I almost totally agree, I’m even the same age. I too have been in love with Heuers for about 10 years now (Thanks OTD) and only really been able to purchase any in the last 2/3 years.
I think the only thing I would differ on would be I’m fascinated with the movements and the mechanical aspect of the watches as well as the aesthetic. Otherwise spot on.

Eddie

: Hi,

: I reckon I may be coming from a fairly different place to most of
: the seasoned collectors here . I have been collecting at an ever
: increasing rate over the last 2/3 years as I find more and more
: watches that I like, particularly Heuers!

: My problem is that at 29, I have the typical financial burdens that
: means funds for watches are somewhat limited, as a young family,
: mortgage etc take priority, my only justification for spending
: £££'s on watches is that to me it's more enjoyable than money
: in the bank, and it's not like its being blown on large finance
: on a new motor that depreciates.

: That said I think there will come a point where the watches reach a
: price whereby I cannot justify it, so it's a race against time
: to get what I want!

: My taste is fairly broad and basically my main reason for buying
: any watch is aesthetics, it has to look good on my wrist first
: and foremost, I am not too fussed on having each variant in a
: particular model , I would just like a nice collection of
: various watches that pretty much all get worn.

: All the best