Watch Collecting Experience

[Tricolore]

strangely enough u post a new thread that is so similar to one i posted back then.

Hahaha sorry, didn't know something similar was posted back then...

[triton]

no worries.

after a short 6 years in this forum, there is one thing i realized. the more i think i know, the less i know.

i took the liberty to edit your post to highlight those in red is what i believe are the different experiences and i put them in point form so that if members like to share, they can refer to the point and share.

i agree with some of your points mentioned especially point 3. usually for me it takes me 2 months to pull the trigger on buying the watch. this is to ensure it is not an impulsive buy.

recently i managed to get a watch that i have been eyeing for 5 years. getting this watch has made me realized i have walk a full circle to where my first love is.

Hahaha sorry, didn't know something similar was posted back then...

[Tricolore]

no worries.

after a short 6 years in this forum, there is one thing i realized. the more i think i know, the less i know.

i took the liberty to edit your post to highlight those in red is what i believe are the different experiences and i put them in point form so that if members like to share, they can refer to the point and share.

i agree with some of your points mentioned especially point 3. usually for me it takes me 2 months to pull the trigger on buying the watch. this is to ensure it is not an impulsive buy.

recently i managed to get a watch that i have been eyeing for 5 years. getting this watch has made me realized i have walk a full circle to where my first love is.

Thanks! This is what the forum is for- a platform for us to learn more about watches. Finding out about the art of horology is a never ending quest

[blingking]

1) when you start collecting watches
In 2008, when F1 came to S'pore. I was influenced by Oris (Williams) and Tag Heuer (Lewis Hamilton). Oris is my introduction to Swiss mechancal watches, but i do not own one.

2) what pieces you still have since then or have you given/pass to/ sold to someone else
Rolex (Sub), Tag (Carrera Day Date) and Ball (Cannonball). All with me since day one.

3) your personal views on various brands
Many views to discuss... If you want market value and prestige, only one brand, Rolex. Can't go wrong.

4) do you believe in going to AD or you prfer to go to independent seller
AD for brand new, independent for pre-own.

5) do you prefer brand new or pre-owned pieces
Depends on the brand and budget.

6) particular complications that interests you
Flying tourbillion.

7) do you buy because of branding?
No. But i do own a Tag :P

8) would you dare to venture into relatively unknown brands
No. Not a rich guy.

9) What i aim in the future?
Blancpain (Villeret), Panerai (111) and JLC (Reverso).

[patrickmaniac]

Have met up with lotsa wonderful people through a common passion for watches.

I think for me it can be Condensed in a short sentence.



What you wear on your wrist do not define you, but how you make others feel does.

[tampines]

1) when you start collecting watches
1982, Jan after i got my first pay check, bought the Citizen automatic diver watch. mostly i into diving watches and last 10 yrs into GMT and Chrono

2) Citizen automatic diver.

3) The brands are all looking alike and even the specs u also can't trust. even brands that i grown up with also can't be trusted anymore!

4) do you believe in going to AD or you prfer to go to independent seller
Depends on the model i am looking for

5) do you prefer brand new or pre-owned pieces
Depends on the model

6) particular complications that interests you
nil - coz high service cost

7) do you buy because of branding?
No.

8) would you dare to venture into relatively unknown brands
yes, like Sinn watches way bck

9) What i aim in the future?
thinking of quitting,