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Onikage · 14 November 2013, 04:32 AM

Since buying? When was the purchase, what did you pay and what pieces are they? Have you ever lost? Chaers!

dysondiver · 14 November 2013, 04:34 AM

yes ,,,, every time i add one,,,, lol

Onikage · 14 November 2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

yes ,,,, every time i add one,,,, lol

I wouldn't class that as a loss! Seriously I was hoping for some positive stories.

kilyung · 14 November 2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

I wouldn't class that as a loss! Seriously I was hoping for some positive stories.

Doubt you'll get much responses. Kind of like disclosing how much one paid for their home.

mfer · 14 November 2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doubt you'll get much responses. Kind of like disclosing how much one paid for their home.

Agree with most people not posting what they paid for a watch, but house information is public record! ;-)

Onikage · 14 November 2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doubt you'll get much responses. Kind of like disclosing how much one paid for their home.

Hrmm point taken. No harm in asking.

cop414 · 14 November 2013, 09:11 AM

The only watch that I've ever bought that I still have that has gone up in value is my Omega 2254.50 Seamaster. I believe I paid around $1300.00 for it new from an AD about 7 years ago, it's been a safe queen since the Sub.

Micha · 15 November 2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doubt you'll get much responses. Kind of like disclosing how much one paid for their home.

well...THAT would be a matter of public record....easily to be looked up

1675-David · 14 November 2013, 04:35 AM

Racerdj · 14 November 2013, 04:35 AM

Not a chance.

Beef · 14 November 2013, 04:40 AM

Oooohhhh, yeeeaahhh! And largely based on purchases I made based on information that I got on this forum.

Cc1966 · 14 November 2013, 04:44 AM

I'd tell you, but I would have to ..........

warren G. · 14 November 2013, 05:00 AM

lol nope :(

Dr. Robert · 14 November 2013, 05:39 AM

I don't think any of my Wilsdorf clan watches have gone down in value.

landroverking · 14 November 2013, 05:46 AM

Yes but many are vintage purchased years and years ago.

Only my Zenith Daytona has increased in value as far as modern watches go.
New $6K. Now about $9K.

Duey · 14 November 2013, 06:01 AM

Asking that question here is kind of like saying-

I've never met a man who thinks he makes a lot of money but I've met a lot of men who make to much !

SLS · 14 November 2013, 06:03 AM

My only modern watch that has appreciated is my SS Daytona. I would probably break even on my SD 16600 and I would lose money on my GMT IIc and TT Sub 16613. This is part of the reason I no longer buy BNIB from an AD. Yes, having a new watch is nice, but if I can save a few $$$, I look at it as $$$ for my next watch. Vintage is the only arena that I would see some gain.
Scott

Vincent65 · 14 November 2013, 06:06 AM

Yes, according to Monday's Christie's results in Geneva - quite significantly!

james1787 · 14 November 2013, 06:18 AM

Mine did.. my sub probably doubled in value based on what I bought mine for and what I see them selling for. Then again I bought mine used 13 years ago and got it for a very good price.

DiamondJack · 14 November 2013, 06:47 AM

I had this old black faced Paul Newman oyster cosmograph Daytona that I sold recently....... Went for a bit more than I paid for it.........

But seriously, I don't really think about it.......I just buy the best deal I can get when buying new ..... usually from trusted TRF sellers to minimise that initial hit........and when buying pre-owned or vintage, I only ever buy the absolute best specimen I can find mostly with box and papers wherever possible to help "future proof" them. Generally this requires paying a premium but you simply can't avoid this if you want the best examples.

But I've no intention of selling and just really enjoy having them ...... So value is pretty much irrelevant.

I was at Salon QP at the weekend and there was a seminar on watch collecting with quite a distinguished panel discussing their collections and what they would collect going forward for investment purposes. In all cases, the panel stressed to just buy what you like before any other consideration.

But an interesting talk and quite a few new ideas on brands that have yet to catch on and yet are extremely high quality and great pedigree.....

shoppy · 14 November 2013, 06:58 AM

Yes quite a few have increased and I could buy a few more watches with the proceeds. Key is I buy what I like and do not worry about much else.

Mystro · 14 November 2013, 07:00 AM

Yes, my TT Sub has gone up since I purchase it 17 years ago and my Planet Ocean has remained neutral and is edging up but it has only been 4 years.
Its still all about conditions, condition and condition.

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Since buying? When was the purchase, what did you pay and what pieces are they? Have you ever lost? Chaers!

Token74 · 14 November 2013, 07:06 AM

I always buy new from an AD. Enough said.

beshannon · 14 November 2013, 09:36 AM

No idea.

My investments are not watches and my watches are not investments.

SixPak · 15 November 2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

No idea.

My investments are not watches and my watches are not investments.

Very true. I can safely say that none of my watches will increase in value.

fmc000 · 14 November 2013, 02:56 PM

I just sold a Zenith Rainbow, a Grand Seiko and a BREITLING B-1. Paid for the three about 4K € and made about 4.8K €. Not bad for 8 months.

Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

Nidal · 14 November 2013, 03:39 PM

The only ones who made money are the gray dealers :)

Dan Pierce · 14 November 2013, 10:01 PM

Yes, it has. But not the reason I have a collection, it's for the sheer enjoyment.
dP

Racerdj · 14 November 2013, 10:43 PM

The only increase in my collection is the number and definitely not the value over purchase price.

bayerische · 14 November 2013, 10:51 PM

I think so.

14 November 2013, 04:32 AM	#1
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Has your watch/collection increased in value? Since buying? When was the purchase, what did you pay and what pieces are they? Have you ever lost? Chaers! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

14 November 2013, 09:11 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	The only watch that I've ever bought that I still have that has gone up in value is my Omega 2254.50 Seamaster. I believe I paid around $1300.00 for it new from an AD about 7 years ago, it's been a safe queen since the Sub. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

14 November 2013, 04:35 AM	#10
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Not a chance. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

14 November 2013, 04:40 AM	#11
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Oooohhhh, yeeeaahhh! And largely based on purchases I made based on information that I got on this forum. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

14 November 2013, 04:44 AM	#12
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I'd tell you, but I would have to .......... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

14 November 2013, 04:34 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	yes ,,,, every time i add one,,,, lol

14 November 2013, 04:35 AM	#9
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061

14 November 2013, 05:00 AM	#13
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	lol nope :( __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

14 November 2013, 05:39 AM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I don't think any of my Wilsdorf clan watches have gone down in value. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 November 2013, 05:46 AM	#15
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Yes but many are vintage purchased years and years ago. Only my Zenith Daytona has increased in value as far as modern watches go. New $6K. Now about $9K.

14 November 2013, 06:01 AM	#16
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Asking that question here is kind of like saying- *I've never met a man who thinks he makes a lot of money but I've met a lot of men who make to much !*

14 November 2013, 06:03 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	My only modern watch that has appreciated is my SS Daytona. I would probably break even on my SD 16600 and I would lose money on my GMT IIc and TT Sub 16613. This is part of the reason I no longer buy BNIB from an AD. Yes, having a new watch is nice, but if I can save a few $$$, I look at it as $$$ for my next watch. Vintage is the only arena that I would see some gain. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 November 2013, 06:06 AM	#18
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Yes, according to Monday's Christie's results in Geneva - quite significantly!

14 November 2013, 06:18 AM	#19
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Mine did.. my sub probably doubled in value based on what I bought mine for and what I see them selling for. Then again I bought mine used 13 years ago and got it for a very good price.

14 November 2013, 06:47 AM	#20
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I had this old black faced Paul Newman oyster cosmograph Daytona that I sold recently....... Went for a bit more than I paid for it......... But seriously, I don't really think about it.......I just buy the best deal I can get when buying new ..... usually from trusted TRF sellers to minimise that initial hit........and when buying pre-owned or vintage, I only ever buy the absolute best specimen I can find mostly with box and papers wherever possible to help "future proof" them. Generally this requires paying a premium but you simply can't avoid this if you want the best examples. But I've no intention of selling and just really enjoy having them ...... So value is pretty much irrelevant. I was at Salon QP at the weekend and there was a seminar on watch collecting with quite a distinguished panel discussing their collections and what they would collect going forward for investment purposes. In all cases, the panel stressed to just buy what you like before any other consideration. But an interesting talk and quite a few new ideas on brands that have yet to catch on and yet are extremely high quality and great pedigree.....

14 November 2013, 06:58 AM	#21
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Yes quite a few have increased and I could buy a few more watches with the proceeds. Key is I buy what I like and do not worry about much else. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

14 November 2013, 07:06 AM	#23
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I always buy new from an AD. Enough said.

14 November 2013, 09:36 AM	#24
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No idea. My investments are not watches and my watches are not investments. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 November 2013, 02:56 PM	#26
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I just sold a Zenith Rainbow, a Grand Seiko and a BREITLING B-1. Paid for the three about 4K € and made about 4.8K €. Not bad for 8 months. Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

14 November 2013, 03:39 PM	#27
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	The only ones who made money are the gray dealers :)

14 November 2013, 10:01 PM	#28
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Yes, it has. But not the reason I have a collection, it's for the sheer enjoyment. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 November 2013, 10:43 PM	#29
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The only increase in my collection is the number and definitely not the value over purchase price. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

14 November 2013, 10:51 PM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think so. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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