It Needs To Be Said
There have been a few posts lately from people who are interested in buying an expensive stainless steel sports watch but say they won't be comfortable wearing it often. It's their money but they should consider looking at it completely the opposite way.
Maybe some of them need to hear this to feel OK.
Say it with me, "Stainless steel sports watches are built for every day use. Just because a watch is expensive doesn't mean it's only for dress or special occasions."
Think of it this way,
Price of watch ÷ days worn = true cost.
SO Either . . .
Lots of money ÷ nearly everyday for many years = good value
OR . . .
Lots of money ÷ only a few days a year for many years = expensive
With the exception of a house or car, I spent more money on this watch than any other single item that belongs to me.
It's worn nearly every day almost everywhere I go. It's my near constant companion. It is looked after but not babied and used but not abused.
The more it is worn the more value I get from the purchase and the more I love it.
Obsessed with watches since kindergarten.
I bet you use your house and car just about every day as well!
I bet you use your house and car just about every day as well!
Actually, I use my watch MORE than my car. I work from home 2 days a week and my girlfriend drives on the weekends. So my car is only driven 3 days a week.
If it wasn't paid off already the car would be a waste of money. The watch has also held better resale value and will outlive the car.
I believe in amortization also. It's the only way I can rationalize my watches. The more I wear it and longer I keep it the less it costs over time. And once It have a couple scratches and dents on it, the watch has memories. It becomes a part of me. We only live once. So don't let the value get in the way of wearing what makes you smile.
I bet you use your house and car just about every day as well!
Well, I do know people buying branded cars (think BMW, Audi, etc) and keep them in garages...
After you die, kid should say "What the hell has he been doing with this expensive watch??" :)
I don't think there's anything wrong with a special occasion watch. Expensive pieces are family airlooms for a lot of people and keeping them in top condition for future generations is valid.
I don't think there's anything wrong with a special occasion watch. Expensive pieces are family airlooms for a lot of people and keeping them in top condition for future generations is valid.
For precious metal dress watches I agree you.
For for sports watches try this thought experiment. A loved one passes away and they leave you a watch that you never remember them wearing. Now think about the opposite, a loved one passes away and they leave you a watch you remember them wearing regularly. Regardless of monitary value in which scenario are you more emotionally moved?
Smart ways to view things. At the end of the day it has whatever value it has to the wearer.
That is exactly the logic my girlfriend used to get me go through with buying it.
For precious metal dress watches I agree you.
For for sports watches try this thought experiment. A loved one passes away and they leave you a watch that you never remember them wearing. Now think about the opposite, a loved one passes away and they leave you a watch you remember them wearing regularly. Regardless of monitary value in which scenario are you more emotionally moved?
I actually remember my dad's special occasion watch more than his beaters. It was the one he wore to my wedding, birthdays and family get togethers. The one he wore to my mum's funeral. He had it all my life and told me one day it would be mine. It was bought as a family heirloom with the expectation I would pass it on after me. It's 60 years old now and still going strong. I wear it on special occasions and my son is well aware of its significance.
Very true my idea is I can always get it polished or replace parts. I wear my Speedmaster moon phase all the time I bought it to enjoy it and wear it. Not hide in a box.
Can't imagine buying a watch and not wearing it😵💫
Very true my idea is I can always get it polished or replace parts. I wear my Speedmaster moon phase all the time I bought it to enjoy it and wear it. Not hide in a box.
That's fine as long as you've got the £1000+ to get it polished, serviced and repaired.
That's fine as long as you've got the £1000+ to get it polished, serviced and repaired.
That’s what people need to consider buying a watch
Amen to that 🙏
Could not agree more! Well said🤝
Preach brother!
Well, I do know people buying branded cars (think BMW, Audi, etc) and keep them in garages...
No problem with that, you wouldn't leave your watch outside all night would you? ☺
I love your Seamaster, this sandwich dial is such a nice touch!
That said - all your math and reasoning makes sense with one exception. What if the watch is so expensive (relatively, very subjective matter) that one is not feeling comfortable wearing it in almost every scenario?
Being able to purchase something and actually using it can be two different things. Mind I said “being able to buy “, not “afford“.
I have enough money to buy $10k or even $25k watch. In my mind I absolutely cannot afford it.
Well said 👍
I agree with giving your most expensive watch the most wristtime. But if I also see the value in having something for special occasions 🤔
Agreed.
You don't buy a Q Mini Fix SBR with Trash Panda, in sweet Battleworn Cerakote to just ogle it in the safe.....🫣🦄
Life's never black and white/faux patina.
Some are wealthier, some less so, some are more risk averse, whilst some don't even wear underpants. This is a wonderfully varied world of pick-n-mix personalities, and one-size never fits all.
Flashing up a $5k watch and saying it earns it's keep is still madness for many folks.
Whilst I agree that a nice mechanical movement which can be serviced and repaired is going to outlive you. Man/Girl-Maths can do terrible things to your budget and future-you's stress levels..
So before you run off to the Omega Boutique, with next months pay-cheque, figure out your disposable income after all your bills and expenses and savings are taken care of. Determine how patient you are willing to be and what you're willing to sacrifice instead. Buy quality, good condition pieces.
Better a Hamilton and a Holiday, than an Rolex and a repo man..
I think it depends as well on if the watch will be an occasional wear or a daily. If one already has a sizable collection, spending a bunch on a watch might be a turn off. If you are looking to invest in what will be your only/daily watch, it might be wise to spend that little bit more
"Cost per wear" is what my wife tells me to justify buying her luxury handbags... but the problem is she has something like 8-10 of them so I think I'm having the wool pulled over my eyes!😂
Oh well, Happy wife, stay alive ... and all that Jazz..😎
Actually, I use my watch MORE than my car. I work from home 2 days a week and my girlfriend drives on the weekends. So my car is only driven 3 days a week.
If it wasn't paid off already the car would be a waste of money. The watch has also held better resale value and will outlive the car.
Lets the girlfriend drive? Maybe he likes a drink at the weekend so fair play, let her ferry him about 😮
i agree. I recently came across the philosophy of using our nice things regularly only enriches our lives and watches are meant to be worn.
Don’t wear it everyday but when I do I get my moneys worth.
A wise person once said, "Wear the watch. Don't let the watch wear you."