Recommend affordable watch that will appreciate in value

[beeveewee]

I am interested in purchasing a dress watch that will appreciate or hold in value. I recently found myself attracted to an old Omega Deville Quartz but realized I have no idea if I could sell it for a reasonable price when I get the next bug. I recently bought a Seiko Monster and was plead to find that I could sell it for the same price I bought it new.

I have few restrictions... Quartz, automatic, leather, SS, handwind, etc. I think my only requirements are that it be a classic worthy of collection, catch my eye and cost less than $500.

Thanks to anyone who would take a minute to register a suggestionor two!

[curiousMan]

I don't believe such thing exists in today's world.

[skywatch]

I think you'll be better off putting your extra cash into a money market fund.
Watches are not a good investment. Fun, beautiful, addictive... yes. Investment... no.

[Citizen V]

How about buying used? The first seller already has taken the hit on selling a used watch, so you should only take a small loss as long as you don't damage it too much.
Appreciating in value is unlikely like mentioned above, especially with restrictions on the watch's appearance/specs.

[seoulseeker]

Your only realistic chance of a watch appreciating in value is buying a vintage automatic, and buying it for a good, cheap price.

It would still take a lot of luck though.

[beeveewee]

I was assuming used. Sorry.

[AsAnAtheist]

Not possible, even with vintage watches.
Any watch worth money sells for a high price, only way to get it for cheaper is to take advantage of a situation (example: taken advantage of a person ignorant of the watch's value, flipping Orients after the price increases, flipping forum watches, etc), and if your that kind of person you'll get no advice from me.

Edit: Forgot to clarify, I've nothing against profiting from selling watches due to supply/demand or price increases but if you do that be sure to become a forum sponsor because you are technically making a business out of it while using the Forum's great resources of information and even market place. Even if it's one watch.

[mikeynd]

Search the forum,there is tons of post in this category. All state the same,Invest in something else.

[beeveewee]

Thanks everyone. Not looking for an investment, just something that won't tank in value. I guess I figured that some watches had to have a collector value that would increase over time with rarity. Kind of like a citizen bullhead. Relatively cheap but they're not making more of 'em.

Oh well. That is why I asked.

[ed21x]

the only watch that somewhat fits your requirements is Stowa... but that is because there is a 4 month waiting period for them, so by the time you get it, you might be able to flip it for the same price because someone doesn't want to wait. a modest price increase happens every 2 years, but that probably isn't enough ROI