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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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[–] bc6619@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

As others have already mention forget the appreciation aspect. It will help if you can start by doing some looking around on your own and getting a feel for what you like. Some examples:

  • Bracelet or Strap?
  • Automatic, or quartz?
  • Silver, or other?
  • Diver?
  • Complications?
  • Dial color preferences?
  • New or Used?
  • Chronograph?

Your price range will weed out a lot of options, but there are definitely watches out there you will find. The willingness to look at used will also help, but again, you can find options for new watches in this price rage. Once you have some things you are looking for it will make targeting brands/models easier.