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Only 23% of people recognize Audemars Piguet according to this survey. Watch enthusiasts think everyone knows AP, but most regular people have no idea what it is. The Swatch collab can get the name in front of younger buyers who can’t afford AP today but might someday and instead of the Rolex being the aspirational watch, it might become AP. Buying something official and connecting to a brand they never otherwise would have known existed .
As long as swatch/ AP do not over do it, and end collab in 2-3 years, this feels more smart than damaging.

1. Because nothing will bothers an AP owner more than a Swatch getting attention.

2. Bright colors just to remind AP owners the world doesn’t need another “tasteful” blue dial.

3. People writing essays in the comments explaining why your plastic watch offends them is free entertainment.

4. There’s a decent chance more people ask about yours than the guy wearing a $50k Royal Oak.

5. Nothing exposes watch insecurity faster than someone getting angry over a Swatch.

6. Walking into an AP boutique and asking, “So this is basically the same thing, right?”

7. Calling it your Royal Oak and acting confused when someone corrects you.

8. Telling AP owners, “Honestly, from across the room they kinda have the same vibe.”

9. Posting a wrist shot with: Saved myself $48,000 and still got compliments.

10. Saying, “I actually like this better. I can wear it without checking for scratches every 10 minutes.”

1. Nothing will bothers an AP owner more than a Swatch getting attention.
2. Bright colors just to remind AP owners the world doesn’t need another “tasteful” blue dial.
3. Watching people write essays in the comments explaining why your plastic watch offends them is free entertainment.
4. There’s a decent chance more people ask about yours than the guy wearing a $50k Royal Oak.
5. Nothing exposes insecurity faster than someone getting angry over a Swatch.
6. Walking into an AP boutique and asking, “So this is basically the same thing, right?”
7. Calling it your Royal Oak and acting confused when someone corrects you.
8. Telling AP owners, “Honestly, from across the room they kinda have the same vibe.”
9. Posting a wrist shot with: Saved myself $48,000 and still got compliments.
10. Saying, “I actually like this better. I can wear it without checking for scratches every 10 minutes.”

Camera/Lens: Fujifilm X-T50 + Viltrox 9mm f/2.8 & Viltrox 56mm f/1.7

Broken concrete and dust are not the part anyone posts online, but it’s where the real work starts. A small reminder to appreciate the people behind the transformation.

Picked up a few (all) of the Viltrox AIR lenses for my X-T50 and honestly they’ve been great. I needed (wanted) a EDC kit that was small and light and wouldn’t take up too much space in my work/travel bag.

I usually keep three lenses with me without noticing the weight. I alternate between 25 & 35mm on the camera, 15mm & 9mm for wides and 56mm when I want to get close. image quality is great, and it’s hard to complain when the full set cost under $1100. (closer to $900 when they go on sale)

I’ve known about the Islander watch brand for some time, and living on Long Island my whole life it felt like something I’d pick up eventually, was kinda hoping for one named after my hometown. After winning a watch from Island Watch last week, the brand was back on my radar.

With a Europe trip coming up, I didn’t want to bring anything too valuable into crowded tourist spots. I also realized I dont have anything with 200m water resistance that I’d feel comfortable traveling with.

Then Islander dropped the new JFK models last week and the Batman stood out right away. Sapphire crystal, great dial, GMT, bracelet with on the fly adjustment, reliable automatic movement. I ordered it as soon as it released. Glad I pulled the trigger after finding out only 100 were made in each color.

I was planning on picking up a GMT or diver for an upcoming trip abroad. I wanted something I could swim with and not stress over if it got lost or stolen. After my good fortune on winning a watch from long island watch , i figured I’d pay it forward and pick up my next piece from them.

I had five watches sitting in my cart that I liked equally and kept going back and forth. Then Island Watch posted the new Islander JFK Batman.

Ordered it the day it dropped and had it on my wrist three days later. Solid watch, wears well, GMT is actually useful, and the dial looks better in person than I expected. Some of the big boys in the watch industry could learn something from them when it comes to bracelet.

I got tired of switching lenses, so I fixed the problem in the most reasonable way possible. One lens. All the lenses.