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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:
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.....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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Hello WPAC 2023!
I am officially renewing my membership in this esteemed group. Last August, I posted about my exasperation with the churn in my collection over the past 4 years. I committed then to a plan to reduce my 18 piece collection significantly. I thought I would drop to about 3-4 pieces, with an eye to wearing one watch most of the time. I've done some reconsidering, and I'm going to stick with six watches for now.
I had 18 in my collection a year ago, and I only added one new watch since then (the Sub). I've already sold two watches this month, and I my WPAC 2023 goal is to keep selling most of the others, not buy anything new, and enjoy the watches I have.
Here are the six I plan to keep:
-Zelos Skyraider meteorite
-Omega Aqua Terra 41
-Sub 41
-Tudor Royal Day Date 41
-Oris Artelier 112 GMT 10-day
-Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day-Date
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I am officially renewing my membership in this esteemed group. Last August, I posted about my exasperation with the churn in my collection over the past 4 years. I committed then to a plan to reduce my 18 piece collection significantly. I thought I would drop to about 3-4 pieces, with an eye to wearing one watch most of the time. I've done some reconsidering, and I'm going to stick with six watches for now.
I had 18 in my collection a year ago, and I only added one new watch since then (the Sub). I've already sold two watches this month, and I my WPAC 2023 goal is to keep selling most of the others, not buy anything new, and enjoy the watches I have.
Here are the six I plan to keep:
-Zelos Skyraider meteorite
-Omega Aqua Terra 41
-Sub 41
-Tudor Royal Day Date 41
-Oris Artelier 112 GMT 10-day
-Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day-Date
Congratulations on the new purchase.
It will be interesting to see if the pleasure of wearing such an expensive piece as the Speedy 57 out weighs the pleasure of the rest of your collection. I would be surprised if it does, to be honest. I would love to own the same watch (the red version for me) but it certainly wouldn't stop me wearing my other watches.
I am however unexpectedly currently wearing my latest acquisition, an inexpensive Sugess Moonphase, to the exclusion of all other watches. I left it off for 2 days, wearing a different watch, but I just don't want to let it stop ticking, so I am back to wearing it. I want to follow its first whole first moon cycle, so since the last new moon was Dec 23rd, this is my one watch until Jan 22nd, but it's no hardship.
Just stopping by to say good luck this year and post a pic to hopefully help yawl feel better about your watch buying habits/issues....I didn't actually count how many watches I added/gave away this year but I added a lot less than typical years for me. I think I am close to being cured. Have a great year everyone! Keep up the good work Horny!
The Ho
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The Ho
I may be changing. I used to not pay over £100 for a Chinese watch, which eliminated all mechanical chronographs despite the apparent similarity to the speedy pro for a fraction of the cost. So if I wouldn't pay £200 for a Ali Express, I decided £400 and now £500 for the same thing in a fancier package (ie studio underdog watermelon) wasn't great value.
I just broke my £100 rule and bought a Sugess Moonphase for about £135, (see near the end of WPAC 2022), and was much hammered for buying the temporary discount, but it's terrific. The moon is waxing strongly now, as you can see. If I ever contemplated a ST chronograph, I could see me adding one of a few Sugess models at around £200, but I really do not expect to buy a watch next year
I did spend £3 on this 21mm mesh bracelet for the Sugess though which arrived today.
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