Young watch collectors

[Yoda]

Guys, a hobby is not about competition.

You can start at 17 or even 71. What is important is the passion, even if it just Seiko 5s.

Well said the wise one

 

[JeepWH]

All i have are japanese watches 
only bought my first mechanical watch from seiko this year and already jumping like a 3 year old 
wearing tissot V8 and longines divers before 20 is really something and I doubt i can afford those watches unless i play stock and currency during my free time, and earn lots and lots of cash

Same reaction i had when my parents bought me my first mechanical watch, a Seiko 5 for my achievements in SPM. Was wearing a  Timex back then for 10 years. To date i have a total of 4 mechanicals, 3 seiko and 1 orient. Loving them all.

Guys, a hobby is not about competition.

You can start at 17 or even 71. What is important is the passion, even if it just Seiko 5s.

Well said Meoramri. Totally agreed. 

[watzisname]

No big deal mate!
At 17, only Casio digital watch (can't remember the model)
At 28, I was wearing Seiko Kinetic on my wedding day!
Got my first Rolex (Explorer 2) at the age of 33
First AP on last Friday.  A painful process of upgrading/trade in/top up......

How old are you now, may I ask?

42

Ok I got 10 yrs to go if I wanna own my first AP 

[hooidcaster]

Guys, a hobby is not about competition.

You can start at 17 or even 71. What is important is the passion, even if it just Seiko 5s.

absolutely true.. 

[JOS2012]

No big deal mate!
At 17, only Casio digital watch (can't remember the model)
At 28, I was wearing Seiko Kinetic on my wedding day!
Got my first Rolex (Explorer 2) at the age of 33
First AP on last Friday.  A painful process of upgrading/trade in/top up......

How old are you now, may I ask?

42

Ok I got 10 yrs to go if I wanna own my first AP 

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

[el118]

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

Hi Jo,

With the amt of money you put into Seiko, you could have bought yourself brand new PP

[sidestreaker]

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

Hi Jo,

With the amt of money you put into Seiko, you could have bought yourself brand new PP

I agree. In Jos' case, it's a matter of choice. His JLC and Seiko collection is the source of envy (dare I say even for an AP owner  )

[JOS2012]

Vincent/Eric
Its a case of the grass being greener on the other side.
At times I don't know if my choice of having a few dozen multi-brand watches instead of a handful of trinity watches is right or wrong...I don't think I'll really ever know..

To the TS, you've heard pearls of wisdom from all who posted their comments..
No point to be envious of others who own super hi-end pieces, esp if it was given FOC..

Immense satisfaction and APPRECIATION comes from buying something that you worked hard to earn....
The easier it is to get, the lesser and shorter the joy...

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

Hi Jo,

With the amt of money you put into Seiko, you could have bought yourself brand new PP

I agree. In Jos' case, it's a matter of choice. His JLC and Seiko collection is the source of envy (dare I say even for an AP owner  )

[mike]

Vincent/Eric
Its a case of the grass being greener on the other side.
At times I don't know if my choice of having a few dozen multi-brand watches instead of a handful of trinity watches is right or wrong...I don't think I'll really ever know..

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

Hi Jo,

With the amt of money you put into Seiko, you could have bought yourself brand new PP

I agree. In Jos' case, it's a matter of choice. His JLC and Seiko collection is the source of envy (dare I say even for an AP owner  )

I would love to have dozens of GS instead of an AP. Since years ago, my ultimate dream is to have a collection of GS. Hopefully I can reach it, soon.

[Yikkie]

I really love the AP Royal Oak 41mm with blue dial...but at that price, I could get myself the GO Panomaticlunar and Zenith Stratos Striking 10th with some spare change.  It really depends on preference but if I only have RM50k plus to spend...I would go for the 2 watches I bought any time...although I really do like the RO.  Perceived value is in the eye of the beholder. 

[el118]

I would love to have dozens of GS instead of an AP. Since years ago, my ultimate dream is to have a collection of GS. Hopefully I can reach it, soon.
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Dozens to 1? With current GS price, GS : AP ratio is about 3 or 4 to 1 only.

[TJWN]

its good to see he know about the brief history of tudor 

[mike]

I would love to have dozens of GS instead of an AP. Since years ago, my ultimate dream is to have a collection of GS. Hopefully I can reach it, soon.

Dozens to 1? With current GS price, GS : AP ratio is about 3 or 4 to 1 only.
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Opps, my bad.

[dpkong]

No big deal mate!
At 17, only Casio digital watch (can't remember the model)
At 28, I was wearing Seiko Kinetic on my wedding day!
Got my first Rolex (Explorer 2) at the age of 33
First AP on last Friday.  A painful process of upgrading/trade in/top up......

How old are you now, may I ask?

42

Ok I got 10 yrs to go if I wanna own my first AP 

I'm way past 42 and still no AP or any of the trinity.......

Because you're obsessed with perfection that you wouldn't really find in the trinity....

 

[el118]

At times I don't know if my choice of having a few dozen multi-brand watches instead of a handful of trinity watches is right or wrong...I don't think I'll really ever know..

The main problem with dozens of watches is that you may not be able to allocate enough wrist time for all the watches. 

[ztomn]

At times I don't know if my choice of having a few dozen multi-brand watches instead of a handful of trinity watches is right or wrong...I don't think I'll really ever know..

The main problem with dozens of watches is that you may not be able to allocate enough wrist time for all the watches. 

That's a good one!  Only one wrist watch at a time.  I used to own Orix, Tag Heuer, Ball, Tissot, Longine.  Subsequently upgrade/trade in to pre-owned Rolex, Panerai and Cartier.  AP probably will stay permanent in my collection.

[Gigi]

Well in my opinion if any young or old person who likes expensive watches cause he genuinely appreciating whatever watches he/she have and knowing lots of stuff in the world of horology, then i would say its a good thing. 

Whereas

If the young/old person buy expensive watches just because wanna show off/lansi/attract chick/be snob to other then i would say its a no no  those deserve a slap/punch to the face 


A friend of mine also had many diff watches due to his dad but he snob off at me when i just showed him my fortis fliger chrono and only concern about branding on the dial. Couldnt bother to talk to him about watches after that.

Another person i met at an event as an photographer was wearing Citizen Campanola was really surprised that I spotted what is he wearing. Talked to him and his dad and himself really love collects watches, he himself actually really enjoyed wearing that campanola even thought its is an (handmade high quality) quartz and he is not ready to wear his dad collection yet so he settled down with campanola first . That the guy I wouldn't mind asking him out for yum cha and talk about watches all day long 

[Kennypane]

Funny how we view things, material things, life for that matter. When I was 17, I just wanted to get thru SPM. Now that I am 40, looking back I feel blessed. I was definitely wearing a digital watch. Started working at age 23, wearing a Swatch chronograph purchased on board JAL flying back to overseas after summer break. That watch accompanied me for a long time. Then bought an early Tag F1 watch in 1998. Damn happy. Then a Tag Exclusive 2000, still quartz.  Not until 2003, I have my first mechanical Breitling. Then the interest got serious. Room filled up with reading materials on wristwatches. Then came an Oris, Omega, another Omega, IWC, Rolex, another Rolex, then my last watch a simple Panerai. Then all stopped due to work commitments and family. My resources went into properties. Now life pretty stable, financially ok, but I am not going back to watches in as serious manner as I used to. My interest now into buying sneakers. Funny. NB 574s maybe later 576s. I bought 3 pairs last week with only a pair of feet to wear them all. And from driving a VW my interest went into cars too like the Audis and Beemers. I can afford them but saving aside for other more relevant parts in life, family, my kids.

[haaha]

looking at the boy's insta...emm..wow. ._.
I don't feel jealous with his collection but I feel like want to break his hands when he said "$20,000 is a small price to pay for perfection"  like he can buy the watches by using HIS OWN SAVING =_= all Mama and Dada money.. 

[Chipi]

I'm not so much into 'collecting' watches. Mine is more to practical reasons.
And so far, I own ONE watch at a time. To tell time.

The first watch I had was a Casio. Wore it thru high school until my Dad gave me his Zodiac when I was 18yrs old.
Still have that watch until now but been wearing different watches since my time in USA (studies).

Now I have a Seiko which is my constant companion. Will repair my old Zodiac for old time sake. 
Since I had it for 21 years already

[yo_watch]

i start collecting watch since i was 19 and it is g-shock.
i only get my first luxury watch Omega Seamaster when i was 26.
I am having 2 Rolex, 1 Panerai, 2 Omega and 1 AP (coming soon).

[theseira]

Wah now you laoda dy a!   

From Adidas to Lange perpetual 

When I was young my dad bought me G shock! sure was a cool piece.

For a long time until i turned 25, i had been wearing an "adidas" watch my mum bought for me when i was 15. I bought myself a Tissot after that which cost RM690 with my own money, that meant a lot of money for me to spend on watch during that time. i got a Rolex from my Dad as wedding gift when i was 30 and i thought then it was exurberent to spend so much on a watch.

I bought myself a 6 figure watch last year but i think the joy isn't much stronger than when i got myself that Tissot when i was 25.

For me i saved reverently when i was young and invested heavily to build my net worth. i am reaping my investment gains now.

It is not how much you spent on watch, it is more about your Psychology i supposed. no need to be envious and be happy with what you have achieved.

[theseira]

If the young/old person buy expensive watches just because wanna show off/lansi/attract chick/be snob to other then i would say its a no no  those deserve a slap/punch to the face 

Watches can attract chick meh? If so which piece? 

[kenji1903]

If the young/old person buy expensive watches just because wanna show off/lansi/attract chick/be snob to other then i would say its a no no  those deserve a slap/punch to the face 

Watches can attract chick meh? If so which piece? 

Armani Exchange
http://therealsingapore.com/content/i-was-attracted-guy-because-he-drive-lamborghini-he-ended-cheated-my-money

[mike]

If the young/old person buy expensive watches just because wanna show off/lansi/attract chick/be snob to other then i would say its a no no  those deserve a slap/punch to the face 

Watches can attract chick meh? If so which piece? 

Armani Exchange
http://therealsingapore.com/content/i-was-attracted-guy-because-he-drive-lamborghini-he-ended-cheated-my-money

Michael Kors, chicks love Michael Kors.