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AndrewD
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Collecting strategies

Hi All,

We have discussed on many occasions our different collecting strategies, but I want to tease out the pros and cons of two approaches a bit more.

Often our dream watches have a degree of rarity and/or a high price tag associated with them. Many of us start ‘small’ and build up our collections. Sometimes this is done for lack of disposable income early in careers and life, and sometimes because we are still learning the ‘value’ of pieces.

Another approach is to utilise reviews and expert opinions and purchase what are considered the ‘best’. Some might think ‘why waste your time with lesser pieces’ when you could just buy the best ‘keepers’ up front.

Personally I think the horological ‘journey’ is important, because it provides a framework (or reference) for watches that allows us to understand and appreciate what is available at all levels. But others may think that I am wasting my time and should just buy the best examples in a few categories (chrono, perpetual, repeater…)

What are your thoughts?

Andrew