Watches bought new that you still own

[ryanb741]

Also this, bought new in 1986:

What a STUNNING watch!!!

[Ribena36]

I bought a PAM048 (wedding watch) and 2007 Navitimer Montbrilliant (first watch bought with wages) new.
Can't see myself ever selling them.
Also don't see myself buying anymore new watches.
Since joining the forum I've bought 2 watches a Tintin (from a friend) and G-shock (from sales corner). Actually, may sell those in future. To date never sold a watch but I'm adamant not to keep watches that don't get wrist time, so if I buy more I'm gonna have to sell at some point.


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[gc52]

I know it says "1867-1992" on the dial but I bought this new in 1993 to celebrate my boy being born. Has had a recent major refurb but is now (almost) as good as new.

[Mr Curta]

I know it says "1867-1992" on the dial but I bought this new in 1993 to celebrate my boy being born. Has had a recent major refurb but is now (almost) as good as new.

That's good to hear, and how is the watch doing?

[Omegamanic]

Ones bought new from an AD that I still own:

Casio:
Numerous G-Shocks

Rolex:
SD16600
14060M COSC
WG Daytona
Deep Sea

Omega:
2531
2254
Globemaster Bi-metal
SMP Rio Olympics
Planet Ocean 2500D Orange
X-33 Skywalker

Tudor:
Ranger

Bremont:
Terra Nova

Ventura:
BMW
BMW Z watch

Eddies:
Speedbird GMT

Patek:
5711

Those ones I've bought new and still own (too many have gone over the years), but the vast majority of my collection have been picked up used, or LNIB but not direct from an AD.

Although I go through some fits and starts, I'm far from a flipper.

[TomGW]

Goodness me Tim, that Zenith is stunning. Which model is it?

+1

[o u t a t i m e]

Except for a few very old watches from my youth that I've kept but no longer wear or like, only this:

[kultschar]

Moved on a fair few.

Ones bought new that still own:

114060 Sub (3.5 years)
116520 Daytona (3 years)
SPECTRE Seamaster 300 (approx 1.5 years)

[JonRA]

I forgot I still had this

Co_axial Omega Aqua Terra 42mm

Don't think I'd forget that :)

[morgan]

The only watch I've bought from new and kept 8 years now is my sinn 556. I have other watches I've kept longer but they are all vintage pieces bought used or given to me.

[gc52]

Ones bought new from an AD that I still own:

Casio:
Numerous G-Shocks

Rolex:
SD16600
14060M COSC
WG Daytona
Deep Sea

Omega:
2531
2254
Globemaster Bi-metal
SMP Rio Olympics
Planet Ocean 2500D Orange
X-33 Skywalker

Tudor:
Ranger

Bremont:
Terra Nova

Ventura:
BMW
BMW Z watch

Eddies:
Speedbird GMT

Patek:
5711

The majority have been picked up used, or LNIB but not direct from an AD.

Although I go through some fits and starts, I'm far from a flipper.

What a very, very fine selection of watches ! I would love to have all but two of these in my small collection.

[gc52]

I know it says "1867-1992" on the dial but I bought this new in 1993 to celebrate my boy being born. Has had a recent major refurb but is now (almost) as good as new.

Thanks for asking, this now works great. Last time I checked it was accurate to a couple of seconds per day.

Regards

Gary

[theoriginaldigger]

I have three ... a Tudor Black Black Bay I have had for about 18 months a Hulk I have had about 5 years and TAG Heuer F1 purchased in 1989 my first "posh" watch.

[monogroover]

What a STUNNING watch!!!

Thanks! I'm very fond of it.

[Bloobird]

I got this new in December 1999.



Actually it was a gift from a generous but sadly demented ex-girlfriend.

I wore it more or less every day until I registered on here, at which point I started acquiring other watches and now it rarely gets an outing. It's a nice old thing though and is still in remarkably good condition bearing in mind the punishment it's had over the years.

Still have all the bits for it including the purchase receipt (from a time when I had no idea you could ask an AD for a discount - still, it wasn't my money...)

[Finners]

I've still got my seamaster from 16 years ago. Once or twice I've thought about p/xing it but it's still with me going strong

Same here, but mine's over 17 years old now. Won't sell it as my Daughter once said that she'd like it one day. I rarely wear it, but I'd not sell it.

I also have a Zenith flyback chronograph. Owned from new since 2003, I've thought about letting it go, but don't seem to be able too 😁

Also an Omega AT in flashing blue. I'd let that go without too much provocation.

[OliverCD]

This is the only one I own from new... Glad I did it with the full AD experience. Something everyone should do in their WIS journey once.

Even better is its now becoming a not to often seen favourite!




And from online sources...






Both shown here on original straps. Both now on colourful nylons!

[TBKBABAB]

Piaget Perpetual Calendar 15958 - about 25 years
Rolex GMT Master II - about 10 years
Sinn U1 - about 4 years
Magritte Moana Pacific pro - about 3 years

Have a couple of others which have had for just over a year but dont think they really count yet.

[Shakespeare]

Bought new that I still own:

Pulsar Y128 (1986)
Omega SMP 2531.80.00 (1997)
Rolex GMT Master 16700 (1998)
Casio G-Shock G-100-1BVMUR (2000)
Oris Miles Tonneau Day Date (2004)
$12 Walmart Digital (2008)
Seiko SKX007K1 (2014)
Garmin ForeRunner 225 (2015)
Seiko SRP779K1 (2016)

[Enoch]

Bought new for my 50th


Bought new


Bought new.

[Tam]

I've only still got a gshock, an SKX013 and a Vostok that I got brand new.
Lots of my other watches I've had for a long time but I got them second (or probably more) hand.

[Snowdon]

I almost sold my 42mm white explorer last year in a moment of madness. But thankfully came to my senses in time.

None of mine have escaped. LVC, LV, 42mm white explorer and 16600 sea dweller. I reckon a YM II steel is next for the sillyness of the movement.

[Jeff wilson]

This one.

[Jeff wilson]

And this one.

[Finners]

Thanks Peck...it is the Zenith Captain El Primero 36000 vph chrono (ref 03.2110.400/01.C498), replaced the dark brown original strap & pin buckle, not sure if this exact model is still in production. It was a fairly long term aim and did not disappoint.

Beautiful it is too.

[andy tims]

I very rarely buy new, but I have these 2

[Caruso]

Bought new by my dad in the 1940s sometime. Still in the family.

[barryw]

All bought new, mainly low cost by forum standards;
Timefactors Precista 18A, 82, Smiths NATO, 25, Speedbird 3 and military 29b.
Seagull 1963, Hamilton khaki field, Strela cosmos.
Trasers P5900, 6504, T7.5, CwC g10, Pulsar military chronograph, Seiko six 007j and couple of Amphibians SE's.
Seiko Sarb017, Marathon Navigator and auto field watch.

[Franco81]

I ordered this SD4000 on the day of release at Basel. I picked it up two months later. I have worn it every day since even though I have 4 other SS sports Rolex's. I even sleep in it most nights. Don't think I'll ever sell this one just because it has been everywhere with me and feels part of me more than any other Rolex I have ever owned.


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[Analogue]

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[Evanssprky]

Not vintage by any means. Bought new in 2012, I don't like to think how many others have been bought and flipped by me since. I just know that if I sold this, within a year I'd be looking for another to replace it. I go a few months at a time without wearing it, then go for a few weeks or a month putting it on every chance I get, remembering what a little gem it is.

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[StuS]

I have a couple, Sinn 103, Seiko Turtle, Kemmner seahorse and my swatch I keep quiet about.

[pacifichrono]

Bought new in December 1966...

[MrMater]

+1

Seriously tempted by the one for sale on SC. Bought a brand new Zenith El Primero from Bicester Village years ago for £1k, but my then to be wife gave me so much grief I took it back. What a prat!

Now my wife of 17 years, she'd still castrate me if I blew nearly £4k on a used watch. She just doesn't understand 😱

[totalwise]

[meridian]

I bought my 30th anniversary speedy new,it's only been worn about a dozen times it seems to live in a safe nowadays.18 dormant years,not good is it. I shall dig it out and wear it on its anniv.

[jameswrx]

Must be getting on for one of the longest age to watch ownership ratios... I still have my manual wind watch bought for me by my grandmother as a christening present. I turned 40 recently and it still works fine!

[Croftrock]

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[Pitch3110]

In 2001 I survived a rather big brain haemorrhage and open surgery on my grey matter in Adenbrooks.

It was in my fledgling years of watch interest, Mrs P knew I wanted a Breitling so popped out and came home with a B-2.

A lovely life is to short moment and the watch will stay with me forever.

[72bpm]

With the exception of a Kemmner Tourbillon, purchased from Hsukirk of this forum, all my watches were bought new. With the exception of a Muhle Glashutte, which I gifted to my niece, still have all of them. Yes, I'm a hoarder!

[robmellor]

Also this, bought new in 1986:

That's a great watch and a stunning picture imho.

[Beanie]

I still have just about all of them;
Citizen Promaster Ti AV0020 bought on holiday in Florida 2007.
Rolex 116610 retirement treat to myself.
Seiko Snm037 (very orange with a compass) bought on holiday in Oz 2010 as I was missing the sub, and was under the influence of too many Pure Naked Blondes.
Seiko SKX009 on Strapcode super oyster 2 because I saw one on this place.
PRS 18Q as above.
Longines HC my current holiday watch.
An old G-shock in the drawer somewhere which still works and is occasionally used for proper dirty jobs.
The citizen and Seiko's don't get much wear at all and I should really move them on were it not for the fact that still like them.

[barryw]

In 2001 I survived a rather big brain haemorrhage and open surgery on my grey matter in Adenbrooks.

It was in my fledgling years of watch interest, Mrs P knew I wanted a Breitling so popped out and came home with a B-2.

A lovely life is to short moment and the watch will stay with me forever.

Priceless!

[Matt68]

My Breitling was bought new July 2015 here's a pic I've just taken




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[andyd30]

My 1st new mechanical watch bought a couple of years ago now, still have it, but sadly now gets very little wear (a since acquired Smiths W10 usurped it :) )

[Pitch3110]

Priceless!

Thank you buddy, it does press ones reset button when something like that happens.

Paul

[barryw]

Thank you buddy, it does press ones reset button when something like that happens.

Paul

I can imagine Paul, certainly puts things into perspective!
We had a couple of medical operations with our son, we new they were coming but it does make you stand back and think what really matters in life.