zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: I suspect that if you check prices closely, the Rolex price is
: stable -- for the same model. Watch prices have generally been
: flat to declining for the last couple of years. There is not
: enough gold in a two tone GMT to matter much, so the new record
: gold prices don't matter much.

: That said, the Rolex will be easier to sell than the Omega and
: likely will bring more.

: So, your choices are:

: 1) travel with both watches
: 2) travel with the Omega and sell the Rolex
: 3) travel with the Rolex and sell the Omega
: 4) travel with the _____ and not sell the other one
: 5) sell both

: I would favor #4, and it presumes you had the financial wherewithal
: to afford both watches when you purchased them, and to continue
: to own both watches now while vacationing and seeking a new
: life. I would eliminate #1 because you are traveling light (I
: presume) and need to be able to keep all your valuables on your
: person, so one watch -- unless you plan on wearing both all the
: time.

: If you cannot afford to own both, then you likely cannot afford to
: own one and should go with #5. Mechanical watches make no
: economic sense and owning them is an (expensive) passion. I
: should know, my ownership count is in three digits . . . If
: neither #4 or #5 are your answer, you are in the grips of the
: watch passion and own the watches due to unreasoning desire, in
: spite of economic facts and logic. Thus, you need to choose one.

: Despite the fact you are in the grips of the passion, you are
: trying to reason out (rationalize) a decision. Consider these
: three criteria:

: a) Logic says keep the one for which you can get the least money,
: maximizing your funds received.
: b) Passion says keep the one you love most.
: c) Pragmatism says keep the one that will be the most useful or has
: the fewest drawbacks for the trip.

: One watch will win at least two out of the three. Based on what I
: know and what you have appeared to say or imply in your post:

: a) Omega; the Rolex will sell for more
: b) Rolex -- it's new and shiny!
: c) Omega

: Sounds like you sell the Rolex and keep the Omega if you agree with
: my criteria -- and my interpretation of your views.

: The above is a chain of thought that you can adjust to reflect how
: you actually feel, and organize your justification for the
: decision. Ultimately, you are going to do what you want or what
: you feel you need to do.

I love your rationale for this whole thing. But if triune theory has taught us anything, it's that you can't use logic to explain an emotion. I've always been pretty passionate about my watches and it's never been a rational obsession. The non-WIS people out there love to point out that their Timex tells better time, or they just use their cell phone to tell time. They don't understand the passion that people can have towards a well made mechanical watch. My problem here is, I'm not sure I have a favourite. The Omega is more of a tool watch that can take some serious punishment and already has some battle scars to prove it (just scratches on the bracelet as it's Titanium; nothing too bad) and I wouldn't worry as much about it's health while travelling. The Rolex is flashier and can probably take some damage too, but it's more dressy and fun to wear when you're going out to celebrate with a ladies etc.

Money isn't a huge issue as I'm heading to europe with about 40-50k to use in whatever fashion I want and I will be working at least part time to keep the fun going. I don't know. I'm thinking I might just keep both. I think most of the established WIS' like yourself will admit that flipping their 'children' is pretty hard to do. Its rare that you find one that didn't regret letting one go. I still don't know. Gotta keep thinking about it..