Just back from Service..... and thinking about selling it. Anyone else go through this?
I love this vintage Speedmaster however I after being gone for movement service I didn't miss it as much
Anyone else go thru this? Why do we do this sometimes?
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Sorry to hear about your current feelings to your Speedy.
Is it because of the other watches in your collection or that watch in general?
For what it’s worth, I think it’s an amazing looking watch on you and I hope it brings you many more happy memories
yep, think that's it 1) other watches come in and it gets pushed to the back of the line and /or
2) tastes change over time
crazy hobby
I had precisely the same thing happen to me. My beat-up speedy with all its character came back like a brand new watch. I couldn't wear it out of fear of scratching it, I bought it second hand so I had never seen it look so new. I had to sell it in the end,
That’s how my collection started sent my 20 year old Tag for service and came out of the AD with 2 watches and a year later i have about 30+ watches 🤦♂️ and I totally forgot about the watch and I hardly wear it now 😝
The only that that stays the same is that everything changes. Also our emotions related to watches. In my opinion this is part of life and part of the journey. When I don't wear a watch for a long time and don't miss it or feel uncomfortable trying to find a reason to wear it, I rather sell it to somebody who will appreciate and enjoy it as I did. The other way around works to. In my case I thought of selling my Glycine Base 22 to fund another watch and sent it for servicing before the sale. I missed it so much meanwhile that I knew then I had to keep it. Being separated from a watch might be a good testing environment of our true feelings.
I had precisely the same thing happen to me. My beat-up speedy with all its character came back like a brand new watch. I couldn't wear it out of fear of scratching it, I bought it second hand so I had never seen it look so new. I had to sell it in the end,
That's another really valid point for ones that like you say come back looking brand new. My '68 speedy still looks vintage but you point is very relatable
poor thing is getting a "dear John" letter.😢
I think this happens a lot with iconic watches. The speedy, is a great watch, but so many of us buy one, as kind of a right of passage. We buy them because we are conditioned to think we should if we are into watches.
This often leads to the attachment to it wearing off over time.
The good news, is it means when you sell it, you will have a good chunk of money to go find something else, and that's most of the fun!
I think this happens a lot with iconic watches. The speedy, is a great watch, but so many of us buy one, as kind of a right of passage. We buy them because we are conditioned to think we should if we are into watches.
This often leads to the attachment to it wearing off over time.
The good news, is it means when you sell it, you will have a good chunk of money to go find something else, and that's most of the fun!
I bought/traded for and sold two of the 1861 Speedy‘s over the years. Each time I got excited enough about one to buy it, but after having each for a while without much time on my wrist, I eventually sold them. I think I was more excited about the idea of owning Speedy 1861, than actually having them
That feeling changed with the 3861, for me. I bought a hesalite 3861 Speedy last winter and couldn’t be happier with a watch. The updates from the 1861 to the 3861 may appear subtle, but for me they have made all the difference
I bought/traded for and sold two of the 1861 Speedy‘s over the years. Each time I got excited enough about one to buy it, but after having each for a while without much time on my wrist, I eventually sold them. I think I was more excited about the idea of owning Speedy 1861, than actually having them
That feeling changed with the 3861, for me. I bought a hesalite 3861 Speedy last winter and couldn’t be happier with a watch. The updates from the 1861 to the 3861 may appear subtle, but for me they have made all the difference
The 3861 is an astounding watch imo. Congratulations, glad you like it
I hope my 3861 Speedy will one day look as cool as yours.
Which reference is that? Is that a 145.012? It’s a beauty.
I hope my 3861 Speedy will one day look as cool as yours.
Which reference is that? Is that a 145.012? It’s a beauty.
Thanks - this is a 145.022-68 Transitional
Transitional because it takes all the good bits from the prev iteration, applied logo, DON, stepped dial and mates it with the 861 movement
Thanks - this is a 145.022-68 Transitional
Transitional because it takes all the good bits from the prev iteration, applied logo, DON, stepped dial and mates it with the 861 movement
It’s in wonderful condition. I don’t envy your dilemma. If I owned that watch, I’d never be able to wear it for fear of damaging it which makes it hard to justify keeping it. However, if you get rid of it, I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a comparable replacement at a reasonable price.
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Pick your poison. 😉
My advice is to hold off a bit before selling. Haven’t done it with watches, but have sold motorbikes where I just got them serviced or put on new tyres and selling them soon after, and regretted not spending more time with them. Not saying keep it forever but at least get a few more memories with it now that its serviced.
I had the same 6 months ago, got a DateJustII back from service and kept it in its box since to feel out if I wanted to let it go. Turns out I don´t, so it´s back in use. :-)
Hang on to yours, there was a reason you got it in the first palce.
Yeah, I think you're right.....it has to go I'm afraid
It's true, guilty as charged 🎯