but size is not everything and colors, complications, thickness, shape are all important matters as well.
I already explained in the past that there are temporary standards, linked to a certain period of time, a confluence of trend lead by the main actors of the aesthetical fields (Fashion, cars, architecture etc...). Hence, a standard is set. However, as time goes by, the standard evolves.
You have a very specific taste and you often criticize other's because they are not yours. Then you just say that it is just your opinion but it is not a way to say it, like you did lately. We've been discussing this already.
This gold number is a way to say that there is a "truth" but it is not demonstrated in the aesthetical field. The 5110 has not set an absolute standard in terms of ring proportions. However, people used to seeing this one for a long time have set their taste on these proportions. This is totally different and that is the mistake people make.
Going for the unusual one, the less seen, is not necessarily better than the other way. I don't see this being a good selection process. If we follow that process then the less liked would become the most famous... thus the less interesting? A contradiction there.
I'm sure that a collector from the 1940's would think that the 1980's and 1990's really didn't look good. Always a question of perspective and cultural background.
Best, Mark