Using Rolex as Investments --- Why not?

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by jimcarver

I personally think it just takes the fun out of the hobby.

With hindsight many things are a good investment, I bought a 116710 in early 2015, its now worth considerably more....did I know that when I bought it? No. Would I see the same sort of increase if I were to buy now? Also no. (well its discontinued but take a Sub as a similar comparison).

For me it just creates that cycle where watches are so hard to get because people "are buying a watch to pass down to my son" and that kind of thing, without actually knowing if their son will like watches. Buy a watch if you want a watch, don't if you don't. It's a simple as that for me.

+1. I have always believed that watches going up in value is a perk. All other talk about heirlooms, etc is just about trying to rationalize an emotional, unnecessary purchase. Not pointing fingers, as I am guilty as well. I personally prefer the nonsensical love for the hobby versus the investment talk


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