I have been collecting some old vintage digital watches like Casio C-801, Seiko UC-3000, … and was wondering, besides the fun of wearing them and the good looks, if they are a good investment? Because over time their circuits get corroded, their LCD fades/ burns, battery runs out, … And to my knowledge, some problems are unfixable. This in comparison with a analog/ mechanical watch which stay fixable over time.

What are some tips to preserve them?

  • Metalflake2000@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d say ‘no’ for the exact reasons you mention.

    Maybe there’ll be replacement modules in the future for some special models, but then the watch wouldn’t be 100% authentic anymore anyway and their value remains in the looks and novelty, but not as a piece of horological history.

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  • seinfelb@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Very few watches are really a “good investment” so just buy what you enjoy and maybe a spare or two to scrap for parts if you need to.