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Title: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: fireken on February 06, 2014, 09:41:19 PM
Come across this interesting article to share.
http://www.moneysmart.sg/investments/who-would-have-thought-buying-a-watch-could-be-an-inflation-beating-investment

Might be a good choice of investment with the right selection.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: jason_recliner on February 07, 2014, 03:48:04 AM
Anything is possible.

It might be a good investment.  But it probably won't be.

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people looking to 'invest' in watches, and those who buy Rolex because of the resale.  Could you be any more dull?  You're not a watch enthusiast - you're a money enthusiast.  There is a probably a forum out there where people can chat about investments.  Why don't you go check it out - sounds like fun!

If you're buying watches to invest, or for resale, you're not an enthusiast. You're just a guy buying stuff.

Rant over.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: watzisname on February 07, 2014, 06:29:30 AM
Anything is possible.

It might be a good investment.  But it probably won't be.

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people looking to 'invest' in watches, and those who buy Rolex because of the resale.  Could you be any more dull?  You're not a watch enthusiast - you're a money enthusiast.  There is a probably a forum out there where people can chat about investments.  Why don't you go check it out - sounds like fun!

If you're buying watches to invest, or for resale, you're not an enthusiast. You're just a guy buying stuff.

Rant over.

Exactly my thoughts... Thank you!
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: Yoda on February 07, 2014, 06:30:03 AM
Anything is possible.

It might be a good investment.  But it probably won't be.

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people looking to 'invest' in watches, and those who buy Rolex because of the resale.  Could you be any more dull?  You're not a watch enthusiast - you're a money enthusiast.  There is a probably a forum out there where people can chat about investments.  Why don't you go check it out - sounds like fun!

If you're buying watches to invest, or for resale, you're not an enthusiast. You're just a guy buying stuff.

Rant over.

Chill it brother
 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: kenji1903 on February 07, 2014, 07:04:31 AM
unbelievable... Tag Heuer's in the list :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: Laktos Kid on February 07, 2014, 08:34:27 AM
Anything is possible.

It might be a good investment.  But it probably won't be.

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people looking to 'invest' in watches, and those who buy Rolex because of the resale.  Could you be any more dull?  You're not a watch enthusiast - you're a money enthusiast.  There is a probably a forum out there where people can chat about investments.  Why don't you go check it out - sounds like fun!

If you're buying watches to invest, or for resale, you're not an enthusiast. You're just a guy buying stuff.

Rant over.

Chill it brother
 :Cheers:

Agree with you all, it's more of a hobby than a high return investment  ;D
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: theseira on February 07, 2014, 09:59:44 AM
Wow hublot big bang in the high end list. I remember seeing a lot of hublot big bang pieces go for over 50% the retail value on the second hand market.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: JeepWH on February 07, 2014, 10:28:32 AM
Hublot big bang is an iconic piece what. Vey much sought after.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: 2ndOpinion on February 07, 2014, 01:46:40 PM
Watches, like any asset class, will carry elements of speculation and investment especially when supply is tight and demand high. Even for the hardcore enthusiast, who can resist making a fast buck here and there? And really what's wrong with that?

The article asserts watches "could be investments". That's not incorrect. But the more correct reality is some watches do well as short term speculation, and others fare best as longer term investments. Grey dealers, and some of us lol, make big bucks as speculators; Christie's, Sotheby's and Antiquorum make salivating killings for watch investors.

From experience, some sports model Rolex (the usual suspects lol) and some of the base PAMs including some of the limited editions are indeed well proven performers for speculation.

For longer term investments, generally PPs and vintage Rolexes are the best performers by far.

So yes, subject to the above assertions, watches "could be" good speculation and investment. And it ain't a crime! Just do it!

Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: Won Bin on February 07, 2014, 02:33:15 PM
Watch really tough for earn money, unless really rare and limited edition.

However for the watch lover, it really worth even know it will loss the money on resale....hehe.

For me just buy the watches your really love it, and wear it......then think about resale value......just my own opinion, if wrong just ignore it.....keke.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: dennis.T on February 08, 2014, 01:26:19 PM
A bit surprise hublot is in the high end list.. :Startled:
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: theseira on February 08, 2014, 01:26:48 PM
I meant to say hublot big bang is heavily discounted in the second hand and grey market
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: noobzpro on February 15, 2014, 04:03:49 PM
Nvr an investment...its just an excuse to buy.....this is a hobby....just that if u wanna quit the hobby u dun lose that much if u buy the right brands
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: Conscript on February 15, 2014, 06:05:28 PM
Quitting hobby  :thumbsup: Good luck brother  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: kiamat on February 15, 2014, 06:12:38 PM
Watch really tough for earn money, unless really rare and limited edition.

However for the watch lover, it really worth even know it will loss the money on resale....hehe.

For me just buy the watches your really love it, and wear it......then think about resale value......just my own opinion, if wrong just ignore it.....keke.

right on! very true... i'll stick with properties and shares. however, with current economy climate even properties have liquidity issues.
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: theseira on February 15, 2014, 06:29:17 PM
Quitting hobby  :thumbsup: Good luck brother  :Cheers:

can quit meh!
Title: Re: Buying a Watch Could Be an Inflation-Beating Investment?
Post by: Conscript on February 15, 2014, 06:41:22 PM
Quitting hobby  :thumbsup: Good luck brother  :Cheers:

can quit meh!

Ask the Otais here for the Antidote  :Laughing_on_floor: