Watch purchase Goals for 2019

[RustyBin5]

2018 was a busy year in collection terms for me. An overall reduction in numbers and several mini culls - it’s left me with a collection I am happy with and an empty (almost) Ebay watched items list.

Aiming to make only one purchase in 2019 although tbh I am completely lacking inspiration and have nothing (in budget) that I can think of targeting. Uncharted territory for me as I have always had a list of watches I’d still like to own. Obviously happy to be so content with the collection but strangely disappointed not to have a purchase planned... what about you guys?

[Stuno1]

I don’t buy a lot of watches and have not sold one of the 4 I have bought. Depending on what is released this year I would sell my Pelagos to fund a purchase but it would have to be a bloody good (bb gmt in 58 case for example) watch to replace it. No plans as such though. I just can’t stay off manufacturer sites looking at their watches though.

[mjc1216]

I am down to my 3 watch collection which I can't see changing.
I bought two watches last year and sold them both very quickly.
I don't think I will be adding any this year although I do have a large watch fund doing nothing.

[watchstudent]

Planning on just the one purchase this year. Probably a pilot style watch. Something a bit more unusual than the “standard” sub and speedy in my collection currently. Maybe a Sinn or a Damasko.


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[magirus]

The Everest 36mm was my first purchase since June 2015, so I'll start thinking about my next around the end of 2019 into 2020 with a view to buying in 2022. These things shouldn't be rushed.

[crazyp]

2018 was all about enjoying with only 2 incomings. 2017 was also 2. All four were fantastic purchases and I’m getting strict nowadays. I think I’ll buy the Smiths 36mm Everest and that will likely be me done for 2019.

[paskinner]

My goal is to sell one further watch to arrive at my destination of two watches. Not intending to buy anything.....hopefully. Could be a tough year.

[E_2_Right-Force]

I bought a couple of watches that were on `my list` but there is absolutely nothing out there that inspires me enough to lay down some wedge on anything else - which is good. (apart from an AP26400IO.OO, but that aint gonna` happen.....)
This year i`m hoping to reduce.

[murkeywaters]

My goal is to start selling some and not buy any, but every year starts like that!!

[Wallasey Runner]

After buying and flipping around 45 watches in 2017, I was determined to break the habit in 2018. If anything things got worse and I would be afraid to actually count the true number, but just playing with a few numbers in my head it must be 50+.

I have however ended 2018 with just two watches, which puts me in a good place for 2019. I currently have only the one Watch only on my wants list, which is the Steinhart Comex homage.



I do have one of the top collectors on the case for me, so won't buy anything else until I know if he has access to one or not.

My aim for 2019 is to be able to report this time next year that I have only bought one or two and sold nothing.

[James_]

After buying and flipping around 45 watches in 2017, I was determined to break the habit in 2018. If anything things got worse and I would be afraid to actually count the true number, but just playing with a few numbers in my head it must be 50+.

I have however ended 2018 with just two watches, which puts me in a good place for 2019. I currently have only the one Watch only on my wants list, which is the Steinhart Comex homage.



I do have one of the top collectors on the case for me, so won't buy anything else until I know if he has access to one or not.

My aim for 2019 is to be able to report this time next year that I have only bought one or two and sold nothing.

This guy really wants one too

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f89/wt...t-4498433.html

[paskinner]

After buying and flipping around 45 watches in 2017, I was determined to break the habit in 2018. If anything things got worse and I would be afraid to actually count the true number, but just playing with a few numbers in my head it must be 50+.

I have however ended 2018 with just two watches, which puts me in a good place for 2019. I currently have only the one Watch only on my wants list, which is the Steinhart Comex homage.



I do have one of the top collectors on the case for me, so won't buy anything else until I know if he has access to one or not.

My aim for 2019 is to be able to report this time next year that I have only bought one or two and sold nothing.

A serious question, because I am curious. What was the purpose of buying about 100 watches? Ten or 20, maybe, but 100?
And if now focusing on just a handful, why pursue what is, in all honesty, just a copy of the real thing? I don’t get the plan behind all this. Must be missing something. Not being rude, just curious.

[coolchow]

My goal is to start selling some and not buy any, but every year starts like that!!

I say that to myself every year...


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[julian2002]

I have a sudden hankering for an 'explorer' type watch, our benevolent dictators PRS-25 is looking very attractive and a bit of a bargain too.
Also having recently acquired a Breitling Superocean Heritage II with the Tudor movement in it and the most obvious hole in my collection being a good auto chronograph, my perverse side is leaning me towards a BB Chrono with the Breitling B1 movement in it. The fact that I much prefer 'bi-compax' chronos (or those with subdials at 3,6,9 rather than 6,9,12) means this is a bit of a must... I just need to convince SWMBO that splurging another big chunk of money on watches is a good idea.

[Pitch3110]

I really am looking forward to having a JLC back in the collection and I am lucky to have Mrs P's approval..

I can purchase new from Official Watches with quite a saving which is always good.

Happy New Year all

Pitch

[jimmer42]

I only bought my Doxa sub 50th anniversary silver lung for my 50th this year..... and it's barely been off my wrist since. I'll probably get the new 36 mm Everest and that might be it

I might be tempted to sell my Orange 42mm PO 2500d if a buyer comes along and replace it with the new smp and that would be me done for a while

[sish101]

Heuer Montreal white face. This year one will be mine.

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[Velorum]

The white dial Everest 36 is all I have in mind.

[jpjsavage]

50th anniversary Speedmaster for me. Fingers crossed!

[RJM25R]

Want? Probably Rolex, Perhaps something 2 tone, like a GMT on jubilee or maybe a sub (pre-ceramic) with blue dial/bezel.

Possibly sell my 1601 Datejust, airking and Aerospace to fund it.

[Dakar]

50th anniversary Speedmaster for me. Fingers crossed!

Snap, Apollo XI landing..as long as it's not gold.. must start making enquiries.. I read somewhere ADs are taking deposits already

[Seamaster73]

PRS-10, for sure.

Tudor GMT, possibly.

[spuds]

50th anniversary Speedmaster for me. Fingers crossed!

This!!

[bloater]

After a few barron years, this year sees a special anniversary and the year after a special birthday both will have watches attached to them.
I think a Dornbluth will be for the birthday, not decided yet for the anniversary either a speedy or a custard dial Breitling would be near the top of the list.

[marcus.furius]

2018 had about 12 in and 12 out. 2019 needs to be more considered, so I don't flip as much.
Probably not going to happen, of course!

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[Jlynch1984]

One of these two, if I can save enough money:





Else, I will be grateful and enjoy the 2 watches I currently have.

Best wishes to all going into 2019.


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[JPE]

I have all the watches I ever wanted... and more.

Not going to buy or sell anything... just enjoy my collection.

[Der Amf]

Not going to buy or sell anything... just enjoy my collection.

In my experience, it's better to present that as an aspiration rather than a declaration

[JPE]

In my experience, it's better to present that as an aspiration rather than a declaration

Haha yes, we're all addicts. But we have to stay positive and optimistic. :D

[Alansmithee]

I'm still interested in watches... I just don't seem interested in any buying any at the moment.

[zelig]

Recent acquisition of a speedy means I’ve no plans to buy anything.

I may sell 1 or 2 to keep the numbers down.

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[ASW1]

I have two in my sights, it's probably one or the other and I would need to drop two or three to cover the costs.

They are a Panerai PAM670 Equation of Time and/or the soon to be released Bronzo:

[zcahhi6]

Sub ND and a speedy pro

[SeikoFrank]

I am planning to buy a Rolex Datejust 16030/16220, 16014/16234. I am not sure yet if I want the fluted bezel or machine engined, and if I can live with saffier, or that I prefer plexi. I guess I just have to try on a few. What I do know is that I only like this watch when the dial is a silver sunburst.

[beechcustom]

Despite recently claiming that I'm content, I would like an inexpensive daily wearer (something a bit more special than my quartz pieces) to stop me wearing my BLNR so often. Trouble is I find myself back at the same place when I started getting in to watches again in 2014. You start searching at a couple of hundred quid then you quickly get to pieces around a grand. Before you know it you are at £2k which is dangerously close to an older DJ. Then you convince yourself that you should get the best DJ you can afford then all of a sudden you are in Submariner territory. Still, I guess that's all part of the joy of the hobby.

Right now I'm most impressed with EC Andersson and also Maen but that could all change.

Happy New Year to all.

[Berty234]

Try a bit more variety, but also try to settle it down a bit!

[Jlynch1984]

Despite recently claiming that I'm content, I would like an inexpensive daily wearer (something a bit more special than my quartz pieces) to stop me wearing my BLNR so often. Trouble is I find myself back at the same place when I started getting in to watches again in 2014. You start searching at a couple of hundred quid then you quickly get to pieces around a grand. Before you know it you are at £2k which is dangerously close to an older DJ. Then you convince yourself that you should get the best DJ you can afford then all of a sudden you are in Submariner territory. Still, I guess that's all part of the joy of the hobby.

Right now I'm most impressed with EC Andersson and also Maen but that could all change.

Happy New Year to all.

This is how my mind works too! I always think that you should wait and get what you want though or you won’t really enjoy it. You can’t beat a Seiko for a nice wearer or if you want smarter, a Nomos?

[beechcustom]

This is how my mind works too! I always think that you should wait and get what you want though or you won’t really enjoy it. You can’t beat a Seiko for a nice wearer or if you want smarter, a Nomos?

I had a Sarb033 then a Nomos Club 701 en route to a 1601 DJ last time! I'd love an Orion 35mm but with the pound tanking they are too close to a loose DJ for comfort. I think I have to try to stay around £500 max for the sweet spot!

[spareparts]

Hoping to consolidate a little as I have a few too many, and pick up my first Patek - a 5205G-013 which I am absolutely in love with.

[Nigeyp]

Flipped a ceramic daytona after 6 months...liking a cartier normale 1919 in its place, though in fairness my 1979 longines tank qtz from 79 on a sorbek feels nicer...and on it goes.

[Devonian]

i like to wear my watches regularly so for me 3 watches is ideal, 5 a maximum, but in the last month I’ve gone up to 7. So no more purchases and I’m sure in the next couple of months I’ll be downsizing (yet again) before I consider anything else.

[frogspawn]

I'd like to get through the year with no additions or subtractions...................dream on/

[LeeG]

Only the 1 planned for me this year the Nomos glashutte club campus and MAYBEthe C65 diver 😬

[konlew]

I'm fighting myself if I should switch PAM000 to PAM390. Beside I'd like to reduce my set to 5-7 pieces overall.
And still searching for GG Gefica :-)

[Waxman]

3 on my 2019 list:
1-GMT Batman - next on Ads list.

2-Tudor GMT

3-Speedy Professional

realistically will hopefully be 1 and one of 2 and 3. what are people's thoughts re the Tudor GMT vs the Speedy pro?

[DaveA]

IWC Big Pilot and a bracelet to replace the rubber on the Sinn U1

Will chop in a Breitling Superocean 44mm to lessen the pain.

[Templogin]

I thought that I would either buy a 39mm Planet Ocean or a Speedy sapphire sandwich, but then I saw the Blancpain 50 Fathoms, and decided on that, but then I noticed that our Glorious Leader is planning something not too dissimilar however, I can't remember what the planned model number is. Can anyone jog my memory please?

I haven't got deep pockets, but the FF is under £8k at one of the importers, Official Watches. It's so understated that no-one is likely to spot it.

[gaurav_tzuk]

3 on my 2019 list:
1-GMT Batman - next on Ads list.

2-Tudor GMT

3-Speedy Professional

realistically will hopefully be 1 and one of 2 and 3. what are people's thoughts re the Tudor GMT vs the Speedy pro?

If you’re getting the batman then I would say go for the speedy

Or get the Tudor and speedy and you’ll have some spare change for a holiday !

[Waxman]

If you’re getting the batman then I would say go for the speedy

Or get the Tudor and speedy and you’ll have some spare change for a holiday !

Definitely want the Batman just really liked it when I tried one on and is the Rolex I would really like hence I have resisted the temptation to jump in on any other Rolex. With this in mind I have a budget of c. £3k for the other watch. I would like to buy new.

With discount the Speedy and tudor gmt are working out about the same price. pro for the Speedy is I can just go and get it from the AD I bought my seamaster from.

the Tudor is proving more problematic as the rolex/tudor AD has a long wait for them and doesnt seem keen on bumping me up the list until the Batman is sorted.

anyhow, open to other suggestion - perhaps I should start a new thread?

another couple of watches I was interested on were the IWC pilot watch IW327022 or a Bremont MB (although these seemed to get mixed write ups)

cheers

[AlphaEchoAlpha]

If you’re getting the batman then I would say go for the speedy

Or get the Tudor and speedy and you’ll have some spare change for a holiday !

My thoughts too - I'd sooner have one GMT and one Chronograph than two GMTs of somewhat similar designs (if you squint!)