Is vintage collecting a dying hobby?

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Originally Posted by ExPADIdiver

Been ruined for about 5 years now imho. Flame on.

"Ruined" in what way, exactly?

If anything is a negative in my book, I can really only complain that prices have increased and fakes are more rampant -- but both are unavoidable in any hobby that gains popularity. Prices are impossible to predict so I wouldn't personally put that in the "ruined" category. Fake cases, dials, inserts and full watches are where things get tricky with vintage. That does tend to ruin it.

But, I'm like 05carbondrz in enjoying my time so far. I cut my teeth in vintage with a 1665 SD over a decade ago but am enjoying it again after recently picking up an older GMT. If the vintage market picks up or slows down, my investment isn't so big that I'll care one way or the other. That helps keep it fun.

Vintage won't likely die. There will always be those who prefer old over the new no matter how good the new stuff is made.