Current Events > Can some explain why someone one would buy a watch?

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You have clocks all around you, a smart phone (well, most of us anyways) that has a clock on it, multiple people around and other devices to tell you the time...

Why do you need to spend money on a watch?

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The right watch can tell time and also be a fashion statement.

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Fashion

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Lots of modern watches have heart rate monitors, step trackers, notification alerts, alarms, and other handy features.

Some wear them just as a fashion accessory, like a necklace or bracelet. To each their own

i dont like having to take my phone out all the time to look at it.

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1. in my meetings for work (when not working from home), i'm not allowed to take out my phone. there is a clock in the room but there is no guarantee i will be seated in position to see it. and i work in gov so we have a TON of meetings

2. it completes my outfits, adding flare. watches (and wedding rings which i obviously dont have) are the only jewelry men can really wear professionally

3. as an engineer, the mechanical movement (non battery powered) is an engineering marvel that i appreciate

4. it's easy to find the date for when im filling out forms (and i fill out a lot of forms in gov)
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fashion or the functions that a smart watch can provide

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No_U_L7 posted...

1. in my meetings for work (when not working from home), i'm not allowed to take out my phone. there is a clock in the room but there is no guarantee i will be seated in position to see it. and i work in gov so we have a TON of meetings

If you're in a gov meeting time shouldnt be an issue; focusing on what's in front of you should be all that matters.

2. it completes my outfits, adding flare. watches (and wedding rings which i obviously dont have) are the only jewelry men can really wear professionally

Any other bracelet that's cheaper could do it too though; or just a ring.

3. as an engineer, the mechanical movement (non battery powered) is an engineering marvel that i appreciate

But.. it also exists in ALL clocks. Why not marvel at a nice grandfather clock in your home instead (love me a grandfather clock)

4. it's easy to find the date for when im filling out forms (and i fill out a lot of forms in gov)

Idk if you know this but uhh.. that Computer you do all you work on has a clock on the corner than will also tell you the date.

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Lokison posted...

If you're in a gov meeting time shouldnt be an issue; focusing on what's in front of you should be all that matters.
Any other bracelet that's cheaper could do it too though; or just a ring.
But.. it also exists in ALL clocks. Why not marvel at a nice grandfather clock in your home instead (love me a grandfather clock)
Idk if you know this but uhh.. that Conputer you do all you work on has a clock on the corner than will also tell you the date.

1. i get bored af and want to know when the meeting will fucking end already. i honestly zone out for the majority of most meetings. im in an important meeting rn and just been posting on CE the whole time
2. watches stand out more than bracelets (they essentially are bracelets but with a big watch face), rings are tougher for guys to pull off
3. no, it doesnt...a lot of watches/clocks are battery powered. grandfather cocks are not practical for apartments and i can't take it with me when i leave the house
4. im not always at my computer when im filling out forms, i can be at my boss's office, a meeting room, the receptionist, etc
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brestugo posted...

The right watch can tell time and also be a fashion statement.

This, people ask all the time why I dont go get an Apple Watch or something. I got a Tag Formula 1 and a Rolex Yacht Master, you best believe Im wearing them when I get the chance. I wear the Formula 1 daily and Im a stocker at Costco

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Solid_Seb posted...

Lots of modern watches have heart rate monitors, step trackers, notification alerts, alarms, and other handy features.

This, I wear a Fitbit for all that stuff.

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nativengine posted...

This, people ask all the time why I dont go get an Apple Watch or something. I got a Tag Formula 1 and a Rolex Yacht Master, you best believe Im wearing them when I get the chance. I wear the Formula 1 daily and Im a stocker at Costco

you quit your detective job?
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its pretty much the only piece of jewelry that is socially acceptable for men to wear

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No_U_L7 posted...

1. i get bored af and want to know when the meeting will fucking end already. i honestly zone out for the majority of most meetings. im in an important meeting rn and just been posting on CE the whole time

If you can post on CE in the meeting, you should be able to check the time man. Bad example.

2. watches stand out more than bracelets (they essentially are bracelets but with a big watch face), rings are tougher for guys to pull off

That's subjective. I wear 2 rings and a bracelet (and even a necklace) and have never had issues because of them.

3. no, it doesnt...a lot of watches/clocks are battery powered. grandfather cocks are not practical for apartments and i can't take it with me when i leave the house

This makes no sense. The battery doesn't actually change the moving parts that much; maybe realigns them, but it's all the same moving parts.

4. im not always at my computer when im filling out forms, i can be at my boss's office, a meeting room, the receptionist, etc

That's why they made calanders; which ironically is on your phone which could be left on the desk next to the papers. Or.. idk, remember the date better?

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No_U_L7 posted...

you quit your detective job?

Back in February last year, didnt even make it 2 months.

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Lokison posted...

If you can post on CE in the meeting, you should be able to check the time man. Bad example.
That's subjective. I wear 2 rings and a bracelet (and even a necklace) and have never had issues because of them.
This makes no sense. The battery doesn't actually change the moving parts that much; maybe realigns them, but it's all the same moving parts.
That's why they made calanders; which ironically is on your phone which could be left on the desk next to the papers. Or.. idk, remember the date better?

1. i'm working from home right now, i emphasized i cant take my phone out during meetings in office
2. rings/necklaces just dont look good on guys imo, it def doesnt look good on me
3. you'd be 100% wrong. battery/automatic are 100% different movements. you may want to look into that. watches powered by kinetic movements are fucking amazing
4. there's no guarantee there's a calendar anywhere nearby when im filling out a form. and it's hard to remember the date, it changes every day
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nativengine posted...

Back in February last year, didnt even make it 2 months.

sorry to hear that, hope you find something else you like
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larger wrist circumference is sexy.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1090513817304105

Watch is practical, so it whereas a leather cuff (e.g.) is subject to being for fashion-only.
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No_U_L7 posted...

1. i'm working from home right now, i emphasized i cant take my phone out during meetings in office

I.. have no idea what that means. In a room full of others time shouldnt be an issue; when it ends it ends. Pay attention

Edit: read sympathetized, not emphasized. Still stand by my statement tho

2. rings/necklaces just dont look good on guys imo, it def doesnt look good on me

Fair, but some of us pull it off really well and it's not a problem. An a good bracelet might do more for you. Also; if ANY of your watches have diamonds on it; get a TINY diamond ring; itll match and look better. Same hand.

3. you'd be 100% wrong. battery/automatic are 100% different movements. you may want to look into that. watches powered by kinetic movements are fucking amazing

Honestly didnt know this, but I doubt the amount of gears is THAT different between a pocket watch, wrist watch, and ( good quality) wall clock. Grandfather is just a me preference.

4. there's no guarantee there's a calendar anywhere nearby when im filling out a form. and it's hard to remember the date, it changes every day

You could.. again just remember the day, or go buy a calander.

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It's a piece of jewelry. Why do people wear earrings or bracelets? Same deal

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Lokison posted...

I.. have no idea what that means. In a room full of others time shouldnt be an issue; when it ends it ends. Pay attention
Fair, but some of us pull it off really well and it's not a problem. An a good bracelet might do more for you. Also; if ANY of your watches have diamonds on it; get a TINY diamond ring; itll match and look better. Same hand.
Honestly didnt know this, but I doubt the amount of gears is THAT different between a pocket watch, wrist watch, and ( good quality) wall clock. Grandfather is just a me preference.
You could.. again just remember the day, or go buy a calander.

1. i want to leave the meeting, idc about the meeting. you can call me bad at my job if you want (i'm not), but the practicality of the watch can't be questioned. im in so many pointless bs meetings
2. diamonds can look feminine on guys, it does on me
3. no, it is THAT difference. it's almost the entirety of the markup of prices on higher end brands. automatic movements are intricate and difficult to make
4. you want me to carry a calendar with me everywhere i go...? glancing at my watch can tell me the date in 1/4th of a second. remembering the day is hard, there's 31 chances to get it wrong
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eston posted...

It's a piece of jewelry. Why do people wear earrings or bracelets? Same deal

But a watch is so much more expensive than a silver band, or leather band, or something else.

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No_U_L7 posted...

sorry to hear that, hope you find something else you like

Costco, they pay me more if you can believe that and I dont have a ton of stress. My first two crime scenes werent brutal by any means, just emotionally devastating.

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A digital watch with a timing aspect is great for running (armband for smartphone is cumbersome) and runs like $10

A silver band is absolutely more expensive than a watch.
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No_U_L7 posted...

1. i want to leave the meeting, idc about the meeting. you can call me bad at my job if you want (i'm not), but the practicality of the watch can't be questioned. im in so many pointless bs meetings

I mean, I get pointless meetings, but are they really calling you into the office for a pointless meeting that could be held on Skyp (where theres already a clock)?

2. diamonds can look feminine on guys, it does on me

Again fair. I have a large beard and dress in a way that accentuates the jewelry (mostly dark colors) and it works well here in Vegas. One of my former managers though had a beautiful watch (I think Rolex?) With 12 diamonds on each hour, had a diamond pinky ring to bring it all together and I liked it; didnt get it (I hate jewels), but I liked it.

3. no, it is THAT difference. it's almost the entirety of the markup of prices on higher end brands. automatic movements are intricate and difficult to make

I mean, theres that one that does the entire solar system (shits cool AF) and I know THAT has a lot more parts but honestly; are a wall clocks parts THAT different? I'll look it up, I just honestly never realized they could be so different considering it's the same thing in a different size.

4. you want me to carry a calendar with me everywhere i go...? glancing at my watch can tell me the date in 1/4th of a second. remembering the day is hard, there's 31 chances to get it wrong

365 chances to get it wrong, technically. If you cant remember the date though (sorry, think that's hard), you may.. wanna see a doctor?

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philsov posted...

A silver band is absolutely more expensive than a watch.

Agree to disagree? My silver band ran me $120 at a renaissance faire; most "good and cheap" watches are more than that.

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Lokison posted...

I mean, I get pointless meetings, but are they really calling you into the office for a pointless meeting that could be held on Skyp (where theres already a clock)?
Again fair. I have a large beard and dress in a way that accentuates the jewelry (mostly dark colors) and it works well here in Vegas. One of my former managers though had a beautiful watch (I think Rolex?) With 12 diamonds on each hour, had a diamond pinky ring to bring it all together and I liked it; didnt get it (I hate jewels), but I liked it.
I mean, theres that one that does the entire solar system (shits cool AF) and I know THAT has a lot more parts but honestly; are a wall clocks parts THAT different? I'll look it up, I just honestly never realized they could be so different considering it's the same thing in a different size.
365 chances to get it wrong, technically. If you cant remember the date though (sorry, think that's hard), you may.. wanna see a doctor?

1. when not working form home, all meetings are held in person. the gov specializes in pointless meetings that are a waste of time.
2. vegas is def different for fashion, more bling works better there
3. yep...literally nothing in the interior is the same between automatic and battery powered watches
4. the month only changes once every 31 days, the year every 365 days. the day changes every day. i can get it right probably 80-90% of the time. but do i really want to risk having to redo all that paperwork? and yes, the gov will make me redo it. i once had to redo a form 6 times because of random dumb minor differences
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Lokison posted...

Agree to disagree? My silver band ran me $120 at a renaissance faire; most "good and cheap" watches are more than that.

all jewelry has different tiers

in the world of silver bands, your $120 band may actually be a POS (i have no clue)
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Rolexs are actually good investments

they go up on price the older they are

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gna647 posted...

Rolexs are actually good investments

they go up on price the older they are

they do go up in price, but they aren't "good investments" since a lot of it depends on condition (meaning it can lose value if you wear it). it's more a perk that you can sell it without losing anything and actually make some profit, if you decide to sell it
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It's literally just fashion and nothing else now

But I don't care about price it's just have to look good. As in if it looks nice and is cheap as shit I don't care, not "no limit to what I'm willing to pay". Used to wear Fossil before I got a smart watch and now I wear a Breitling that was a gift. There's one watch I really want that looks really nice but it's $2k and I'd have to be on drugs to drop that much on a watch

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Lokison posted...

most "good and cheap" watches are more than that.

I'm talking a non-smart watch, with the practical purposes of time, alarm, stopwatch, and date. Literally $10.

You're disagreeing that 120 > 10?
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MacadamianNut3 posted...

It's literally just fashion and nothing else now

But I don't care about price it's just have to look good. As in if it looks nice and is cheap as shit I don't care, not "no limit to what I'm willing to pay". Used to wear Fossil before I got a smart watch and now I wear a Breitling that was a gift. There's one watch I really want that looks really nice but it's $2k and I'd have to be on drugs to drop that much on a watch

it's a hobby, it's like saying you just want your car to "look good". that's fine, but im sure you can understand that a lot of people actually care about the engine, etc
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Don't need to bring phone out to look at time and during work it's more professional looking at check your watch than to check your phone. Some people work jobs where phones aren't allowed on the floors.
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Yeah I love hearing about car enthusiasts while living in a major city with bumper to bumper traffic 12/24 hours of the day and speed cameras on every corner so I feel the same way about that

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Lokison posted...

You have clocks all around you, a smart phone (well, most of us anyways) that has a clock on it, multiple people around and other devices to tell you the time...

Why do you need to spend money on a watch?

Its faster to look at your wrist than it is to take out your phone and press a button to get the time to come up
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MacadamianNut3 posted...

Yeah I love hearing about car enthusiasts while living in a major city with bumper to bumper traffic 12/24 hours of the day and speed cameras on every corner so I feel the same way about that

ok then pick a different hobby. the point is, very few things are "just about looks" when there's an entire interior that you're just completely discounting
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I understand this question being asked in 2008 , but since smart watches are a thing it's becoming more socially acceptable to wear watches again..
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No_U_L7 posted...

1. when not working form home, all meetings are held in person. the gov specializes in pointless meetings that are a waste of time.

I guess.

2. vegas is def different for fashion, more bling works better there

Not really... most people here in Vegas are FROM Cali. The whole fashion scene in a copycat of Cali because of it.

3. yep...literally nothing in the interior is the same between automatic and battery powered watches

Will look up.

4. the month only changes once every 31 days, the year every 365 days. the day changes every day. i can get it right probably 80-90% of the time. but do i really want to risk having to redo all that paperwork? and yes, the gov will make me redo it. i once had to redo a form 6 times because of random dumb minor differences

I was being a smartass on the days; but looking at your phone in the morning (every morning), seeing the date, writing the date constantly, and basic math should make remember the date pretty easy. Just... actually try to do it for like a week.

No_U_L7 posted...

all jewelry has different tiers

in the world of silver bands, your $120 band may actually be a POS (i have no clue)

Its hand woven braided Silver I've had for 4 years. It's not bad quality.
philsov posted...

I'm talking a non-smart watch, with the practical purposes of time, alarm, stopwatch, and date. Literally $10.

You're disagreeing that 120 > 10?

I was referring to a good watch, not a hello kitty watch from walmart that breaks when introduced to 12% humidity.


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Lokison posted...

I was referring to a good watch, not a hello kitty watch from walmart that breaks when introduced to 12% humidity.

Loads under $100. Take your pick.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/sporting-goods/15494460011

Again -- practical watches are absolutely cheaper than renfest gear.
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If you're talking about a luxury watch, well then let me ask you this: Why get a $50'000 Mercedes when a $12'000 Toyota can get you around just as easily and cost you less in gas, insurance and taxes?

The answer would be: Because people like it. It's a personal thing, if you have to ask, watches are probably not for you, which is totally fine. But when you see what goes into making a fine watch, you might come to understand that it's not only about telling the time anymore. It's so much more intricate than a bracelet. There are so many moving gears, clutches, levers, wheels, all working together to keep accurate time. They are fascinating little things. A couple of points that might help you understand:

-It's about having and enjoying one of the most sustainable products in the world (they will last for multiple lifetimes).
-It could be about owning a piece of history, this applies particularly to vintage watches. Imagine owning a pilot's chronograph that you know used to be owned by or intended for an airforce pilot from the 60s
-Owning a product that has been made by extremely high level craftsmen/artisans.
-Sentimental value and tradition. Maybe you were gifted the watch for a milestone/achievement. Maybe you were gifted a watch by someone who was gifted that watch a generation before you, and you intend to do the same thing to the next generation. Watches are a very traditional thing, closely linked with traditions all over the world.
-Seeing how second hand value has been going these past couple of years, you could even see a watch as an investment. And I'm not just talking Rolex, Patek Philippe, or Audemars Piguet, literally any watch can increase in value if you buy it at the right price.

Ever asked yourself why people buy art or any other form of decoration? It might not serve any pragmatic purpose, but if it makes you happy when you look at it, then that might be enough. It's the same with a watch, except that a watch even has one or more functions (calendar complications, chronographs etc).

I bought my first expensive watch when I made my first big chunk of money in my mid 20s. Not only is it a great looking watch, but sometimes I'm down or business isn't going the way I'd like it to, and it reminds me of times where things were better and that gives me motivation to keep moving.

Maybe what makes a watch so good is that there isn't a real point to owning one. Like you said, everyone has a more accurate timekeeping device inside their phone. But not everyone has a balance wheel, an escapement, an escape wheel, a pallet fork, beautifully decorated bridges and baseplates, and a gear train made by human beings, all working perfectly in sync to achieve something for us to enjoy. With technology moving at an inconceivable speed, a traditional mechanical watch is my way of slowing down and enjoying a traditional form of technology, while still embracing the technological innovations within the watch industry that make timepieces better and better every year.

Anyway, I tend to get way into the whole watch discussion. Take my response however you will. If you don't understand any of it and think everything I said is nonsense, that's fine. I just listed a couple of reasons why some people enjoy watches, not everyone has to like the same thing. Maybe this will help you understand some of the reasons

Lokison posted...

If you're in a gov meeting time shouldnt be an issue; focusing on what's in front of you should be all that matters.
Any other bracelet that's cheaper could do it too though; or just a ring.
But.. it also exists in ALL clocks. Why not marvel at a nice grandfather clock in your home instead (love me a grandfather clock)
Idk if you know this but uhh.. that Computer you do all you work on has a clock on the corner than will also tell you the date.

Ah, so you're a shitposter.

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philsov posted...

Loads under $100. Take your pick.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/sporting-goods/15494460011

Again -- practical watches are absolutely cheaper than renfest gear.

I've worn it every day for all 4 years. It's handmade woven silver bracelet with Huggin and Munnin on it. It's not "renfest gear" its genuine jewelry. I'm a pagan and I dont take off my jewelry unless absolutely necessary; this includes both rings, bracelet, and Mjolnir (necklace).

As for the "fashion accessory" part; theres more practical and cheaper options. I grasp the "cause I wants it" aspect (I play video games, believe me I get it); but when theres dozens of other ways to keep time... why get a watch and not something better?

And for everyone mentioning SMARTWATCHES. Those are not the same imo. They're just tinee tiny smart phones on your wrist. Some can even make phone calls. Which leads into the "Why not smart phone?" Argument.

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Lokison posted...

but when theres dozens of other ways to keep time... why get a watch and not something better?

each of those methods have their own flaws which make a watch the optimal choice for a ton of people.

Also, Jesus Krist, they're spelled Huginn and Muninn. Huggin and Munnin sounds like the act of loving people and making money.
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winged_weltall posted...

Good post. I understand the heirloom thing and that's now probably the only reason why I would ever spend more than $500 on a watch

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philsov posted...

Also, Jesus Krist, they're spelled Huginn and Muninn. Huggin and Munnin sounds like the act of loving people and making money.

Sorry for drinking and spelling it wrong? Like ffs. I spelled Mjolnir right and you wanna criticize me on that? Lmao.

Christ*

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I appreciate that this topic is targeting the worst poster on the board, but it's really just better to add him to your ignore list. He doesn't contribute anything.

Romulox28 posted...

its pretty much the only piece of jewelry that is socially acceptable for men to wear

that chains and earrings

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EnglishBullDoug posted...

I appreciate that this topic is targeting the worst poster on the board, but it's really just better to add him to your ignore list. He doesn't contribute anything.

He occasionally makes some good posts. Plus, I feel adding him to ignore proves he won and I refuse. People block me long before I block them (I don't even block scotty).

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Lokison posted...

If you're in a gov meeting time shouldnt be an issue; focusing on what's in front of you should be all that matters.

At [the notorious 3 letter agency I worked at] time was an issue. Only the president speaks for the government btw (and even he is at the mercy of the Congress).

Here's something to ponder. Would you quickly microwave a tri-tip or slow cook it over a "primitive", open flame?


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