If you like it and money not an issue go buy it.I have collected watches for a long time mostly to wear and appreciate it.
I have never thought of it as an investment.But fortunately through the years the prices of watches i acquired generally have gone up.
Rolex especially the SS sports model have all gone up in value.And of course i acquired some LEMONS too....panerai...frank muller.Even though these LEMONS have depreciated greatly i still enjoy wearing them'
My rolexes i have 13 of them( All SS sports and ONE two tone Date just).Just some reference for invesment point of view...
Explorer polar dial 16570 purchase at 12K RM ...today easily 35 to 40k RM
SS Daytona 16520 paid 14K USD today easily 30K USD
SS Daytona 116520 ,grey market paid 11k USD today 25K USD
The LEMONS some of which i lost half it s value like Panerai PAM 190 JLC movement,paid 11K USD during the hype ,now maybe 6K.So you win some and lose some.
The watches were acquired from grey market and many from AD ,since there were no waiting list those years ago.Presently the issue is whether you can get one from the AD,which seems impossible or buy from grey market at a gretly inflated price.I have come to a point where i m thinking of getting rid of my entire collection,putting up for sale as i have made quite a bit.
So buy it if you like it and wear it,enjoy it and hopefully you make some money from it