Why Watch Guys Are Often Car Guys, Too

Q: Why are so many watch geeks also car enthusiasts?

A: As you point out, the Venn diagram of mechanical watch collectors and car lovers reveals a sizable overlap. Tap a watch geek on the shoulder and, chances are, he also obsesses over his whip—or his dream whip. Paul Newman two-timed on his race car with his Rolex Daytona, smitten with both (the Daytona was named for a Florida racetrack). These days, men with more than a little cash to burn—and even those without—might find themselves scrolling nerdy car and watch sites...