Like a lot of people, I got really interested in watches during the pandemic when I had extra time on my hands, and disposable income that I couldn’t spend on other things. Like many, I dove head first into learning as much as I could from Youtube, websites, books, etc.
But now a few years later, does anyone else feel like they’re losing interest in the hobby?
I still love the watches that I bought, but now I’m more likely to spend my disposable income on trips/restaurants/concerts etc.
How do you keep the passion going when the initial love affair is over? And when I’m not actively buying new watches…
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I think social media burnout has affected mine more than anything else. The channels that catalysed my enthusiasm have gotten almost as formulaic as other parts of YouTube and media culture. I loved watches for their individuality, complexity and expression. But many new releases and watch YouTubers remind me of click bait, fast click trends and copies of the same shit.
Still love what I have, but just feel like I’ve slowed down partly because of the above
After I bought my bb58 I’m basically done with watches. At least, I’m done until I make rolex money. Which given what I’ve heard about rolex stores, might actually be never (and I’m fine with that). At the end of the day I’m only going to wear one watch and when you need to wear your watch to keep it ticking, multiple automatics become a hassle.
I like watches. I like looking at watches. But that’s about it. I bought plenty of cheap microbrands back in the day to know what I like and what I don’t like. These days I like talking to watch people and I like my bb58.
Yea haha, they still interest me slightly, but at the end of they day, they are just watches, and spending so much time and money on them seems silly after a while, to me at least.
The ridiculous luxury watch bubble we have was only inflated by ‘covid rich’ blow-ins so now they’re bored they can sell their watches for a loss which will be great for actual watch enthusiasts.
I’m not as into it as I used to be, but that’s because I bought the watch I always wanted.
Still have a passion for watches, but the urge to buy is non existent right now. Bought quite a few in a short timeframe.
Have one watch I would buy if I got the call for it, but not chasing it. I’m enjoying the watches I have and admiring the ones I know I’ll likely never buy.
A hobby is not a consumer activity it is something one is engaged in because one is fascinated, to turn yon consumer watch activity into a hobby one would probably start by changing the battery on any quartz watches then look into servicing them and maybe even modifying them. It is okay, perhaps even healthy, to put an activity, interest or hobby aside and explore other things .
I have too many interests/ collections/ hobbies. I’ve been finding a niche in each and sticking to it, so I don’t overwhelm myself. With watches I used to be a little interested in everything. But digital Casios are what made me the happiest, so that’s what I stick to. Thankfully that’s an inexpensive niche.
There is a difference between being an enthusiast and a collector. You have found the line you don’t want or need to aquire new watches. You can still read about them, chat with other nutters about them. Most people who are “into” something, busses trains planes etc don’t own one .
My Dad got really into watches in the mid 90’s, and once he got his grail (Breitling Colt in 2001) he kinda lost interest in active studying and reading about watches.
Now 20 years later, I’m WAY into watches and have got him looking into things again. We just decided he’s gonna ditch his Apple Watch for a Citizen Titanium Garrison.
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Yes I feel it as well but not due to loosing my interest but rather due to satisfying my interest. I see a watch, I like it, I research about it, research about other watches in the same category as well, go to the store and test it, buy it, wear it with pride and then I’m good for the next couple years.
Here. I’m losing interest big time. I have great watches and don’t want to spend more for another one to sit in a box. I should probably unsubscribe.
I have 4 watches, I never wear one of them and vary use of the other three. The one I wear the most is my $20 dollar stainless Casio. I was recently thinking about getting a smart watch but will most likely go with the smart ring, just to keep tabs on whatever the ring picks up, heart rate, etc… I don’t have a chronometer apart from the Casio, I was thinking of a Studio Underdog, Stowa chronometer, Timex Waterbury, or maybe a Tudor. I haven’t lost interest as much as I’ve become more comfortable.
I don‘t really get what about watches is a „hobby“? I mean… you‘re buying them and that‘s it?
If you’re struggling to stay interested because you don’t want to buy anymore then it sounds like your interest/hobby was buying new things rather than watches themselves.