What's your resolution for 2023?
So with 2022 coming to a shuddering end...and here in America, the government is seeking to further devalue the US dollar by passing a massive inflationary spending bill...
It's given me pause to think about what is going to happen in the upcoming year.
Declining stock market, record levels of inflation, rocketing interest rates, swooning home values, and rapidly diminished consumer savings...and numerous Hoovervilles of immigrants in all the major US cities...
NYC 1932...
NYC 2022...
It seems like our hobby verges on triviality when confronted with the challenges facing people across the globe.
On reflection, I'm thinking 2023 will be a year where I take a break from purchasing anything new (or vintage). I still have a few watches coming in 2023 that were already paid for as pre-orders, but no more in the coming year.
So, what's your resolution?
I really like chronographs especially vintage ones.
MOAR WACHEZ!
Its rarely a bad thing to be fiscally conservative in one’s own life, so I can see spending less on watches. But it’s funnier to just shout about buying even more watches I don’t need.
MOAR WACHEZ!
Its rarely a bad thing to be fiscally conservative in one’s own life, so I can see spending less on watches. But it’s funnier to just shout about buying even more watches I don’t need.
In regards to watches for 2023?
-To sell/trade get down to nine or ten watches in preparation for getting the Panda Daytona.
-To not buy any watches, period, until I get the call for the Panda Daytona...even if it takes a few years. If I do get the call for it, sell watches to pay for it if I haven't already.
Basically I only want to buy one more watch till the year I retire (somewhere between 2026 and 2028). At that point, I'll get my retirement watch.
In regards to other hobbies, to not buy anything in those either. Basically, next year is going to be about not buying things that are just for me that I don't need. The only exception being the Panda Daytona cause I'm not going to say no if I get the call.
Create and begin to execute an exit plan to transition to another career/semi retirement in next while. Live life without all the corporate stuff.
i just need one more watch in 2023 either swiss chronograph or some nice swiss or microbrand gada watch. finger's crossed
i just need one more watch in 2023 either swiss chronograph or some nice swiss or microbrand gada watch. finger's crossed
The RZE Valor is the GADA watch I'm giving my buddies in our watch crew for Christmas this year. It's a solid microbrand that hits all the marks...
Automatic Seiko NH38
38mm x 11mm
Titanium Case / Sapphire Crystal / Screw Down Crown
100M WR
Price paid: $245
Valour 38 – RZE Watches
The RZE Valor is the GADA watch I'm giving my buddies in our watch crew for Christmas this year. It's a solid microbrand that hits all the marks...
Automatic Seiko NH38
38mm x 11mm
Titanium Case / Sapphire Crystal / Screw Down Crown
100M WR
Price paid: $245
Valour 38 – RZE Watches
How do I get into your watch crew? Like is there an application or something?
How do I get into your watch crew? Like is there an application or something?
I bet the waiting list is longer than Rolex.
I bet the waiting list is longer than Rolex.
Just crossing my singers I’m high enough on the list to get in by next Christmas.
I bet the waiting list is longer than Rolex.
Save money for...well, it'll probably for some years or see if any of my financial nest eggs hatch. If they do, I'll put a part of it into watches, if not, just slug on. And saving for the inevitable repairs and servicing.
I'm not buying any more white/grey/black/teal dial watches. My watch box needs some color in it.
I'm also committed to not breaking the $1000 limit with a single watch purchase. Of course, ordering a bracelet as a separate transaction a month later is a workable loophole...
US Government:
As for 2023 watch goals...I have a few pieces in mind, but really want to consolidate some of the hoard first!
Just crossing my singers I’m high enough on the list to get in by next Christmas.
I'm right behind you, mate.
Put more in the Speedy Savings Account than I spend on other watches by buying one or none watches.
Candidates:
Tuna
Antique Pocket Watch
Bronze Flieger
I don't do resolutions
Both nice choices but I he Turquoise dial diver is very cool. I love the gulf racing colours too.
Have a great Christmas and enjoy what you got. I hope 2023 is good for you, and the world in general.🙏
Merry Christmas to you as well and blessings to you and your family for 2023.
thats nice sir, but i think its more field watch than the gada. im thinking something like smiths everest or lorier falcon under 500$ (probably homage to an explorer). is there any other suggestion that isnt hard too find and not seiko?
Have you thought about the Axios Pathfinder (made by Zelos)?
Specs:
Case size: 40mm x 12.3mm
Movement: Seiko NH35
WR: 200M
Price paid: $280
Other: Sapphire Crystal and Screw Down Crown
We are also having a bad time in the UK, but there are people who actually believe we are the only ones. We also have an issue with public sector workers demanding ridiculous pay rises, which ultimately have to be paid for by private sector. As a result there are strikes every day. Even the nurses and ambulance drivers are striking, and people are losing their lives as a result. I for one will be tightening my belt, and if I do buy any watches they will have to be very special, and at a bargain price
Yep it’s not looking good here.
However, I have to say our education sector and healthcare sector has been undervalued and underfunded for decades now. These pay rise demands are well overdue in my opinion. I don’t work for either so theres no bias but the truth is our schools and hospitals aren’t good enough anymore.
I’ve lived long enough to witness cycles of times good and bad. I’m through obsessing over the inevitable.
Whittle collection down; no-one needs that many watches.
Finish the builds I started, there might be something in that.
Write more watch content.
I need to fix my health problems.
And yeah I only spend a little on watches. Probably will only keep one or two. I have 3 at the moment. It's mostly a distraction for me right now and generally I use my money to help others when I can.
I'm not against having possessions but I keep it very minimal and sell whatever I don't use.
I need to fix my health problems.
And yeah I only spend a little on watches. Probably will only keep one or two. I have 3 at the moment. It's mostly a distraction for me right now and generally I use my money to help others when I can.
I'm not against having possessions but I keep it very minimal and sell whatever I don't use.
I pray that your health problems improve in the New Year and that you and your family have many blessings. Happy Holidays!
The Deepstar is a fantastic watch - congrats!
It is right? It's got vintage appeal and not a lot of revived brands get executed as well as this. I'm going to match this with a Forstner ladder bracelet because that tonneau shape demands it!
It is right? It's got vintage appeal and not a lot of revived brands get executed as well as this. I'm going to match this with a Forstner ladder bracelet because that tonneau shape demands it!
Excellent choice - Forstner is the business with bracelets.
They produce all the bracelets for Nivada Grenchen - so I have a number of them.
I also picked up a ladder bracelet from them for my Zenith Chronomaster Original - couldn't get one from Zenith so Forstner was the best alternative...looks pretty sweet...
I'm buying only one watch next year.
I'm buying only one watch next year.
I'm buying only one watch next year.
I'm buying only one watch next year.
I'm buying only one watch next year.
Uhhhh, wish me luck!
I pray that your health problems improve in the New Year and that you and your family have many blessings. Happy Holidays!
Thanks buddy. You too. Merry Christmas and happy holidays and happy Hanukkah.
Have you thought about the Axios Pathfinder (made by Zelos)?
Specs:
Case size: 40mm x 12.3mm
Movement: Seiko NH35
WR: 200M
Price paid: $280
Other: Sapphire Crystal and Screw Down Crown
nice, i would check them out. thx
Yep it’s not looking good here.
However, I have to say our education sector and healthcare sector has been undervalued and underfunded for decades now. These pay rise demands are well overdue in my opinion. I don’t work for either so theres no bias but the truth is our schools and hospitals aren’t good enough anymore.
Our funding of the public health system is the second highest per capita in the entire world, don't listen to the lefties. Train drivers can earn in excess of £100k a year, and a qualified nurses wage starts at £32k. Both of which are pretty reasonable, especially the train drivers. We have problems for several reasons, a pandemic, a war, and a massive population growth due to an aging population and mass immigration. Our NHS is hopeless for several reasons as well. Too many managers, diversity officers earning £65k a year, and having to keep old people in hospital because of a poor social care system. Ultimately though, it has nothing to do with funding. Finally, if the government met their demands it would cost every household in the country £650/£1000 a year. You may fancy paying that, I don't. Don't forget, it isn't the government who pays these Marxists, it's us
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