Luxury Watch Collecting: Purity & Passion

Clueless_Collector · 2023-12-18T00:19:29Z

Explore the WatchProSite community's insights on watch GTGs. Clueless_Collector and members discuss fostering genuine connections, handling watches, and the future of collecting.

Clueless_Collector's original post sparks a vital conversation about the evolving landscape of watch collecting, particularly the shift away from speculative trends towards genuine community engagement. This article explores the essence of WatchProSite's 'Gatherings of the Tribe' (GTGs), delving into what makes these events meaningful for collectors and how to navigate the shared passion for horology with respect and security. Clueless_Collector's reflections on fostering a purer collecting experience resonate deeply within the community.

I really like this trend of seeing less speculative collectors as witnessed by recent events.

The watch shows and people hanging out together (GTG) and feeling safe is nice to see, as we saw in DWW and that exotic event shared by J 👍🏻💪🏻

What are you looking for in a watch GTG?

How many watch(es) do you bring?

There have been videos or posts of some mishandling of other people’s watches, scratches, dings or dropped (NOoooo!!!). How do you feel or handle this situation if this happens (god forbid) to your precious dream or grail?

The best solution is educate and treat others with respect and know the importance of the watch to the owner...I'm not a fan of piling on top of each other's watches.

Have a great weekend…hope we will start to get what we like and not have to play BS games anymore. Cheers 🥂

Key Points from the Discussion

The value of a GTG often depends on the host; brand-hosted events are anticipated for exclusive sneak peeks or insights, while community-led gatherings prioritize personal connections.
Many collectors find the people and relationships at GTGs more fascinating than the watches themselves, highlighting the unique personalities within the WatchProSite community.
Private, personable, and one-on-one meetups are often preferred for forming deeper connections and understanding the motivations behind an individual's collection, rather than just showcasing watches.
Regular, informal GTGs, like those held in the San Fernando Valley since 2005, foster strong community bonds and welcome new guests, emphasizing the social aspect over the watches.
For personal GTGs focused on making new friends, bringing a limited number of watches (e.g., a 3-watch roll plus one on the wrist) is a common practice, balancing sharing with security.
Leaving multiple valuable watches on a table at a GTG can be uncomfortable unless there's absolute trust in how others handle timepieces and security is assured.

The Discussion

TeutonicCarFan

Dec 18, 2023

Awesome showing

Your chopard quintet really shines here!

Clueless_Collector

Dec 18, 2023

That’s great to know…yes I’m new to the brand 🙏🏻

spudsunderground

Dec 18, 2023

Very impressive and very nice! I am very fond of the YG GMT on Jubilee you show here. Lovely watch!

Clueless_Collector

Dec 18, 2023

The new YG Jubilee GMT does have some interesting vibes and attractive

patrick_y

Dec 18, 2023

A lot of questions there!

What am I looking for at a GTG? It really depends on who is hosting the GTG. The ones hosted by big watch brands, I'm hoping for a nice sneak peek of a new watch that isn't really released to the public yet. Or some special insight about company operations. I'm probably traveling a distance to come to this GTG, so show me something or tell me something special to make it worth my time. Fortunately, Patek Philippe this year didn't disappoint! This year in June 2023, Patek Philippe hosted a wonder

Clueless_Collector

Dec 18, 2023

Thanks Patrick for taking the time to respond to my cluelss questions :)

I'm looking at private, individual GTGs, not by brands, so Yes, just making new friends with same hobby and passions. That is true it's about the people. I typically bring a 3-watch roll at max, and wearing one. Look at Wei K's Revolution YT...unfortunately I have never met Anthony and my 1st WPS GTG is the one in 2017 at NYC with you and rest of gang. That's very thoughtful of him to remind everyone for being cautious. Like yourself, I don't like to beat up my watches, even it's meant to be wor

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