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.