How many is enough?

[sushisummo]

It's never enough.........there's always the next one I want........:)

[hng]

2 Rolexes for me with a few more from other brands.

[Montexn]

Hmm, tough question and the answers to that are as varied as there are reasons for collecting in the first place. Like many of ya'll it's somewhat of an addiction for me, but then again that could be said for any type of collecting I reckon.

Once a collection reaches a certain point it becomes impossible to give wrist time to many of the pieces within a collection. Currently I've primarily been concentrating my efforts on collecting timepieces from various brands who's styles appeal to me either for their aesthetic reasons or uniqueness. Unfortunately the list of watches that appeal to me is longer than my financial ability to afford them is. I've not even delved into any Vintage timepieces as of yet, but would possibly like to take my collection in that direction at some point.

Currently my collection stands at 12 and consists of the following:

Breitling
Colt SQ II
Chronomat GT
Chronomat Vitesse
SuperOcean Pro
SuperOcean Coral Dial
LE Montbrillant Legende

Others
Corum Admiral's Cup Black Hull
JLC Master Compressor Memovox Alarm
Omega SeaMaster Pro Chronograph
Rolex DateJust
Rolex Explorer II
Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver

Wish List Just to name a few
AP Royal Oak Offshore
AP Jules Audemars Selfwinding
Perrelet DLC Turbine Orange/Black
Perrelet Skeleton Chronograph
Graham ChronoFighter Trigger Rattrapante
Graham Oversize Diver Deep Black
Graham Mercedes GP Silverstone
Panerai PAM312
Panerai PAM64
Glashutte Original Sport Evolution Panorama
Breitling B01 LE Chronomat
Breitling BEB B01 Chronomat
JLC Navy Seals Diver w/alarm
JLC Master Compressor Diving GMT
JLC Master Compressor Extreme Lab
JLC Master Calendar
Rolex DSSD
Rolex Yachtsman
Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time
Zenith Classic Defy El Primero White Dial
Zenith Chronomaster Open Concept XXT


So as you can see I think I've pretty much lost my mind with regard to this subject, but I just can't help myself

[NMS75]

For me 3 is the magic number. I have two now so one more to go - which will be a chronograph.

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[PhilM]

Simple, the next one is the last one

[Watch Professor]

I'm down to these 8 (one, a Concord Saratoga is out for repair and the two Mickey Mouse watches are never worn). I sold about 12 this year including a Concord, 2Omegas, 3 Seikos, Movado, Citizen etc., and replaced them with the GMT IIC and the 16610. There are "only" 2 more that I would like to get- an Omega Speedy Pro and an AP RO 15300. I will get them if I have a windfall, such as the lottery.

[rpryan55]

I voted one. If I can ever find the one that satisfies me completely, all the rest will be sold.

[Gerardus]

2 makes me happy.

[petesjag]

I used to wonder myself...
I have 4 and wont be buying any more for a while if ever....

Ofcourse there are many Rolex watches which I would like to have but being a realistic man, I can be satisfied with my lineup as it is..
I carefully picked exactly which models and dial assortments I would like and
bought them with precision planning both in terms of finances and discount deliberations at both the AD and grey markets...

I wanted a certain variety in my collection.
I buy only new watches....and dont have interest in older models...

My Rolex collection:
white dial DJ II - my dress watch
Sub LV - my classic sport model
TT GMT IIc - the gold in my collection
Black SS Daytona - my grail watch



While I really have enjoyed the research and planning involved with my purchases, Im glad that im done and can just enjoy the watches that
I have...

[GJS]

Don't know why, but 4-6 just felt right...

[Mogens]

For me 4-6 is the number. Any more and I start loosing intereset in the ones I rarely get to use. So I´m pretty steady around that, and instead flip a watch for a "more sought after" when I get the "itch"...

[jamesbondOO7]

I think 2 is good enough. Just for the pleasure of having something else to wear from time to time.

[JBat]

Voted 4-6. All the Professional models (minus the Exporer, probably), plus a Datejust thrown in for good measure. Rolex wristwatches are worse than crack.

[L-16610]

3 or 4 is more than enough

There a a lot of brands out there

and when you can afford 10 or more, there are much more interesting brands you can get

[dddrees]

Have yet to determine what that number is. No one needs even one, however it sure is nice to be able to have a couple of options.

[MY-WATCH]

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[JBat]

Originally Posted by L-16610

3 or 4 is more than enough

There a a lot of brands out there

and when you can afford 10 or more, there are much more interesting brands you can get

My problem is, most other brands do nothing for me!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

One is enough for me now.

I'm going to stop giving so much money to my favorite causes for a while and save up enough to seriously consider a no-date Sub or a DJ.

I just ran into this old post. It took me one month exactly, I believe (I'll have to check the papers), to acquire a new DJ and I'm still donating money to the worthy causes.

Now, I guess if I get a 14060M before the price reaches 10k, I'll be done. I still have one more significant donation to make to a particular organization, though and this one I won't postpone for a watch.