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What is everyone wearing???

I know collectors have varying opinions of Panerai, but I have to share my experience with my PAM 01085 Blu Mare. I bought it a few years ago used. It's a 2018 that has not been serviced. I wear it a lot even though it's big for my wrist, and I am not at all careful with it. I've worn it while doing yardwork, working out, and out and about just about everywhere. It definitely gets knocked around. This morning I put it on the time grapher just to see how it's doing, to see if it's time to consider a service. Check out these stats! I totally get it if PAM is not for you, but I absolutely am a fan based on my experience so far.

Hello watch community!

When considering buying a piece from watch makers with extremely limited production, that are also “somewhat” new high horology artists. What are some things to consider before placing a large deposit on a watch that will take 12-30 months to complete?

For instance, I’m interested in names such as Aubert & Ramel, S. Gillioz, Dan Royter etc. While these are far from entry level price points. Is there risk of not being able to service or repair these watches down the road? Is there a chance a 80k watch could be worth nothing more than a paperweight down the road when considering everything? Is there a risk of not even getting the watch or my deposit back if something happens to them or the brand during the waiting process?

While I don’t buy watches for investment per se. If someone is going to spend 10-100K+ on something, it’s nice to know my family or potential broke future self that just needs toilet paper to trade for it could get a portion capital back. What are some other considerations one should make before pulling the trigger? I’m I over looking the upsides of owning an exclusive watch I love because I am focused on the down sides? Should I be concerned about these things I’ve mentioned with these individuals? I’m I considering all the possible downsides with these watch makers or any other new independent’s?

I would love to hear more from you all to make sure I’m thinking about as many aspects as possible on the names I've mentioned above specifically, as I feel my love for what they are making may be a little blinding potentially, I also feel I could be over thinking it.

Thank you all in advance!

Anyone have thoughts on this collab? I like both brands, but Spaceone is too cutting edge for me and Baltic is too common, so I like the combination. Release is coming soon and I’m going to get on that list.

Evening.

Anyone have any experience with Worthy.com as a watch broker?

They advertise like crazy on XM Radio.

Just curious.

Scott