2023 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Report - Day 5
I haven't bought a watch yet (but I'm thinking about it).
I haven't bought a watch yet (but I'm thinking about it).
The 2023 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC).
Welcome to the 2023 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club, otherwise known as WPAC. This is the 7th year of WPAC, which gives me pause to stop and think that I'm surprised it has lasted this long. We might just be onto a good thing?
I'm not intending to repeat the usual opening remarks, but if you're coming to this thread wondering what this is all about have a gander at the last couple of years WPAC threads:
www.watchuseek.com
www.watchuseek.com
www.watchuseek.com
.....obviously don't read them all, but the original, opening posts should give you a good idea. In short this is a thread for a like minded group of watch obsessed individuals who are generally trying to improve their watch buying habits. Anyone is welcome to join, but if you join we want participation and contribution!
In previous years we've had some rules, but this year there aren't going to be, there seems little point when we all have subtly (sometimes massively) different goals. If you are in serious horological trouble with buying then look back at the OP in previous WPAC threads, the rules should be a useful starting point if you want to get things under control or just shout out here to get some advice, it's what we're good at. Think of it like a clubhouse or a WUS subforum dedicated to being friendly, chatting about everything and anything and where you can find like minded watch fans.
Having said that, there is one rule I'd like everyone to adhere to; first post should be an intro with a SOTC picture (include everything, don't cheat) and some goals/aims for 2023. Whether you want to abstain completely, want to save for a special watch, just need to take control, slow things down or whatever, we'll be happy to have everyone. Just as long as you're clear on what your aims are.
Please participate in the thread, it's what makes it what it is. Any reasonable topic of conversation is acceptable and in fact welcomed.
Bashing of any potential purchases should still be a mandatory element, but let's keep it funny. Nuclear level bashing is required for any actual purchases.
Expect to be challenged by others if you're suggesting a purchase, whatever your personal goals/aims and expect to need to defend yourself.....
.....and with that I declare WPAC 2023 open for business. Yes, it's a little premature but I reckon I'll be quite busy after Xmas and between NY, so a little forward planning is required.
I'm not intending to repeat the usual opening remarks, but if you're coming to this thread wondering what this is all about have a gander at the last couple of years WPAC threads:
The 2022 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC).
The 2022 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC). Welcome to the 2022 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club, otherwise known as WPAC. This is the 6th year of WPAC, which was started at the beginning of 2017 to try and get myself and some other addicts out of a crazy buying/flipping cycle with...
www.watchuseek.com
The 2021 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC).
The 2021 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC). Welcome to the 2021 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club, otherwise known as WPAC. This is the 5th year of WPAC, which was started at the beginning of 2017 to try and get myself and some other addicts out of a crazy buying/flipping cycle with...
www.watchuseek.com
The 2020 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC).
The 2020 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club (WPAC) Welcome to the 2020 Watch Purchasing Abstinence Club, otherwise known as WPAC. This is the 4th year of WPAC, which was started at the beginning of 2017 as I was in a spiral of buying, flipping and buying again. Sometimes I was looking at the...
www.watchuseek.com
.....obviously don't read them all, but the original, opening posts should give you a good idea. In short this is a thread for a like minded group of watch obsessed individuals who are generally trying to improve their watch buying habits. Anyone is welcome to join, but if you join we want participation and contribution!
In previous years we've had some rules, but this year there aren't going to be, there seems little point when we all have subtly (sometimes massively) different goals. If you are in serious horological trouble with buying then look back at the OP in previous WPAC threads, the rules should be a useful starting point if you want to get things under control or just shout out here to get some advice, it's what we're good at. Think of it like a clubhouse or a WUS subforum dedicated to being friendly, chatting about everything and anything and where you can find like minded watch fans.
Having said that, there is one rule I'd like everyone to adhere to; first post should be an intro with a SOTC picture (include everything, don't cheat) and some goals/aims for 2023. Whether you want to abstain completely, want to save for a special watch, just need to take control, slow things down or whatever, we'll be happy to have everyone. Just as long as you're clear on what your aims are.
Please participate in the thread, it's what makes it what it is. Any reasonable topic of conversation is acceptable and in fact welcomed.
Bashing of any potential purchases should still be a mandatory element, but let's keep it funny. Nuclear level bashing is required for any actual purchases.
Expect to be challenged by others if you're suggesting a purchase, whatever your personal goals/aims and expect to need to defend yourself.....
.....and with that I declare WPAC 2023 open for business. Yes, it's a little premature but I reckon I'll be quite busy after Xmas and between NY, so a little forward planning is required.
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Share your thoughts with us!
Sure, I see what you guys are doing. Setting up your own "Hard Love" tribe to exclude the rest of us...
Um, on second thought,
You all be you. We're happy for you, and just want to be open minded and supportive!
from a safe distance...
No one is exempt from hard love.......Sure, I see what you guys are doing. Setting up your own "Hard Love" tribe to exclude the rest of us...
Um, on second thought,
You all be you. We're happy for you, and just want to be open minded and supportive!
from a safe distance...
Chr Ward C63 Sealander 36mm.
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Of all the colors released, when it comes down to it, this would be the one. Time was, I would have bought one on release, and here it is, offered in one of their special sales.
I still think it's a handsome watch, and even with female endlinks, would probably fit near perfect for me. I like the handset - even the trident on the end of the second hand doesn't bug me. The stub of index under the date window is the one thing missing from the Traska Commuter, Citizen Chronomaster AQ4020-54Y, and even my Seiko 5 SNKL41.
But... I just can't justify a purchase. And this one has the whole sale price FOMO going for it, too. From a few different 36mm mod builds, especially one with a Sub applied index dial and sword hands, to the BB36, there is just no need for this one... which if it was released a year earlier, could very well have scratched that itch.
It's very well done, no real faults to keep me from buying this one... just an acknowledgement that it would only ever be a second-tier watch among those I already have. So why bother...?
Of all the colors released, when it comes down to it, this would be the one. Time was, I would have bought one on release, and here it is, offered in one of their special sales.
I still think it's a handsome watch, and even with female endlinks, would probably fit near perfect for me. I like the handset - even the trident on the end of the second hand doesn't bug me. The stub of index under the date window is the one thing missing from the Traska Commuter, Citizen Chronomaster AQ4020-54Y, and even my Seiko 5 SNKL41.
But... I just can't justify a purchase. And this one has the whole sale price FOMO going for it, too. From a few different 36mm mod builds, especially one with a Sub applied index dial and sword hands, to the BB36, there is just no need for this one... which if it was released a year earlier, could very well have scratched that itch.
It's very well done, no real faults to keep me from buying this one... just an acknowledgement that it would only ever be a second-tier watch among those I already have. So why bother...?
I am in the same mid-range boat and it is heading down river to Luxurytown. Last night, I caught myself looking at vintage Vacheron Constantin but I was able to squash that by buying a $10 LEGO set.
This is something that is very dependent on your personal situation I guess. What is acceptable to spend on watches depnds on a lot of factors:
- What are the important things in life to you (beyond the necessities)?
- Where do watches sit in that scheme of things? (if they sit near the top, we can cure you from that here 😇)
- What is your dispensable income (after spending on necessities, and keeping some emergency reserves)
My current financial situation means that even for the things important to me in life, I need to save up. That doesn't mean I withhold from any frivolous spending, still need to enjoy life, but I'm very careful not to overdo it and let it go at cost of more important things on my list. Watches at this point are a pretty low priority, which is probably the main reason I have such a clean WPAC track record since the past few years
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