Being Diverted by the Cosplay Hero Watch Is My Biggest Hobby Regret

Wearing my Seiko SLA055, I explain how my quest for the Cosplay Hero Watch was a quest for outer strength when I needed inner strength.

[@AcmeRocket]

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." - Seneca, Letter 2

[@happytravels2480]

The watch industry relies on our desire for the cosplay hero watch. Dive watch, pilot watch, field watch, military watch, etc, etc. Our desire to live a different life, have others see us in a certain light, etc. Advertisers are masters of marketing. It’s marketed with nearly everything we buy. Hence why guys feel the need to buy $80,000 pickup trucks even though most will never use them for their intended purpose. It’s all about the internal and external image. Kudos to you for being introspective enough to realize…and admit it. Most would be too ashamed to confront that fact. I love your discussion on snacking/lots of watches, and self control/happiness.

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Oh man, McMahon, that’s a hero water bottle! Dig it 💪🏻👈🏻😇

[@carljohnke2405]

My dad would say "You should always leave the table a little hungry".

[@macguyverson9370]

That’s a decent looking samurai!

[@dissident_mantis7]

Jeff I cannot thank you enough for these videos. It’s like you speak to my soul. I too was an olympic weightlifter, now I am in my 30s and hitting that metabolic wall. I also have 2 daughters and a watch addiction. It is as if God has guided me to this channel, because I am learning to avoid some of the pitfalls through your experience. Thank you.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@pl2996]

Jeff you look good at 62! If you really want to try losing weight I recommend fasting for 1 day of the week. The issue is that when you're done you can't overeat. With discipline this is the easy way to lose weight. It's also good for you and let's your body reset while you avoid food for a day.

[@catsteeth]

👍 The best spice for food is hunger. I really like that

[@_guillermo]

I appreciate you🖤

[@pibblesnbits]

There is something about turning 30. It’s like hitting puberty all over again except your body starts going downhill.

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

I don’t know why it is, McMahon, but you always trigger my lizard brain 🦎 🧠, and as such, I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or headbutt the wall. Sir, I cannot, I shall not, and I will not buy that Pad Samurai. Why? I previously owned a Pepsi Samurai, I gave up on trying to wear big divers in my 6.5 inch wrist, and I’m currently in a crisis of buying gold nibbed Japanese fountain pens.

[@Dadication3]

Yes, the “Best” videos are a bit silly, but that samurai punches well above its weight for sure. On my recent family trip, I took my samurai SRPH97 on its stock rubber strap, and it was perfect. “Life is not a stage act” is what I have to remind myself all the time. I very much agree that I appreciate the quality enthusiasts I have met as much or more than the watches. The “grail” term is similar to the “best” term for me, in their associated downfalls. My relationship with food has been completely changed by fasting daily. Every time you eat, your body restarts the insulin process. This is the reason for the ongoing pandemic that is called the Metabolic Syndrome. I appreciate very much you sharing your thoughtful mindfulness.

[@colinmberry49]

no appetizer watches Jeff!

[@TimothyW8]

You should go for the SRPF79 instead. It’s got a black bezel, and the blue is very dark and not that noticeable, until the light hits it, and then it looks like the depths of the ocean are trapped inside your watch.

[@Not-a-bot222]

I’m on vacation for a month and half and the only watch is brought is my SLA047 in bracelet and a rubber strap from DiveCore that I love. It’s a hero watch, it’s the watch that’s caused my SPB237 Willard and Grand Seiko SBGN003 to collect dust. The MM hasn’t left my wrist. Man how I wish I just got this watch 4 years ago, would have saved a lot of money and nasty looks from the wife.

[@juanriv01]

LMBO, McMahon, I’m doing everything to lose watch weight and you want to convince me that snacking is ok?

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

Once I start snacking, I can't stop. It hurts my gains.

[@juanriv01]

@@JeffreyMcMahon I’m 63, 5’ 4”, and was 240 just 2 months ago. I’ve been watching and listening about your struggle to get to 200. Like you, I’ve lost the weight multiple times. You said, “I have forgotten how to be hungry” this statement is spot on. I started my journey 2 months ago and today I’m 28 pounds lighter. Thanks for being transparent and for being an inspiration. 37 more to go.

[@dozyrabbit]

Bet if you just cut out cereal you'll get there with no further effort

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I cut out the cereal 7 days ago; I'm 4 pounds lighter so far. Cereal had to go.

[@ge48421]

The trick to losing weight is to find a dietary change that you can maintain in the long term, and it is NOT a moral failing to get some help with that. I went from about 210 to 158 pounds in a few years with the help of an endocrinologist, and I am not starving myself. To be honest: the “self control/stoic philosophy” speech sounded like more cosplay.

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I agree the program must work for the long-term. You contacted an endocrinologist and followed the plan, which is a form of self-care. Perhaps you're right. I'm too intense about it. I should relax more and enjoy the changes.

[@mbaulfinger]

What is the title of the Phil Stutz book you are reading? Thank you...great video as always. Enjoyed it

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

I read 2 Stutz books over and over. The first is titled The Tools. Even better is his most recent book Lessons for Living.

[@mbaulfinger]

@@JeffreyMcMahon thank you. I'll give them a read

[@WristWatcher]

McMahon, you spending $4k on an sla043? 😮

[@JeffreyMcMahon]

@@WristWatcher no. I decided to keep my 5 watches for now

[@Valera_Scotland]

Saved to favourites. I'm 98kg and also need to be at 90kg (about 200 pounds). I'll try to use this philosophy... I'm in watch rehab. Need a break from that stuff Strategy is to keep doing my morning stretches and 20-30 daily push ups. Aim for more vegetables and less carbs in my diet. Less meat. Kill the snacks and sugar. Drink lots of water