I promise, I'm not a spy from Citizen. I'm just a curious guy who is new to the hobby. I often watch YouTube videos about watches and it's very common to see "10 AFFORDABLE WATCHES YOU MUST BUY!" or a Teddy Bulbasaur video that says "This watch is super affordable & has an entry level price point" then the watch is $595. Hell, right now I'm watching a video about Citizen & the list is saying affordable is under $1000. My limit currently is $250 for a watch. MAYBE, if I save for a bit I'll raise it to 300. (Disclaimer: I'm in Japan so $250 goes much further. I have a Seiko 5 cement for $120ish.)
I know we all come from different backgrounds and have different financial situations. "Affordable" for you may not be affordable for me. That is perfectly fine. I'm just very curious as when collections are shown in this sub, I like to Google the watch. Often times it's a multi thousand dollar watch.
Thank you all & I'm looking forward to hearing your stories.
Most I've spent - $250 on my seiko skx007
Most expensive i own - speedmaster professional - $6500 value
Most i would spend - $10,000-$13,000 for a new Rolex submariner no date... One day (soon hopefully)
I don't like having a ton of watches.. of the ones i already own, they don't see enough wear time as is, so i want a smaller collection of pieces i REALLY love.
There are a few that will never leave my collection due to sentimental value, such as my vintage porsche design chronograph, or my speedmaster professional, my seamaster chronograph, and my seiko skx.
I think I'll end up buying a watch from JLC, IWC, and the sub from rolex still and be done.