Understanding relative wealth. Neil DeGrass Tyson did a calculation. For every 25¢ the average American earned, Bill Gates would earn $45,000. Now scale that down by a factor of 1000 and even someone who is 1000 times poorer than Bill Gates would earn $18,000 to about $100 to the average person. Now would you pay $100 for the Edition and NOT be concerned about depreciation or costs in any way?
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Concern about depreciation of the Edition
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I would hire an assistant for $100 and not be caught dead with a $1 gadget dipped in gold...
I don't feel that depreciation should be taken into account in the purchasing the 
Watch Edition. Realistically, the product has a designed obsolescence within 5-8 years. That is even if the battery will last that long or if we are actually able to change out the battery. The watch is pretty much a fashion item because it does look good and is supported by the fashion industry so just owning one in the initial phase means that you are "up-to-date" with fashion trends in 2015. It's more a show-it-off piece rather than a keep-it-in-a-box piece. That said, there will be some collectors that would want a mint one in possibly 20-30 years. I don't think anyone will be purchasing one for business use strictly so if you're trying to claim a depreciation schedule on the watch, I don't think you'll be able to. It's more of a disposable income item that is for the sheer enjoyment of the user. It's like buying a luxury car or purse. There are certain quality standards for the Watch Edition but it is still considered a luxury product and not just a piece of equipment.
Watch Edition. Realistically, the product has a designed obsolescence within 5-8 years. That is even if the battery will last that long or if we are actually able to change out the battery. The watch is pretty much a fashion item because it does look good and is supported by the fashion industry so just owning one in the initial phase means that you are "up-to-date" with fashion trends in 2015. It's more a show-it-off piece rather than a keep-it-in-a-box piece. That said, there will be some collectors that would want a mint one in possibly 20-30 years. I don't think anyone will be purchasing one for business use strictly so if you're trying to claim a depreciation schedule on the watch, I don't think you'll be able to. It's more of a disposable income item that is for the sheer enjoyment of the user. It's like buying a luxury car or purse. There are certain quality standards for the Watch Edition but it is still considered a luxury product and not just a piece of equipment.