Could you/do you lend out your watches? (1WC update)
Today I am sadly posting back this awesome Benyar that @VintageNat very kindly allowed me to borrow for a few months.
I've always craved a Panerai type watch but wasn't sure about the style or size, so her kindly sending this to me to test drive was an awesome way to get to know what I liked and disliked about this particular look. So big thanks to Vintagenat. You are amazing 🍻
In contrast, my son (10) came to me recently and asked to borrow one of my watches while he went out on his bike.
After wiping the tears of laughter from my eyes I eventually dug him out an old Casio of his dad's and slapped it on a nato for him. I was convinced that would be the last I saw of it, but surprisingly he actually looks after it, absolutely loves it and now wants to talk about the calculator watches he can use to cheat on school tests.
This brings me to my recent problem of my Baltic from @HotWatchChick69 which is an absolutely fabulous watch.
It wears just perfectly, the dial is lush and every time I look at it I smile at the thought of all the d*** pics arriving in HWC69's DMs now.
It's a gorgeous watch.... too gorgeous... how am I supposed to resist putting this thing on my wrist in the morning when I'm supposed to be wearing my Seiko every day until either I die or @TonyXXX and @chronotriggered do? The only answer was to remove the temptation. After @Gasworks magnanimously backed down in the auction for this watch he has now kindly agreed to be it's caretaker and enjoy it in Wales for the next few years or so while I continue on with this dumb as hell 1WC challenge. Temptation removed, problem solved. I'm still in the game folks.
So for me, borrowing and lending watches has been a positive experience so far. Anyone else lend anything to others? Would you if asked? Even your special ones??
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I’m generally on the lending side of this equation. I don’t think I’ve ever worn a borrowed watch.
I never lend watches or anything else now, been burned too many times. However I gave my youngest son (17) a G-Shock he wears every day. I’ve tried offering him others, but he’s not interested in any other watches at all. My eldest (19) has had maybe 3 or 4 in total, I got him a Timex Expedition which he first mangled the date function, then got wet and destroyed, now he rocks a Casio Duro and loves it. I’ve educated him on proper care, so hopefully it’ll last longer than the Timex. He’s had an auto and a digital, but isn’t really interested in them.
You are describing a social phenomena that is completely alien to me. Wear someone else's watch? Have someone wear mine? Like we are watch buddies or something?
I can imagine wearing some of the more interesting pieces that I have seen on WC. I can't imagine anyone wanting to wear a 70 year old Bulova that you have to shake to start.
In any group or organization, WC would qualify, there are certain members who disproportionally contribute to unit cohesion. You are one.
No I do not. My watches are not insured and to lend a person a multiple thousand bucks item seems like a bad idea to me. Statistically it will go wrong at some point. The only exception is my GF who knows how valuable those watches are (to me). But she generally has her own collection and wearing one of mine happens very very rarely.
We have responsible children, we have irresponsible children. Yes and no.
I'd have no problem loaning my watches out.
i borrow many of my friends watch all the time, but it is just to fulfill my thirst for making a content and photograph it. and i make sure i'll take care of the watch. for lending someone a watch it depends on who's borrowing, if he/she but usually he😂 making sure to take care for it then i guess its fine. for once one of my friend borrow my dad's longines for his wedding and its okay for me to lend it to him
I’m generally on the lending side of this equation. I don’t think I’ve ever worn a borrowed watch.
Vintagenats Benyar is the first time I've ever borrowed a watch (not counting my husband's). It was great trying it out but there was massive anxiety that I'd accidentally wack it on something and damage it. 😬
I never lend watches or anything else now, been burned too many times. However I gave my youngest son (17) a G-Shock he wears every day. I’ve tried offering him others, but he’s not interested in any other watches at all. My eldest (19) has had maybe 3 or 4 in total, I got him a Timex Expedition which he first mangled the date function, then got wet and destroyed, now he rocks a Casio Duro and loves it. I’ve educated him on proper care, so hopefully it’ll last longer than the Timex. He’s had an auto and a digital, but isn’t really interested in them.
Yes, I can imagine it could be an unhappy story sometimes. I would only lend a watch (or anything else) if I'd be ok not to get it back. I think I'd be much more inclined to give a watch away.
Dude...
I specifically sent the watch to you via FedEx so that you'd have it immediately... so as to force you out of the 1WC!!!
Really cool idea. I think I definitely would if I knew the person a little bit and trust was mutual. I don’t know that I could loan to a complete stranger though.
For all I know you are ALL 10 year olds posing as middle-aged white people talking about watches.
Yeah me and @TypeBFlieger swapped my Farer and his Meistersinger not too long ago. Really fun way to try out each other's watches without having to buy one 🤝
You are describing a social phenomena that is completely alien to me. Wear someone else's watch? Have someone wear mine? Like we are watch buddies or something?
I can imagine wearing some of the more interesting pieces that I have seen on WC. I can't imagine anyone wanting to wear a 70 year old Bulova that you have to shake to start.
In any group or organization, WC would qualify, there are certain members who disproportionally contribute to unit cohesion. You are one.
I would absolutely wear a 70 year Bulova and channel my inner Ava Gardner, though I would be utterly terrified of damaging it.
@VintageNat was embodying everything fabulous about this community months and months ago by offering her watch up to an unknown on the internet, and the numerous random acts of kindness and trust are what continue to make this community something special. ❤️
Yeah sure depends on the watch I guess…
I haven't lent or borrowed any watches. Within my family, I'd lend a watch, but I think I'd only be open to lending the cheapest of them (my Tandorio field) outside, simply because I bought it as a novelty and I don't expect it to last long term.
So you say, but can you prove it, the hills have eye's mate 👀
Dude...
I specifically sent the watch to you via FedEx so that you'd have it immediately... so as to force you out of the 1WC!!!
I could see your plain unfolding, but knew straight away it wouldn't work, she's to cunning for such trickery mate 💯
For me is a Big Hell Nah! in the past I lend out DVDs gotten them back scoffed up, I lend out CDs gotten back all scratch up. lended out tools gotten back all banged up or I had to hunt them down. Watches in the other hand I will not especially my main ones. I have 2 cheap spares that hardly have any wrist time. I lend them those if not I send them to Walmart and go buy 8.99 watches sale rack. What the heck at least it tells time thats important.
I tend to just give the watches away, so that someone else can enjoy them instead of hoarding them which I don't see the point of.
I've given watches to my boy's, my oldest really appreciates watches and although he has about 5 himself he'll occasionally ask to borrow some of my own collection. He loves my 1964 Seiko Sportsmatic and has borrowed that a number of times, but he's very careful with it as he knows it's a special piece and not easily replaced.
As for lending someone else a watch, I don't see why not. If someone on WC asked me, I probably would lend them a watch, I've even thought to offer a few of you guys a watch that they've made a comment about a particular watch and thought it would be cool to let them wear it for a while. Then the watch would have combined memories and probably be even more special to me.
The majority of my collection can be replaced, as with most materialistic items that we collect and own, mostly everything can be replaced, but people or memories can't.
Strangely though, I don't borrow and wouldn't think to ask to borrow anything, let alone a watch. Just the way I'am I guess, not because of germs or fear of loosing or damaging the watch, but just has never occurred to me.
I tend to just give the watches away, so that someone else can enjoy them instead of hoarding them which I don't see the point of.
I've given watches to my boy's, my oldest really appreciates watches and although he has about 5 himself he'll occasionally ask to borrow some of my own collection. He loves my 1964 Seiko Sportsmatic and has borrowed that a number of times, but he's very careful with it as he knows it's a special piece and not easily replaced.
As for lending someone else a watch, I don't see why not. If someone on WC asked me, I probably would lend them a watch, I've even thought to offer a few of you guys a watch that they've made a comment about a particular watch and thought it would be cool to let them wear it for a while. Then the watch would have combined memories and probably be even more special to me.
The majority of my collection can be replaced, as with most materialistic items that we collect and own, mostly everything can be replaced, but people or memories can't.
Strangely though, I don't borrow and wouldn't think to ask to borrow anything, let alone a watch. Just the way I'am I guess, not because of germs or fear of loosing or damaging the watch, but just has never occurred to me.
I’m with you. To me the thing is, I’d lend a watch to a watch lover. And I assume a watch lover would take good care of it. I don’t have friends IRL who are into watches, but I’d probably lend a watch to a stranger in here.
Not a chance.
A G shock? Maybe. Anything else in my collection. What? Are you crazy?
So... how about I service & refurb this
But put this sandwich dial on it...
Is that butchery?
I know it doesn't have small seconds but....
That would be acceptable as long as the old dial was kept for use elsewhere in the future, because it's still a lovely thing in its own right.
The easiest option would be for you to just buy me a Fears I think 😂
That would be acceptable as long as the old dial was kept for use elsewhere in the future, because it's still a lovely thing in its own right.
The easiest option would be for you to just buy me a Fears I think 😂
I always keep the original dial if I do replace one. What with not being a butcher and all..
I wonder if I can part-ex a Baltic for a Fears 🤔🤣
People of watchcrunch, if you're UK based and ever want to try one of my collection, just drop a PM and well sort something out. I only have one stipulation and that is a you break it you buy it policy.
Yeah I see you drooling over that F91W
No trust, No watch!!
I have a buddy of mine thats also into watches, he and I will lend each other watches fairly often. Hes local so we meet up every few weeks, bring some watches and have some bourbon. I know of like 2 people I would ship a watch to.
i just cant borrow or even loan a watch. its just not on my DNA. or maybe living in New York too long has burned that into me.
I have a buddy of mine thats also into watches, he and I will lend each other watches fairly often. Hes local so we meet up every few weeks, bring some watches and have some bourbon. I know of like 2 people I would ship a watch to.
Watches and bourbon…these are a few of my favorite things. Wish I had a friend like you guys to share that with. Enjoy it!