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I suppose constant evaluation is something innately built-in. I'm down to a couple of pieces that i want to let go..
Oct 16, 2020,06:25 AM
Nothing fantastic by the way. Just pieces that don' fit the criteria anymore.
And that criteria is JOY. There are pieces that just become dead to me over time. And those have to go. I'm just lazy to do sale postings is my main problem.
There would also be that rare occasion where i'd rather let go of a piece to fund something than put out new money.
So it's a balance for me. And it's a good thing that my tastes hew to what's relatively "saleable" such that if push comes to shove, it can be liquidated. I don't worry that i have x number but do get annoyed about that gnawing feeling that i need to push out pieces that I don't like anymore because it kinda irritates me when I see 'em knwoing that I can enjoy something else on its behalf
Serendipity also plays a part. When a piece has to really go inspite of laziness, some surge of energy comes from out of nowhere and there I am banging the keys typing down info, pulling out boxes, photographing sets, etc.
It's good to think about these things but also keep in mind that they're not exactly useless things in terms of store of value. Give me a good watch deal and I'd be out rushing to the bank to take out cash. God knows these institutions are enjoying your money more than you are. I find joy in that as well. Seriously, we can responsibly enjoy this hobby and that's a good thing a lot of people are not in a position to even realize. Come to think of it, I now understand what my uncle said to me a few years back about how he'd rather buy vintage cars than give it to the bank.
There's no magic number. You just know when to let go. And you will. When the joy is not there anymore.
I LOVE WATCHES AND THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE THAT IT BRINGS!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the sobering post
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Opportunity costs in watch collecting
By: donizetti : October 14th, 2020-13:32
... I don't mean that I should have rather put the money in the retirement fund. What has been on my mind recently is the limited time I can wear each of my watches - which is my main source of enjoyment. More and more, when contemplating a purchase I thi...
I agree.
By: descartes1 : October 14th, 2020-13:37
A few years ago I noticed that i was wearing 4-5 watches waaaay more than any of the others so I’ve sort of imposed a usability criteria on anything I’m considering.
Yes and no, Andreas.
By: amanico : October 14th, 2020-13:38
Yes, because I can let several of my watches go in order to fund a pricey Grail. No, because I can also sell or trade several of my watches I don't wear anymore for some watches which are not necessarily unaffordable, but which which I will wear with a lo...
Yes...currently trying to consolidate...
By: Clueless_Collector : October 14th, 2020-14:07
And trying to reduce quantity for quality. Like you said I try to wear and rotate all my watch and I do but I can’t really wear Grail all the time so there’s dilemma. However, then new and better watches keep coming out and I added more, lol... I’m not go...
For me,
By: Juliusotto : October 14th, 2020-14:35
every watch in my collection must meet one criteria,must be that kind of watch that can be kept as one and only watch,so anytime if I decided or if needed all can go except one,the problem will be witch one will stay ,but in this way I can wear all of the...
I get enjoyment out of just looking at them also.
By: mkvc : October 14th, 2020-15:34
I have in the past owned numerous watches there was no possibility of wearing, including (beautifully crafted) ladies' watches, pocket watches, movements that did not even have cases, etc. That was fine, but I eventually I got rid of them. Now, when I thi...
That makes all the difference
By: donizetti : October 15th, 2020-06:19
If wearing them is not the core consideration.... love those pictures! Best Andreas
I agree with you....
By: Musashi83 : October 14th, 2020-19:29
that is why I sold the watches that I wasn’t wearing enough. I’m 67 years old and I might buy a grail watch but I like wearing three watches that I really love.
That is the key question
By: donizetti : October 15th, 2020-12:54
Not sure there is an easy answer - assuming your main enjoyment is in wearing, how much do you value diversity? If you don’t logic drives you to a “collection “ consisting of the one best (to you) watch you can afford and that’s not the answer for most of...
I think we are similar in our approach.
By: ChristianDK : October 18th, 2020-02:19
I think the ideal would be 2! A very nice “beater” and horological grail. However, ideal doesn’t exist. However, there are a number of good reasons to keep the number low: you get to spend more time with the watch you love most. Money are freed to go “hig...
Excellent approach
By: donizetti : October 15th, 2020-12:55
Good way to enjoy your watches, Count!
Same issues for me
By: rnaden : October 15th, 2020-23:17
And to me, the main thing is not about the watches, but what I wear. To me, if I don’t wear them, it essentially means I don’t like them as much as I think I did, and embarked on a process 3 years ago to reduce the collection drastically. My target was 5,...
I hear what you’re saying
By: Jurry : October 16th, 2020-02:11
I sensed something similar and expansion of my collection has slowed down for that reason. I now own about 25 pieces and that’s enough.
Very Good Point - joy
By: donizetti : October 16th, 2020-13:53
Letting of a watch to someone who enjoys it more- we can work towards maximizing pleasure in the entire community! Best Andreas
Have you ever seen . . .
By: Dr No : October 16th, 2020-23:30
. . . Seven Waves Away ? "If only we didn't have so many people in this boat!" For some strange reason, this film comes to mind. ;-)
Agree 100%
By: Uncle Chico : October 20th, 2020-02:32
For me, ownership alone is not enough to justify a purchase.