Like a lot of people, I got really interested in watches during the pandemic when I had extra time on my hands, and disposable income that I couldn’t spend on other things. Like many, I dove head first into learning as much as I could from Youtube, websites, books, etc.
But now a few years later, does anyone else feel like they’re losing interest in the hobby?
I still love the watches that I bought, but now I’m more likely to spend my disposable income on trips/restaurants/concerts etc.
How do you keep the passion going when the initial love affair is over? And when I’m not actively buying new watches…
It waxes and wanes, like all my interests. Other things come up, to occupy my time, etc. I’ve found that my interest spikes when something cool and new comes out. That happened to me when Grand Seiko became its own brand, and came out with the spring drive, etc. I made a trip to another city, just to go to a GS dealer and look at it. Suddenly all of watches took on renewed interest for me.
Just my experience. I’d say if your interest is ebbing, give it a rest. Something may pique your interest later, to bring you back.