It is worth continuing to buy Rolex watches

[ltmgeller]

I'm not sure what you're asking. If you want another watch, get it. If you don't, don't.

[1st amg]

I don’t see why not. If it’s a passion still, do it. I buy watches because it’s a passion of mine. As are cars. Just passionate about them. So until I feel enough is enough, I will still keep doing me.


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[swiss_seth]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

You have worked hard, why not enjoy it and buy what you want?
You can't take the cash with you and you can't take the watches with you but if you will enjoy wearing them more than some extra cash sitting in your bank account why not?

Yep, nailed it

Luckily my 6 year old loves watches so I wont have a problem leaving them all to him!

[georgew]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Geesh. I wouldn’t start packing away your life so quickly. Stay young at heart. Stay busy. Buy some kick ass watches and buy the car you wish you would have bought in your 20’s but couldn't afford.

If you have a passion for Rolex, keep buying until the passion disappears up to when you disappear.

yep, this

[Stud Screw]

In college they said I was too young to buy a Rolex.

[APhound]

Get a Patek


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[BlondesNwatches]

i sense what you're getting at. At some point, people usually can be happy with what they have and a large majority would like to conserve assets for their heirs or future generations, even if they could continue buying more. I hope to provide for my future family as well.

[Rebel]

Buy it if you want it and can afford it.

[train-time]

Originally Posted by javier

It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life

I am definitely over 60 but don't necessarily have "enough" money sitting around so my answer is NO! I stopped collecting watches two years ago and started collecting money.

[Kiddodoc]

I am in my final year of the 50's. I have bought many Rolex watches but I started the move watches I was not enjoying as much. I have my collection where I like it. I will likely reduce it in time but my zeal for buying has greatly diminished. Keep the watches you love and sell the ones you are no longer in love with.

[Robison347]

I am 67 and still collecting watches. If I were worried about funding a retirement, I don’t know if I’d be doing that. But I am not in that situation, and I enjoy the watches, and can afford it. So I do. You have to consider your circumstances and goals.

I recognize Rolex watches have value, but I collect them because I like them, not because they are an investment to be managed. Others feel different.

[JSCP]

If you can afford no issue.

I am 60+, but will eventually keep less in collection.

If need money you can sell in the future when you can’t enjoy them for some reason.…

Hopefully alll good for you for a long time.

[codecow]

Worth what?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Age is irrelevant. Do you want it? Can you afford it?

Live while you still can.

Exactly this. Not sure what age has to do with anything. Most members here are older, many are retired, and apparently we can afford to buy Rolexes. I don’t have any issue with continuing to buy and enjoy the watches I love.

Kat


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[L8r]

Originally Posted by javier

It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life

Not sure how to interpret what you’ve written.
It sounds like you’ve collected for monetary appreciation, not because you appreciate your collection.
If that’s the case, and you have enough money, then no, I don’t see the point.
Let someone who enjoy owning the watches acquire them.

[Ursusarctos]

I was well over 60 when I could afford a Rolex. At this point, I'm saving for my next one: I'm just starting.

[Joearch]

Confused by the OP question. What does worth it mean. If you enjoy design, innovation and aesthetic, you might find owning a nice watch “worth it”.

[Krash]

I’m 61. I just retired. Life has just begun. Of course I’m buying another Rolex. Maybe two or three.

60 is the new 40.


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[4reRlxGuy]

I'll be 58 at the end of this year and plan to sell my business in 2 years when my kid's college expenses end.

I'm planning to spend more time and resources on my hobbies which includes watch collecting.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BlondesNwatches

i sense what you're getting at. At some point, people usually can be happy with what they have and a large majority would like to conserve assets for their heirs or future generations, even if they could continue buying more. I hope to provide for my future family as well.

I agree

I think the OP’s question had a subtle nuance to it.

[1William]

Like always, do as you please. I will buy/sell/trade/collect as long as I want and can.

[m j b]

A buddy of mine had a t-shirt that read "The one who dies with the most toys, wins."

I thought that was a good philosophy. Of course, he's dead now, but he knew what made him happy and enjoyed what he had.

Live for yourself, live for the day, don't save it for the next guy.

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by javier

It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life

I kind of get where you're coming from. I see my dad (27 years older than me) aging rapidly. I don't and won't have any children to leave my watches to, and if I live long enough I won't even need them, or be able to keep them wound.

Very different perspective than I had 10-15 years ago. It's led me to the conclusion that I'll get one more to cap things off...certainly a PM model, probably a DD40.

[Neo_Anderson302]

Sounds like your using material goods to fill a void. Go for a hike or do charity work then you wont care anymore.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

You have worked hard, why not enjoy it and buy what you want?
You can't take the cash with you and you can't take the watches with you but if you will enjoy wearing them more than some extra cash sitting in your bank account why not?

Exactly. I'm 72 and counting, and plan on continuing buying more and wearing with enjoyment and satisfaction.

[TNT009]

Buy what you like.... Ya dont need our permission!

[BroncoOne]

If you enjoy doing it, keep doing it.
Also, whoever you leave your watches to will appreciate it.
You’ve probably got many more years.
Enjoy them.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by 996marty

If you enjoy them then why wouldn’t you buy them?

This. It's an utterly bizarre question for the OP to ask and says a worrying amount about how they view their life at 60 and beyond.

[Krash]

Maybe I'm different, but I don't see 60 as some sort of milestone when life begins to end.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Tools

Personally, I would need to look very closely to buy another high end watch at my age. It isn't so much that I don't care for them any longer, it's that the newest crop does not interest me more than the couple of dozen I already have.

This is where I tend to land, not to mention it entails a whole other set of hoops to jump through to buy one.