Amazing array of super watches on SC ... two lovely Zeniths, an almost irresistible hand wind GS, a very striking Steinhart and even a rather interesting micro brand, Nodus, that looks really good.
... must resist ...
It’s in the forum message when you logon - you need to be a member for certain period of time (6 months I think) and make a certain number of posts (250 maybe?).
250 is to post, 50 is to have access to it as a buyer if I understand it correctly.
And yes Op, there is a lot of nice stuff on the SC at the moment!
This hand wind GS is looking great!
If you sort through the used clothing, shoes and other items then yes there are some nice watches for sale at the moment.
Luckily that lovely Seiko SLA043 was withdrawn, I was ready to sell a couple of watches but didn't get around to it. Maybe if it comes up again...
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Very rare things are as good as described in my experience. The old blank cards with no date and marks not described or photographed are very common so watch who you buy from
An excellent Smiths Everest PRS 25 40mm on there too at the moment! Thought I would've had more interest on it.
The problem with the SC is that a lot of weak willed members buy something purely because it is it is available and then move it on a few months later after a change of heart. They then vow never to buy again and guess what, within a few weeks they do buy and sell again and probably have a wife who finds the whole situation at worst pathetic or at best hilarious. We all know that flipping more than likely makes you poorer.
If you save up for something such as a Patek, you know you have hit the pinnacle and are more likely to keep it.
Nowt wrong with having a bit of fun, trying things out and if you buy smart you usually get your money back. Not sure why your spouse would have much to say on the matter!
I do agree that the carefully thought out, 'significant' pieces are the ones that tend to stick. Of course what counts as a significant purchase to one may be insignificant to another, and significance is not only monetary.
People enjoy the hobby differently. Some buy and never sell, and plan for ages. Some buy and sell and try things out. Some are in between. Nothing wrong with any of it as long as you’re sensible.
I'm not sure if SC has more nice watches appearing or of it's just lockdown boredom making me look more and dream, but I certainly have been very tempted bya good few.... Bought 2 and went back to the Snowflake countless times! What I do know is....ah hang on, I've worked it out. SC is slow currently, less buyers for some reason, that's DEFINITELY the case. This means with the same number of watches appearing it seems like more as they linger (so there are indeed more for sale at any time) and the sellers are dropping prices so the deals are very tempting.
I don’t want a Patek, or a VC or an AP.
Happily take a polar explorer ii as a gift but no interest in reaching a ‘pinnacle’ any higher than that. Couldn’t afford to anyway.
More fun for me trying some (lots) and seeing what sticks.
There aren’t many hobbies you don’t lose money on so it’s all part of the fun imho
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I agree.
Also depends what you mean by “losing”. I’ve had quite a few watches that I bought, worn for a bit but moved on, whether because I wanted something else or just got bored. You lose a few £ here and there, it’s kind of like you’re renting the thing for a bit aka paying for the hobby.
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I can see your point, Mick. I’m not a flipper, bought 15 and sold 2 watches in 12 years. But, I can see the logic of being able to try a wide range of watches at reduced net cost, I just can’t be arsed, I’m happy with what I have and with what I’m waiting on. You could say I’m not that type of WWWiS.
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The flipping watches part is the best thing really. At least you get to try out different watches.
Different people have different ways of managing this hobby and the watch addiction. For me, i never flip because i cannot bear the loss (in value and also of the watch) so i end up with a drawer full of watches and give a few of the lower value ones away to friends and relatives.
Over the years i find i buy less and start to consider liquidating my entire stock for an 'ultimate watch', but i think i would be bored...
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This summarises my approach.
Nothing wrong with those who want to ‘invest’ in an expensive and appreciating asset: that’s their bag. For me, I like the fun of buying, wearing, getting bored and selling. Writing off part of the value of the watch is just the cost of the hobby, I’d rather do that than being constrained to one of two brands which gain value. Particularly as I don’t spend that much, so can’t lose that much.
Also
...my wife supports my pursuit of happiness, but I guess that’s a reflection on our relationship rather than my watch buying!
There has been a few tempting watches, the one that floats my boat is the 1665, for me it would mean moving on other watches that I would find hard to sell but what a watch..
The 1958 Bakelite GMT is incredible and so nice to see watches like this behind the closed doors of SC, be great if they stayed on the forum..
Mick P is entitled to his opinion, same as anyone else is entitled to completely ignore it.
Name-calling rather weakens an argument in my view, though (yours, of course, may differ! )
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
And now we can add the GO Panoreserve and the Breguet Type XXI ... not wholly sure about the gold but even so ...
That's another upside of Seiko! In my line of work I've spent a fair amount of time in some dodgy harbour and port cities. Wear a Rolex or Omega in the wrong bar and you're asking for trouble, hopefully just a polite mugging. With a Seiko diver (not a GS..) you've got a reasonable chance of being left in peace, perceived as a tool watch not a luxury piece. A few dents helps.
Steve
I remember Chris Harris off Top Gear said that he wanted to try as many different driving experiences as he could. He has more cars than many of us have watches and I have a dozen. Feel the same about watches. I enjoy the experience of trying something new.
There’s a few nice Breitlings on there I must say!!
about 20 years ago my brother, a now retired ship captain with a world ticket working in the offshore oil industry, once went to the loo and missed the group booked transport from one bar to the next in mexico and as it wasn't far (and he'd had a few) decided to walk. got 50 yards before he had a gun at his head and was relieved of his mobile phone, gold and titanium seiko kinetic and wallet.It happened near the port gates and after alerting security he found himself running around with the guards/police who were armed searching for muggers who were armed. he saw sense and naffed off back to his ship!
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marchingontogether!