The Biggest Lies That Watch Collectors Tell

Here are the biggest lies that watch collectors tell. 

Ah hem. Not you. Not me. I would never impugn anyone’s integrity by saying that you utter these words. It's the other guy.

I don't care if nobody notices my watch because I'm wearing it just for me. 

My watch is even more accurate than the manufacturer says.

I don't ever want to own a Rolex.

I don't care if my watch gets scratches, because that shows character.

 Piaget 600P hand-wound movement with power-reserve
indicator, an ultra-thin mechanical flying tourbillon movement.
You know how this movement works, right?
Photo from Piaget.

I promise that if we go to Europe together, I won't visit any watch stores.

I understand 100 percent about how watch movements work.

That Fossil watch goes great with your suit, boss.

I know some guys who are snobs about their watches, but I'm not one of them. 

People who aren't into watches are just as well-rounded, interesting and smart as I am. 

This is the last watch I'm ever going to buy.