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crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 04:43 AM

How much total watches would make up the ideal collection for YOU?? Just wondering about this subject. I personally do not like to collect via the chronograph-gmt-diver-beater method, i rather just buy whatever i like than covering certain bases, perhaps even collect more on different colours even...… What do you all think ???

Zakalwe · 21 August 2018, 05:02 AM

The answer is always one more than I currently own.

droptopman · 21 August 2018, 05:02 AM

3-5 camp for me. Had 10+ for a long time and sold off a bunch a few years back. I do not care about covering segments either, more about what I like and having some different colors. If they made Subs in more colors, I would only have Subs lol.

SearChart · 21 August 2018, 05:03 AM

I'm currently at 9 watches, many more will be added.

crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

The answer is always one more than I currently own.

duude that sucks as in the end of the day you are Always hoarding after al future end??

crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm currently at 9 watches, many more will be added.

What do you own??

SearChart · 21 August 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

What do you own??

Rolex OP34 olive green
Cartier tank solo
Omega Genève (vintage, 1968)
Hamilton khaki field
Seiko SKX007
Seiko SKX013
Sea-Gull 1963 military chronograph
Casio F-91W
Casio F-84W

Going to add an early 1940s military style Omega this week.

crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Rolex OP34 olive green
Cartier tank solo
Omega Genève (vintage, 1968)
Hamilton khaki field
Seiko SKX007
Seiko SKX013
Sea-Gull 1963 military chronograph
Casio F-91W
Casio F-84W

Going to add an early 1940s military style Omega this week.

cool nice diverse collection there!!!!! love the casio aswell

V25V · 21 August 2018, 05:09 AM

I was up to 9, down to 7 and likely will drop down more once I score the 5712. I am now of the mindset that less is more and I really enjoy wearing all of them. With 9, I never wore some and I hate that. Even with 7, many sit. I think 3-5 is the right number.

77T · 21 August 2018, 05:18 AM

I think 3-4 ought to make many happy.

A daily, a dress, a sports and a vintage.

That gives you options when 1 or 2 need to be away at the spa for rejuvenation.

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singe89 · 21 August 2018, 05:22 AM

I think 8 would be my target number

1. First nice watch (Rolex K series SD)
2. Birth watch 1981 Rolex
3. Modern Rolex (probably new DSSD or 43mm SD)
4. SS AP RO
5. Skeleton AP RO RG
6. Complicated AP (tourbillon offshore)
7. Sport SS Patek (some larger Nautilus maybe 5990)
8. Complicated Patek (5270P)

The modern rolex, AP RO and SS Patek would be daily beaters and then have a complicated but casual sport watch (offshore), Skeleton RG for some bling and the 5270p for dress. First nice watch and birth year would have sentimental value.

bdex75 · 21 August 2018, 06:12 AM

I am at 18 now. Plus the sub $200 g shocks and sistem51 etc. Too many. Need to sell off. But like them all for different reasons. But need to sell off. But............

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Brew · 21 August 2018, 07:42 AM

Two: 1) the one you want; and 2) the one you have to buy to get the one you want.

FTX I · 21 August 2018, 07:57 AM

I own around 30 watches if I count some G-Shock, other quartz, pocket watches etc. It may be too many but I have a personal history with every one of them. My first Swiss watch, the ones I bought from my (5) watchmakers in almost thirty years, watches I bought on trips, the ones I got from collectors I know etc. I love them all but I won't say this is ideal. Just works for me.

denmanproject · 21 August 2018, 10:15 AM

3 (+ perpetually looking for 1 more) is my magic number

tng11 · 21 August 2018, 10:17 AM

3 or 4 is my sweet spot. Enough variety, but also enough time to give them love.

Mtpisgah · 21 August 2018, 10:22 AM

I voted five. I will always own a Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Vacheron Constantin and a Ulysse Nardin. My next desired watch is a AP Royal Oak. I have a few that I could sell but they would not make enough difference in the AP price to matter.

All of my watches except the UN were purchased used, not necessarily because I wanted vintage but because I could not afford them new.

superdog · 21 August 2018, 10:30 AM

I originally said 7.

But I think three.

I think that appears to be ideal. Wish I could pair it down to that.

DLRIDES · 21 August 2018, 12:25 PM

I’ve gone through several phases of watch ownership through the years, and I have come to the conclusion that 4-6 good pieces is perfect. One watch per brand, stay with the icons, with one from the Holy Trinity, and one nice vintage piece. Necessary brands for me being Rolex, Omega, JLC, and Patek.

Etschell · 21 August 2018, 12:28 PM

3

ttomczak · 21 August 2018, 02:10 PM

It goes up and down, for what people would consider ‘nice’ watches, 6, if I count citizens, Casio’s, etc. about 15 plus. I think 3-5 is my magic number if I can ever get there.

GB-man · 21 August 2018, 02:56 PM

I’ve no clue. I could make a case for 1, 3, 5, or 138.

Andad · 21 August 2018, 03:11 PM

I am the wrong one to ask.

I just went for the max on the poll but you needed an extra zero.

Pangit · 21 August 2018, 06:24 PM

I voted 4 but I am currently at 11.

Zakalwe · 21 August 2018, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

duude that sucks as in the end of the day you are Always hoarding after al future end??

Nah it’s all good.

Thing is, there are what, tens of thousands of different watches you can buy? Cost aside, it’s difficult to limit yourself to a finite number. I don’t have a huge collection (8) but I’ve only really been collecting for a couple of years.

The thing is, collecting watches doesn’t necessarily mean spending lots of money. I love my Rolexes but my favourite watch currently is a Seiko of the non Grand variety.

Rock · 21 August 2018, 07:52 PM

I'm not crazy about getting owned by the 'collecting' thing but to be honest, if cost and family influences were not there, I would probably like to have a different quality watch for each day of the week. Probably be 4 Rolex, 2 VC and an IWC.

City74 · 21 August 2018, 07:56 PM

I’m gonna say 4-5. Gotta have a black dial diver, a blue dial , light dial (white, cream, silver etc), a chrono and a sports watch

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crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 08:52 PM

Most of the time, i am a natural collector... But with Rolexes it seems to be a bit less as they first of all cost a loads of money to me... Second of all is since i bought my explorer 2 after my sub it looks like there is some kind of balance in this 2 pieces... And i am afraid to damage that balance when i buy a 3d... But i think i will add something colorfull like a HULK. or so later on... White black and something color

crazymcmichael · 21 August 2018, 08:59 PM

Most of the guys vote for 3 till now.. I think that is about the magical number so...

1William · 21 August 2018, 09:05 PM

I have just gone from 17 to 9 and think I might be in the6-7 range with the right watches. What is right? Always working on that one.

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2	7	9.46%
3	18	24.32%
4	6	8.11%
5	13	17.57%
6	7	9.46%
7	8	10.81%
8	0	0%
9	0	0%
10	5	6.76%
10+	15	20.27%
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21 August 2018, 04:43 AM	#1
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	How many pieces should make up an ideal collection? How much total watches would make up the ideal collection for YOU?? Just wondering about this subject. I personally do not like to collect via the chronograph-gmt-diver-beater method, i rather just buy whatever i like than covering certain bases, perhaps even collect more on different colours even...… What do you all think ???

21 August 2018, 05:02 AM	#3
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	3-5 camp for me. Had 10+ for a long time and sold off a bunch a few years back. I do not care about covering segments either, more about what I like and having some different colors. If they made Subs in more colors, I would only have Subs lol. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

21 August 2018, 05:18 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I think 3-4 ought to make many happy. A daily, a dress, a sports and a vintage. That gives you options when 1 or 2 need to be away at the spa for rejuvenation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 August 2018, 10:30 AM	#18
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I originally said 7. But I think three. I think that appears to be ideal. Wish I could pair it down to that. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

21 August 2018, 05:02 AM	#2
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	The answer is always one more than I currently own.

21 August 2018, 05:09 AM	#9
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	I was up to 9, down to 7 and likely will drop down more once I score the 5712. I am now of the mindset that less is more and I really enjoy wearing all of them. With 9, I never wore some and I hate that. Even with 7, many sit. I think 3-5 is the right number.

21 August 2018, 05:22 AM	#11
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	I think 8 would be my target number 1. First nice watch (Rolex K series SD) 2. Birth watch 1981 Rolex 3. Modern Rolex (probably new DSSD or 43mm SD) 4. SS AP RO 5. Skeleton AP RO RG 6. Complicated AP (tourbillon offshore) 7. Sport SS Patek (some larger Nautilus maybe 5990) 8. Complicated Patek (5270P) The modern rolex, AP RO and SS Patek would be daily beaters and then have a complicated but casual sport watch (offshore), Skeleton RG for some bling and the 5270p for dress. First nice watch and birth year would have sentimental value.

21 August 2018, 06:12 AM	#12
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I am at 18 now. Plus the sub $200 g shocks and sistem51 etc. Too many. Need to sell off. But like them all for different reasons. But need to sell off. But............ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 August 2018, 07:42 AM	#13
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Two: 1) the one you want; and 2) the one you have to buy to get the one you want.

21 August 2018, 07:57 AM	#14
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I own around 30 watches if I count some G-Shock, other quartz, pocket watches etc. It may be too many but I have a personal history with every one of them. My first Swiss watch, the ones I bought from my (5) watchmakers in almost thirty years, watches I bought on trips, the ones I got from collectors I know etc. I love them all but I won't say this is ideal. Just works for me.

21 August 2018, 10:15 AM	#15
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	3 (+ perpetually looking for 1 more) is my magic number

21 August 2018, 10:17 AM	#16
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	3 or 4 is my sweet spot. Enough variety, but also enough time to give them love.

21 August 2018, 10:22 AM	#17
Mtpisgah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SC Posts: 27	I voted five. I will always own a Rolex, Patek Phillipe, Vacheron Constantin and a Ulysse Nardin. My next desired watch is a AP Royal Oak. I have a few that I could sell but they would not make enough difference in the AP price to matter. All of my watches except the UN were purchased used, not necessarily because I wanted vintage but because I could not afford them new.

21 August 2018, 12:25 PM	#19
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	I’ve gone through several phases of watch ownership through the years, and I have come to the conclusion that 4-6 good pieces is perfect. One watch per brand, stay with the icons, with one from the Holy Trinity, and one nice vintage piece. Necessary brands for me being Rolex, Omega, JLC, and Patek. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

21 August 2018, 12:28 PM	#20
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	3 __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

21 August 2018, 02:10 PM	#21
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,434	It goes up and down, for what people would consider ‘nice’ watches, 6, if I count citizens, Casio’s, etc. about 15 plus. I think 3-5 is my magic number if I can ever get there. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

21 August 2018, 02:56 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	I’ve no clue. I could make a case for 1, 3, 5, or 138. __________________

21 August 2018, 03:11 PM	#23
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I am the wrong one to ask. I just went for the max on the poll but you needed an extra zero. __________________ E

21 August 2018, 06:24 PM	#24
Pangit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 635	I voted 4 but I am currently at 11.

21 August 2018, 07:52 PM	#26
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I'm not crazy about getting owned by the 'collecting' thing but to be honest, if cost and family influences were not there, I would probably like to have a different quality watch for each day of the week. Probably be 4 Rolex, 2 VC and an IWC. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

21 August 2018, 07:56 PM	#27
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	I’m gonna say 4-5. Gotta have a black dial diver, a blue dial , light dial (white, cream, silver etc), a chrono and a sports watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2018, 08:52 PM	#28
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Most of the time, i am a natural collector... But with Rolexes it seems to be a bit less as they first of all cost a loads of money to me... Second of all is since i bought my explorer 2 after my sub it looks like there is some kind of balance in this 2 pieces... And i am afraid to damage that balance when i buy a 3d... But i think i will add something colorfull like a HULK. or so later on... White black and something color

21 August 2018, 08:59 PM	#29
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Most of the guys vote for 3 till now.. I think that is about the magical number so...

21 August 2018, 09:05 PM	#30
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,801	I have just gone from 17 to 9 and think I might be in the6-7 range with the right watches. What is right? Always working on that one.

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