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Old 14 August 2014, 06:11 AM   #1
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Collector: Do you consider yourself to be one?

Just curious (i) what others think the term "collector" means and (ii) whether you consider yourself to be one.

When I started out in this hobby I did not consider myself to be a collector, just an enthusiast (yes, another term with many meanings ). As of late however, I feel I have become more knowledgeable about the hobby (thanks in large part to TRF!), have acquired more watches and wonder, "am I now a collector?".

Look forward to your thoughts.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:12 AM   #2
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If you don't consider yourself a collector then I'm not even close! :)
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:15 AM   #3
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I am a "Collector" of many many things…

This, despite my wife's protests...
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:18 AM   #4
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I will never be a collector.
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I'm a hoarder. :clap :
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Old 15 August 2014, 03:29 AM   #5
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I will never be a collector.
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I'm a hoarder. :clap :

This applies to me too!! Right now it's Rolexes and Pugs!
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:17 AM   #6
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Just curious (i) what others think the term "collector" means and (ii) whether you consider yourself to be one.

When I started out in this hobby I did not consider myself to be a collector, just an enthusiast (yes, another term with many meanings ). As of late however, I feel I have become more knowledgeable about the hobby (thanks in large part to TRF!), have acquired more watches and wonder, "am I now a collector?".

Look forward to your thoughts.

but i see you as a collector

i do not consider my self a collector yet either, and i am faaaaaaaar from being knowledgeable for this hobby
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:18 AM   #7
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I am more of an watch enthusiast than a collector. For a long time I had only one watch, my sub. I've since added a G-Shock (I needed something to wear while my Sub was being serviced). I probably won't be in the position to add anothe Rolex for a while so I enjoy the one I have and I enjoy this forum. I do have other hobbies and do have small 'collections' within them.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:24 AM   #8
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Not really a collector, in that I'm not always on the hunt for the next one. But I suppose I am in that I never sell, only buy, so slowly the inventory grows.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:22 AM   #9
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I'm also an enthusiast but not a collector. My knowledge pales compared to many of the WISs on this forum, and I tend to buy new watches solely for the purpose of wearing them. I've never really been attracted to 'collectible' watches.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:28 AM   #10
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If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:35 AM   #11
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i collect tattoos not watches
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:38 AM   #12
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If you don't consider yourself a collector then I'm not even close! :)
thanks for the kind words!

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I am a "Collector" of many many things…

This, despite my wife's protests...
Ha! Funny funny.

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but i see you as a collector

i do not consider my self a collector yet either, and i am faaaaaaaar from being knowledgeable for this hobby
Haha.. I'm helpless my friend.

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I'm a hoarder. :clap :
Hahaha... indeed you are. I find it so cool that you actually know a fair amount about movements, cases, bracelets, restoration, etc. etc. I am far far away from all of that my friend.

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I am more of an watch enthusiast than a collector. For a long time I had only one watch, my sub. I've since added a G-Shock (I needed something to wear while my Sub was being serviced). I probably won't be in the position to add anothe Rolex for a while so I enjoy the one I have and I enjoy this forum. I do have other hobbies and do have small 'collections' within them.
Yes - I don't think one needs a bunch of watches to be a "collector" (whatever that means). Be well!

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I'm also an enthusiast but not a collector. My knowledge pales compared to many of the WISs on this forum, and I tend to buy new watches solely for the purpose of wearing them. I've never really been attracted to 'collectible' watches.
Yeah I hear you. I wear everything I have but am starting to find myself browsing vintage listings and others. That is what has me wondering where I might be going with this hobby!

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Not really a collector, in that I'm not always on the hunt for the next one. But I suppose I am in that I never sell, only buy, so slowly the inventory grows.
Hahaha... you sound like a collector to me my friend!

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If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.
We are all humble collectors! (OK except a few special individuals here - you know who I'm talking about!).

You collect records, huh? Interesting. I think watches is the only thing I "collect". My wife collects books.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:39 AM   #13
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i collect tattoos not watches
hahaha... funny. Cheaper hobby and you don't have to worry about leaving your collection behind/at home!

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Haha!
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:47 AM   #14
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I am not ΰ watch collector
I have five ,considering selling one to have another and I just buy and wear
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I know nothing about mechanic , movements ...and I don't care
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Old 14 August 2014, 07:11 AM   #15
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I currently own 11 Rolex watches, but don't consider myself a collector more of one that just loves and appreciates Rolex watches. I don't seek out or desire more and more, just when something special comes along I consider it.

I am just happy and lucky I have what I have and my family and I can all enjoy them to there fullest, as they were intended.

So going with enthusiast.
You are a very generous "enthusiast" my friend and it's wonderful you share this hobby with your family! I would say anyone with a platinum daytona is serious about this hobby!

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Well said.

At some point I went from being a Rolex enthusiast to a collector.
That's how I'm feeling my friend.

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I know nothing about mechanic , movements ...and I don't care
Haha! Enjoyment is number 1 in my book! Enjoy it my friend.
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Old 14 August 2014, 07:16 AM   #16
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I am not sure. I think I am on the first step on the bridge to a collector. I thought of myself as an enthusiast. Then I bought a GMT 16750 & Seadweller 16660 with matt dials. Then I bought the Guido Mondani GMT and Submariner Books. I think I am on a slippery slope!
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Old 14 August 2014, 09:20 AM   #17
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Hahaha... you sound like a collector to me my friend!
Well maybe, but now that I think about it collectors of most things do flip and trade from time to time. I don't really have any theme or reason for a watch I buy other than it's one I'd like to wear. But it's not like I'd go buy a root beer GMT just to complete the set. TBH though, if I had all but that one I might change my mind that, though with the introduction of the BLRO completing a set of GMT's just became a smidgeon more difficult.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:46 AM   #18
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If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.
Well said.

At some point I went from being a Rolex enthusiast to a collector.
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:36 AM   #19
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I would guess I consider myself a collector, however my Bank manager
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Old 14 August 2014, 06:44 AM   #20
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I currently own 11 Rolex watches, but don't consider myself a collector more of one that just loves and appreciates Rolex watches. I don't seek out or desire more and more, just when something special comes along I consider it.

I am just happy and lucky I have what I have and my family and I can all enjoy them to there fullest, as they were intended.

So going with enthusiast.
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Old 14 August 2014, 07:09 AM   #21
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Yes, I can say I think I am a collector. Albeit not a huge collection, eight watches. 75% of my watches are Chronograph movements. I plan on replacing the ones that are not Chrono with ones that are. Also most are Automatic style movements. Two are quartz but those are what I set all my watches to.
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Old 14 August 2014, 07:12 AM   #22
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Yes, I can say I think I am a collector. Albeit not a huge collection, eight watches. 75% of my watches are Chronograph movements. I plan on replacing the ones that are not Chrono with ones that are. Also most are Automatic style movements. Two are quartz but those are what I set all my watches to.
Very nice! I don't think number of watches matters that much, but that sounds like a solid collection you have!
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Old 14 August 2014, 07:47 AM   #23
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This forum has taught me that my knowledge is extremely limited....I am certainly an enthusiast.....and I suppose "collector" sounds better than "addict"! I just love the watches.
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Avid enthusiast. One day I hope to be a real collector. I'm simply not there yet.
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For me, "enthusiast" seems like a better word than "collector". I imagine that collector implies other connotations, such as expert or knowledgable. I imagine a collector has an agenda or theme that drives the selection of the pieces in the collection. I'm driven more by "that one looks pretty"
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I like the word enthusiast.

I have more pieces of silverware in a drawer than I have watches, I don't consider myself a spoon collector.
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Old 14 August 2014, 08:12 AM   #27
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This forum has taught me that my knowledge is extremely limited....I am certainly an enthusiast.....and I suppose "collector" sounds better than "addict"! I just love the watches.
Haha! True and it sure does! I will be in France next month. See this link in the event you are around. Best.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=366246

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Avid enthusiast. One day I hope to be a real collector. I'm simply not there yet.
Yup. I suppose none of us are "there" as we all seem to be nuts about getting more/different watches all the time.

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For me, "enthusiast" seems like a better word than "collector". I imagine that collector implies other connotations, such as expert or knowledgable. I imagine a collector has an agenda or theme that drives the selection of the pieces in the collection. I'm driven more by "that one looks pretty"
Haha... Funny and quite true. My initial introduction to a new watch is usually based on looks initially. Book by its cover I suppose.

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I like the word enthusiast.

I have more pieces of silverware in a drawer than I have watches, I don't consider myself a spoon collector.
Haha... And me! I wish I could open a drawer and have as many watches. :)
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yes i believe i am a collector
Cheers to that!

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Wow! Nice closet! That's one hell of a view every morning.
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