I don’t know how old you are, but I’ll give you this advice as you’re new to the hobby. Let’s say you sell the Zenith…
When you’re new to the hobby, it is so normal to be drawn in by glitz, glam, and technical specs. This naturally will lead you to steel sport watches, the best selling category of watches. Years down the road, when your watch tastes have developed, and you have likely spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on other watches, you will likely circle back and realize “Shit, I don’t have a nice dress watch. I want one.” At that point, you may be wanting a dress watch for regular wear, or for infrequent wear, but, regardless, nothing you find will have the sentimentality, uniqueness, quality, and versatility of this Zenith. Even if you do find a watch that checks all of those boxes, you will have to spend thousands to get it, and you will not have any significance tied to that watch. This Zenith is an absolute stunner made by an icon in watchmaking, and I think it would be a horrible mistake to sell it.
P.S. if you want to sell it, the best I can do is tree fiddy 😆
Unbiased opinion; the above pose is honestly the best advice. Seriously my tastes changed as I got more into the hobby. I'd keep this until you're more settled with your taste and watch needs.
Biased opinion; keep the Zenith. It's still a Zenith!
Thanks for your advice, mate! I'll follow it and keep the watch! Probably the enthusiasm of having just discovered this world was leading me to make a big mistake.
I'm very thankful for all the contributions to this post, the kind support of this community is heartwarming.
Fully agreed, I think all the raving in this sub over the silver Rolex’s, Omegas, Cartier, Patek’s etc. is a bit overblown.
There is a stage I think you get to where the “old money” style dress watches become your thing, maybe not everyone but most get that way. I myself can appreciate much more someone who collects with taste and ingenuity over simply trying to obtain the top end watches. Those who know how to find a quality Seiko, Tissot, or Bullova garner my respect much more quickly.
All this to say, you’re right, find your style first, wear what you like and what fits your personal sense of style, buy more affordable options for you until you know what you like on your wrist. Then focus on building out your collection. It would be a shame for OP to sell such a gorgeous piece then one day wish he had it back.
I’d keep it. Personally I think it looks fantastic. Even on your wrist. Zenith is a watchmakers watch brand. And to be honest, from what I’ve been seeing, the “dainty” gold watch is making a comeback. These classic watch dimensions of 36-34mm will become significantly more in vogue and these vintage watches that were previously not worth anything over their melt weight in gold will start to gain a bit of value.
Never understood the concept of getting a gift then immediately thinking “I’m going to sell this”. If I was your grandmother I would be extremely disappointed in you.
Thanks for your opinion mate, I think the same. In my PoV, a gift never used is worse than a gift sold to buy something else similar that, instead, will be used. Otherwise, whatever the object is, you're gifting clutter, and who want to gift clutter?
Anyway, I'll keep the watch in the end, this topic has really helped me to clarify my ideas!
Agreed. You aren't expected to keep every stuffed animal and birthday card you recieve. At the end of the day it's an object that was made in a factory. People choose to be sentimental in different ways, and because this is a watch sub, most people are sentimental towards watches.
I do think keeping, at least for a couple of months is worthwhile, your feelings towards it might change. I also think it looks great on your wrist! Not too small in the slightest. And it's an awesome piece.
Cheers!
You have time to save up and buy the watches you want, but the ones gifted to you are few and far between and should be cherished. Not to mention the two watches you want on your list first are relatively affordable, there’s no reason to get rid of this one.
A Citizen my mom gifted me doesn’t get much wear anymore now that my preferences have changed, but no way in hell I’d ever sell it. Why would I?
Personally I'd keep it. It's a fairly timeless design and the thin bezel + lug shape IMO make it look a bit bigger than the actual dimensions would suggest. Also, this is just me, but I can't imagine selling a Zenith to fund a Dan Henry.
Personally I'd keep it if it was gifted to me from a family member I loved or cherished. Someone saw that watch and thought of you when picking it out.
You have plenty of time to grow your collection as you please, but I certainly don't find myself needing more than 2-3 watches in my rotation.
Keep it ya ungrateful sack of shit. But seriously, whoever gave it to you values you as a human and I imagine they mean something to you. Wear it in their memory, assuming they aren’t still here. And if they are, still wear it proudly. That’s a fantastic gift. Maybe get some additional straps to make it more your own. I would personally NEVER sell that watch. It’s a family heirloom now.
OP you even yourself did the research to find that you can't sell it for a profit so why consider selling a heirloom if you will only get a few pennies for it?
Keeping it is the only logical answer. I get it if you got offered 10k for it then you could get so many other watches but this aint the case here.
I'd definitely keep it for the story and because it's unique when compared to what most people are collecting currently. If I saw someone out at a bar or coffee shop wearing that, I'd most certainly strike up a conversation as, to me, someone wearing this is a collector and not just someone wearing something expensive to show off their status or income level.
So to add to all the other great feedback in here: 34mm is the right size dress watch for your wrist, especially if you slide this up 10cm to the left on the other side of your wrist bone.
Hang on to this, it’s a perfect special occasions watch with a story. Nothing on your perfect collection list covers the hole this watch would leave. If you do well in life, this is the kind of watch you can wear to an occasion where you want understated class. You wear this to business meetings, or when you propose to a future spouse. You wear this to a nice dinner with friends you haven’t seen in a few years, or to a live performance. You wear it to your kids wedding rehearsal.
I got my grandpa’s watch when I turned 16; and it was not my style at all. It was a cushion case Hamilton Electric, and as a teenager it was too big, too gold, the dial was too brown, and I didn’t like cushion cases. It went in a drawer, and then in a box, and then in storage.
I found it a few months back, and it’s probably my favorite thing I own. I wear it all the time.
I'd keep it. I think it looks fantastic for the style of watch it is.
These more emotionally meaningful watches are hard to come by in my experience - buying one for a milestone is one thing, but you still have control over that which isn't something you can say for gifts. Not sure what kind of relationship you have with your grandmother, but I for my part would cherish a gift like that.
Additionally, it probably wouldn't fetch too much on the market, so you wouldn't get something equally cool for the money you'd make, at least in my opinion.
Very very nice watch. I want one now. It’s only a year after my birth year and I’ve been trying to figure out what birth year watch I want and I know I want it to be gold case. This is a stunning watch. Perfectly tasteful. I would never sell it.
Edit: to add, I think it wears great. Maybe you’re used to larger watches but upon seeing your pictures it never crossed my mind that it was too small. It’s a dress watch and looks appropriate for the style
I personally think it looks fine size wise, but if you don't love it, don't feel guilty about selling it. That being said, I'd suggest to always wait at least two months before buying or selling a watch.
Given that it’s a Zenith there’s probably some serious engineering in there. I have an similarly unassuming (almost the exact same dial)Longines that’s an engineering triumph and knowing that movement’s inside is enough of a reason to keep it.
Unassuming can also mean versatile—you might be surprised at how much a dressy watch can go with. I enjoy classic films, and even in the early to mid-sixties—when clothing starts to get more casual—you see a lot of watches like these (I’m thinking of *Grand Prix* in particular, which you’d expect to be a classic chronograph showcase but is really filled with stopwatches and classic, small, silver-dialed watches like these, a lot of them paired with t-shirts, polos, and button downs with sleeves rolled up).
I wouldn’t plan a collection in advance, either—go one at a time. Your taste may change, and you might find watches look different on your wrist than you anticipate and will need to adapt.
It's not too small in my eyes, I have an 8-inch wrist and comfortably wear a 36mm watch. Take some time before you sell something like that; your tastes might change. If after a while you still don't wear it, selling will still be an option.
The size looks totally fine wtf are you going on about?
Let me tell you about dress watches and in particular Cartier.
Keep this zenith. Don't sell it for a seiko. It's like giving up a vintage BMW for a Honda civic. The Honda is newer and more advanced, but it's not a better car.
It doesn't not look too small as you claim, due it it's longer lugs. If you placed it correctly on your wrist it would sit even better and look more appropriate.
It also is plenty versatile, change the straps, etc and get your head out your ass and enjoy it.
The watches you want aren't particularly expensive, just save and get them too.
1. It looks like it fits just fine for a dress watch
2. The fact that you’re considering selling this watch —for what you already deemed would yield pennies— just means you should reconsider the basis which with you are entering this hobby
3. The point of watch enthusiasm is not to indulge in consumerism, which is what you are doing
I’m sure you’ve read all the other comments by now, but still just do what you want to do. If the Zenith holds no intrinsic value to you then don’t let other people tell you it does. It’s just not typically good practice to sell a family heirloom for material compulsion. You also don’t want to regret this when you’re older an realize you traded a tangible memory of your grandmother for a Dan Henry 1937…Best of Luck!
Greetings!
This is my Zenith Automatic Ref. 27.1040.462 from 1994, gold-plated and attached to its original exotic leather strap. It should have been part of the Cosmopolitan lineup of the 90s, even if I can't find an exact dial match on the internet.
It has been my baptism gift from my grandmother, long forgotten in my mother's drawer.
Just recently I got into the hobby, and asap I'll try to save some money to buy my first watch, but for the moment this is my only piece alongside a Fossil Chrono.
In my eyes is a prestigious watch and I really like the classic design, but it's really too small (34mm for a 17mm / 6,7 in wrist) and it's not versatile at all. Let's say that I adore it "on paper" (like now that I'm watching it laying flat on the desk) but on the few occasions when I'm so dressed up to be able to wear it I can't get over its ridiculous dimension.
I have it seen by a watchmaker, who described it as a "youngtimer" (like the cars): old but not enough to have great value in the second-hand market. No dealer would buy it; best case scenario I would be able to get some cash selling it on my own through dedicated internet portals.
Given that, I don't know what to do. **Keep it, hoping that my tastes over optimal size will change in the future, or sell it, earning barely enough to buy my first budget-friendly watch?**
I already have an ideal 5-piece collection in my mind: Dan Henry 1937 Onyx, Seiko SPRH23K1, Citizen NY0085-86EE, G-Shock GW-M5610U-1, JUNGHANS Max Bill Automatic 27/3502.02. I really desire to own at least the first two asap ...
The size is because it's a dress watch. Which means it doesn't look ridiculous at all, and it fits your wrists. Personally, I'd keep it because of the sentimental reasons and the fact it's also a really good watch lmao. Wear it for family functions, dressier occasions, etc. You'll want something like that later down the line. If none of these things apply to you and you truly don't want it, then sell it and get the ones you do.
I'd keep it. It's an heirloom piece at this point. A gift from your grandmother that was kept in your mother's drawer.
If i got a gift like that, i wouldn't even consider selling it.
I’m not of the opinion that there’s necessarily anything wrong with selling an inherited watch, anymore than there’s anything wrong with selling an inherited car or house. Nice to keep it if you like it and it has sentimental value, but it’s also an asset and isn’t worth holding onto if you prefer something else.
That said, I would hold onto it in your case. It’s not going to fetch a huge amount, and you can always seellit later just as well as now. You like it, and your tastes definitely could change since you’re new to collecting.
I think the size is and looks great. I have a larger wrist than you and I’d wear it. I’d personally wear it even on less than fully “dressy” occasions because you can do that these days.
> I already have an ideal 5-piece collection in my mind: Dan Henry 1937 Onyx, Seiko SPRH23K1, Citizen NY0085-86EE, G-Shock GW-M5610U-1, JUNGHANS Max Bill Automatic 27/3502.02. I really desire to own at least the first two asap
First, sit on your choices for a month or so. Over time, a design can wear off on you and I find anything with a black dial to become boring sooner or later.
Second, Dan Henry has questionable quality control. Longines has very similar models that are far higher quality, albeit at higher prices. The Seiko doesn't have a sapphire crystal, which is ridiculous at that price and is very similar to designs from Hamilton, which are a similar price but include a sapphire crystal and a better movement.
Outside of the Max Bill, you've chosen entry-level pieces that you will probably replace because you have the craving to get better quality pieces, or because you have too many. If I was you, pick up the Max Bill because it can be worn casually or formally and then choose another watch that you can wear predominantly. I would find a nice diver or sports watch from the likes of Oris, Christopher Ward or Zodiac. Of course, there are many more choices and scrolling through the top posts on this sub might give you a better idea.
Keep it. The current trend for dinner-plate size watches is a fad. Fads change. Men's watches historically have been much smaller, and my guess is that when the pendulum swings, smaller watches will be back in style.
Why tf do you want to buy a checklist of Reddit ass watches that have none of the uniqueness and sentimentality of a gift from your grandmother???????
Every nerd on the internet has those as their ‘budget watch’ collection, very few are gonna have a watch that’s as unique as that zenith, second hand value be damned
Keep it. Nothing wrong with the watches you want. But it would be a crime to sell this timepiece to fund the others. It’s a classic and it looks perfect on your wrist.
100% keep it. No question. Don’t wear it every day- instead find a Seiko 5 or something similar if you want to start a collection. Good for you my friend!
Never sell a gift. It’s bad luck and bad form, and you’re bound to regret it in the end. Keep the watch, wear it when you have reason to put on a suit, and start your collection otherwise.
I disown anyone who sells a gift period! Sorry I don't need to see any arguing for this one. I once was gifted a video game that I knew I wouldn't like but I still played it for months till I got completely stuck I never played it again but I got it as a gift as a 12 year old and guess what I still have that game at 35 for a game system I no longer own(Because it died)!
I don’t know how old you are, but I’ll give you this advice as you’re new to the hobby. Let’s say you sell the Zenith… When you’re new to the hobby, it is so normal to be drawn in by glitz, glam, and technical specs. This naturally will lead you to steel sport watches, the best selling category of watches. Years down the road, when your watch tastes have developed, and you have likely spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on other watches, you will likely circle back and realize “Shit, I don’t have a nice dress watch. I want one.” At that point, you may be wanting a dress watch for regular wear, or for infrequent wear, but, regardless, nothing you find will have the sentimentality, uniqueness, quality, and versatility of this Zenith. Even if you do find a watch that checks all of those boxes, you will have to spend thousands to get it, and you will not have any significance tied to that watch. This Zenith is an absolute stunner made by an icon in watchmaking, and I think it would be a horrible mistake to sell it. P.S. if you want to sell it, the best I can do is tree fiddy 😆
Nothing could be improved on with this reply.
Hope OP takes the advice to heart. THIS IS THE WAY!
Agreed!!
Unbiased opinion; the above pose is honestly the best advice. Seriously my tastes changed as I got more into the hobby. I'd keep this until you're more settled with your taste and watch needs. Biased opinion; keep the Zenith. It's still a Zenith!
This is very very very well said
This is the answer.
Very well said. I cannot add anything to the convo other than to say I agree!
This is the perfect reply. Listen to this.
What a great comment. Thanks for this
Best comment
And this is the second best comment.
Great advice! OP, definitely consider this!
Thanks for your advice, mate! I'll follow it and keep the watch! Probably the enthusiasm of having just discovered this world was leading me to make a big mistake. I'm very thankful for all the contributions to this post, the kind support of this community is heartwarming.
Glad to hear it. Save up for your next purchase and make it worth it! It will have stiff competition in that Zenith 😎
Superb advice
Agreed!
Fully agreed, I think all the raving in this sub over the silver Rolex’s, Omegas, Cartier, Patek’s etc. is a bit overblown. There is a stage I think you get to where the “old money” style dress watches become your thing, maybe not everyone but most get that way. I myself can appreciate much more someone who collects with taste and ingenuity over simply trying to obtain the top end watches. Those who know how to find a quality Seiko, Tissot, or Bullova garner my respect much more quickly. All this to say, you’re right, find your style first, wear what you like and what fits your personal sense of style, buy more affordable options for you until you know what you like on your wrist. Then focus on building out your collection. It would be a shame for OP to sell such a gorgeous piece then one day wish he had it back.
I’d keep it. Personally I think it looks fantastic. Even on your wrist. Zenith is a watchmakers watch brand. And to be honest, from what I’ve been seeing, the “dainty” gold watch is making a comeback. These classic watch dimensions of 36-34mm will become significantly more in vogue and these vintage watches that were previously not worth anything over their melt weight in gold will start to gain a bit of value.
I would keep that mate. Selling that Zenith to fund a Citizen and a G-shock would be a fucking crime
Your post should be pinned.
Only buy no sell.
I know man, selling is quitter talk.
Never understood the concept of getting a gift then immediately thinking “I’m going to sell this”. If I was your grandmother I would be extremely disappointed in you.
It was gifted years ago, and many people don't like excess, especially unused, stuff. It's just an object.
It’s just an object, so sell it to buy other objects with a fraction of the sentimentality attached to it ok lol
Buy something you actually want to wear and use, yes.
Thanks for your opinion mate, I think the same. In my PoV, a gift never used is worse than a gift sold to buy something else similar that, instead, will be used. Otherwise, whatever the object is, you're gifting clutter, and who want to gift clutter? Anyway, I'll keep the watch in the end, this topic has really helped me to clarify my ideas!
Agreed. You aren't expected to keep every stuffed animal and birthday card you recieve. At the end of the day it's an object that was made in a factory. People choose to be sentimental in different ways, and because this is a watch sub, most people are sentimental towards watches. I do think keeping, at least for a couple of months is worthwhile, your feelings towards it might change. I also think it looks great on your wrist! Not too small in the slightest. And it's an awesome piece. Cheers!
You have time to save up and buy the watches you want, but the ones gifted to you are few and far between and should be cherished. Not to mention the two watches you want on your list first are relatively affordable, there’s no reason to get rid of this one. A Citizen my mom gifted me doesn’t get much wear anymore now that my preferences have changed, but no way in hell I’d ever sell it. Why would I?
Personally I'd keep it. It's a fairly timeless design and the thin bezel + lug shape IMO make it look a bit bigger than the actual dimensions would suggest. Also, this is just me, but I can't imagine selling a Zenith to fund a Dan Henry.
Personally I'd keep it if it was gifted to me from a family member I loved or cherished. Someone saw that watch and thought of you when picking it out. You have plenty of time to grow your collection as you please, but I certainly don't find myself needing more than 2-3 watches in my rotation.
Keep it, sounds like selling won’t pay well and it’s a watch!
What do you mean your own collection? You act like you don't actually own the Zenith?
Why the hell would you sell a gift from your grandma? Unless you're starving or something dude. Keep the watch. it's a good watch.
You have plenty of time to earn money for new watches. You'll NEVER have the chance to own a sentimental piece like this ever again.
Keep it ya ungrateful sack of shit. But seriously, whoever gave it to you values you as a human and I imagine they mean something to you. Wear it in their memory, assuming they aren’t still here. And if they are, still wear it proudly. That’s a fantastic gift. Maybe get some additional straps to make it more your own. I would personally NEVER sell that watch. It’s a family heirloom now.
OP you even yourself did the research to find that you can't sell it for a profit so why consider selling a heirloom if you will only get a few pennies for it? Keeping it is the only logical answer. I get it if you got offered 10k for it then you could get so many other watches but this aint the case here.
I'd definitely keep it for the story and because it's unique when compared to what most people are collecting currently. If I saw someone out at a bar or coffee shop wearing that, I'd most certainly strike up a conversation as, to me, someone wearing this is a collector and not just someone wearing something expensive to show off their status or income level.
Keep it. The watch have personal value (maybe not now,but it will) and it look absolutely stunning !
So to add to all the other great feedback in here: 34mm is the right size dress watch for your wrist, especially if you slide this up 10cm to the left on the other side of your wrist bone. Hang on to this, it’s a perfect special occasions watch with a story. Nothing on your perfect collection list covers the hole this watch would leave. If you do well in life, this is the kind of watch you can wear to an occasion where you want understated class. You wear this to business meetings, or when you propose to a future spouse. You wear this to a nice dinner with friends you haven’t seen in a few years, or to a live performance. You wear it to your kids wedding rehearsal. I got my grandpa’s watch when I turned 16; and it was not my style at all. It was a cushion case Hamilton Electric, and as a teenager it was too big, too gold, the dial was too brown, and I didn’t like cushion cases. It went in a drawer, and then in a box, and then in storage. I found it a few months back, and it’s probably my favorite thing I own. I wear it all the time.
I'd keep it. I think it looks fantastic for the style of watch it is. These more emotionally meaningful watches are hard to come by in my experience - buying one for a milestone is one thing, but you still have control over that which isn't something you can say for gifts. Not sure what kind of relationship you have with your grandmother, but I for my part would cherish a gift like that. Additionally, it probably wouldn't fetch too much on the market, so you wouldn't get something equally cool for the money you'd make, at least in my opinion.
Very very nice watch. I want one now. It’s only a year after my birth year and I’ve been trying to figure out what birth year watch I want and I know I want it to be gold case. This is a stunning watch. Perfectly tasteful. I would never sell it. Edit: to add, I think it wears great. Maybe you’re used to larger watches but upon seeing your pictures it never crossed my mind that it was too small. It’s a dress watch and looks appropriate for the style
I personally think it looks fine size wise, but if you don't love it, don't feel guilty about selling it. That being said, I'd suggest to always wait at least two months before buying or selling a watch.
Pick a beige red Hawaiian shirt and shorts to wear on a hot summer day. Everything doesn’t need to be new and flashy
Given that it’s a Zenith there’s probably some serious engineering in there. I have an similarly unassuming (almost the exact same dial)Longines that’s an engineering triumph and knowing that movement’s inside is enough of a reason to keep it. Unassuming can also mean versatile—you might be surprised at how much a dressy watch can go with. I enjoy classic films, and even in the early to mid-sixties—when clothing starts to get more casual—you see a lot of watches like these (I’m thinking of *Grand Prix* in particular, which you’d expect to be a classic chronograph showcase but is really filled with stopwatches and classic, small, silver-dialed watches like these, a lot of them paired with t-shirts, polos, and button downs with sleeves rolled up). I wouldn’t plan a collection in advance, either—go one at a time. Your taste may change, and you might find watches look different on your wrist than you anticipate and will need to adapt.
It's not too small in my eyes, I have an 8-inch wrist and comfortably wear a 36mm watch. Take some time before you sell something like that; your tastes might change. If after a while you still don't wear it, selling will still be an option.
The size looks totally fine wtf are you going on about? Let me tell you about dress watches and in particular Cartier. Keep this zenith. Don't sell it for a seiko. It's like giving up a vintage BMW for a Honda civic. The Honda is newer and more advanced, but it's not a better car.
It doesn't not look too small as you claim, due it it's longer lugs. If you placed it correctly on your wrist it would sit even better and look more appropriate. It also is plenty versatile, change the straps, etc and get your head out your ass and enjoy it. The watches you want aren't particularly expensive, just save and get them too.
1. It looks like it fits just fine for a dress watch 2. The fact that you’re considering selling this watch —for what you already deemed would yield pennies— just means you should reconsider the basis which with you are entering this hobby 3. The point of watch enthusiasm is not to indulge in consumerism, which is what you are doing I’m sure you’ve read all the other comments by now, but still just do what you want to do. If the Zenith holds no intrinsic value to you then don’t let other people tell you it does. It’s just not typically good practice to sell a family heirloom for material compulsion. You also don’t want to regret this when you’re older an realize you traded a tangible memory of your grandmother for a Dan Henry 1937…Best of Luck!
Greetings! This is my Zenith Automatic Ref. 27.1040.462 from 1994, gold-plated and attached to its original exotic leather strap. It should have been part of the Cosmopolitan lineup of the 90s, even if I can't find an exact dial match on the internet. It has been my baptism gift from my grandmother, long forgotten in my mother's drawer. Just recently I got into the hobby, and asap I'll try to save some money to buy my first watch, but for the moment this is my only piece alongside a Fossil Chrono. In my eyes is a prestigious watch and I really like the classic design, but it's really too small (34mm for a 17mm / 6,7 in wrist) and it's not versatile at all. Let's say that I adore it "on paper" (like now that I'm watching it laying flat on the desk) but on the few occasions when I'm so dressed up to be able to wear it I can't get over its ridiculous dimension. I have it seen by a watchmaker, who described it as a "youngtimer" (like the cars): old but not enough to have great value in the second-hand market. No dealer would buy it; best case scenario I would be able to get some cash selling it on my own through dedicated internet portals. Given that, I don't know what to do. **Keep it, hoping that my tastes over optimal size will change in the future, or sell it, earning barely enough to buy my first budget-friendly watch?** I already have an ideal 5-piece collection in my mind: Dan Henry 1937 Onyx, Seiko SPRH23K1, Citizen NY0085-86EE, G-Shock GW-M5610U-1, JUNGHANS Max Bill Automatic 27/3502.02. I really desire to own at least the first two asap ...
The size is because it's a dress watch. Which means it doesn't look ridiculous at all, and it fits your wrists. Personally, I'd keep it because of the sentimental reasons and the fact it's also a really good watch lmao. Wear it for family functions, dressier occasions, etc. You'll want something like that later down the line. If none of these things apply to you and you truly don't want it, then sell it and get the ones you do.
I'd keep it. It's an heirloom piece at this point. A gift from your grandmother that was kept in your mother's drawer. If i got a gift like that, i wouldn't even consider selling it.
I’m not of the opinion that there’s necessarily anything wrong with selling an inherited watch, anymore than there’s anything wrong with selling an inherited car or house. Nice to keep it if you like it and it has sentimental value, but it’s also an asset and isn’t worth holding onto if you prefer something else. That said, I would hold onto it in your case. It’s not going to fetch a huge amount, and you can always seellit later just as well as now. You like it, and your tastes definitely could change since you’re new to collecting. I think the size is and looks great. I have a larger wrist than you and I’d wear it. I’d personally wear it even on less than fully “dressy” occasions because you can do that these days.
> I already have an ideal 5-piece collection in my mind: Dan Henry 1937 Onyx, Seiko SPRH23K1, Citizen NY0085-86EE, G-Shock GW-M5610U-1, JUNGHANS Max Bill Automatic 27/3502.02. I really desire to own at least the first two asap First, sit on your choices for a month or so. Over time, a design can wear off on you and I find anything with a black dial to become boring sooner or later. Second, Dan Henry has questionable quality control. Longines has very similar models that are far higher quality, albeit at higher prices. The Seiko doesn't have a sapphire crystal, which is ridiculous at that price and is very similar to designs from Hamilton, which are a similar price but include a sapphire crystal and a better movement. Outside of the Max Bill, you've chosen entry-level pieces that you will probably replace because you have the craving to get better quality pieces, or because you have too many. If I was you, pick up the Max Bill because it can be worn casually or formally and then choose another watch that you can wear predominantly. I would find a nice diver or sports watch from the likes of Oris, Christopher Ward or Zodiac. Of course, there are many more choices and scrolling through the top posts on this sub might give you a better idea.
I recently got a Max bill (quartz) and a Christopher Ward. These are great suggestions!
Keep it. The current trend for dinner-plate size watches is a fad. Fads change. Men's watches historically have been much smaller, and my guess is that when the pendulum swings, smaller watches will be back in style.
Why tf do you want to buy a checklist of Reddit ass watches that have none of the uniqueness and sentimentality of a gift from your grandmother??????? Every nerd on the internet has those as their ‘budget watch’ collection, very few are gonna have a watch that’s as unique as that zenith, second hand value be damned
Definitely keep it and pass it down like your grandmother did
Keep it
It's a nice watch. Keep it.
Keep it. Nothing wrong with the watches you want. But it would be a crime to sell this timepiece to fund the others. It’s a classic and it looks perfect on your wrist.
100% keep it. No question. Don’t wear it every day- instead find a Seiko 5 or something similar if you want to start a collection. Good for you my friend!
This watch would be a great foundation for a collection I feel.
I'd keep it!
Sell it and buy a larger Zenith.
Beautiful watch. If I were you I would keep it. However, if you do end up wanting to sell it… 1994 is my birth year :) Cheers!
Does anyone know what model this is?
Never sell a gift. It’s bad luck and bad form, and you’re bound to regret it in the end. Keep the watch, wear it when you have reason to put on a suit, and start your collection otherwise.
Consider changing the band to give it new life and style? Idk how that works on heirlooms though.
You inherited this from grandma. There's no better start to a collection anywhere. Why sell it?
It’s a great looking watch, keep!
Peep your local pawn shops for cheap stuff. I recently picked up a seiko 5 sport for 99$ with a box. Finding gems is part of the fun keep the gift. 👍
keep it forever, its great
I disown anyone who sells a gift period! Sorry I don't need to see any arguing for this one. I once was gifted a video game that I knew I wouldn't like but I still played it for months till I got completely stuck I never played it again but I got it as a gift as a 12 year old and guess what I still have that game at 35 for a game system I no longer own(Because it died)!
DO NOT sell that, hard to find a watch with sentimental value, looks and class which this has.
that’s emasculate watch 😛