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    Dinger of Hum Chronopolitano's Avatar
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    Mechanical = "Has Soul"

    While Quartz does not.
    If you believe this, explain your prejudice.

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    and the fascination with crystal casebacks is another, how do I admire the movement while it's on my wrist ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chronopolitano View Post
    While Quartz does not.
    Not a subscriber, really. But I accept that the mechanical watch - stricto sensu - may be the alma mater of horology.

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    The watches "soul" to me is the time, effort, and passion that each one is created with, regardless of whether it is electric or mechanical.
    "Either He's Dead, Or My Watch Has Stopped....."
    Groucho Marx

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    Mechanical watches are just more interesting, but I don't find them 'soulful'. They don't dance better or sing with more meaning.
    It is now my duty to completely drain you.

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    Dinger of Hum Chronopolitano's Avatar
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    Dammit, its hard to get a thread like this going with old hands.
    We need more newbs here.

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    Soulful Jap:



    Pious Swiss:



    Heathen Jap:



    Heretic Swiss:


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nokie View Post
    The watches "soul" to me is the time, effort, and passion that each one is created with, regardless of whether it is electric or mechanical.
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    'Watch + Mechanical + Soul' - I wonder if there's a way of adding that to the proscribed words and phrases filter?

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