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About

My name is Colin and I research everything.  I've been told I possess a level of meticulousness that others are unwilling to provide.  I've had an appreciation for the good things my whole life, certainly well before I even understood value and costs.  I’ve just always appreciated the well-made, well designed, and the truly exceptional.  I had a normal, middle-class, Midwestern upbringing, so it’s not like I was born into it, but my Dad bestowed upon me the values of research, patience, and diligence.  I’ve been described as being intense.  As in, when I get into something, I go all in; this goes hand in hand with the research thing.  It’s the well thought out that makes life that much more enjoyable.  From exceptional daily coffee, to the perfect watch, I do the research and filter all the information so you don’t have to.

When helping friends make a major purchasing decision I discovered that I have a knack for understanding their needs, their tastes, and their wants, in helping find what it is that will make them truly satisfied.  I use the same approach as when I am making my own purchasing decisions; gather and lay out as much information as possible, and make the best decision from the options found.  For me this means hours of research and tons of reading.  For you it means I do all the work for you and give you the options and what you need to know.  If you would like further explanation, lets geek out, I’d love to share my passions with you discuss what makes things great.

watches

Although I’m a “watch dealer”, I don’t think of myself as being a “dealer” in the formal sense. I know a lot of dealers say they take the collector’s mindset, or are collectors first, but I have a full time job, and this is truly a passion and hobby for me. I’m not a high volume / low margin quick flip type; I try to really focus on honest, high-quality examples of watches I like and enjoy having util they find the right buyer. This has served me well for the last 8+ years; everyone I have ever sold a watch to has been pleased and typically reports back the quality is better than expected (need to step up my photos!).

What does this mean for you, someone that may be considering a purchase from meticulist? Every watch offered will be honest, interesting, correct, and represented as such. They’ve been vetted by a collector for a collector. Occasionally, I may list watches that are not those I would personally own out of consignment or if taken in on trade, but those watches will be held to the same high standards.

Policies

Each watch will be assessed and inspected, and represented in its true form. Authenticity is guaranteed unless stated otherwise, and additional photos and videos are available upon request. I am not a professional photographer, so 9 times out of 10, the photos I take are less flattering and highlight any imperfections that may not be visible or noticeable on wrist. Each watch comes with a 48 hour inspection period from time of receipt during which you may return the watch for a full refund (less shipping) for any reason at all.*

At the end of the day, I know what it can be like dealing with (some) watch dealers, private sellers, auction houses, etc., and I will truly do all I can to make for an easy, transparent, and enjoyable experience.

*watch and any accessories must be packaged and returned in the state sold and shipped.

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Essentially, by clicking through the Amazon links on meticulist.net to make purchases, the site earns a small commission or fee on qualifying items you purchase.  There is no change to your Amazon shopping experience or the pricing you see, and it helps offset costs of running this site.  I am by no means getting rich off this (in 2017 these commissions didn’t even cover the cost of the domain and hosting) but, I want to be fully transparent to explain why I link to products on Amazon as much as possible, and explain (for those interested) how you can support the site.

I also want to be clear, that any and all products that I have reviewed and any of the equipment that I own and use that you see was purchased by me, bikes, espresso machines, watches, etc.  And, anything that I recommend or describe in positive light is my own opinion based on my usage and research.  I only post, partner, and advertise with companies and products that I do or would use myself.  Any product or service that has been compensated will indicated as such, and if you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out.