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Great thread!
I am completely in a phase of consolidation and therefore I unterstand your thoughts so much.
Possessing too many things sounds like a luxury first world problem but it really can be a burden.
So I have made the decision to get rid of any watch I don’t like anymore and/or don’t wear enough.
As a consequence I made a list of 10 watches that are ready for a trade.
As a first action I am going to sell my new bought Patek 5146G and some other first owned pieces to fund a watch that has been a grail for me for more than two decades: a vintage IWC Minute Repeater in Platinum.
So I in this case I will make 1 hot dream watch out of 3 in the meantime „lukewarm“ pieces and still have to pay some extra charge which is ok for me.
My next goal is a nice perpetual calendar for which another 4-5 watches plus some extra money will have to leave.
And I must confess: this all feels really good! 😊
Best
Thomas
Thomas
P.S.: At the moment I learn very much about value retention and former buying strategies that manifest to be wrong. My conclusion: Forget al the strategies. It´s an emotional hobby, and if you let your heart decide it can´t be wrong.
Would like your thoughts and opinions please
Age old question, what's better, a couple of nice watches or a nice multiple piece collection? I currently have a nice multiple piece collection, modern mixed in with vintage. As with everyone, I wear only one at a time and some don't see much wrist time....
Been there.
I decided to consolidate to 4 new pieces that meet my tastes now and I'm very happy with it. Aris
+1
i said 4 maximum & I'm being adviced to think around 10-12 - i think i'll land somewhere in between ;-)
I completely understand your thought process because
I find myself in a similar situation. There are many pieces I don’t wear although we do have sentimental value and I know replacing that would be almost impossible. However given the situation, do I really keep things that are not being used or move them ...
Same thoughts, same situation :-)
I for myself have found a radical solution that makes me feel good. See my post below. All the best Thomas
Undestand....
totally the dilemna. I find that 3 watches seems correct for myself...one has sentimental value (was my fathers) one is a complication (chrono) and one a simple everyday watch....that way I can be sure they are all worn on a weekly basis. For myself anymo...
Depends on why you collect
I am amazed by the variety of collections I see here. Some collect a brand, some a complication, some a type (divers for example) and others based on a lifestyle. The themes of collecting are endless. If you can determine what the underlying motivation is...
i initially started to confine myself at 4 watches max...i lived by that rule for a while - but then each time i find one attractive, i've to let go another 'good one' - which was painful
i love to wear all my watches & i do...so i think the right number should be around 7.... i know it doesn't help you resolve your dilemma but then we're all in the same boat isn't it ?! Best, mahesh.,
Totally a personal preference...
If you're a collector, there is no optimal number of watches - the size of your collection should always be changing. If you're the sort of person who wants to wear all your watches, there's a reason to choose quality over quantity. I'd say two watches is...
Great thread!
I am completely in a phase of consolidation and therefore I unterstand your thoughts so much. Possessing too many things sounds like a luxury first world problem but it really can be a burden. So I have made the decision to get rid of any watch I don’t li...
Like many of us I have too many of several things. Two things in addition to my watches
would be my guns and fly fishing equipment. Of course you need a different weight rod for different scenarios, so I tell my wife. I won't part with my guns because you're never sure whose hands they will eventually end up in, better safe than sorry, anoth...
That's too kind my friend!
Yes it´s a philosophy that makes me happy. At the moment. But it´s not just a strategy. It´s a way that i feel I MUST go. I also have to confess that regarding some of your watches it wouldn´t be an easy decision...
Common feelings
You’ve perfectly described the feeling that’s shared by most collectors. I don’t recall who wrote it but a while back I read a post on this forum that explained how collectors go through 3 sometimes 4 phases: - beginners: you buy one, get hooked start buy...
I'm in the fewer watches camp, but it ultimately comes down to personal preference
Just to share a point that's less discussed: I think a collection of fewer pieces will have more of a "luxury in moderation" respectability factor than a large collection, even if those fewer pieces are more expensive in total than the larger collection. ...
I too think 2 is not enough.
But perhaps 3 or 4 should be sufficient for the “core” collection. Having a go anywhere do anything watch (1) is useful to many people; I certainly need one. A dressier piece (2) and a sportier piece (3) is a tried and tested route. Dressier and sportier ...