What watch do you wear?
- Thread starter Doran
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Associate
This is the selection I actively wear. Not a patch on the value of some of the collections here- the Seiko is the most valuable, but I like either a functional beater watch, or something a little niche/different. Missing is my original 80s Tag F1- currently on the wife's wrist, and another Skyhawk Titanium which I'm refurbishing as it was the wife's wedding present. I do like them but they're properly fragile! The Stainless one here was bought as a non-runner for parts, but it was in much better condition than anticipated, so I tarted it up and got it running.
Honestly my favourite "wear it/forget it" watch is the leftmost Citizen, left to me by my Dad. Capacitor lasts 10+ years, always correct to the second and virtually indestructible.
All I really hanker after now is a Spring Drive, I have a gap for something properly dressy..... Oh and since that would mean an 8 slot case, some sort of Auto Chrono also...
Honestly my favourite "wear it/forget it" watch is the leftmost Citizen, left to me by my Dad. Capacitor lasts 10+ years, always correct to the second and virtually indestructible.
All I really hanker after now is a Spring Drive, I have a gap for something properly dressy..... Oh and since that would mean an 8 slot case, some sort of Auto Chrono also...
Only caught a bit of this, but his Patek where he has swapped London to for his hometown is badass lol.
Man of Honour
Something is wrong, I have not bought a new watch in a year? Still got the three classic pilots 
Soldato
To be fair you've not even posted here with a vague interest in any new watches. I thought you might be illSomething is wrong, I have not bought a new watch in a year? Still got the three classic pilots
I haven't bought a new watch for quite a few years now but been eyeing up a potential IWC portugieser purchase. Never had an IWC before, does anyone know what sort of discount is likely to be available at a dealer? Or is it more rolex 'the price is the price' style?
Man of Honour
Probably because no one is releasing anything very tasteful these days in a size that is not [massive] or priced obnoxiouslyTo be fair you've not even posted here with a vague interest in any new watches. I thought you might be ill
Omega seems to have the most egregious increases, a new Seamaster is actually >£5k now! I paid ~£2400 for mine I think.
Associate
Just watched this and really enjoyed it!
Caporegime
Yeah watch prices are getting a little out of hand. 60-70% increase in prices over a few years is taking the wee. I have been watching some videos over the past few weeks as I am after an everyday diver and the reviews from a few years ago stating prices makes you realise that most brands have stuck their prices up by 30% or more in a couple of years.
its the lower tier brands as well, Oris had one hell of a price hike at some point. The pro pilots were £1250 odd and i looked the other day and they are £1800 now.
They are a nice watch that were just about worth £1250 but fairly near £2000 and probably headed for £2K plus in the future, not a chance on earth.
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Soldato
It's certainly putting me off buying any more watches 
Caporegime
Once brands get a little recognition they usually pump their prices. 20% you could perhaps justify over the past 2 years. 60%? No
It's certainly putting me off buying any more watches
The truth is, its supply and demand so there are obviously lots of people still buying them or they wouldn't be raising their prices so much.
The prices are starting to come back to reality in the second hand market
www.cnbc.com
While I'm waiting for prices to become a bit more sensible I've been looking at watches from some of the smaller brands that actually offer some value for money eg Chris Ward, Baltic, Farer, Sternglas,
Secondhand luxury watch prices slump to near two-year low after a pandemic run
Experts had warned that a bubble could burst along with cryptocurrency and other trendy pandemic booms. But the recent declines appear to mark a stabilization.
While I'm waiting for prices to become a bit more sensible I've been looking at watches from some of the smaller brands that actually offer some value for money eg Chris Ward, Baltic, Farer, Sternglas,
Associate
Nice collection and cool dogNot very original, but I recently completed my land, sea and air collection. Finally got the call for the GMT after being on the "list" with the local AD for nearly two years (zero spend history).
