The Watch Thread - Part 12

[gaoxing84]

Actually, I have never taken any hobby to be an investment or money-making opportunity. I think we already have our jobs for that.

A hobby to me is to relieve stress, bringing money into the mix just sours what it means to me. For example, if I'm a photographer, keeping it purely as a hobby would probably mean that I dump money into my camera and lenses, it depreciates over time, and I upgrade. Maybe I can earn some passive income here and there, depending on how good I am, but it's unlikely to cover what I've put in. What you take photos of when you're a hobbyist vs someone looking to earn can be rather different. I would imagine street photography won't be very lucrative at all in Singapore, what I've heard is that the big bucks is in event and wedding photography. But what if I don't like doing events/weddings?

Same for watches, buying what you LIKE may be a pretty shitty investment, but if you look at things that will appreciate in value, they may not always be what you like. I think the best we can hope for is to pick and choose the prices we buy watches at well enough, so that we don't lose too much money. If we get to flip and earn, then that's a bonus, but not a primary objective.

So you gotta pick and choose. Keep a hobby clean, or turn it into a source of revenue, I doubt you can do both.

Why not? I did lol
Not alot of revenue but profit is profit.
And I get to try good watch and **** watch.

 

[indigo22]

Haha bro dun want to disappoint la. Working out some deals if ok then share

one shot hoot many many?

 

[AyuReady]

Super agree!

Some Hobbies is literally using money to convert to enjoyment.

At least for watches u have an tangible thing which u can sell, gift or pass it on. Alot of hobbies have even less recovery... to cite a few of my personal hobbies which took up many money and return few: photography and videography, quadcopter, 3D printers etc

So far only my lego hobby seems ok.

Worse case just treat it the depreciating value as rental for a decent watches. If I have the means I will love to hoard all those watches that I love, probably only selling those who u can't connect with. And I can accept a cost for trying out

Actually, I have never taken any hobby to be an investment or money-making opportunity. I think we already have our jobs for that.

A hobby to me is to relieve stress, bringing money into the mix just sours what it means to me. For example, if I'm a photographer, keeping it purely as a hobby would probably mean that I dump money into my camera and lenses, it depreciates over time, and I upgrade. Maybe I can earn some passive income here and there, depending on how good I am, but it's unlikely to cover what I've put in. What you take photos of when you're a hobbyist vs someone looking to earn can be rather different. I would imagine street photography won't be very lucrative at all in Singapore, what I've heard is that the big bucks is in event and wedding photography. But what if I don't like doing events/weddings?

Same for watches, buying what you LIKE may be a pretty shitty investment, but if you look at things that will appreciate in value, they may not always be what you like. I think the best we can hope for is to pick and choose the prices we buy watches at well enough, so that we don't lose too much money. If we get to flip and earn, then that's a bonus, but not a primary objective.

So you gotta pick and choose. Keep a hobby clean, or turn it into a source of revenue, I doubt you can do both.

 

[gaoxing84]

wah skx jelly after seeing padi zimbe, so now also got skx zimbe ah?

ok, ok, i know, you bleached the bezel.

Special edition lol

 

[TeenTitan01]

Nothing can save a watch that has been sitting on a magnetic iPad cover over an entire weekend.

neodynium magnets?

what if someone's wearing it while holding their ipad when browing the web? any adverse effect?

 

[TeenTitan01]

Thanks guys! I called them and no one seems to pick up, after awhile I keep call but all busy number, suspect they put on hang up on purpose lol.

Didn't expect my speedy pro to spoil so fast, never drop before Son so

hope all will be well after sending it in. if there's any consolation, it's still under valid warranty. good luck!

 

[TeenTitan01]

Quite many shops not fully opened.

Went oakley svc center also not opened. Worse no phone number to call

prescription or sunnies? to replace worn out ear socks or worse...?

 

[TeenTitan01]

Time to buy a xiaomi. 2g phasing out. Lol

yeah 2g in few months time. damn now backup phone also have to upgrade.

but xiaomi no ext microSD card. camera quality also so-so.

need a better quality camphone to cam ***** the watches mah. waiting for asus zenfone 3 zoom before deciding...

 

[gaoxing84]

yeah 2g in few months time. damn now backup phone also have to upgrade.

but xiaomi no ext microSD card. camera quality also so-so.

need a better quality camphone to cam ***** the watches mah. waiting for asus zenfone 3 zoom before deciding...

Samsung S series. Buy 2nd hand. Cheap.
Can take macro. Go go go.
Asus zenfone3 very laggy.

 

[Sensible_]

Actually, I have never taken any hobby to be an investment or money-making opportunity. I think we already have our jobs for that.

A hobby to me is to relieve stress, bringing money into the mix just sours what it means to me. For example, if I'm a photographer, keeping it purely as a hobby would probably mean that I dump money into my camera and lenses, it depreciates over time, and I upgrade. Maybe I can earn some passive income here and there, depending on how good I am, but it's unlikely to cover what I've put in. What you take photos of when you're a hobbyist vs someone looking to earn can be rather different. I would imagine street photography won't be very lucrative at all in Singapore, what I've heard is that the big bucks is in event and wedding photography. But what if I don't like doing events/weddings?

Same for watches, buying what you LIKE may be a pretty shitty investment, but if you look at things that will appreciate in value, they may not always be what you like. I think the best we can hope for is to pick and choose the prices we buy watches at well enough, so that we don't lose too much money. If we get to flip and earn, then that's a bonus, but not a primary objective.

So you gotta pick and choose. Keep a hobby clean, or turn it into a source of revenue, I doubt you can do both.

I'm getting into watches because my attitude towards enjoyment is 输少就是赢

 

[pwillie]

初四

 

[Alpha_Hippo]

Heartened to find fellow appreciators who share these views.

And I have to agree with you on your choice of a Saxonia thin in the future. It is a pure work of art with an impressive manual movement whose finishing rivals that of the very best. Typically Lange, which is saying a lot.

Did you manage to service the saxonia before selling if yes, can advise how much it cost?

 

[AyuReady]

Juliet the nose bridge flex coupler rubber worn

Also buy ear socks for my presc

prescription or sunnies? to replace worn out ear socks or worse...?

 

[snowver]

A lot of time value retention is a fallacy. We don't take inflation into account. Just look at this graph. Price increase by 7k but real value only increase by few hundred only. Most important is not value retention, but appreciation retention. If you love ur watch for many years it's already worth it.

 

[Ed.YEO]

I'm getting into watches because my attitude towards enjoyment is 输少就是赢

教你一個方法，肯定輸得最少的。。。
砸個二十幾千買隻daytona，入手後送到銀行保險箱。不戴。任何大日子都不戴，肯定能十數年後，打底收回九成！

 

[AyuReady]

Drive around in sunny singapore then go basement carpark!

Love the lume

 

[Sensible_]

教你一個方法，肯定輸得最少的。。。
砸個二十幾千買隻daytona，入手後送到銀行保險箱。不戴。任何大日子都不戴，肯定能十數年後，打底收回九成！

我的同事问我为什么看着手机会突然笑出来

 

[pwillie]

Like that say good meh... I only have a small percentage of what Ed Yeo and chio bu pwillie have. Don't dare to 班门弄斧.

End your end game and start your hoot for a new year. Any one you fancy lately?

I suspect aXXXXX has the most watches in here...

 

[Ed.YEO]

我的同事问我为什么看着手机会突然笑出来

能夠博得佳人一笑，就行了。


ehh！salah！！！
awak laki leh！！！

 

[pwillie]

Super agree!

Some Hobbies is literally using money to convert to enjoyment.

At least for watches u have an tangible thing which u can sell, gift or pass it on. Alot of hobbies have even less recovery... to cite a few of my personal hobbies which took up many money and return few: photography and videography, quadcopter, 3D printers etc

So far only my lego hobby seems ok.

Worse case just treat it the depreciating value as rental for a decent watches. If I have the means I will love to hoard all those watches that I love, probably only selling those who u can't connect with. And I can accept a cost for trying out

Actually don't sell best.. won't lose money