That's strange. Buffalo is teeming with watch enthusiasts. I can't swing a cat without scratching a PP or a VC!
Just kidding :-)
I guess we're a dwindling breed who are old school, and somehow came to appreciate these fascinating little machines that were important parts of people's lives a couple of generations ago.
It does seem odd that the social and professional circles you run with don't include at least a few like-minded enthusiasts. It's not often that I come across colleagues who enjoy fine watches, but there are a couple. I guess it takes time.