How Long Have You Gone Without Buying?

I have money to spend, been looking for over 2 weeks, and haven't found a watch that compels me to "lay the money down..."

My last watch purchase was the Ocean 7 LM7...

How long have you gone without buying a watch?

Since starting on this WIS thing, nearly a year.

Last December to March of this year and then I only bought a duplicate of a watch that I had had.

Almost had a TAG yesterday but the seller dropped out after the deal was made.

I too have some cash but see nothing I can afford that I desire. Now ones I cant afford, that is a different story.

Docrwm wrote:

Since starting on this WIS thing, nearly a year.

I've gone almost a year but can't say exactly.

Right now I'm at 4.5 months.

Not very long at all.

Although the numbers purchased in a given month has diminished since being here.
And I spend quite a bit more time shopping for exactly what I want.
Noticed that If I wait long enough the impulse to buy does go away.

Still buy way too many cause there are so many I still want.
Have always been an emotional impulsive buyer (and eater) - all bad.

jaw wrote:

Noticed that If I wait long enough the impulse to buy does go away.

that's the way to go!

Cant member the last watch i bought, spent on plenty on parts (dials, hands and movements) but not sure about a watch!

cali kid wrote:

Cant member the last watch i bought, spent on plenty on parts (dials, hands and movements) but not sure about a watch!

I've found that buying bracelets, strap, parts, or associated materials can lessen the intensity of the hunger but not completely sate it.

Docrwm wrote:

I've found that buying bracelets, strap, parts, or associated materials can lessen the intensity of the hunger but not completely sate it.

So true.

It's been about two weeks and I have the itch again...

andrema wrote:

It's been about two weeks and I have the itch again...

Drunk. I knew it!

Going to say around three months ! Which is where I'm at right now !

Have'nt bought one since December 15th. The streak will likely end by next week.

3 months.

2-3 months. I seem to be much tighter on the money I spend and it isn't without selling something first. BEFORE, I would just buy, buy, buy, etc., etc., etc.

About a year taking away the occasional modding goodies or the too-good-a-price-to-pass-on vintage.

I dont buy one unless I sell one now...

...have sold four in last month, bought NOTHING to replace them yet.

AM I CURED????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The illness has a remission phase.........usually around 4mos or so. You shall have symptoms again beginning the 5th month. All will be fine.

jaw wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

I've found that buying bracelets, strap, parts, or associated materials can lessen the intensity of the hunger but not completely sate it.

So true.

Yep. I have a mesh coming to try on a watch that I've just grown tired of, simply because of the strap.

I concur with the Jaw!

jaw wrote:

Not very long at all.

Although the numbers purchased in a given month has diminished since being here.
And I spend quite a bit more time shopping for exactly what I want.
Noticed that If I wait long enough the impulse to buy does go away.

Still buy way too many cause there are so many I still want.
Have always been an emotional impulsive buyer (and eater) - all bad.

Going on about 8 or 9 months now.