Hi here, for the context I’ve fallen into watches about 2 years ago thanks (or not) to a friend of mine. I currently have “low-end” watches for the most part (quartz, solar quartz, mechanical, automatic), which I do like to wear. However I’m thinking about investing in another piece. I have several options in mind but the price would be almost as high as my whole set put together. Money is not the problem here as I won’t be in the red after this purchase, but rather the purchase itself. I’m in this sub since a few week only, and I often see great collections full of Omega, Oris, Rolex, GS and so on that makes me feel, if not poor, at least cautious.

So, here come the questions I’m wondering:

  1. How do you guys convince yourself that it’s a good idea to put 1k€+ in a watch?
  2. Financially speaking, do you have a thumb rule (according to your net monthly income for example) about what cost seems reasonable when you fall for your new watch?

Feel free to share your watch journey :)

  • goldblumspowerbook@alien.topB
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    2 years ago

    For me, I refuse to save for a watch. If it costs more than I can easily spare in between paychecks, then it’s too expensive for me. At my current pay, that’s like $1000 watch once a year or so. I suppose when and if I make a lot more, I’ll spend more on watches. But for me, needing to save for something so unnecessary is just impossible.