A word from a watch collector

A watch is a machine that lives on your wrist, and it has a heartbeat. It’s with you in moments of stress, in moments of happiness, in moments of sorrow. That creates a bond that’s almost impossible to quantify or explain to someone who doesn’t feel it.

As Patek’s campaign declares:

“You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.”

This sentiment resonates deeply with collectors who view their watches not just as personal possessions, but as part of a larger, ongoing narrative that transcends our individual lifetimes.

There are only two tragedies in life.

One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

Don’t trap yourself with the desire of wanting. The paradox of getting what you want is that if we base on our happiness on the expectation of great things then achieving it removes the happiness.

And you are left empty and full of desire.

That’s what desire truly is. It’s a trap. We want what we can’t have and when we finally get what we have been craving. It’s never enough.

Desire is suffering. It is the contract that you make with yourself that you will be unhappy until you get what you want. But some people might say that desire keeps you going, but isn’t it quite sad that you only consider yourself alive until you get what you want.

You allow your unlimited desire to cloud your peace.

If i had just one watch and one watch only~

It would have to be the perfect accompaniment to what I consider to be a perfect state of being. As I get older that state has come to mean more by way of reclusive contemplation. I want to expand the uncluttered space around me to savour mastery of form, material, colour, depth and balance. I want to be able to look at that one watch and see it as a symbol of human successes and failures, accolades and set backs: a watch that represents pioneering spirit, an uncompromising approach, and fragile beauty. Through all of this I want a watch that minutely captures romance, classicism and a purity of vision that separates it and its wearer (me) from mundane reality. It must be able to transport me not just outside of myself, but into levels of stillness within.

Mimetic Theory of Desire Humans are like sheep.

We don’t know what we want, so we imitate each other. Instead of creating our own desires, we desire the same things as other people. The entire advertising industry is built on this idea. This does not even need an explanation! Resist the temptation to buy watches simply because they’re deemed popular by other collectors. Cultivate your own tastes and preferences, and focus on acquiring watches that genuinely resonate with you.

Decision - Decision - Decision ~

The World of Finn Juhl and PP Møbler Chiars

PP502 / PP66 Chinese Chair / PP518 Bull Chair / PP505 Cow Horn Chair - Designed by Hans Wegner in Denmark

I am not sure is my age or what, the idea of chair collecting, in other words, having a piece of art where you can sit on it, being able to enjoy it everyday and it marinates with time, as well as passing it to the next generation, with that note, Collecting a quality chair starting to grow on me! You could say that it alines with my watch collecting journey. Both hobbies are creating your own history, own stretches in some sort.

Finn JuhI and PP Møbler chairs are world class piece of art money can buy! what so special about it. and most importantly, why would someone could justify such amount of money on chairs. thats something we should take a closer look.

I always believe that people can only think of something that within your cognitive level, be it like collecting art, cars or whatever that is ~

House of Finn JuhI Cheftain Chair / No.45 / No. 109 / Reading Chair - Designed by Finn JuhI in Copenhagen

I have personally sit on these four chairs and the Reading Chair is perfect for sitting upright, perhaps I enjoy leaving my left arms on the side of it. I find the No. 45 is the most comfortable lounge chair among aforementioned choices. It’s nothing short of amazing to be sitting on. DD.

“Art has always been my main source of inspiration. I am fascinated by shapes which defy gravity and create visual lightness.” - Finn Juhl

New Dircetion of the blog

When I initially started this blog, I intended to establish it as a dedicated platform for photography. However, I have come to realise that I want to delve deeper into sharing my thoughts and documenting my life a little bit more.

My idea for the name of my blog, 'Analog,' initially referred to the analog format in film photography, but I believe it can also be interpreted as

'something similar or comparable to something else, either in general or in some specific detail.'

This interpretation aligns perfectly with my idea of creating a website to meticulously record the details of my life. How serendipitous! I want to turn this blog into a place where lifestyle takes center stage. I'll be sharing what I think is cool and enjoyable. I've always had an eye for well-designed items, and I hope this blog will inspire you and maybe give you some fresh ideas to spice up your own life! DD.

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There are only a handful of watches that will never get bored with in life!

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Personally, I do think Patek Philippe ruined their flawless perpetual calendar after the reference 3940 (as shown in the photos above). What drew me into vintage Patek was their subtle elegance that you feel when wearing it. It's just so great and well-proportioned, which is something I hardly find in modern Pateks.

I used to own a smaller, rather more "vintage" Ref. 96 with Breguet numerals, but there are certain points you might want to consider before getting into vintage pieces.

• Serviceability and the cost of servicing. That's only if you can find someone with the skills and know-how to service your timepiece without messing it up. As far as I know, Patek will not reshape the case unless absolutely necessary. I sold my Patek reference 96 mainly because of the uneven case shape - it's just the little frivolous details that a watch enthusiast like me would notice, even if others wouldn't care too much.

• Resale value. Not everything has the upside appreciation once you fall out of love with it. Then you realize there is no market for it. That's why people suggest buying a Rolex as your first watch, just in case you might want to sell it later on.

• Fragility. Wearing a vintage watch doesn't give you the same peace of mind. You might want to wear it with extra care and avoid getting it near water.

Don't get me wrong, I love vintage watches, but these are a few points to think about before getting one. It's your call, your watch, and your wrist. After all, no one buys an expensive timepiece just to tell the time anyway. DD.