Is there a watch you swore would stay in your collection forever…

My first “proper luxury” watch was a white dial SMP 300, which I thought would be my one-watch. Overtime the wrist presence overwhelmed me and I sold it to a friend, and there are times when I will regret the decision, because even towards the end the dial never ceases to provide that “wow” factor when I look down at it. Maybe one day I will buy another one.

1976 Seiko Bell-Matic. I love that watch, but I didn’t love the frequent trips to the watchmaker. Vintage watches are a pain, and one (my 1965 Bulova Accutron) is enough for me.

Often times I do regret selling my The Citizen. It was a limited edition of only 200 pieces total so I will likely never seen another one for sale. The problem is I bought an explorer and Santos later and it then got worn infrequently enough that the solar cell wouldn’t stay charged which made it hard to justify keeping. Damn it is pretty though

Just a couple days ago I gave my brother my Brew Retromatic. It was my first mechanical/automatic watch and the one I saw as the beginning of my collecting (though I owned 4 watches when I purchased it). My brother works for a great coffee shop chain on the other side of the country and every time I’d consider Brew’s connection with coffee I’d think of him. My collection has gotten bigger than I’d like and I wanted to downsize. There are a few I’m selling but I didn’t want to sell the brew, I wanted him to have it. He owned a few other watches, I think a handful of quartz Movado options.

He is quite happy with it, and so am I.

Nope, I keep them all

Yes I sold my GMT Master II ref. 116710LN (my first Rolex) last year and told myself there was no attachment and making a profit on the sale was good. But I sort of wish I had kept it to pass down.

I have a few regrets but would never buy them again.

I've thought about it but my brain always reminds me that I sold them for a reason.

There have been a few, priorities, agendas, and situations change.

That’s understandable. Sounds like my son’s car. 😆 He doesn’t want to let it go but it’s in the shop every few months. Not so great when it’s something you love.

Sorry you had to let it go. That really is a pretty dial color.

That’s a great gift, with a thoughtful connection. I’m sure your brother cherishes it.

That’s just outrageous, sir!

I’m a hoarder…and Toy Story 3 wrecked me at the end, I’m never giving up my toys.

That would have been a great heirloom but I believe anything (watch, or otherwise) you pass down will be adored by your kid(s). And, hey, at least there was profit. 👍

Wrecked you? Aw, man…

You need a hug.

Thanks to Toy Story 3 and Up I’m in therapy 😂

I sold my Reverso Duoface two weeks ago after owning it for two years. I’ve thought about that watch for decades (technically, since last century 🙂) and always wanted one. But once I had it, I never wore it. There are a handful of reasons I won’t go into, but it rarely got wrist time.

I still think it’s gorgeous and iconic, but I finally accepted it wasn’t for me. And I couldn’t justify that kind of money sitting in a watch I didn’t wear. So I let it go and so far I feel okay about it. Ask me again in a few months.

Still have my SMP 300, yes I have had the thought. Though every time Nico pops into my head yelling "Never Sell Your first luxury Watch Son". Have to admit been tempted.

My Damasko DS30. I didn’t really want to sell it in the first place, but I bought one again and it’s staying this time. Damasko makes amazing watches.

Any watch that has no special meaning (big dates, inherited from a loved one) is always at risk

I feel the same.

This is the piece that I'll NEVER sell. An Ingersoll moon phase which my dad bought for me during my EU "graduation" trip in Paris. I wore this piece for my wedding, all my major interviews and it's always on my wrist with me for all "big" career decision moments. I'm pretty sure 3-40 years later, I will still enjoy this watch alongside all the nostalgia and memories it holds.

I guess this watch is my "lucky charm". 🙂 Like a Chinese saying which my dad often shared with me when I was young; "做人千万不要喜新厌旧“ - which means as a person you must not simply fall in love with new things/person, and eventually take what you have for granted. This value sticks with me throughout my life, which is probably why I am thankful for what I can get but even more thankful for what I already have. 😀