Is the exit watch real?
I see people post from time to time about "exit" watches. Is this real, does an "exit" watch actually exist? I also see some posts by people who have taken some time off from WC, but come back after an "exit" watch hiatus, looking for the next best "exit".
This was the first mechanical watch I bought that got me into this whole thing.
This is the last watch I bought:
In between these watches I have bought and sold some watches; Seikos, Casios, a Grand Seiko, a Sinn, an Omega.
I think maybe one day I will find this "exit" watch, but until then I need to figure out what watch I am going to buy next.
I think the Credor Eichi II would be a great "exit" watch, until it isn't.
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Andrew
Hi, my name is Andrew and I like watches.
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It depends on the person, but it can exist for some. In all my prior hobbies I’ve had an exit so it’s possible watches will be no different for me. I’m saving for a Datejust after I graduate from grad school and honestly I do expect to become much less involved in the hobby after that.
It depends on the person, but it can exist for some. In all my prior hobbies I’ve had an exit so it’s possible watches will be no different for me. I’m saving for a Datejust after I graduate from grad school and honestly I do expect to become much less involved in the hobby after that.
You are right, they have to exist for some people. I think for most though, we are looking for the "perfect" watch, and it is never found so it is on to the next.
I can't see it for myself. I may get the collection as a whole to a point where there's no real requirement gaps to fill, but then something new will come along...
If I look at our art collection, we've already got more than will fit on the walls (we rotate), but that doesn't mean we'll stop buying, only that there are certain types of painting that we've already covered so the choice becomes more limited.
For me, collecting has no end. There’s no leveling up or anything. I’d like to think my collection will grow and evolve over time, as I do as a person. In that sense, exit watch has a much sadder context.
I can't see it for myself. I may get the collection as a whole to a point where there's no real requirement gaps to fill, but then something new will come along...
If I look at our art collection, we've already got more than will fit on the walls (we rotate), but that doesn't mean we'll stop buying, only that there are certain types of painting that we've already covered so the choice becomes more limited.
I think most people are avid collectors of something. Must go back to an engrained since of scarcity we have as humans. It persists even in a world of plenty.
I always thought I would have an exit but I don’t think I’ll ever stop. Exit to me means you stop looking and wanting which will never happen. Now you may stop buying but I don’t we ever stop collecting and enjoying the hobby
For me, collecting has no end. There’s no leveling up or anything. I’d like to think my collection will grow and evolve over time, as I do as a person. In that sense, exit watch has a much sadder context.
Yea this hobby would not be the same if you aren’t chasing after something. In a lot of ways the hunt is better than owning the watch. Not in every way though.
I think variety and novelty are the salt and the pepper of life. Even if I ended up with a Skydweller or Speedy, if I were to come across something that I liked and I had the means, I’m buyin lol
I think variety and novelty are the salt and the pepper of life. Even if I ended up with a Skydweller or Speedy, if I were to come across something that I liked and I had the means, I’m buyin lol
When you are spending that much, what is 100 bucks for a G Shock?
That’s what I’m sayin lol, if I had the money for an “exit watch”, what’s stopping me from more?!
That’s what I’m sayin lol, if I had the money for an “exit watch”, what’s stopping me from more?!
Contentment 🤣🥸
To me an Exit watch and a Grail watch are the same thing. Both would require one to sell off the majority of the collection in order to fund, and both would be the watch that stops you looking at other watches.
I'm pretty sure if I could dump all my current pieces and get a straight swap into this Patek, that'd be me done. https://www.chrono24.com/patekphilippe/patek-philippe-annual-calendar-travel-time-5326g-white-gold--id24335699.htm
No such thing as an exit watch.
Exit Watch = Heresy. YMMV
Personally I doubt that there is such a thing as an "exit watch" for me. On realising this I was equally depressed & joyous. Firstly, that I'll never reach Nirvana when it comes to watches. Secondly, that I'll never reach Nirvana when it comes to watches.
Exit watches just mean you've reached the end of your journey. Ultimately, reaching the end means that the many highs & lows along the way are now gone. It's these highs & lows that make the journey interesting & I hope that my watch journey only ends when I do.
Well agreed...until it isn't! 😂
I would like to hope there is an "exit watch".. sometimes I look at my collection and when I think of what I have spent. The "exit watch" theory comes to mind again. The problem is what will be that watch.. Do I sell all of my watches and get that one Grail? Do decide among my current and get rid of the rest. Where does it end?
There is no exit...
I recently added what I would have thought of as an exit watch to the watch box. I have found it has only exacerbated things...and now I am spending MORE time and energy on this hobby. 😜
From the comments of older collectors, what typically happens is that people increasingly start to appreciate quartz watches. Especially after all the hassles and expense of service. And then they incorporate more and more quartz movements. But the thing about quartz watches is that you rarely feel the need to buy more and more. So they end up with a very small collection. And keep it that way. So there is no 'exit' watch but there is an exit collection.
I recently added what I would have thought of as an exit watch to the watch box. I have found it has only exacerbated things...and now I am spending MORE time and energy on this hobby. 😜
A tale as old as time.
From the comments of older collectors, what typically happens is that people increasingly start to appreciate quartz watches. Especially after all the hassles and expense of service. And then they incorporate more and more quartz movements. But the thing about quartz watches is that you rarely feel the need to buy more and more. So they end up with a very small collection. And keep it that way. So there is no 'exit' watch but there is an exit collection.
That is true for me. I would say that I appreciate quartz just as much as I do mechanical. They are just easier and less worry.
Some people are chasing a dragon.
Did you mean exit watch like this...
It can be real for some and not for others. We’re all different. I know that no matter how wonderful a watch is, after a while I’ll get bored of it.
Did you mean exit watch like this...
I think I might have just changed my opinion on exit watches. 😂
I dont think anymore that there is an "Exit Watch" but an exit situation. Loosing interest in a hobby, finding a new one, not being able to support it financially and so on.
I’m not quite sure what the hype is about this watch it nice looking …??