Estimate true cost per wear after expected resale, services and extras — reusable across your collection.
A $2,000 watch worn 100 times a year for 5 years, with $300 extras and $1,200 expected resale, has a net cost of $1,100 and a cost per wear of $2.20.
• Be realistic about wears per year.
• Include likely service and strap costs.
• Use a conservative resale estimate.
• Compare two watches with the same method.
How do you calculate cost per wear for a watch?Net ownership cost divided by total expected wears.
Why include resale in cost per wear?Because residual value reduces true cost.
What is a good cost per wear?Personal — the point is making the number comparable and visible.
Should services be included in cost per wear?Yes, if you expect to pay them during ownership.