Collector: Do you consider yourself to be one?

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Ha! We are on dangerous paths. Nice watches you've picked up. How do you like the mondani gmt book??

This is coming from a novice that is trying to learn, so my viewpoint will be different from someone that knows what they are doing.

I have read the GMT thread, Submariner/Seadweller, and the websites, but, I still had questions. The Mondani Books have such larger and detailed pictures. I was able to figure out what other articles were discussing.

The clear pictures and details, and some detail magnified even larger, allowed me to figure out the differences in the Seadweller Dials. I was pleased to find out I had a Mark I Dial. I finally figured out what Edge Surrounds were because of comparison pictures.

I like the GMT Book. Again, clear pictures and details, and some detail magnified even larger helped me figure thinks out. It helped me figure things on the GMT’s I had read, but was not sure about.

The one thing I did not like on both books was a lot of the advertisements are only in Italian. I would have liked to have read them.

As has been said elsewhere, If you are looking for a lot of history, it is not there. If you are looking for a watch, and are not sure, this has helped me a lot

The price guide that comes with both books was helpful. jmho

[mfserge]

Collector + Flipper = Just another WIS.

[AK797]

I never really thought of myself as a collector but recently when talking to other watch enthusiasts about wanting to have a Rolex and an AP and a PP they have said, oh so you're a collector. I think more that I am building a collection but will probably refer to myself as a collector once I have a couple more grail-type watches.

[fishingbear]

I never considered myself a collector, just an enthusiast.
Then one day I look down and there are 8 Rolex watches staring back at me in all their beauty. So as said before it depends on what your definition is. To me: collectors collect vintage watches. I always considered the vintage pieces to be the four digit reference numbers.
I have since sold the 1675 as I do "get" the vintage but just don't really have to have the true vintage. I have always been more fond of the five digit reference numbers with a sapphire crystal.
So now I'm down to seven but I've got a funny feeling that there is room to be made again as I foresee a UPS delivery truck in my near future...

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by mfserge

Collector + Flipper = Just another WIS.

Haha! Very good.

[HL65]

Love watches collect fine wine--specifically California Cabs and blends. It is a very liquid investment and I always drink my profits.

Favorite Wines:
Hundred Acre, Colgin Cellars, Peter Michael, Harlan Estates, & Marcassan.

[jay_man2]

Collector here.

[scranger]

I'm not focused enough to qualify as a collector, and am probably better described as an accumulator.

[iWally]

I like to think I'm a collector, but I'm not sure...i did sell my LN to get the LV so not really collecting but then i want to collect the right watches...

I guess i am a enthusiast more than anything :)

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by Roll the Lex

I suppose it's all relative.



Here I'm just another person who likes watches and has just 2 Rolexes and know only the basics of these timepieces.



In the real world, I'm loony for having a Rolex, nevermind 2! Just ask my wife!





But seriously, I just see myself as liking these watches. Definitely not a collector.

Haha! Very true that we are all nuts "in the real world". Very few of my friends/family "get it" and are shocked by the stickers prices and fixation one can develop in this hobby. Best.

Originally Posted by Frosty

This is coming from a novice that is trying to learn, so my viewpoint will be different from someone that knows what they are doing.



I have read the GMT thread, Submariner/Seadweller, and the websites, but, I still had questions. The Mondani Books have such larger and detailed pictures. I was able to figure out what other articles were discussing.



The clear pictures and details, and some detail magnified even larger, allowed me to figure out the differences in the Seadweller Dials. I was pleased to find out I had a Mark I Dial. I finally figured out what Edge Surrounds were because of comparison pictures.



I like the GMT Book. Again, clear pictures and details, and some detail magnified even larger helped me figure thinks out. It helped me figure things on the GMT’s I had read, but was not sure about.



The one thing I did not like on both books was a lot of the advertisements are only in Italian. I would have liked to have read them.



As has been said elsewhere, If you are looking for a lot of history, it is not there. If you are looking for a watch, and are not sure, this has helped me a lot



The price guide that comes with both books was helpful. jmho

Thanks for this! I have been tempted to buy a couple of their books. Great people and have actually exchanged emails with a few of the mondani family. I should order a few already! Be well.

Originally Posted by mfserge

Collector + Flipper = Just another WIS.

Haha! Love it. I'm trying to keep flipping to a minimum as of late.

Originally Posted by AK797

I never really thought of myself as a collector but recently when talking to other watch enthusiasts about wanting to have a Rolex and an AP and a PP they have said, oh so you're a collector. I think more that I am building a collection but will probably refer to myself as a collector once I have a couple more grail-type watches.

Yes; the DDII has helped your "collector status" heh heh. Be well my friend.

Originally Posted by fishingbear

I never considered myself a collector, just an enthusiast.

Then one day I look down and there are 8 Rolex watches staring back at me in all their beauty. So as said before it depends on what your definition is. To me: collectors collect vintage watches. I always considered the vintage pieces to be the four digit reference numbers.

I have since sold the 1675 as I do "get" the vintage but just don't really have to have the true vintage. I have always been more fond of the five digit reference numbers with a sapphire crystal.

So now I'm down to seven but I've got a funny feeling that there is room to be made again as I foresee a UPS delivery truck in my near future...

8 = a good numbered collection ! I don't necessarily think one has to extra vintage to be a collector but in general I agree that is usually what comes to mind when one hears the term "collector". Best.

Originally Posted by Clivek

Haha! Very good.

Agree!

Originally Posted by HL65

Love watches collect fine wine--specifically California Cabs and blends. It is a very liquid investment and I always drink my profits.



Favorite Wines:

Hundred Acre, Colgin Cellars, Peter Michael, Harlan Estates, & Marcassan.

Very nice Ken. Yes, I enjoy your wine and Frenchy pics almost as much as your wrist shots!!

I have not gotten into "collecting" wines as I tend to drink my stock fairly quickly unfortunately! Best.

[mutee]

Yes I believe I am a small collector

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

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.

[WhatTheDeuce]

I'm a collector in my own mind...

[Kiddodoc]

Collector here too.

[cwilson13]

Currently, I would classify myself as a guy with a watch problem.

But only one MegaMillions win away from being a big time collector!

[bp1000]

Watch enthusiast here. Love watches, own quite a few but I've never bought a rolex to keep a piece of history.

Like any collector hobby, wine, art, antiques, you buy them not because you need them but to get enjoyment for possessing them and not even using them.

I have a friend who owns nearly ever paid of nike air Jordan's ever released. Plus some nike air max. He's a fan and he collects them in all sizes and he hasn't worn any of them.

A true collector

[Darlinboy]

Collectors have collections.

I have a few+ watches of various brands to wear and enjoy & put myself in the enthusiast category.

There are plenty of watches out there I find interesting, but wouldn't consider owning.

[Boothroyd]

I guess I am a selector, not a collector. I buy what can afford (first priority) and what I want (second priority). But I take a long time in making selections. The research and comparisons are the fun of it for me.

[jjnd08]

I will once I can afford it!

[nick c]

I think we all are collectors here

[Ed Man]

I am more of an enthusiast of a few things. I like putters, and guitars as well as my newfound love for watches. I wish I could afford more Rolex's but only have 2. Will probably get one more. So I don't know if 3 qualifies but I live vicariously through you forumites!

[applebook]

"Collector" is a pretty broad term.

I usually think of a collector as a person who acquires many pieces for admiration rather than wear. In that sense, I'm definitely not a collector.

If I don't wear the watch regularly, it has to go. That's the number 1 rule.

[sea-dweller]

I'm a "collector", for sure!

[iazrollie]

I'm an enthusiast. I find myself too willing to sell to be considered a collector.

[Ravager135]

I think almost everyone on this forum is a Rolex enthusiast. Being an enthusiast lends itself towards becoming a collector. I very humbly say that I have a Rolex collection though it pales in comparison to what some people have on this forum. I always love seeing a well rounded collection but I think I truly appreciate when someone has many iterations of the same model. Mike Wood comes to mind. My personal favorite collection though is the member who has nearly every Explorer and Explorer II. I've seen his watches lying on top of a map. I just cannot recall to whom they belong.

[CWIN]

I don't consider myself a collector by any means. Just a watch lover who is fortunate enough to have a couple of nice pieces.

[Hairdude1]

I view myself now as a collector. I plan on adding not flipping anymore

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by mutee

Yes I believe I am a small collector

Cool! I don't feel I have a big collection. Collecting with a purpose is what counts!

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

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.

Yes, I hear you! A set of GMTs with the BLRO = that sounds pretty freaking nice! Best to you.

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

I'm a collector in my own mind...

Haha! That counts!

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Collector here too.

Cool! Tks.

Originally Posted by cwilson13

Currently, I would classify myself as a guy with a watch problem.

But only one MegaMillions win away from being a big time collector!

Hahaha! Tell me about it! I play the lotto here and there. It's a small price to pay to be able to dream! Best.

Originally Posted by bp1000

Watch enthusiast here. Love watches, own quite a few but I've never bought a rolex to keep a piece of history.

Like any collector hobby, wine, art, antiques, you buy them not because you need them but to get enjoyment for possessing them and not even using them.

I have a friend who owns nearly ever paid of nike air Jordan's ever released. Plus some nike air max. He's a fan and he collects them in all sizes and he hasn't worn any of them.

A true collector

Yes. Makes sense. I only buy stuff I wear as well bit that's the beauty of the hobby to me. Watches are a wearable piece of art, history and function all in one!

Originally Posted by Darlinboy

Collectors have collections.



I have a few+ watches of various brands to wear and enjoy & put myself in the enthusiast category.



There are plenty of watches out there I find interesting, but wouldn't consider owning.

Thanks my friend. Be well.

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

I guess I am a selector, not a collector. I buy what can afford (first priority) and what I want (second priority). But I take a long time in making selections. The research and comparisons are the fun of it for me.

Ha! True the hunt is fun though I tend to rush it a bit much. I should take your path be more patient. Cheers

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I will once I can afford it!

Haha! Cheers my friend!

Originally Posted by nick c

I think we all are collectors here

Ha! You are for sure! All the best

Originally Posted by Ed Man

I am more of an enthusiast of a few things. I like putters, and guitars as well as my newfound love for watches. I wish I could afford more Rolex's but only have 2. Will probably get one more. So I don't know if 3 qualifies but I live vicariously through you forumites!

Haha. Cool stuff. Putters huh!? I'm a golfer. I have a friend who collects ping answers. Best

Originally Posted by applebook

"Collector" is a pretty broad term.



I usually think of a collector as a person who acquires many pieces for admiration rather than wear. In that sense, I'm definitely not a collector.



If I don't wear the watch regularly, it has to go. That's the number 1 rule.

For sure and agree 100%! With watches though they are one of the few collectibles you can wear. Such a great hobby!

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I'm a "collector", for sure!

Ha! Thanks. You are a mysterious collector I must say! Be well my friend.

Originally Posted by iazrollie

I'm an enthusiast. I find myself too willing to sell to be considered a collector.

Haha! Collectors flip as well... Best

Originally Posted by Ravager135

I think almost everyone on this forum is a Rolex enthusiast. Being an enthusiast lends itself towards becoming a collector. I very humbly say that I have a Rolex collection though it pales in comparison to what some people have on this forum. I always love seeing a well rounded collection but I think I truly appreciate when someone has many iterations of the same model. Mike Wood comes to mind. My personal favorite collection though is the member who has nearly every Explorer and Explorer II. I've seen his watches lying on top of a map. I just cannot recall to whom they belong.

Very cool and I agree. Pretty amazing collections some folks have around here. Best.

Originally Posted by CWIN

I don't consider myself a collector by any means. Just a watch lover who is fortunate enough to have a couple of nice pieces.

You have some very nice refs my friend! Thanks much.

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I view myself now as a collector. I plan on adding not flipping anymore

Me 2 as to the flipping! And you have some great refs there my friend. Cheers

[louis redfoot]

imo collector means someone who likes owning stuff for the sake of owning it. i'd say i'm a collector of all sorts of knick knacks (watches, accessories, art, air jordans)... though i only have one rolex and it's used regularly

[Nycturbovr6]

Don't have enough money to be a collector.