I can really relate to that.. Thx for confirming sharingly your appreciated view..

.. Nevertheless, at least at this point in time, I'm not yet really at that crossroad,
( also maybe due to my rather limited collection - although I'm happy with it ).

I fully understand your reasoning - so for you, if you are not wearing a watch,
it raises the first flag, and if that goes on .. well, then she is a candidate for change.

- And that is in part pretty much exactly what my point was - it all depends what is your yardstick,
your decision threshold, no matter what the "value" ( there are exceptions, we both know).
- So, many of us will have different attitudes as to what degree they want " constant rejuvenation",
or "re-definition", of their collection, being represented in and by your watchbox(es).

I am very grateful, in learning about your formula, because it is one, I could absolutely live with;
BTW, if you sell 3-4/ yr and buy 5-6/yr, your collection still will grow, at a minimum of 1 to ,
let's say 3, and still you would have enough "food to chew".

- What we did not touch, as of yet, is:
At the same time, it may very much be, that the "costliness" or level of acquisition goes up;
so the overal "(investment) level" is up, although there are no real ups and downs, I guess, except some..
- Definitey the wallet will also be some sort of a denominator, for the action
threshold.

Joe, thank you again, very much about sharing your way on how to approach, what sometimes
can be difficult reasoning or feeling, as well.
- Alltogether we all operate mostly on a passion level, which hopefully has joy and finding
pleasure in these tic-tacs interesting and rewarding.

All the very best, also to your family
hs

To Stay or to Go - A hypothetical reasoning attempt

By: hs111 : December 29th, 2013-03:22

The One to Stay or to Go ?.. A hypothetical reasoning attempt.. First I was considering to contributing this to the WS of this week but with empty hands (?) Then I decided, because of the length of my "rambling" - forgiveness pls to post it separately; al...

You can look at it this way

By: Bill : December 29th, 2013-04:08

A breakup. Like with an old girlfriend. If you can live without it then you should be able to let it go as you will not be hurt emotionally. The monetary side is just math Plus or Minus. You don't need to make 100 calculations. I think it is almost a heal...

These are golden words, Bill.. Thx for shared wisdom.. Also have a Happy 2014 !

By: hs111 : December 29th, 2013-04:31

Your point is really appreciated and very well taken. :) I do appreciate your advice, and the avoidance of selling short, to fund something new and/ or incoming.. It is also interesting how people "collect", which IMHO, would also include "select" for me,...

My take....

By: Baron - Mr Red : December 29th, 2013-05:58

.....I love wearing my watches. If i find that a specific watch is just never getting worn, it poses a question in my head. If, after noticing that i am not wearing a watch, I continue to not wear it, then this is a big signal to me. It will not be an imm...

I can really relate to that.. Thx for confirming sharingly your appreciated view..

By: hs111 : December 29th, 2013-06:45

To go, I give you a good price for the pair!

By: Vintage2010 : December 31st, 2013-12:07

Just kidding, I feel your passion for the watches. Sadly more and more the timepieces are turned into financial investments. Thanks for your post and a Happy New 2014 to all purists out there!

My friend, if you are already thinking about letting it go, the watch is dead.

By: amanico : January 1st, 2014-10:39

Sometimes they come back to a new life.. But.. ;)

By: hs111 : January 1st, 2014-11:23

.. sooo right you are, that (after the heart has spoken), the brain is just following. Dr Mamadu knows his patients, usually quite well, on occasions better than they themselves.. Hence if, and only IF, the signals are all on "GO" - there luckily are more...