How am I going to afford this new hobby!!

**rakirun** · 11-20-2011, 09:40 PM

Hi guys. Newbie here from the UK. Long time lurker but I thought it was about time I stared posting. I know I am gonna get addicted to this rep lark and have no idea how I'm going to fund it but I will cross that bridge when I come to it. I am trying to decide which one of the many many reps I am in love with to get for my first. It is a toss up between about 5 different pams, a casino royale 45.5 po and either an iwc portugese or or aquatimer cousteau diver chrono. My first one is only gonna be a cheapie but I will still take some pics and post to show you guys. Anyone have recommendations for trusted dealers who carry decent budget reps?

**elvis** · 11-21-2011, 02:08 AM

just get ready to whore yourself out.

try silix for the budget priced reps also wbk. glad to have you. and yes, please post up some pics and tell us what you think about it once you get your first rep.

**krpster** · 11-21-2011, 03:38 AM

Afraid no advice on the subject from me

Almost every day I come here and think..."just one more won't kill me"

**pietia** · 11-21-2011, 06:42 PM

Welcome!

**Reprage** · 11-22-2011, 12:09 PM

hey, you have 2 lungs , 2 kidneys. trust me you will be fine with 1. so get your self into the organ black market , it will be worth it you will love this hobby

**Indec** · 11-22-2011, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Reprage

hey, you have 2 lungs , 2 kidneys. trust me you will be fine with 1. so get your self into the organ black market , it will be worth it you will love this hobby

HAHAHAHA
I'll loan you the money for a 150% interest!

**Flyinstructor** · 11-27-2011, 06:22 PM

As a new UK based member, can I say welcome and hope you enjoy the journey into watch collecting. Two weeks ago, I foolishly decided too add up all my spending on watches, tools, parts etc for the last few years, when I got to £14,000 I stopped and had a stiff drink. I resolved never again to spend until I had sold something. anyhow the resolve lasted 3 days when I came accross some dealer Old stock Omega cases which just happened to have the movements for). The road to hell and all that, best wishes and good luck

**diver_dylan** · 11-27-2011, 06:33 PM

One super rep every 3 months. Then, when you hit 6...adopt the 'one in one out' ideology. Pic the least worn, and sell it to fund your next.

DD

Edit: Oh, and welcome!

**Dirty Harry** · 11-27-2011, 11:26 PM

Welcome

**Hartdoc** · 11-27-2011, 11:36 PM

flipping is the name of the game. One in one out

**crandy100** · 11-27-2011, 11:39 PM

Welcome fellow UK brother

where about are you from in the UK?

regards

**rakirun** · 11-30-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by crandy100

Welcome fellow UK brother

where about are you from in the UK?

regards

West Midlands mate

**jay66fr** · 11-30-2011, 05:25 PM

I've also started this hobby fairly recently, about 6 months ago. I try to buy only 1 watch every month but it's pretty hard, I've already bought 10 reps so far, sold 2, kept 8. I think you'll hit a point when you're less trigger happy, once you have acquired most watches you like the most.