Administrators TimeTexas Posted July 13, 2022 Administrators Share Posted July 13, 2022 Mission To create a community solely dedicated to the appreciation and support of small, independent watchmaking; facilitate positive interaction between independent watchmakers, brands, and enthusiasts; and provide a forum for watch enthusiasts to gather, learn, and discuss a shared passion. Core Values Respect the watchmakers and brands Learn, Love, Appreciate and Interact Help others learn Relationships based on shared passion are the heart of independent watchmaking HOW you express your opinion matters as much AS your opinion Differences of opinion should be celebrated, not denigrated Be courteous in all interactions Enjoy the creativity, craftsmanship, and skill, even if the watch isn't for you Value everyone else's opinions as much as you value your own Your personal valuation of a timepiece as compared to the price is irrelevant Purpose BeSpoken is an independent watchmakers social community specifically created by small independent watchmakers to provide an interactive social platform for watch enthusiasts that is more consistent with the bespoke/independent watchmaking process. Independent watchmaking, more than any other product, is a shared passion and relationship between the creator and the consumer. In that way, it is unique and different from other consumer luxury goods. The intimate relationship between the watchmaker and the enthusiast is the beating heart of independent watchmaking and the value of that relationship cannot be measured in dollars. It is the emotions and feelings, the sense of shared passion, and the creation of mechanical and artistic beauty. In today’s ever increasing marketing driven world, current social platforms are designed to facilitate quick, meaningless interactions and to get as many Likes, Views, and Sales as possible. Instead of promoting an appreciation of beauty and creativity, these platforms encourage meaningless platitudes and hollow relationships as a means to an end. Loud, bold, and abrasive is celebrated, while quiet beauty tends to be ignored. This is in direct conflict with the bespoke/independent watchmaking process which celebrates the creative process, the time to appreciate the beauty of true craftsmanship, and the mutual enjoyment of developing new, enduring relationships based on a shared passion. BeSpoken is a community created and designed specifically to facilitate more meaningful interaction. A place where watchmakers and enthusiasts can both appreciate the craft of watchmaking and interact to the benefit of the watchmakers and overall watchmaking community. Failure to adhere to the core values above will result in a temporary or permanent ban. If you have any questions regarding the Mission, Core Values, or Purpose, please contact administrator@bespokenlounge.watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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