Attraction or Value?

[Soulo]

Originally Posted by Dave O

100% for the attraction. I am a watch lover first and foremost. I do not view watches as investments, just as I don't view buying a car an investment. I have no intent in ever selling any of my watches. But if I do, I'll get what I can get just as if I were to sell one of my cars.

I have 5 Rolex's, 2 Tudor's, an Omega Seamaster and a Breitling Navitimer. The moment I walked out the door with the Seamaster and Navitimer I lost money. But I don't care as I never plan to sell them and the Navitimer (mint green dial) is one of my top one or two favorites regardless of the fact that I lost money the moment I bought it. If you aren't buying watches for the love of them, then you might as well just invest your money in something else. Just my opinion for what it is worth.

To be fair, Rolex's hold value better than most vehicles.

I do understand about purchasing for the love. My gold Day Date was my grail that I always wanted and my No Date Sub was one that absolutely wanted to have so I feel like they were money well spent.

Now that I am browsing other brands, I find many of them attractive but also want to feel as though I'm making a wise financial decision. This is what prompted my original post as I have come across some beautiful pieces in the category and price range of what I am looking at but due to their lack of value retention, I find myself back at Rolex which I feel like my money would be safe.