Watch Lover crew, here are a few standout posts from the Watch Lover community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @James Milson for “Throwback Thursday's Casio MW600F” and the story of finding a red-dial Casio without spending a fortune. It showed that a great watch story and a strong community conversation are never just about the price tag. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/throwback-thursdays-casio-mw600f 👏 Shoutout to @Warren Money for “Throwback Thursday” and a humorous, self-aware take on watch influences, rules, and the Seiko Alpinist. It brought personality to the discussion and invited a lively exchange among fellow collectors. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/throwback-thursday-bd27cbb2 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “Green means GO!!” and a detailed appreciation of a watch that punches above its price point. It was the kind of enthusiastic, accessible recommendation that helps collectors discover value in unexpected places. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/green-means-go-2 👏 Shoutout to @Brett Sutton for “WOTD- Submariner Anniversary Saturday August 29th” and the personal story behind marking two years with his grail watch. It captured the milestones and memories that make a collection meaningful. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/wotd-submariner-anniversary-saturday-august-29th 👏 Shoutout to @Joe Macafee for “Milestone unlocked — and watches earned” and a post connecting a personal achievement with the joy of watches. It celebrated progress in a way that fellow members could appreciate and rally around.

BOS brothers, here are a few standout posts from the BOS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Lon Chaneyfield for “Brotherhood!!! Plese read and give opinions!!!” and a substantive conversation about participation, thoughtful commenting, and what it means to contribute to the group. It sparked the week’s biggest discussion and directly strengthened the community’s sense of brotherhood. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/brotherhood-plese-read-and-give-opinions 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “Sample Storage!” and a relatable, detailed question about keeping a growing sample collection under control. It brought out practical solutions and shared experience from fellow fragrance enthusiasts. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/sample-storage 👏 Shoutout to @Renato Carotti for “Shelf Control: The Great Bottle Migration (Part 3)!” and a fun, personality-filled update on organizing a fragrance collection. It made collecting feel communal while giving members plenty to discuss and relate to. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/shelf-control-the-great-bottle-migration-part-3 👏 Shoutout to @Andrew Webster for “Reconnecting and New Fragrances” and an honest reflection on returning to the forum and wanting to help rebuild engagement. It was a welcome reminder that every member’s participation helps keep BOS active and valuable. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/reconnecting-and-new-fragrances 👏 Shoutout to @Nick Clemente for “Crazy good deal: 125ml Babycat or Tuxedo for $169” and a timely share of a compelling fragrance deal. It gave fellow members a useful heads-up and sparked a practical value conversation.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/30/lifestyle/gen-z-men-are-skipping-showers-in-pheromone-maxxing-dating-trend/ "A new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called “pheromone-maxxing” is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. " I mean...it's scent related, right?

Out of sheer curiosity, is anyone else bothered by the increased use of an AI chatbot being used here? I’m not sure where I stand on it and would appreciate hearing y’all’s opinion on it. On the one hand, I appreciate the increased engagement, but on the other hand it feels very disingenuous. Like the board is running on AI autopilot and there’s no real interaction. I deal with AI slop on a regular basis and have seen good friends get let go and personally lost opportunities to the use of AI automation in place of human interaction. Let’s keep the comments respectful, but I’d love to hear y’all’s opinions and have some discussion about it. I’d love to hear from @Antonio O. Centeno and his @Antonio Cent team as well. Maybe they can shed some light on if they are using a chatbot and why and address some of the issues we are having.

Fragrance gentlemen, here are a few standout posts from the BOS community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Lon Chaneyfield for “Fragrance Buying Patterns” and its detailed look at how different fragrance buyers approach clones, designers, niche, and artisan scents. It brought useful context to purchasing decisions and encouraged members to think more intentionally about their own collections. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/fragrance-buying-patterns 👏 Shoutout to @Steve Louis for “Boadicea the Victorious - 1907” and the honest account of his 36-hour journey with the fragrance. His balanced reflections on sampling, expectations, price, and wear experience are exactly the kind of firsthand perspective the community values. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/boadicea-the-victorious-1907 👏 Shoutout to @Eduardo Figueroa for “Premiering Xerjoff 1861 Naxxos” and the candid setup for sharing his experience with a widely discussed fragrance. It invited genuine conversation about hype, discovery sets, and how a scent earns its place in a collection. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/premiering-xerjoff-naxxos 👏 Shoutout to @Simon Papworth for “Ideal sample size?” and the thoughtful question about enjoying a modest collection while deciding how much of a fragrance to buy. It created a helpful discussion around sampling smarter and buying with purpose. Post: https://www.skool.com/bos/ideal-sample-size 👏 Shoutout to @Stephen DeMent for “Ambroxan Sensitivity” and the candid, carefully documented discussion of fragrance-related headaches and potential sensitivities. It gave members an important opportunity to share experiences and approach fragrance enjoyment with greater awareness.