[jdp87]

I just recently purchased two new watches and I am already negotiating trades with them. It hasn’t even been 2 weeks since I was in the AD purchasing them and now I am getting ready to say goodbye. hmy:

So I am wondering, what is the average time you spend with a watch?

For me it seems to range between a few months and a few weeks.

Best regards,

-jdp87

 

[GradyPhilpott]

I don't sell or trade my watches. I've had one for more than thirty years.

I have given some watches that I bought for myself away as gifts, but that's rare.

I don't really have an accurate average, but once I've gotten one, it's likely to stay with me until lost or stolen, or rarely, given away.

 

[foghorn]

No definate answer from me .
I've had one for over 30 years,some have only lasted a few months,and everywhere in between.
Nothing as short as 2 weeks though!!:scared:

 

[mgiraz]

I'm all over the board as well. however I can say I have 3 that I will have forever.

 

[LarryD]

I've bought every one of these brand new.. Some are more than 40 years old..

 

[AutoMovt]

Larry great photo and collection.

As for me some stay and some go to a friend, family, traded, or sold off.
Only my late father's Rotary will alway be in my collection along with the three from my wife.

 

[timefinder]

Very nice Larry! Congrats!

 

[LarryD]

Thanks guys..:blushing:

But let me caveat by saying that I've probably given or tossed just as many Pulsars, off brands, and clearance table watches that I have received, or purchased over the years too.

So, for me, it really depends on the watch if it's a "keeper" or not..

And sometimes you have no control..

In the early 90's a house break-in took a box full of Rolexes and Omegas that I foolishly left in a "display" box on the coffee table..

Sometimes pride can be a real bummer...

:cool1:

 

[Anthony]

I would have to agree with Larry, it really depends on the watch. I have sold a few watches in the last three months, but will keep 6 forever. Two Hammys, One Accutron, Two Bulovas and one Seiko.

 

[Tom Barry]

I have never sold or traded a watch, though I have had a couple stolen and a few that wore out.

 

[timefinder]

I never sell a watch; but, some have been lost or just plain wore out.

 

[James13]

For me it is a constant rotation. I have two I will never let go, but the rest are always negotiable.

 

[jdp87]

For me it is a constant rotation. I have two I will never let go, but the rest are always negotiable.

Im with you on that, as soon as I buy a new one another one catches my eye and the cycle continues. I might need to talk to someone about this destructive cycle :001_unsure::001_smile:

 

[mgiraz]

Great collection! You have the "cheese" from another generation ! (M.Mouse)

 

[Tom Carey]

I have actually not sold any that I have set aside for my own collection. =)

Best Regards,

Thomas Carey

 

[Agent Orange]

Up until last week, I kept every watch that I purchased. Now, I've skewed the average by trading two that I had by 6-7 months.

 

[boscoe]

My average is measured in years, though I can't be specific