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Old 22 August 2024, 08:48 AM   #1
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I’m 65 and have bought quite a few in my 60’s.

This is the only thing we have in common. As far as the watches, I'll stay in my lane.
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Old 22 August 2024, 08:55 AM   #2
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:03 AM   #3
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I'm not in my 40's yet but 60's will be here before I know it...

I plan on leaving my kid two of the following 3:

1 - A good education
2 - Some money
3 - A few watches

1 & 3 are my top choices right now.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:06 AM   #4
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:07 AM   #5
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Geesh. I wouldn’t start packing away your life so quickly. Stay young at heart. Stay busy. Buy some kick ass watches and buy the car you wish you would have bought in your 20’s but couldn't afford.

If you have a passion for Rolex, keep buying until the passion disappears up to when you disappear.
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:45 AM   #6
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Geesh. I wouldn’t start packing away your life so quickly. Stay young at heart. Stay busy. Buy some kick ass watches and buy the car you wish you would have bought in your 20’s but couldn't afford.

If you have a passion for Rolex, keep buying until the passion disappears up to when you disappear.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:26 AM   #7
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Whoo I agree OP is young live and enjoy! I agree with everyones reply’s you never “too” young to do something or collect something. I like cars, watches and guitars! Collecting is fun, in the end my two kids will end up with everything. Might as well enjoy while you can!

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Old 22 August 2024, 09:59 AM   #8
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Why not?

Wait…is this an investment question?
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Old 22 August 2024, 01:19 PM   #9
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I was well over 60 when I could afford a Rolex. At this point, I'm saving for my next one: I'm just starting.
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:04 AM   #10
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I'm not sure what you're asking. If you want another watch, get it. If you don't, don't.
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:14 AM   #11
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I don’t see why not. If it’s a passion still, do it. I buy watches because it’s a passion of mine. As are cars. Just passionate about them. So until I feel enough is enough, I will still keep doing me.


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Old 22 August 2024, 10:59 AM   #12
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What is Age Really

In college they said I was too young to buy a Rolex.
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:17 AM   #13
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:29 AM   #14
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i sense what you're getting at. At some point, people usually can be happy with what they have and a large majority would like to conserve assets for their heirs or future generations, even if they could continue buying more. I hope to provide for my future family as well.
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:06 PM   #15
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i sense what you're getting at. At some point, people usually can be happy with what they have and a large majority would like to conserve assets for their heirs or future generations, even if they could continue buying more. I hope to provide for my future family as well.
I agree

I think the OP’s question had a subtle nuance to it.
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:31 AM   #16
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:32 AM   #17
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It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life
I am definitely over 60 but don't necessarily have "enough" money sitting around so my answer is NO! I stopped collecting watches two years ago and started collecting money.
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:51 AM   #18
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I am in my final year of the 50's. I have bought many Rolex watches but I started the move watches I was not enjoying as much. I have my collection where I like it. I will likely reduce it in time but my zeal for buying has greatly diminished. Keep the watches you love and sell the ones you are no longer in love with.
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Old 22 August 2024, 11:53 AM   #19
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I am 67 and still collecting watches. If I were worried about funding a retirement, I don’t know if I’d be doing that. But I am not in that situation, and I enjoy the watches, and can afford it. So I do. You have to consider your circumstances and goals.

I recognize Rolex watches have value, but I collect them because I like them, not because they are an investment to be managed. Others feel different.
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:13 PM   #20
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If you can afford no issue.

I am 60+, but will eventually keep less in collection.

If need money you can sell in the future when you can’t enjoy them for some reason.…

Hopefully alll good for you for a long time.
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:18 PM   #21
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Worth what?
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Old 22 August 2024, 01:08 PM   #22
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It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life
Not sure how to interpret what you’ve written.
It sounds like you’ve collected for monetary appreciation, not because you appreciate your collection.
If that’s the case, and you have enough money, then no, I don’t see the point.
Let someone who enjoy owning the watches acquire them.
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Old 22 August 2024, 01:26 PM   #23
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Confused by the OP question. What does worth it mean. If you enjoy design, innovation and aesthetic, you might find owning a nice watch “worth it”.
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Old 22 August 2024, 03:00 PM   #24
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It is worth continuing to buy Rolex watches

I’m 61. I just retired. Life has just begun. Of course I’m buying another Rolex. Maybe two or three.

60 is the new 40.


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Old 22 August 2024, 03:20 PM   #25
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I'll be 58 at the end of this year and plan to sell my business in 2 years when my kid's college expenses end.

I'm planning to spend more time and resources on my hobbies which includes watch collecting.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:55 PM   #26
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Like always, do as you please. I will buy/sell/trade/collect as long as I want and can.
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:08 PM   #27
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A buddy of mine had a t-shirt that read "The one who dies with the most toys, wins."

I thought that was a good philosophy. Of course, he's dead now, but he knew what made him happy and enjoyed what he had.

Live for yourself, live for the day, don't save it for the next guy.
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Old 23 August 2024, 11:30 AM   #28
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A buddy of mine had a t-shirt that read "The one who dies with the most toys, wins."

I thought that was a good philosophy. Of course, he's dead now, but he knew what made him happy and enjoyed what he had.

Live for yourself, live for the day, don't save it for the next guy.




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Old 23 August 2024, 12:24 PM   #29
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I suppose I'm the opposite extreme, having acquired my first Rolex at age 50. I've almost worn it 20 years. Earlier this summer I acquired another, at age 69. Now my father is 91 going on 92 and my father in law will be 97 next week. If I'm as blessed I can still acquire new Rolexes and wear them for at least 20 years. Why wouldn't I?
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:57 PM   #30
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It is worth having a Rolex collection and continuing to buy them if you are over 60, even if you have enough money... ?

It is my dilemma at this point in life
I kind of get where you're coming from. I see my dad (27 years older than me) aging rapidly. I don't and won't have any children to leave my watches to, and if I live long enough I won't even need them, or be able to keep them wound.

Very different perspective than I had 10-15 years ago. It's led me to the conclusion that I'll get one more to cap things off...certainly a PM model, probably a DD40.
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