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[Collectors] Rule of Thumb (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by FreeMadoff@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Obviously we all have our own circumstances, so I’m generally wondering: there is a difference between the watches we dream of and the watches we wear.

When I wear mine, I need to be not too flashy for clients while keeping it professional. I earn $105k as a middle manager in wealth management (MCOL), and the nicest watch I own is an Omega Seamaster ($5.9k).

Affordability aside, I’m weighing how much “nicer” of a watch can I get without “out-wearing my wage”.

I’d love to hear how others have approached this intangible; I can make my own decisions just looking for anecdotes.

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[–] Fish_Beard_Face@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I had a chat with an old coworker not that long ago. He asked me why I just don't save up $2k - $3k and buy a Rolex.

When I was in Mexico, I was complimented on my "nice and expensive watch" when I was poolside. It was a Citizen BN0151 that I got years ago on Amazon for like $99.

The average person has no clue.

I don't think there's any rule when it comes to luxury goods except if you can't afford it. Don't go into extreme debt for something as silly as a watch.