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HOWEVER...there's one thing that you don't get with a replica watch- aside from that deep down feeling in your gut that you're wearing a fake- and that is you don't get a watch that will last long enough for you to hand it down as an heirloom.
Customers would ask me; "Why are these watches so expensive?", and I would always answer; "Because your son will be wearing it when he's an old, old man." Provided, of course, that the watch is serviced at regular intervals (every five years. It's a machine, dammit!) and looked after.
And make no mistake. You are paying for the name on the dial as well. A well-made watch from a reputable brand gives you something else; it gives you a wristwatch whose company will still have parts available twenty, thirty, fifty years later. This is something that you won't get from a Fossil or Hugo Boss watch purchased at a shopping centre.
I may sound like a salesman, but I was a watch collector (still am) before I began selling them.
Yes, these things are expensive. I'll be the first to say that. But, can you think of any item you own that you've had for twenty years or more, that was with you during the important or major milestones of your life?
That's one reason why I wear a mechanical watch. The longer you have one, the more it becomes a part of who you are. (There I go again).
If you ever have the means, JET007, then get one, but buy it perhaps for yourself first. Then pass it down to your son. It'll have a little more history attached to it then.
Best of luck!
Here are my (real) Bond watches. I think I'm done. (He said hopefully)
I've always wanted a Sub, but the price point is just way out of my league. Have to work a little harder a I guess.
Bottom line - when it comes to diving watches, I'd love to get my hands on a new Sub Ceramic one day, and so a part of me wants to just save up for that one.
The Skyfall and Hour Vision are keepers for me. One day, the Sub will join them. Used to have a Bond Seamaster many years back and also a Railmaster, but sold both of those along the way.
Something tells me my son is not going to want to inherit a watch collection in double figures.
The Railmaster is a classic. I sold it for what I paid for it 4 yrs earlier (which was basically list). I only got rid of it because I need the date on my watches. The Skyfall will serve as its replacement from the Aqua Terra line.
That's a great picture, @Teeritz! And thanks again!
Would you recommend going for a vintage, or just keep saving for one of the new anti-magnetics? I know the Seamaster hasn't gotten one yet (unless I missed an announcement at Baselworld) and the last time I was at a boutique, they were speaking highly of the anti magnetic properties, especially for someone at a computer desk job for 12 hours at a time.
I got it back in January and it feels great. Super comfortable and you can feel the strength and durability of tge strap. Its definitely better than the other nato strap I had. Still, I think the omega nato strap is overpriced but hey, it's only money, right?
It really is a gorgeous piece and part of its beauty is down to its simplicity.
One for when I feel like Connery/Moore/Laz/Dalts, one for when I feel like Skyfall Craig & one for my Clooney fix (Hour Vision - which he wore in Up In The Air and is also known to sport personally). Can't tell which I prefer, but the classic Submariner is probably the front runner for comfort due to the 'hollow' links making it a lot lighter, the pronounced bracelet taper, and because I like the date magnifier.
Which of your pieces gets the most wrist time?
You also make a valid and sensible point, regarding buying second hand if these pieces are bought more from the view as an investment. You save and don't take a ridiculous hit when it comes time to flipping them for something else. Afterall, it's an expensive hobby. Buying second pieces is something I'm going to really start seriously looking into as there are a number of pieces I want and will eventually flip for others but at the cost of full retail? No way.
As I mentioned a while back, I've been in the watch collecting game for a while. I've made my share of mistakes along the way (meaning I've bought something that I liked initially and then changed my mind and switched it out much sooner than I wanted). I think I've got to a stage of comfort in the process now, so I know what to look for and which kind of pieces I would more likely end up holding onto.
Bottom line though is I've never lost much money on a sale of a watch recently since I buy them used now, and have actually made money on a few sales (like my Railmaster and my Planet Ocean, which I sold this year to fund the purchase of the Rolex and Skyfall Omega). Prices keep going up, so they are decent investments - although Rolex on average have far superior resale value due to a larger collector market.
My favourite at the moment is probably the Rolex Submariner (my first Rolex and a model I've wanted for such a long time due to the Bond association) - it's just such a classic design and not too showy.
It's a toss up between the two Omegas. They are both quite different and great pieces in their own way. I know you used to have the Skyfall, so you know what a great watch that is, with a beautiful 3D effect dial. The Hour Vision gets a lot of looks on account of the case shape, which is highly tapered, and the high gloss shine (due to the 18K white gold markers and hands).
I bought two Wolf watch winders (again second hand) from a collector and that allows me to wear all three watches on constant rotation without 'losing time' or having to put any stress on the winding components. I recommend it if you have a few pieces.
When you're able to make money when trading in pieces thats where the thrill and excitement have you rubbing your hands together like someone about to take over the world. Sounds like the sub was a grail piece for you and I'm glad you got it. There's a certain degree of satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment when you get that long sought after piece that gives you a feeling like no other.
I'm not surprised your hour vision gets a lot of notice. It's such a unique looking watch that catches the eye.
When I start growing my collection again I'll definitely look into a watch winder.
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