[djpop]

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DO YOU HAVE A LIMIT ON HOW MUCH YOU WILL PAY FOR A WATCH? HOW MUCH YOU WILL SPEND IN A YEAR? GO FOR A NUMBER OF WATCHES OR ONE HIGH END? IN MY CASE I HAVE BEEN RETIRED FOR 10 YEARS AND WILL BE 75 IN JULYI HAVE A LIMITED INCOME AND HAVE TO BUDGET. I DONT SPEND OVER $1000.00 FOR A WATCH AND HAVE LIMITED MY SELF TO NO MORE THEN 5 WATCHES A YEAR. SO TO ENJOY MYSELF I HAVE FEW HIGH END WATCHES. WHAT DO YOU DO?

 

[Bob]

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Hi DJ, I enjoy collecting but I have to dicispline myself. It has become part of the hobby for me to wait for the best and hopefully the lowest price. I have just one watch with a Valjoux 7750 movement, a Jaques Lemans Geneve. I purchased it used because it was priced right. I buy new watches usually when they are on sale at some on-line vendor. Occasionally at ShopNBC when I know it is a great timepiece at a price that I probably will not find lower. ....Bob

 

[ericf4]

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I don't generally have any limits as to price as long as its a good deal. I have tightened how many rash purchases I make now that I don't buy from the TV watch shows etc which helps lower my spending for sure

I only buy watches now that I would eitherNever sell or have a real tough time parting with. When it comes to pieces over 2k or so I do always try to buy second hand. Great deals that way.

 

[arnie11]

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I used to buy anyand all that I liked. Now I am much more discriminating as to my purchases and always look for the best deal I can get. Even if I really like a watch alot, I will/must do some homework first. I just can't spend the $$$ that I used to and so I am trying to go for some pieces that I really want, i.e. The Oris TT1 that James and Brian have, the SO Tourby, the Viperfish (NFW) and someday a Pannerai like Jeff's aka Stratos27. I do still buy some pieces on the deal sites and from Stuhrling on The Shop, but the price must be really right and the watch must really sing to me.

 

[Watchguru58]

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It really depends on the watch and if it sings to me. I have been shopping for a new watch for the past few weeks (No comments George LOL) I'm looking at a higher end piece second hand because like Eric mentioned this is where you can get some good deals if you know what you're doing. I still haven't found that perfect watch yet, but in answer to the question I try to stay within a price range that I can afford from my other watch sells and from my very limited watch fund.

Sometimes I have to go a little higher then planned if I want to get the piece that I desire, but for the most part I stay within my budget.

 

[Spaceview]

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I have a watch fund....any items I sell go in the fund...gift $$$ goes in the fund and sometimes mad money that I might have goes in as well. I try to stay within the limits of the fund. I will step out as I did when I got the Ball....but it really needs to be something special and not break the bank even if it is special.

 

[CurrentTime]

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Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

 

[arnie11]

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CurrentTime wrote:

Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

LOL Rick!!! I don't have a little voice in my head.................. I have............................ A WIFE!!!! :%:%:%:WW

 

[Spaceview]

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arnie11 wrote:

CurrentTime wrote:

Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

LOL Rick!!! I don't have a little voice in my head.................. I have............................ A WIFE!!!! :%:%:%:WW

+1, I have the same control mechanism that Arnie has.....:%:%:%

 

[CurrentTime]

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arnie11 wrote:

CurrentTime wrote:

Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

LOL Rick!!! I don't have a little voice in my head.................. I have............................ A WIFE!!!! :%:%:%:WW

:lol

I heard they do stuff like that!

 

[fnps90]

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arnie11 wrote:

CurrentTime wrote:

Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

LOL Rick!!! I don't have a little voice in my head.................. I have............................ A WIFE!!!! :%:%:%:WW

I also have that, but let me tell you it aint no LITTLE voice.:WW

Sometimes it makes my ears bleed.

 

[Seattle]

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Hey Pop! I guess there is a ceiling on what I would spend and where I am financially.
I don't think I would ever consider a 10K watch......
Most of my "cost decisions" depend on the watch.

CJ

 

[RipitRon]

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I refuse too spend any more then $1200.00 on a watch, thats my limit. I dont care what brand it is, I will NEVER again spend that kind of money on any watch. I have had the high dollar watches, and Still too this day CANT find the value in them.

 

[arnie11]

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RipitRon wrote:

I refuse too spend any more then $1200.00 on a watch, thats my limit. I dont care what brand it is, I will NEVER again spend that kind of money on any watch. I have had the high dollar watches, and Still too this day CANT find the value in them.

I would have to agree with Ron as well. One can get some very nice pieces for $1200 or less. If I really liked one and could afford it I'd probably go $1,500, but it would really have to be one that I just couldn't resist and I'd have the $$$ available. The only exception for me ..................... Pannerai. Don't know if I'll ever get one at this point, but it's still "the exception" for me anyway.

Of course if I were back in the $$$$$??? I'd go back to the old "see it, like it, buy it" syndrome. I'm probably better off being limited at this point, LOL!!

 

[djpop]

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GREAT IMPUT FROM EVERYONE I NOW DONT FEEL SO BAD THAT I CAN NO LONGER GET HIGH END WATCHES.

 

[Bob]

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Spaceview wrote:

arnie11 wrote:

CurrentTime wrote:

Theoretically, I don't have a cost limit on a watch . . . well . . . there's this little voice in my head that keeps me from buying about 95% of what I see. :lol

LOL Rick!!! I don't have a little voice in my head.................. I have............................ A WIFE!!!! :%:%:%:WW

+1, I have the same control mechanism that Arnie has.....:%:%:%

I am so glad to know that I am not the only one who has that same control mechanism, :lol! ....Bob

 

[WatchSnobJack]

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Well everyone has limits. I put my self on a 2 watch per year budget. If I get one high end the other might not be so expensive. I really only buy if I love the watch. I dont do any impulse buys. I think 2 per year for me is enough and SO DOES THE WIFE...lol...So if I really love the watch I will buy it as long as I feel its worth it.