How tastes change

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Gasman

·Jan 31, 2020

When I first started collecting watches I bought a Speedy because I read the forum and saw how many people like theirs. No matter how I tried I couldn’t see the appeal in the watch so sold it. A few weeks ago I fancied another so bought a very nice 3570.50 full set. I now don’t want to take it off even though I have many others to choose from.
Oh how tastes change.
On a side note I can’t for the life of me understand how members on this forum seem to like Speedy’s that are all worn and battered. I seems that the worse condition attracts a premium price.😗

 

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Evitzee

·Jan 31, 2020

Patina, baby, patina! I'm with you, can't get excited by beat up, often unattractive examples. It's a relatively new phenomena among collectors. It will eventually moderate.

 

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lindo

·Jan 31, 2020

A similar story from me. I had no interest in owning a Speedmaster for many years - too big, too busy - but the fifty year anniversary of the moon landing (which I vividly recall watching on TV at the time) suddenly made it imperative that I own one.

After hunting for a perfect used 2019 with a full set I found the local AD was prepared to sell me a new sapphire sandwich for less than one of the local dealers had put on a used one. Done deal - and I love it. What put me off years ago is now its main attraction - how tastes change.

 

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Tubber

·Jan 31, 2020

Gasman

On a side note I can’t for the life of me understand how members on this forum seem to like Speedy’s that are all worn and battered. I seems that the worse condition attracts a premium price.😗

I wouldn't buy a "worn and battered" Speedmaster but having one that has slowly aged and degraded it's a bit like a comfy pair of slippers.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jan 31, 2020

I have a few watches that I wear infrequently. I have owned a Breitling Navitimer for about 15 years, maybe would wear it a few days a year- always found it too shiny (fully polished case & bracelet) and blingy. I had decided I needed to let it go at one point, but figured that I would try it on a strap first and see how I liked it- it was a game changer- it instantly became one of my favorites.

I also have a sell cordovan strap for it for the colder months- sometimes just a simple strap/bracelet change can totally transform a watch.

 

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Canuck

·Jan 31, 2020

I have a Speedmaster that I bought 30 years ago, when I worked for an Omega dealer who didn’t carry Rolex. He didn’t like me wearing my Rolex GMT Master II to work! 😁 He suggested I choose an Omega, and they would give me a smoking deal on it. I was not an Omega fan at the time, and I was not enthused about having to buy one. After deliberation, I chose an Apollo 11 commemorative model. In the 30 years I’ve owned it, I doubt I have worn it for two years, total. It is not my favourite watch. Sorry!

 

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ericjasman

·Jan 31, 2020

It still is a beautiful watch 😀

 

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Foo2rama

·Feb 1, 2020·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

my first Omega... I go between I should sell this it’s way to big and Orange, to how can I not keep this awesome piece.

 

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whyboddau

·Feb 1, 2020

Depends what “beat up” is in the eye of the beholder. Some say a tiny scratch under the lug means their tool watch is ruined. Some say their swamp thing is only original once and a thing of absolute beauty... I have a -71 that has lived an honest daily life. I also have a 3570.50 since new that has seen only a life of daily desk diving. You’re right, tastes and trends change. My only point is to find what you like and enjoy it.

 

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STANDY

·Feb 1, 2020

My taste changes daily and weekly. That’s why I have so many different types of watches

Two watches I wouldn’t have bought early on in my collecting are now watches I love wearing
TCM orienteering titanium

“Gold is not for me” posted that a few times many years ago....

 

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GandOsDad

·Feb 1, 2020

I echo the personal tastes sentiment. FWIW, although I do have a couple of new Farer offerings, I fall on the vintage side. The natural beauty you get from things like ages tritium CAN be mimicked, I just prefer the natural look time gives some of these items.

 

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ericjasman

·Feb 1, 2020

Sometimes I think patina looks good and sometimes I don't even if it's the same model watch haha