What is a watch you won’t sell?
Over the years of collecting, buying and selling too many watches I have arrived at a few now that I know I won’t sell; the buying has slowed significantly as I have become more aware of what suits my needs.
The Trilogy Speedmaster is one of those in the box I know will be with me to stay. Great case proportions, quality finishing, reasonable accuracy and a movement I know can be serviced for my lifetime.
What is a watch that you own that you know you won’t part with?
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Neil
Aussie watch collector with a passion for primarily retro inspired modern Omega, Tudor and Seiko watches, mostly divers.
Brisbane
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6.75” / 17.15 cm
Anything my wife buys for me …
Hanhart:
IWC
King Seiko
Omega Dynmic
Speedmaster
What re-started my Seiko love:
The gift my wife gave me that started the passion for watches:
There are only two that I'm confident that I'll never sell: my Certina DS PH200-m - it's been with me ~ 6 years now and is my primary 'banging about' watch so we've been through a lot together.
The other is my Serica 4512-TXD. It's just special, plus I use it as my 'dress' watch. It's from Serica's first batch of the Cali TXD and houses the ETA. They only made 100 of this batch (followed by 100 with the Soprod), so replacing it wouldn't be easy.
My box is actually quite settled as well and I don't plan on selling much from what I'm currently rotating, but in time something might shake a few loose.
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Probably my Hamilton Khaki mechanical, I don't wear it enough but I hang on to it as others come and go, I think I would regret selling it as I doubt I could afford to buy it again.
It’s tiny it’s, battered, it’s quartz and it’s old, but this was my first “proper” watch from over 20 years ago and I’ve dived with this all over the world… although it’s way too small for me now and the bracelet is too small for my adult wrists I could never sell it
The watch I wanted for years:
My watch for work:
The watch my family and girlfriend bought me:
I think the only watches in my collection that are truly safe, are my Great Grandfather’s Elgin, the Original Grain my wife gave me for our first Christmas together, and the Nighthawk I’ve had for over 10 years, and wore almost every day in college. I plan to give it to my son on his 13th birthday.
Anything my wife buys for me …
Good man!
Hanhart:
IWC
King Seiko
Omega Dynmic
Speedmaster
What re-started my Seiko love:
The gift my wife gave me that started the passion for watches:
I’ve been looking closely at those Omega Dynamics. Such a great look!
There are only two that I'm confident that I'll never sell: my Certina DS PH200-m - it's been with me ~ 6 years now and is my primary 'banging about' watch so we've been through a lot together.
The other is my Serica 4512-TXD. It's just special, plus I use it as my 'dress' watch. It's from Serica's first batch of the Cali TXD and houses the ETA. They only made 100 of this batch (followed by 100 with the Soprod), so replacing it wouldn't be easy.
My box is actually quite settled as well and I don't plan on selling much from what I'm currently rotating, but in time something might shake a few loose.
☻
It’s nice to see the collecting slow down a little, and enjoy what is in the box as it is!
I may be a bit of an outlier; but I only buy pieces I know are “lifers”. I don’t plan to sell any watch I will ever own.
There is no such thing. Every watch, right from the first, to my last will have a selling price. Sentimental watches will stay in my collection relatively longer but will still be up for sale if the price is right. Stoic thinking is my friend.
I will never ever trade my Tudors. They will always have a place in my heart even if I am able to afford to get myself a Rolex (deep cough manifest).
Honestly, no watch is safe in my collection. I’ve sold most watches I thought I never would.
Probably my Hamilton Khaki mechanical, I don't wear it enough but I hang on to it as others come and go, I think I would regret selling it as I doubt I could afford to buy it again.
That’s often the way I look at what I have, and if I sell them they’ll be long gone.
It’s tiny it’s, battered, it’s quartz and it’s old, but this was my first “proper” watch from over 20 years ago and I’ve dived with this all over the world… although it’s way too small for me now and the bracelet is too small for my adult wrists I could never sell it
It’s a cool looking watch, nice when watches have a history attached to them.
The watch I wanted for years:
My watch for work:
The watch my family and girlfriend bought me:
All three are wicked choices, and great keepers. Is that an Ed White Speedy?
I may be a bit of an outlier; but I only buy pieces I know are “lifers”. I don’t plan to sell any watch I will ever own.
You must research more thoroughly and buy a little more patiently than me! I’m getting better at it, but I think I’ve been through too many watches the last few years.
There is no such thing. Every watch, right from the first, to my last will have a selling price. Sentimental watches will stay in my collection relatively longer but will still be up for sale if the price is right. Stoic thinking is my friend.
I understand what you mean, I’ve bought and sold more than 80 watches the last five years, rarely ever is anything safe. I do enjoy slowing down on the buying cycle though, letting things sit longer in the watch box.
I wouldn’t sell:
Hamilton Khaki field automatic
Bulova devil diver
Mido ocean star
SEIKO Arnie
Inherited watches
Love the Arnie, it’s a beast!
I think the only one that I would never sell is my Rolex OP Date. Significant time in my life and represents an accomplishment at the time. Plus it’s engraved with my initials on the back.
Watches with stories and histories are the best.
This 14270. Tenth anniversary gift and a perfect watch.
Classic! Can’t beat a nice three hander.
I have a few watches I would never sell
No1 is the watch my dad bought the day I was born. So a very obvious reason
Then there are the watches my wife bought me. I wouldn't sell them cause gifts with love are always special
Then we have my first luxury piece, which was a Grail for me for many years. 1978 Tudor Prince Oysterdate 9050/0
And then there are 3 more of my grails I've been able to gather over the past. Two vintage Heuer and a 1983 Hamilton H3
That Tudor Prince is very nice, always been a fan!
I can relate…. Well, that’s a gorgeous watch anyways. Why would anybody sell it?
For me it’s the Hamilton Khaki Navy, that’s my engagement watch.
I also have this one which is the one I wore when I sold my first business. But something inside me tells me I’d be willing to sell it, but o nly if It helped me get another watch that I really want.
I am a famous leap frogger, from one watch up to another. Definitely slowing down on the buying side though. I really like the Hammy, especially on that strap!
Honestly, no watch is safe in my collection. I’ve sold most watches I thought I never would.
Every time; this is the last upgrade. I don’t need another watch.
Also every time, but look at the fit and finish of this!
Very few watches are safe.
I will never ever trade my Tudors. They will always have a place in my heart even if I am able to afford to get myself a Rolex (deep cough manifest).
One day! 😝
I am still waiting for my call..
All three are wicked choices, and great keepers. Is that an Ed White Speedy?
Thank you, it’s the first Omega in Space. Fits my smaller wrist better. 😅
Thank you, it’s the first Omega in Space. Fits my smaller wrist better. 😅
The straight lug cases fit my wrist much better too, at least until Omega made the upgrade to the professional case with the 3861. That thing is amazing.
I am a famous leap frogger, from one watch up to another. Definitely slowing down on the buying side though. I really like the Hammy, especially on that strap!
I love the versatility of the Hamilton. It looks good on almost anything you throw at it.