TZUK Watch Purchase Abstinence Club, 2024

[Rocket Man]

As we approach the end of 2023, I'm forming my intentions for 2024.

I joined this forum 10 years ago, looking for some advice on buying a 'proper watch.' My first purchase was one of Eddie's finest, a Speedbird II. Over the past 10 years I have bought, tried and sold exactly 75 watches.

I currently have 11, with another on the way (purchased this year but it will arrive in 24) and two more up for sale.

I think I've ended up with some great watches that suit me and my lifestyle. To find your princess you have to kiss a few frogs. Some I have loved, lost and think about from time to time but I'm pretty happy with my current collection.

I'm still tempted to buy 'just one more watch' - maybe going full circle and getting something else from Timefactors, like a Smiths Military or a Speedbird III.

However my intention is not to buy anything in 2024. I have unsubscribed from all watch sales newsletters. I will try not to browse Sales Corner.

Is anyone else intending to join the abstinence club in 2024?

[Ikincooper]

Sign me up to Rocket Man!

Have a wonderful Xmas and wallet friendly 2024


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[earlofsodbury]

Sign me up, too, please - I still have far too many watches that haven't seen a wrist in over a year, and so need rehoming.

It helps that there's nothing on my radar since even my favourite mid-price brands have lifted their prices so high they're no longer good value.

[verv]

Yep, sign me up.

[numberjack]

I've come to realise that I have spent far to much time and money on watches over the years so I'm in.

[AmosMoses]

I've a wedding to pay for, safe to say i'm in!

[verv]

Yep, sign me up.

I swapped 2.
Does that count?
Technically not purchases, and just fettling the collection before stopping.

[earlofsodbury]

I swapped 2.
Does that count?
Technically not purchases, and just fettling the collection before stopping.

Think this has got to be based on headcount - i.e. if you exchanged one for two, you now have more watches and therefore will not be going to heaven until you atone for this sin.


Based on my own performance so far, I'm going to burn in hell forever...

[Rocket Man]

Game on!

I'm off to a bit of a shaky start already - traded a watch but had to add some cash - does that count as a purchase?

On the plus side, the Nomos I ordered last year arrived before Christmas.

I do have a weather eye out for a Halios Seaforth but hopefully my resolve will last!

[proby24]

Count me in. I want a smaller collection.

[Papa Hotel]

I'm in this year. 2024 is my year for this!

[Der Amf]

I'm off to a bit of a shaky start already - traded a watch but had to add some cash - does that count as a purchase?

First you add the massive cheat that trading doesn't count (as if selling a watch and buying another with the money is any different) and then you fail in the first week 😂 Delighted for you and your watch-acquisition habits, but not sure you're a helpful contributor to this thread!

[Rocket Man]

First you add the massive cheat that trading doesn't count (as if selling a watch and buying another with the money is any different) and then you fail in the first week  Delighted for you and your watch-acquisition habits, but not sure you're a helpful contributor to this thread!

In my defence, it was a trade for a watch that I've long desired and that fits perfectly in my collection. As it was a trade, I haven't added another watch without moving one on.

Habits can be hard to break but I'm still intending not to buy another watch this year.

Relapse prevention isn't always a straightforward path:

The initial transgression of problem behaviour after a quit attempt is defined as a lapse which could eventually lead to continued transgressions to a level that is similar to before quitting and is defined as a relapse

Show a brother some support! :)

[Chewitt13]

Yep, I'm done for 2024

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[magpie215]

A tentative I'm in.

There is one watch that if it appears at the right price/time I may cave in for.

Other than that I'm done .....I think.

[Paul J]

A tentative I'm in.

There is one watch that if it appears at the right price/time I may cave in for.

Other than that I'm done .....I think.

This....

[wileeeeeey]

Can’t commit to abstinence but I will end 2024 with less watches than I have right now. Right direction.

[Bonzodog]

I’m going to try in 2024,been clearing the decks so I don’t leave a lot of junk for my family to get rid of when I pop me clogs.Currnntly down to two watches ,plan to keep it that way.

[Omegamanic]

Can’t commit to abstinence but I will end 2024 with less watches than I have right now. Right direction.

That’s my aim for 2024. Hopefully change my ways.

[Der Amf]

Fewer

[beechcustom]

I don't want to commit to abstinence but I will commit to just buying one watch in 2014. I'm 50 next year so I may push the boat out a little depending on how a couple of business things go down during the year.

[gorrie]

It’s my 50th in 2024… so all I can say is that I will try to end the year with less watches than I started with, but I do expect to have 1 arrive for my 50th.
I attempted to be good in 2023.. reduced down to just 5 in the first 4 months.. all was going well, but I have gone up to 9 now.

[YCymro]

I also joined here looking for advice, and because I’d recently bought my first Timefactors watch - an Everest Jubillee, which I still have along with 6 other of Eddie’s specials. This set me on a journey or buying watch after watch, but where I’ve gone wrong is that I buy more but never sell any. I’ll continue to read this thread with admiration for you brave souls and whilst I can’t commit to abstinence - I like buying watches too much - I will commit to selling a few in 2024.

[beechcustom]

I don't want to commit to abstinence but I will commit to just buying one watch in 2014. I'm 50 next year so I may push the boat out a little depending on how a couple of business things go down during the year.

UPDATE: I've just committed to a rather expensive complete new bathroom and heating install so I hereby declare that the only watch I will purchase in 2024 will be if I get a call from the AD for a silver OP41.

Only exception to this is if I meet my other financial goals relating to cash ISA, pension contributions and income tax. If those are all achieved then I will start to put money into a watch fund.

Boring but sensible and potentially lucrative in the long run. Also encourages me to enjoy my existing collection.

[numberjack]

Sorry but I’m full of sh#t .
Really did mean it at the time but something always comes along so I’m out
Good luck to surviving members of the abstinence club

[magpie215]

Sorry but I’m full of sh#t .
Really did mean it at the time but something always comes along so I’m out
Good luck to surviving members of the abstinence club

5 days.....not bad going :-)

[snowman]

5 days.....not bad going :-)

Better than I managed! Doh!

M

[Rocket Man]

Sorry but I’m full of sh#t .
Really did mean it at the time but something always comes along so I’m out
Good luck to surviving members of the abstinence club

Lapse doesn't have to mean relapse.

You still have 360 days left to not buy a watch :)

[beechcustom]

UPDATE: I've just committed to a rather expensive complete new bathroom and heating install so I hereby declare that the only watch I will purchase in 2024 will be if I get a call from the AD for a silver OP41.

Only exception to this is if I meet my other financial goals relating to cash ISA, pension contributions and income tax. If those are all achieved then I will start to put money into a watch fund.

Boring but sensible and potentially lucrative in the long run. Also encourages me to enjoy my existing collection.

Got the call for the OP41 so picking it up on Sunday. Definitely no more watches this year. Sorry not sorry.

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UPDATE: I've just committed to a rather expensive complete new bathroom and heating install so I hereby declare that the only watch I will purchase in 2024 will be if I get a call from the AD for a silver OP41.

Only exception to this is if I meet my other financial goals relating to cash ISA, pension contributions and income tax. If those are all achieved then I will start to put money into a watch fund.

Boring but sensible and potentially lucrative in the long run. Also encourages me to enjoy my existing collection.

Got the call for the OP41 so picking it up on Sunday. Definitely no more watches this year. Sorry not sorry.

[earlofsodbury]

You win at falling off the wagon spectacularly! Enjoy!


I'm out for now thanks to a recent purchase - until I sell something!

[wolf_ie]

I have semi-fallen off the wagon, I did sell a watch but as part of that took another as a very minor part-exchange. Plus the guy I bought it off was very generous and chucked in another as a freebie! So whilst I am net one watch up, I haven’t actually purchased any new ones, which I’m still counting as a win so far. Still need to sell my Sinn UX and possibly a CWC G10.

[crazyp]

Avoided any incoming in 2023 and expect nothing to change in 2024. Rather content tbh...

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[Mj2k]

I shall state it won’t buy a watch in 2024, hoping that in doing so, WOS open the LV list up, and I get the call. I will then break my promise.

Reality is slightly less positive though.


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[Nev]

When you say abstinence...............................

Can that mean maybe getting rid of a few to get just one in their place, so downsize in general???

If that can work, then I'm in

[wileeeeeey]

I shall state it won’t buy a watch in 2024, hoping that in doing so, WOS open the LV list up, and I get the call. I will then break my promise.

Reality is slightly less positive though.


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That list is apparently open btw. All lists open but getting one will be another issue completely.

[helidoc]

I’m not joining, I would be lying to myself :(

I have a degree of optimism my Rolex GMT may arrive in 24, I have a meeting with my Goldsmiths chap to see the allocation guy. Maybe the numbers will be neutral if I liberate one of the PAMs, the Submersible

I’ve got stirring for a Big Block 79170, although if I can find the right one the Sinn 144 might need to go. Aiming for numbers neutral, but not financially neutral!

Dave


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[Normunds]

I am done for a while.

Basically it’s just another way to say I don’t have any money :D

[Robsmck]

I intended to abstain from all watch buying in 2023, ended up adding at least 3 to the collection, which was disappointing having shipped all but one of the Rolex family in 2022.
The only spoilers would be if one of more of my desired older 44mm PAMs showed up.

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[magpie215]

I intended to abstain from all watch buying in 2023

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Brave move indeed....16 days is a long time in the watch world.

[Robsmck]

Brave move indeed....16 days is a long time in the watch world.

And so it turned out. Bought a luminor on Thursday

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[magpie215]

And so it turned out. Bought a luminor on Thursday

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Lol.....

[James.uk]

There was similar thread last year and apart from the Willard I bought between Christmas and New Year last year I’ve not bought anything except a Seiko. ( A 1973 Chronograph)
I’ve sold two 14060M subs as I realised I didn’t need five Subs of various types and I always pick a date version.
I’m going to sell my Explorer and OP Red grape next year too.
Hoping to get the numbers down a bit.


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[Rocket Man]

Has anyone made it to the second month of the year without buying a watch?!

I bought one on 2nd January, although I'm telling myself that it didn't count because it was (mostly) a trade.

Ordered another watch today (Halios) but that one doesn't count either because it's going to be a gift.

I'm determined to get back on the wagon for the rest of the year.

[magpie215]

Has anyone made it to the second month of the year without buying a watch?!

Yes still hanging on in.

[Rocket Man]

Yes still hanging on in.

Excellent, stay strong - you may be the last man standing!

[Robsmck]

I finally fell off the wagon last week with a lovely black FXD Pelagos. Hopefully this will sate my habit for a long time, especially as have decided to move house in the near future.

[wolf_ie]

Currently still on the wagon apart from accepting something as part exchange in a sale, but having the itch whilst my FXD is in for warranty repairs (after two months no less). Trying to keep the credit card hidden until I get it back…

[DeepThought]

Has anyone made it to the second month of the year without buying a watch?!

I bought one on 2nd January, although I'm telling myself that it didn't count because it was (mostly) a trade.

Ordered another watch today (Halios) but that one doesn't count either because it's going to be a gift.

I'm determined to get back on the wagon for the rest of the year.

Still clinging on, actually got rid of 2 and no
trades and no new incoming.

Did see that stunning PAM with plum dial 42mm and had an urge.. but not yet


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[earlofsodbury]

Has anyone made it to the second month of the year without buying a watch?! ...

I failed in the first week by buying a cheapie from SC, and then double-failed a week later buying the updated version of the same watch brand-new.

Made myself feel better by giving the first one away to a chap who'd had the same watch robbed in-transit after he ordered it off the back of seeing mine...

I'm still one-up on the year though, and that HAS to change...

I am WEAK...

[mmgg1988]

Yes, pleased to say still going and nothing has tempted me too much despite lots of potential chances to stray on SC these days…