Does anyone actually incorporate a dollar amount for their watch hobby, into budgeting their personal finances? Not I, but then I'm a bottom feeder. I network a lot, and it isn't difficult to luck into watches that other people no longer want. They're glad to see them go to where they'll be appreciated. Of the 13 or so Omegas that I have, I have only ever actually bought two of them. My 1989 Apollo XI commemorative Speedmaster, and my 18-karat red gold and stainless Speedmaster reduced. Pocket watches is another story. Most of what I have, I have bought. But I can say that I have never paid prices like I see on the internet, for darn fine watches. It must be said I've been collecting actively since 1975. So prices sure have gone up over the last 40 years.
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