Sold a watch

gbesq

but one in, one out.

X350 XJR

Been there too, fortunately not often, but it does sting when it happens.

Evose

Actually 2. Didn’t think twice when packaging and shipping but it’s a bittersweet feeling. I typically only purchase pieces that I’m very drawn to, and put considerable effort into the process.

Hope this feeling fades as I know in my gut it was the right decision and long term I have my eyes on a grail.

Anyone else have similar feelings post sale? These were my first set of luxury watches. Decision to sell was not financially motivated.

Davidt

I dont feel any regret immediately after as I’ve usually given it some thought and committed to and accepted that they’re going. In fact once I list a watch for sale I barely wear it, even if it doesn’t move immediately as mentally I’ve committed to it no longer being in my collection.

I do however, feel occasional regret after a period of time. Often as my tastes are cyclical and I find I sell something as it isn’t getting worn, then a year or so later I get a real hankering for that model again and the hunt starts over. This has happened recently with Camaros, Seamaster Devilles and Seamaster 120’s. I’ve owned all of these before, sold them, then a year or two later spent ages try to find good examples again.

I’m perfectly fine with this though as the hunt is a huge part of the fun for me. My parents were antique dealers so much of my growing up was spent at antiques fairs, auctions and sometime car boot (yard) sales looking for treasure, so it’s in my blood.

In fact at the minute, with a toddler and a new born I don’t currently have the time for most of my hobbies such as playing football, gym, running, socialising, eating out etc so watch hunting, mostly online, has become my only hobby for now. This has led to a significant up step in incomings and in order for this to be sustainable I can’t keep them all. I’m fine with that.

Chachi

I totally agree, once the decision has been made, the watch is already gone. I recently sold a watch for the first time and have another for sale at the moment and it's actually given me a new burst of enthusiasm for watches as I'm back on the hunt for the next one.