A Cruncher recently asked how many watches did we buy this year and I had to do some hard math! It turns out that in total, I interacted with 20 watches… I started the year with 6 watches… I gave away 2 of them and sold 1 (none of which were worth much). Throughout the year, I bought 13 new-to-me watches, but over time sold 7 of them, returned 1, gifted 2, was handed down a family heirloom and put one in long-term archive never to wear again but sentimental (memories box). So I’m left with 7 if I did my math right, lol.
The following pictures are some of my favorite watches I had for awhile, enjoyed them, and passed them along to someone else to enjoy. The last 2 pictures are the before and after shots of my collection. I guess you could say I’ve improved the collection a bit and starting out 2023 not too shabby!
I learned a lot this year about how to buy/sell, learned about my personal style and how I wear watches, and also just learned a lot of facts and history and a greater appreciation for this amazing hobby! Most of all, interacting with you all has been a sheer joy!
What has your journey been like? Did you buy or sell more this past year? Anyone else grow in knowledge and appreciation? Any other journeys worth sharing? Here’s to more Crunchin’ in 2023! Cheers!
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Watchbox pic January 2022:
Watchbox picture January 2023: