This thread is taylor made for me. I have a huge interest in swiss mechanical watches. Currently I only own two pieces right now, a Panerai 111(see sig) and a Rolex Datejust, which I'm trying to get rid of to get another Panerai. That, and everyone and their mom has a goddamn rolex. And for all the haters who think it's a waste of money, too each his own. There just as much a waste as videogames and modding your car...
Most people that buy expensive watches aren't buying them to tell the freakin' time, it's more about the emotional response you get from wearing them. They are definately mini pieces of art, and it really is amazing what human hands can do. As you can tell, I fucking love watches...