Watch Collecting Advice: How to Buy, What to Keep, and What to Never Sell

Building a watch collection is about more than just buying; it’s about knowing when to buy, when to hold, and which pieces to never let go. Recorded live at Madison Avenue Watch Week in Manhattan, Tim Mosso and Melanie Chud discuss the reality of the collector's mindset. We explore the "selling regrets" that haunt enthusiasts and the importance of a "try-before-you-buy" approach to luxury watches from brands like Patek Philippe, Cartier, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. They also answer live audience questions about independents versus big brands, how to navigate trends, and more! Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916Company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company 0:00 App Promo 1:00 Introduction 2:20 What's the Next Watch You Want to Buy? 7:40 Buying Watches Made by People You Know 13:00 How Mel and Tim Got Into Watch Collecting 17:30 How to Avoid Buying Every Watch You Love 31:20 Should You Buy Watches as Investments? 35:10 Closing Thoughts 37:30 Melanie's Cartier Roadster Story 40:40 Are Founder-Led Independent Brands Hard to Service? 45:50 Are You a Collector or an Accumulator? 50:00 Independents vs. Big Brands: How to Navigate Both 55:40 How Do You Find the Watch You Actually Want Within a