Question for you all
Discussion
Have spent many a happy lunch hour reading, looking and dribiling at the fantastic watches on here.
I have a Omega Seamaster on Titanium with Blue Dial, bought for me by my lovely wife for a 30th.
Whilst at the time I thought it was stunning I am now wondering if I could have chosen better. It's been in for 2 services in under 5 years the last of which cost £250.00.
I like Omega and have seen some really beautiful watches both on here and in the jewellers.
So my question at long last is how can I get my head around possibily chosing a new watch when the one I wear has such sentimental value ?
I ask because so many of the posters on here have a collection of watches !
I have a Omega Seamaster on Titanium with Blue Dial, bought for me by my lovely wife for a 30th.
Whilst at the time I thought it was stunning I am now wondering if I could have chosen better. It's been in for 2 services in under 5 years the last of which cost £250.00.
I like Omega and have seen some really beautiful watches both on here and in the jewellers.
So my question at long last is how can I get my head around possibily chosing a new watch when the one I wear has such sentimental value ?
I ask because so many of the posters on here have a collection of watches !
Interesting as I'm going through the same sort of thing.
My Rolex Sea Dweller was a recent pressie from the missus as an engagement present so has huge sentimental value. While it can be worn in more formal settings, it certainly isn't the right watch for proper formal events. So, I've my eye on a Glashutte Original PML that while it can be worn casualy would also be at home in a formal setting.
Why my long explanation? I went through the same thing with the missus and she fully understands that I won't wear the SD all the time but she knows that I have a strong emotional bond with the watch. Just because its not on 24/7 doesn't mean its not loved any less.
On the flip side - the Tag Carrera I have, which was my first mechanical purchase and has led to me becoming far more interested in watches, hasn't seen the light of day since I got the SD.
My Rolex Sea Dweller was a recent pressie from the missus as an engagement present so has huge sentimental value. While it can be worn in more formal settings, it certainly isn't the right watch for proper formal events. So, I've my eye on a Glashutte Original PML that while it can be worn casualy would also be at home in a formal setting.
Why my long explanation? I went through the same thing with the missus and she fully understands that I won't wear the SD all the time but she knows that I have a strong emotional bond with the watch. Just because its not on 24/7 doesn't mean its not loved any less.
On the flip side - the Tag Carrera I have, which was my first mechanical purchase and has led to me becoming far more interested in watches, hasn't seen the light of day since I got the SD.
Coneyhurst Blue said:
Have spent many a happy lunch hour reading, looking and dribiling at the fantastic watches on here.
I have a Omega Seamaster on Titanium with Blue Dial, bought for me by my lovely wife for a 30th.
Whilst at the time I thought it was stunning I am now wondering if I could have chosen better. It's been in for 2 services in under 5 years the last of which cost £250.00.
I like Omega and have seen some really beautiful watches both on here and in the jewellers.
So my question at long last is how can I get my head around possibily chosing a new watch when the one I wear has such sentimental value ?
I ask because so many of the posters on here have a collection of watches !
Morning CHB and welcome to the forum. The answer to your question is also the prompt for you to start a collection. You wouldn't dream of selling the Omega, as it was a present. But you can certainly add another piece, to wear alternately. This is how most of my clients start a collection adding when funds allow.Have fun in doing so, and you can of course sell any pieces you buy for yourself without guilt......I have a Omega Seamaster on Titanium with Blue Dial, bought for me by my lovely wife for a 30th.
Whilst at the time I thought it was stunning I am now wondering if I could have chosen better. It's been in for 2 services in under 5 years the last of which cost £250.00.
I like Omega and have seen some really beautiful watches both on here and in the jewellers.
So my question at long last is how can I get my head around possibily chosing a new watch when the one I wear has such sentimental value ?
I ask because so many of the posters on here have a collection of watches !
Dominic
Edited by Dominic H on Friday 30th May 12:04
I was given a Rolex Oysterdate for my 21st - it was my Dads and I worse it for 9 years, day in day out.
Then randomly I was reading about watches and realised I could have more than one. My girlfriend has more than one bracelet, ring and pair of earings so why not! For my 30th I set about finding another watch.
I had zero intention of parting with the Rolex so chose something else which contrasted it so they would both get some wrist time. I chose a vintage Omega Speedmaster - some would say omega aren't the brand (or quality) that Rolex are but the 'moon watch' link was actually much more 'me'. I've since added other Speedmasters to my collection, as well as a Planet Ocean, Sea-Dweller and others. Some have come and gone but the Rolex and Speedmaster(s) have stayed.
What I am trying to say is firstly you can own more than one watch and secondly, some will come and go, but those you have *real* attachment to will stay, while the others can be traded/sold etc as you get tired of them or see something better.
I havent worn the Rolex for a year now, but would still never sell it!
Then randomly I was reading about watches and realised I could have more than one. My girlfriend has more than one bracelet, ring and pair of earings so why not! For my 30th I set about finding another watch.
I had zero intention of parting with the Rolex so chose something else which contrasted it so they would both get some wrist time. I chose a vintage Omega Speedmaster - some would say omega aren't the brand (or quality) that Rolex are but the 'moon watch' link was actually much more 'me'. I've since added other Speedmasters to my collection, as well as a Planet Ocean, Sea-Dweller and others. Some have come and gone but the Rolex and Speedmaster(s) have stayed.
What I am trying to say is firstly you can own more than one watch and secondly, some will come and go, but those you have *real* attachment to will stay, while the others can be traded/sold etc as you get tired of them or see something better.
I havent worn the Rolex for a year now, but would still never sell it!
Hi there,
I too am Omega fan, and have a Seamaster which I brought as a present to myself.
I have only recently starting getting into watches more seriously, and although I am never going to be upto the technical knowledge of some of our posters. I have started to sell some of the watches I have bought over the last year or so.
I purchased a Tag Heuer Carrera Auto in Jan this year and have just not bonded with it, so that is now up for sale. Hopefully what I get for it will allow me to purchase 2 watches (with a little help from my wife in way of a birthday present) - have my eye on a Glycine Airman 18 and a Sinn 556. Also, I have learned over the last few months not to be afraid of a used example of what you like, as is often the case, a watch fan will usually take good care of their watches, although I must admit my Seamaster is overdue for a service but it is still keeping excellent time.
You will find as Dominic said, that most collections are added to when funds allow, and although I have a couple of prestige watches (Omega and Tag Heuer) I am getting into the slightly lower end of the market - Seiko (would love a Landmaster), Citizen (would like a F-117 Blackhawk) and others.
Bottom line as a lot of people will tell you, is that you buy what you like and will wear. Everybody is different.
Enough rambling and welcome.
Chris
I too am Omega fan, and have a Seamaster which I brought as a present to myself.
I have only recently starting getting into watches more seriously, and although I am never going to be upto the technical knowledge of some of our posters. I have started to sell some of the watches I have bought over the last year or so.
I purchased a Tag Heuer Carrera Auto in Jan this year and have just not bonded with it, so that is now up for sale. Hopefully what I get for it will allow me to purchase 2 watches (with a little help from my wife in way of a birthday present) - have my eye on a Glycine Airman 18 and a Sinn 556. Also, I have learned over the last few months not to be afraid of a used example of what you like, as is often the case, a watch fan will usually take good care of their watches, although I must admit my Seamaster is overdue for a service but it is still keeping excellent time.
You will find as Dominic said, that most collections are added to when funds allow, and although I have a couple of prestige watches (Omega and Tag Heuer) I am getting into the slightly lower end of the market - Seiko (would love a Landmaster), Citizen (would like a F-117 Blackhawk) and others.
Bottom line as a lot of people will tell you, is that you buy what you like and will wear. Everybody is different.
Enough rambling and welcome.
Chris
Edited by CmdrBond on Saturday 31st May 00:11
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