Luxury Watch Weekly Rotation Collection — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Clueless_Collector · 2022-11-07T20:30:21Z

Explore the Patek Philippe Ref. 5231J and the philosophy of wearing luxury watches daily. Collectors discuss care, rotation, and the joy of ownership.

Clueless_Collector's post highlights the joy of actively engaging with a watch collection, specifically featuring the Patek Philippe Ref. 5231J. His commitment to rotating and wearing his timepieces, rather than simply storing them, sparks a broader discussion on watch care, the philosophy of collecting, and even the fascinating mathematics behind collection permutations. This article delves into the community's diverse perspectives on enjoying luxury watches daily.

Thanks to our esteemed math professor FabR, who helped to calculate the numbers.

Also to Nico for suggesting to wear my precious 5231J more often so here it is this week. I make it a point to wear and rotate all my watches, or at least wind them once or twice every month.

I’m super happy with my collecting journey and no, I won’t bored members here with more of such posts.

Have a great week ahead!

PS: we know storing watches need to be in low humidity, no sunlight etc, but what is the recommended temperature range?

This message has been edited by FabR on 2022-11-08 08:56:05

Key Points from the Discussion

The calculation of 73,629,072 unique weekly rotations from a collection of 48 watches, selecting 7 each week, is derived from a binomial coefficient, specifically (48)! / (7! × (41)!).
For specific Patek Philippe references like the 5231J, it's advisable to check with an Authorized Dealer (AD) regarding accompanying materials, as certificates are sometimes shipped separately. The AD may be able to query HSWA for missing documentation.
Some collectors advocate for wearing watches frequently, even to sleep, embracing dings and scratches as part of the watch's story, and sending them for servicing when needed, rather than overly protecting them.
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5738R may have ceased production with stamped movements, potentially making existing examples more unique.
The aging of a watch, particularly its patina, is highly valued by some collectors for the character and charm it adds.
A watch's accuracy, such as gaining only +2 seconds over an extended period, is a testament to its precise horological engineering.

The Discussion

jlux

Nov 7, 2022

What a wonderful selection!

Superb diversity and class : your "watch -week" will be great !! Best, Gerard

Clueless_Collector

Nov 7, 2022

I’m still missing a PP pure chronograph and I have to confess…

The 5170G you have is a very attractive option and many times I have cross that thought to fund for one. Thanks Gerard!

ArmisT

Nov 8, 2022

Doesn’t the 5968a fill the chrono slot?

Clueless_Collector

Nov 8, 2022

I meant mechanical chrono, as like my 1815 Boutique edition, not the ones with automatic movement 😉

ArmisT

Nov 8, 2022

Got it, yes, there’s a difference indeed 👍🏼

Clueless_Collector

Nov 7, 2022

Thanks Tony….this is my One A Day vitamin for men 😬

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