lufcmattylad Posted October 27, 2009 Report Posted October 27, 2009 I did a search on this, and I couldnt find the answer exactly, so Im posting a new thread We guys definately seem to have built up some fantastic collections, so how much does this hobby cost?... how much cash do we spend on reps per month (or year) ?
mastrmindalliance Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Well, I'm new here so not the best example but I've spent $1200 since starting in Ausgust this year. Yikes, that's really too much. I need slow down/get a grip/get help. I do some nice new watches though Edit: It's exactly $1126 USD on four watches, I have two more on the way that I didn't count.
Ronin Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Too much!!! This year, with the money I have spent (on reps, and gen parts for frankens), I could have purchased a nice GEN Submariner. And I still haven't finished a franken yet.
TeeJay Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 I generally try and spend as little as possible It's certainly easy to spend a lot of money on them, all the time the cash-flow is there to support it
hackR Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 there's absolutely no conceivable way i would EVER answer this question "publicly"... because should my significant other ever search me out, i would be living on the streets with nothing on but an overcoat stuffed with watches... R-
hpy540 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) there's absolutely no conceivable way i would EVER answer this question "publicly"... because should my significant other ever search me out, i would be living on the streets with nothing on but an overcoat stuffed with watches... R- LOL I heard that!!! In one of year collecting ... I added it up' and listed it on a spread sheet, and i was sick.....! Edited October 28, 2009 by hpy540
Bike Mike Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Between the Reps and a few Gens.......just enought to stay under my wifes radar but not enough to feed a small country.
watchlover1 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 I added up all the $$ that included my Gen & Rep purchases I could have bought my self a nice Car. I also have an issue when it comes to buys cars But it is all GOOD
Mercury Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 around 800 on a Tag Heuer Link, Omega Seamaster (that costed around 70 to fix) and a Rolex Explorer II (which was about $40 to fix).
krpster Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Don't want to know....... Anyway, you really don't expect to get much out of this do you? I mean there are some that have spent only $100 on one rep and there are those that have probably spent $10k on several.
ubiquitous Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Not even going to try to think about this one...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 If I'd add up all my purchases over 5 years I've been around in this rep thing it would definately be a lot. But what I like about reps is how suprisingly well they can hold their value. If you work out a nice relation with a dealer which helps you get watches at a discounted price you can get it, play with it for a while and if you don't like it you can always sell it here with very small loss... we have huge number of members here so most of the time the watch dissapears from sales section in 3 days tops. It really helps to choose what you really like without loosing big bucks if what you get does not work for you.
hambone Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Including straps for the Panerais, some costing about as much as the watch themselves, about $5,000.00 minimum. My wife of 24 years who left me recently points to the time I began my rep watch collecting as when I went "Beserk" and everything went bad, in her valuable opinion. While I am in deep grief over the loss, it is probably for the best, as she was a cruel, controlling wench.
chronoluvvv Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 its a hobby like any other so if you start counting, you stop having fun
siesta181 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Less than I would like but more than I should....
Toadtorrent Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 Hey Ubi...don't pull an Oren and ask so many questions.
P4GTR Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 knock knock! I've spent way less than you guys. Because I make way less money. Hambone you got issues. But you already know that. My little collection don't look too bad. I've got rid of most anything I don't truly want. "If you don't know what you want, you end up with a lot you don't."
wheaton26 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 If I'd add up all my purchases over 5 years I've been around in this rep thing it would definately be a lot. But what I like about reps is how suprisingly well they can hold their value. If you work out a nice relation with a dealer which helps you get watches at a discounted price you can get it, play with it for a while and if you don't like it you can always sell it here with very small loss... we have huge number of members here so most of the time the watch dissapears from sales section in 3 days tops. It really helps to choose what you really like without loosing big bucks if what you get does not work for you. i totally agree maciek. and this is how i keep my spending under control. any watches that i buy and do not get wrist time for one reason or another, are instantly put up for sale. i try to keep my collection to around six watches (see current list below). this way i have a small but solid collection to choose from. so, to answer the question ... how much money do i spend on watches? if i added up all my purchases over the years, it would be well into the tens of thousands. but at the same time, if i added up the watches i've sold, the number would be very similar. this way my hobby continues to be fun and affordable. all the best! rep ap roo rose gold rubberclad rep breitling skyland blacksteel rep iwc big pilot 5004 gen omega planet ocean gen oris r-4118 flight timer gen panerai 091 rep rolex gmt master 2 ceramic
Star69 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 ohh jeezz thanks for reminding me that i have a meeting with my divorce-attorney tomorrow cheers, Frank
jfreeman420 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 How much do you spend on reps? week / month / year How much what? I don't understand the question. Moderator I think this thread should be locked....
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