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Aquaracer1's post delves into the intriguing phenomenon of luxury watch collectors re-buying timepieces they previously sold. This common yet often unspoken aspect of collecting highlights the deep emotional connection enthusiasts form with certain watches. The discussion explores the motivations behind these re-acquisitions, from financial necessity to the enduring allure of a specific reference.
Every watch I have ever bought had, for one reason or another, strongly resonated with me. Thus, when it came time to sell them, the only reasoning was financial. It simply wasn't responsible of me to keep them (or attempt to do so), and despite there always being an undercurrent of regret, I've perpetually kept myself level-headed in the knowledge and understanding that I can almost always reacquire one or more. Likewise, there's a relatively large number of watches that I still strongly desire
I imagine there will be several of us who choose not to reacquire, as there are many (perhaps too many) choices of others to try. It cannot be denied that there is a certain level of emotion involved when rebuying . It happens! I had a large sell off late last year for financial reasons. Makes a lot of sense. That is motivation enough for me! But one regret, hence, here we are!
I’ve bought Omega AT 38.5 twice, ALS 1815 three times (in different case sizes and metals), and GP Laureato (in different sizes and dial colors) 3 times! Perhaps this behavior is trial and error, seeing which “fits” the best??
Sold three of them because they were “too big”. You gotta be a little nuts to buy a watch which states it’s big and complain about the generous diameter but that’s where we’re at. Happy to report I still have my 4th in the collection.
Were the previous 3 BPs different models? I have the newer 501001, which is a regular for me. But each time I see examples of your original, it really nudges me. But I can’t have two…I would have to move my current version first, if possible.
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