As much as watch-loving communities appear like they are all about huggy wrist shots, underneath the surface, things can quickly spiral out of hand if inflated egos, petty infighting, and worst of all, a sense of entitlement and elitism – you know, things that come with a mix of money and people with expensive toys – are not properly managed.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Loving and learning about watches can – and must – above all, be fun, interactive, and enriching. Otherwise, what’s the point? That’s why, for the horology buffs of all stripes, it is a precious thing to find a welcoming tribe of like-minded friends. And that is probably why the RedBar Group, an international community of watch lovers that champions this ethos, has flourished since its inception in
