Are you emotionally attached to any of your watches.

[MinMay]

it's just a watch..unless it's a 1 million dollar watch :)

[SearChart]

I showed my dad my latest acquisition (1940s Omega 30T2) and he loved it and enjoyed my passion for watches and watchmaking.
He passed a few days later, it is my last great memory I will ever have of my dad, so yeah I'm pretty emotionally attached to that watch.

[swils8610]

My SD4k. It’s been with me for many life events.

[Dr. Robert]

Yes

[goin camping]

Not emotionally attached to the watch. Really only attached to a few possessions.

[Etschell]

Only one that someone gives me as a gift. Otherwise no. So if someone ever did gift me a watch I would never sell it.

[timedate]

no, no sentimental emotion in possessions like a watch or car, that is not a present, there is the emotion of excitement leading up to the purchase, the emotion of boredom when the novelty wears off, the emotion of hope when wanting to sell, and the emotion of happiness if a good price or profit is achieved.

[maylebox]

Some of us do have an emotional attachment to our watches. It looks like the OP's watch represents years of hard work and achievement and that's certainly not a bad thing. I've got a Citizen Eco Drive that's not worth $50 on the used market but since my late father wore it for the last 20 years of his life it's one of my most prized possessions and the only watch I know I'll never sell.

[codecow]

OP it’s ok man yes it makes sense to have value beyond money in an object.

[CRM114]

My grandfather's pocket watch..yes.

All my Rolexes and whatnot, no matter how long I've had them or worn them doing things/going places or like them/think they're cool...no.

[Romeojk]

Hey Danny,
I totally agree with you. I’m getting similarly attached to my Submariner 114060 due to similar circumstances. And it ranks similarly for me as well.




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[Brew]

No thing I own means that much to me.

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by dwjez14

So I had a opportunity present itself by my normal dealer to get top dollar for my day date 40. He called me because he knew I had it and I barely wore it. I almost did it but as I was getting it out of my safe and gathering box and cards I got emotional about it. Now I wasn't on my knees crying but I did get sad. I thought about how for many years this was my dream watch. It took years of hard work to get the money for my watch. I am a family man with 3 kids so everyone else comes first and I come last by my choice. I want my family to be provided for and give them all the things they want and need. So I didn't realize how emotionally attached I was to my watch. That watch represents so much more to me than jus a timepiece. I fell I could get offered double and I probably wouldn't part from it. Only way I could do so was if my family was in need. Anyone else have a watch like that in their collection ? That watch is a big piece of pride for me. I guess that is why when I wear it I carry myself different on the inside.

I agree, I feel that way mainly about my Daytona 116520 black dial. It is something I aspired to for a couple of decades.

It is not the watch itself that represents the emotional attachment, but the sacrifice, putting the needs of my family first and foremost, the steps forward and the steps back, until finally being able to put it on my wrist.

It represents a long road, containing many milestones in my life, and as my father left nothing of his for me to remember him by but an old red velvet dinner jacket from the 60's (he passed when he was 50), which doesn't even fit me, one day my son will wear my Daytona, he knows how cool I think the watch is, and I hope whenever he looks at it when I'm gone, it'll put a smile on his face and he'll feel connected to me.

[superdog]

Only one.

An explorer 2 my dad is wearing while fighting cancer.

That’s the only watch I’m truly attached to.

[brandrea]

I'm emotionally attached to some of my watches for sure.

Comparing to family and other such things isnt really fair, but in the context of inanimate objects ... I cant think of much else that better qualifies.

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[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm emotionally attached to some of my watches for sure.

Comparing to family and other such things isnt really fair, but in the context of inanimate objects ... I cant think of much else that better qualifies.

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Have to agree ... I feel the same , That being said
my Bluesy was my first brand new Rolex and
10 anniversary gift so I don’t foresee it going anywhere.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Have to agree ... I feel the same , That being said
my Bluesy was my first brand new Rolex and
10 anniversary gift so I don’t foresee it going anywhere.

Besides... how can I not feel an attachment to lucky "3"

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[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Besides... how can I not feel an attachment to lucky "3"

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Completely understood...

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Completely understood...

[GradyPhilpott]

All my watches have meaning to me and I'm not about to let any of them go for any reason at all.

[Widows Son]

Other than ones which belonged to family members, no.

[AzPaul]

I've had the watch in my avatar for nearly 40 years. It was a gift from my parents and the only way I'll part with it is when I pass it along.

[dwjez14]

Maylebox you said it. I look at that watch and it represents a dream
Watch I wanted and worked so hard for. I didn’t mean for my post to sound materialist or shallow. Trust me when I say my family and financials come first I would sale anything I own in a heartbeat to take care of them. I just realized that watch meant a lot more to me than I thought.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

I've had the watch in my avatar for nearly 40 years. It was a gift from my parents and the only way I'll part with it is when I pass it along.

Originally Posted by dwjez14

Maylebox you said it. I look at that watch and it represents a dream
Watch I wanted and worked so hard for. I didn’t mean for my post to sound materialist or shallow. Trust me when I say my family and financials come first I would sale anything I own in a heartbeat to take care of them. I just realized that watch meant a lot more to me than I thought.

Paul’s post above sums it up.

If a watch marks a momentous occasion like a wedding, graduation or special anniversary. Or was a gift from someone special (especially if that person has passed) I totally see the attachment and I could never sell such a watch. Unfortunately I don’t own one acquired in that manner.
My kids are young (high school) and don’t seem to be attracted to watches at all. My wife wears an Apple Watch and I have bought her no less than 5 different mechanical watches to no avail.

I have even asked her what she would do with them if I died tomorrow. Her answer, “Nothing for a while, then I would call your friend at the AD and have him sell them for me after the kids had a chance to take what they wanted”.

Maybe when I hit 50 she will get me a WG Sub and I will feel a sentimental attachment to that watch.


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[dwjez14]

I think some people take my post as I could never part with my watch. Some get it and some don’t i guess. Bottom line is it would probably be the last thing I own I would sale if I had to sale all. It represents Alot of Hard work

[dubins930]

No but I need to be so I actually keep one haha

[encarter13]

I will preface this by saying that there are very few things I own that I am attached to. Cars, boats, motorcycles, etc are always for sale if the price is right. My house is for sale if someone wants it. If my house burned down there are very few things that are not replaceable. I am basically trying to say that I don't get attached to "stuff".

All that being said, I am very attached to my 114060. I wanted a Rolex for several years, but just couldn't pull the trigger. I couldn't justify the money. Then, I met my wife. She wanted me to have a Rolex. She told me that I bought her a nice ring and there is no reason why I shouldn't have a nice watch.

It was a 30th birthday present/wedding gift. My wife and I purchased it on our honeymoon. I never want to part with it. It means a lot to me.


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[BNA/LION]

YES

[CAM29]

I have NO emotional attachments to any of my watches. It's all replaceable.

[avega357]

All of them, why buy a 10k watch otherwise


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