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[Question] starting a watch collection (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by BenniHB@alien.top to c/watches@style.land
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I am currently thinking of starting a watch collection. My budget is around (+/-) $1,200 per year. I am looking to buy one watch per year or maybe every two years if the one year budget is not enough. I know i won’t be able to get any high end watches but would like to buy something that keeps its value or even increases (is this even possible with watches in this price category?).

  • what brands should I avoid and what not?
  • any specific models recommended?
  • what is a good place to buy a watch and how can I determine if it is a fair price?
  • at what point should I invest into one of those automatic watch boxes?

Thanks!

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

  1. Buy whatever looks interesting to you.

  2. After you own one watch for a while, consider what you like and don't like about it, and then buy another based on that impression.

  3. Many places sell watches. You can determine if an offer is fair by comparing it to other offers for the same watch.

  4. Watch winders are almost never necessary, but you can buy one at any time if you want.