Watch fatigue anyone?

[ndrs63]

I cannot imagine that concept


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[campfire]

Same. Always come back to it. But every now and then, just organically get focused on some other hobby or endeavor.

[Nikrnic]

It happens but then I'll pay attention to another hobby.

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[Xenon]

Watch Fatigue:

[GMT Aviator]

I think most collectors probably suffer from a bit of horological fatigue from time to time, so as and when I do I switch to something else.
I’ve been collecting vintage aircraft clocks over the years and sometimes turn my attention to that. They’re also a lot cheaper than chasing Rolex or any other high end watch. I just wish they could tell their story-of where they’ve been!
Having said that, today I’ve made a deal and flipped a watch from my collection for a NOS Rolex I’ve been after for a while, which I’m looking forward to. It’s been over a year since my last watch purchase prior to this, and this will be my first flip-to-trade as well.

[TimeOnHand]

Very interesting post and thank you for starting it!

I have been a member on this forum for many years now and I find that after about six months I usually take a few months break from reading/posting on here. It give me some time to just enjoy what I have

So yes I do get “wrist fatigue “ every now and then. But I still love watches.

[Beauregard]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

The focus can be too heavily on what you don’t have, instead of enjoying your current collection.
Anyone else feel this way at times?

Totally. And thanks for the "take a break idea, mine begins now. 30 days sounds about right.

[GGGMT]

Haven’t felt watch fatigue in 25+ years. Just wish I could afford more and more


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[Brew]

I think there's a physical component to the sickness, . . . something about having that weight strapped to my wrist. It's almost an addiction.

[JR16]

I agree there is def such a thing as watch fatigue for some of us. With Covid, my attention was forced to change more to work and then the realities of the world shutting down shifted my attention to embracing hobbies during covid-living ... researching and pursuing these hobbies (for me, biking and music) left less time to spend on the watch hobby... which is when I realized in fact I was prob suffering from watch fatigue. The good thing is that it resulted in me enjoying what I have more than chasing the next acquisition. Not that I’ve turned away from this hobby, it’s just that I’m spending less time on it for a bit.

Ps if the above seems at all incoherent, I’m a few IPAs deep so forgive me !


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[horseShu]

Problem with Rolex, there's only so many models. Sometimes it feels like everybody is talking about the same 5 models. Gets old pretty fast.

So I look at other brands. That keeps the hobby feeling fresh.

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[Xenon]

You'll get over it when things get back to normal

[nikesupremedunk]

It seems like I rotate though my hobbies every few years. Used to be into cars and cigars as well, but last few years have been heavily Rolex. I actually feel myself starting to get distant from my Rolex hobby and starting to get back into cars again. It's probably due to fatigue of not being able to acquire any new watches since I don't want to pay grey prices and not having an AD that will hook me up at msrp.

[pinosport]

Same here. But pretty much like everything else. You’re right though, there’s just so much information out there you just have to take a break...couple days, couple weeks, but then you get “curious” again. The cycle starts over.


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[ocN55]

Originally Posted by Dancingpriest

I do take a break from my other hobbies but watch collecting is like an addiction.

Man, this comment is spot on

[Wahlberg]

I've been wearing my Seiko SKX009 with faded bezel on a blue nato strap for the first time in ages and I've been loving it. And then I think ''I should sell everything else I own''. What's the point having that amount of money stuck in watches when I can only wear one?

The chase is more fun I guess. And you/I need to enjoy what we own but you get constant stimuli and then I think ''I need another one''.

I bought a 1675 but I still want a 16700/16710. And I think to myself ''give it a rest''. Another one? Almost same watch? Plus I already own the 14060 so what's the point.

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm a watchmaker, I enjoy my job but I'm increasingly starting to distance myself from 'watch enthusiasts'.

I unfollowed a couple of accounts on Instagram. Too many people who think they are hot shit and got a stick up their ass.

People from auction houses, people with private collections (big accounts and small ones, Patek influenced), dealers, watch blogs .... but the pictures are all the same, generic ones and then I think ''what's the added value?''. Most of the people are trying to create a hype or following and simply do it for the money, not for the passion. And that puts me off. Everyone loves the new Ming watch, everyone loves the new Oris, everyone loves the new Seiko. So everything released is perfect? No, it isn't. Speak up, but they won't, because else they won't get an invite to the next event. Just goes to show how many people actually have a backbone.

I'm looking for interesting discussions so what I've been doing (but didn't really help) is reading old topics from +10 years ago.

[1William]

I do not experience fatigue with watches as the hobby has so many directions and options. Sometimes I just change the focus and go learn something new or explore a brand I don't know much about.

[Yess]

It's hobby fatigue.

Not watch fatigue.

Big difference.

[Chester01]

Depends. For me perhaps I don’t buy for a while, perhaps I don’t read/research for a while, but everyday I pick a watch and strap it on, it’s there. I use my watches as tools for my job and so use the timing bezels and chronos daily (or daily before covid 19), and so am never far from the hobby. But as someone said above, part of the hobby is enjoying and appreciating what one has and that’s about living life and the watches get associated with meaning.

[onnomon]

Going through a watch fade right now as I haven't visited here in over a week. The pendulum is swinging towards the guitars. I'll end up getting another instrument, or two, then decide I have too many and then sell 1 or more. The same with watches. So it seems I'm not an extreme hoarder. Taking a break is healthy.

[Pauldg]

This has been an interesting and eye-opening thread for me. Before I found this forum, I really had no idea how big a “thing” watch collecting is. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised. I have a couple large safes filled with 2nd Amendment items, so to each their own.
In the case of watches, my OP Date has been my one and only watch since 1984. Other than for routine service, it hasn’t been off my wrist for more than a few minutes at a time since then. Part of the appeal of Rolex for me is that I have no need for another watch. I’ve always regarded it as a top quality tool, not jewelry or a collectible.

I can’t be the only one of this mindset, but I’m sure that I’m in the minority on this forum.

By the way, the OP is potentially heading for retirement. For my 10th anniversary next year of owning my own business, I am planning on buying myself a TT sub with black dial.

Best to all-

PaulG

[Sglass]

I completely feel the fatigue, especially at a time when my watches are rarely getting any wrist time. Hopefully this malaise subsided and I can make get to wearing some of my favorite watches.

[RyanJ]

When you start owning your watches instead of letting the watches own you, then you'll have absolutely no fatigue whatsoever.

My watches to me are just like a pair of shoes or a pair of pants. Something to wear when I go out that are useful to me. Nothing more.

[AK797]

I don't really get watch fatigue, altho a week or two away from anything watch related is a tonic now and then, but I do get brand fatigue, so then I like to explore other watches and go back and check out their new releases, which is invigorating.

[Rebel]

I'm not a collector but, I am a WIS.

I own 3 watches. Each have a purpose. The Submariner is daily wear. The Casio Illuminator is for exercise and yard-work. The Citizen Eco-Drive my wife gave me is for Church or suit-wear. I don't get tired of them or looking at the collections presented here on TRF. Love every minute of it.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

When you start owning your watches instead of letting the watches own you, then you'll have absolutely no fatigue whatsoever.

My watches to me are just like a pair of shoes or a pair of pants. Something to wear when I go out that are useful to me. Nothing more.

I’m gonna call your bluff there. Do you have almost 500 posts on any pants forums? It’s obviously more to you than “something to wear”

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Yess

It's hobby fatigue.

Not watch fatigue.

Big difference.

Huh? If the hobby is watches, I believe we are talking about the same thing.

[jaisonline]

Well said.

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Sure you can't just have one hobby or focus your attention on the same thing all the time.

But Rolex is something I always come back to with passion and appreciation.

[eonflux]

Need a break from pretty much everything at some point.

[donq]

Watch fatigue, no.
Watch Forum fatigue, yes.