How much are my watches worth now???

[Mjack1]

Originally Posted by MattyIce3285

I don't care because they are priceless to me because I bought them to wear and enjoy. Every one has a story behind the purchase and tons of memories made while wearing.

Just as you’ve said, there’s always a story behind your purchase and that enhances how much you value a particular watch ....my opinion.

[Time2Travel]

I buy watches because I like them not for an investment. It’s nice to look down and see a beautiful watch that you like on your arm. I guess that’s what we all work to have things that bring us pleasure.

[Hollie_Rollie]

They are only worth what someone else is willing to pay for them. And right now, that isn’t much compared to a year ago. The culture vultures moved on

[Likestheshiny]

Memories made while wearing a watch...Sounds incredibly stupid...

Do people do this with shoes? Or a hat? Or any other piece of clothing/accessory?

I would absolutely think about the places I've gone and things I've done while wearing a ten-thousand-dollar hat.

[Heady Topper]

Ok

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[horseShu]

I think what's important is to get through this pandemic with our health and sanity intact, rather than the value of my watch.

Or maybe people obsessing about their watch IS their way of coping with insanity...

[BisonHead]

Worth a lot more to me personally. Been mixing them up a bit recently, not that i have a huge collection by any means.

Wearing my Dads Oyster Precision that he bought in the 50's, I am popping in each day to check on him, as he is 83 and not in the best of health. Seeing me wearing his watch, got him thinking back to some of the times he had wearing it himself over many many years. Memories.

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Could i put a value on that, i don't think so.

[pauljuhn]

It seems you do care about it.
Otherwise, why are you posting?
I did not know there are that many stories with wrist watches especially if you have that many watches.
I will certainly have some stories if I can get my first Rolex.


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[Michael V]

Hopefully zero. I have a few more pieces I want to pick up for my long term collection.

[RyanJ]

I value a nice cheesesteak from my favorite shop that is closed for now. I value one of those way higher than my watches right now.

Man, I want one haha..

[Speed]

Originally Posted by BisonHead

Worth a lot more to me personally. Been mixing them up a bit recently, not that i have a huge collection by any means.

Wearing my Dads Oyster Precision that he bought in the 50's, I am popping in each day to check on him, as he is 83 and not in the best of health. Seeing me wearing his watch, got him thinking back to some of the times he had wearing it himself over many many years. Memories.


Could i put a value on that, i don't think so.

Very nice post.

Couldn’t agree more. I actually have a GMTIIC which I purchased a couple of months before the birth of my son. I did in fact wear it in the delivery room as he came into this world. BTW, my wife wasn’t screaming. She was quite the trooper to tell the truth.

Now that my boy is 8, I tell him the story about Dads “lucky” watch, and that it will be his someday.

If that sounds stupid, oh well.

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Worth a lot more to me personally. Been mixing them up a bit recently, not that i have a huge collection by any means.

Wearing my Dads Oyster Precision that he bought in the 50's, I am popping in each day to check on him, as he is 83 and not in the best of health. Seeing me wearing his watch, got him thinking back to some of the times he had wearing it himself over many many years. Memories.

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Could i put a value on that, i don't think so.

Lovely watch and memory. Thank you for sharing.

[Craigdwh]

Originally Posted by Handey0465

Memories made while wearing a watch...Sounds incredibly stupid...

Do people do this with shoes? Or a hat? Or any other piece of clothing/accessory?

Has there really been anyone that looks back on a fond memory, and actually says "Ah yes, the birth of my 1st son. There I was, nervous and standing in the delivery room. My Root Beer was on my left wrist. My wife was screaming in agony....

Actually yes memories.

I Purchased my Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer on my first vacation to France in Paris at Bucherer on The day of the World Cup. This was 2018 and France was is in the World Cup and they won! The day before was Bastille day and we were able to take in the Military parade on the Champs-Élysées. Attack helicopters, fighter jets, giant bombers all flying over head with tanks and thousands of troops marching was a sight to behold! Don’t mess with the French lol!

Everything was closed on World Cup except for the cafés. However much to my relief Bucherer was open!

The experience buying this watch was second to none. The staff were amazing and they were closing early to watch the game. They had champagne, beer, beverages and food. They invited us to stay and watch. That was relieving as it was extremely hot that day and my wife and I had been walking all day taking in the sights and sounds of Paris. We pulled up some chairs drank some champagne ate some cheese and watched the first half of the game. Not once did they make us feel unwelcome or uninvited in fact I think they liked that we were there! They were so accommodating.

Afterwards Paris was a ghost town except for the bustling cafes on many street corners where the second half of game was being watched. We took this opportunity to check out the Louvre, unfortunately it was closed but the entire courtyard was empty! Lol if anyone knows how big this courtyard is you can imagine how spectacular of a sight that was.

When France won we joined the masses in the streets to celebrate the victory and marched back to Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Oh the mass of humanity! Lol this entire time I had my Bucherer Black Bay Bronze on my wrist and the box in my backpack.

Yes every time I put this watch on, that's what I briefly think of.

[alphadweller]

They're worth a lot to me. I put time and effort in understanding what I like, comparing and researching the pieces, hunting for the best possible price. That in itself was already a tremendous experience and well worth it. Then of course the pleasure and satisfaction from wearing these marvels.

I've never bought anything depending on its value retention, whether it's the house I live in, the cars I enjoy driving, the clothes I wear or the watches I fancy. A wristwatch is an expense, not an investment. It's meant to be worn and enjoyed IMHO.

[Max 66]

Originally Posted by BisonHead

Worth a lot more to me personally. Been mixing them up a bit recently, not that i have a huge collection by any means.

Wearing my Dads Oyster Precision that he bought in the 50's, I am popping in each day to check on him, as he is 83 and not in the best of health. Seeing me wearing his watch, got him thinking back to some of the times he had wearing it himself over many many years. Memories.

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Could i put a value on that, i don't think so.

This is exactly what I hope my sons will feel when they will wear my watches.
Thanks for the nice post.

[Ntoz]

Totally agree with you.

[IR201]

I mean, I'm with you guys that watches are made for enjoyment and some are truly priceless given their meaning/memories, but all things being equal, I'd rather they be worth more money than less. Is that so bad?

[Onikage]

Someone posted a day or two ago that it was stupid to have a deep connection and memories made with a watch. I just want to say my watches are MY watches. Unlike shoes or other items of dress I wear the things all the time. They experience the same rigors and triumphs I do. Damn right I'm connected to my watches and I'm not ashamed to say so. My watches are my children.