Thomas_3
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I ask myself just how many watches I really need.
Can only wear one at a time, It is nice to look down and see
something different every few days, but honestly I could live with seeing the same watch
every day. I just can't bring myself to jettison anything I have. I have guns I won't get rid of.
I don't hunt/shoot much anymore and have switched to fly fishing and fly tying. My hobbies
are of the expensive variety.
OK, I'll admit I am starting
to struggle with what direction I want my collection to go. It is pretty simple, 2 Rolex, 3 if you count my wife's, a Bell & Ross, a Tag Carrera Twin Time, and a very nice group of vintage pieces. Probably not a day goes by that I don't look at watches bu...
Aren't we all questioning where our collection stands?
I see that only sentimental pieces as pillars of my collection. Those that I just bought myself do not last more than 2 years usually. But I re-explore more and more old references that I sold in the past. My current goal is to have a complementary select...
Since you said it's ok not spending thousands...
I'd look for fun pieces like Seiko, and various passion plays / Kickstarter projects. Wife and I have the copper dial and the blue dial version of DUMOREAU DM01. A wonderful timepiece, very accurate and durable too! Check out the Phantasos Triclops, thoug...
I ask myself just how many watches I really need.
Can only wear one at a time, It is nice to look down and see something different every few days, but honestly I could live with seeing the same watch every day. I just can't bring myself to jettison anything I have. I have guns I won't get rid of. I don't...
But, since I can have watches and guns, this means I can add some watches!!
After all, I am short of 12!
"Guns I won't get rid of"
If I could keep only my gun collection or my watches, I would be using my phone to check the time. That simple for me.
So we are in this strange place.
On one hand a lot of stuff has really gotten out of hand, those watches you reference for which prices have crept up and up. Out of reach for many, either because they can’t get one new from an AD or the gray premium is just outrageous. On the other other...
Yeah, I see some of the prices for time only watches and about
choke to death. I couldn't imagine spending 5 figures on a time only watch. Much respect and understanding to those of you that can and do.
Do you want a collection? Or do you desire several individual watches?
In my opinion a collection roughly has a theme defining a genus or genuses and can approach completion when all species are accounted for. Purchasing individual watches on their own merit is just that. I am an individual watch guy, with the collection/the...
Great thoughts
It is a constant struggle (unless you have a large constant stream of disposable income) to balance wants and reality. I have not bought a watch in almost 3 years, but just purchased two in the last 6 weeks. My Tudor BB 58 Blue is probably my best “satisf...