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[Question] What watches do you regret buying and why? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Inconsistencyguy@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Hi guys, the question is simple, I am trying to learn from your mistakes because I don't have money to make my own.
And I thought we could share some stories too.

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[–] emptyquant@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Being a bit older, I realised my taste continued to evolve. also my budget increased over time. With a few exceptions I only bought luxury brands, higher up the food chain, mostly Omegas. I almost only buy pre-owned full sets and mostly in online auctions meaning I rarely if ever overpay. Most but not all are popular iterations of e.g. a Moonwatch or various Seamaster versions, easy. I can flip any of my pieces (and do, currently have 3 for sale) and the key to making this hobby fun for a long time is being a good a price. The last 3 years I made money on every watch I sold, but it got harder this year and watches take time to sell. So in summary: think about what you want to buy and why, then buy at a good price. Right now it is turning into a a bit of a buyers market again so I am trying to liquidate pieces that are not essentially to my collection (mostly Tudor and vintage Omega Seamaster from 1950).