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Rags · 6 November 2019, 11:27 PM

I have 18 watches in my collection. Some get more wrist time than others but I try to rotate them. I have one more that I'm looking to acquire and then I think I'm done.

mobster600 · 6 November 2019, 11:28 PM

Depends on what you collect. Some pieces are more collectible then wearable.

There is no answer

NachoNeal · 6 November 2019, 11:38 PM

One casual, one semi-casual, one or two formal and one or two semi-formal.
I don't have that many, but anymore than that would be too many (for me).

10klakes · 6 November 2019, 11:40 PM

19 Rolex, 1 JLC, 1 Seiko.

The collector side of me says there is no such thing as too many. As a watch enthusiast, I have six in the box at home that I focus on and wear, and rotate back to the bank monthly.

djgallo · 6 November 2019, 11:40 PM

Too many....no way.

dnpina · 6 November 2019, 11:46 PM

3 Rolex,
2 Panerai
2 IWC

I've had most every SS Rolex in past. I end up wearing IWC and Panerai most of the time. I think 2 watches for me is ideal.

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Bybybmw · 6 November 2019, 11:51 PM

1 Rolex
3 Tag Heuer
1 Bulova
1 Unknown
1 Obviously fake Rolex - BIL bought it in China for $5

Chester01 · 7 November 2019, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by startrolexendrolex

I just want to take a poll and see what you all think about how many watches is too many for a collector. Please include how many watches is in your own collections. Thanks.

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If one is "collecting" the sky is the limit. But if one actually wears them, that's another story. I used to have about 7 in regular rotation, but the problem was I was wearing watches I loves less than 7 weeks out of 52. So I cut back to a few iconic pieces (sub, daytona, Speedy) and a field watch, so I get to wear and enjoy them much more often.

akordz · 7 November 2019, 12:59 AM

I don't believe in too many

Jona · 7 November 2019, 01:01 AM

I am comfortable with my 6 Rolexes, 4 Tudors, 2 GS's and a few "lesser" pieces like Oris and B&M. It's a lot but I am not financially strapped and enjoy wearing them. I have my favs but they all get worn.

t65tampa · 7 November 2019, 01:26 AM

I try not to think about a number. Makes me feel like I've got some OCD problem.

BrazenC5 · 7 November 2019, 02:06 AM

>4

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Tangier11 · 7 November 2019, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have about 30 watches in my collection.

Many are affordable watches.

I think the number is limited only by one's budget and sustained interest.

I agree

rolex01 · 7 November 2019, 03:22 PM

I have 3 Rolex, 1 Omega, 1 AP, 1 Patek, 1 Hublot.
7 makes it perfect for 7 days a week, anything more is too many

denmanproject · 7 November 2019, 03:28 PM

4 is my max... I have 5 currently

hambone1983 · 7 November 2019, 03:53 PM

I'm looking at 9, which is one shy of what is needed since my watch box has 10 slots

Milgauss zblue - current daily
two tone GMT - relief daily
Shinola Runwell moonphase - change-up/weekend watch
Citizen Eco-Drive - hiking watch
YG Tiffany Oscar Waldan - dress watch

I have 4 others currently on the bench (Raymond Weil, Breitling, Bulova, Seiko)

hambone1983 · 7 November 2019, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have about 30 watches in my collection.

Many are affordable watches.

I think the number is limited only by one's budget and sustained interest.

yeah, we're gonna need to know the details of those 30

This is like going to the Rolex AD and asking if they have any SS watches and they say we have 30 and then walks away

007_Omega · 7 November 2019, 04:04 PM

I have 2 watches in my rotation and a G-Shock. More watches will come in time but I never plan on having a large collection. It's not just for financial reasons. I want to give each watch proper wrist time and build memories with each piece.

I just don't think you end up appreciating all your watches when you have a huge collection.

cc75 · 7 November 2019, 04:50 PM

No limit.

peterpl · 7 November 2019, 04:59 PM

I think more than 7 is too many. That is the perfect number to rotate daily without having some sit in the box for prolonged period of time.

There is only 1 wrist you can wear a watch on at a time. I used to have 20+ as well - it was a big big waste of money

aiden33 · 7 November 2019, 05:20 PM

the more the merrier.

Jason71 · 7 November 2019, 05:46 PM

There is no such thing as too many.

SkyJuice · 7 November 2019, 09:28 PM

More than one is too many. But you only lived once so its never too many.

Kenny Powers · 7 November 2019, 09:48 PM

https://hodinkee.imgix.net/uploads/i...usm=12&w=2000&

Possibly one or two Subs too many?

ganagati · 8 November 2019, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panych

In my view, if you always struggle to decide which one to wear, then it is too many.

That’s the best answer I’ve seen to a question that comes up relatively often.

173rdabn · 8 November 2019, 12:37 AM

You can never have enough horsepower, watches or money.

never2late · 8 November 2019, 01:03 AM

I have eleven watches in my collection but I could add one or two more that I like.

1 Rolex
1 Omega
1 Tudor Bronze
2 Squale
2 Steinhart
1Hamilton
1 Movado
1 Invicta
1 Aquatico Bronze

PossumDixon · 8 November 2019, 01:24 AM

10 is a good limit

ltmgeller · 8 November 2019, 02:01 AM

You can never have enough.

theflywrist · 8 November 2019, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

There is no such thing as too many.

I agree with this.
The only time it is too many is if the funds are needed for something else that is more important, or if the watch no longer sings to you even after not strapping it on for too long.
If neither is the case, then keep collecting!

6 November 2019, 11:27 PM	#31
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I have 18 watches in my collection. Some get more wrist time than others but I try to rotate them. I have one more that I'm looking to acquire and then I think I'm done. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,257	I try not to think about a number. Makes me feel like I've got some OCD problem. __________________ t65tampa

7 November 2019, 05:46 PM	#52
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	There is no such thing as too many. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

8 November 2019, 01:03 AM	#57
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	I have eleven watches in my collection but I could add one or two more that I like. 1 Rolex 1 Omega 1 Tudor Bronze 2 Squale 2 Steinhart 1Hamilton 1 Movado 1 Invicta 1 Aquatico Bronze __________________ "You, you and you, panic . . . the rest of you follow me!" Unknown Gunnery Sergeant, Vietnam 1966. Rolex, Sub 126610LN Omega Seamaster 300M Diver, Doxa Sub 200 Tudor Black Bay Bronze, Tudor Pelagos, (Blue).

8 November 2019, 02:01 AM	#59
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	You can never have enough. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 November 2019, 11:28 PM	#32
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	Depends on what you collect. Some pieces are more collectible then wearable. There is no answer

6 November 2019, 11:38 PM	#33
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	One casual, one semi-casual, one or two formal and one or two semi-formal. I don't have that many, but anymore than that would be too many (for me).

6 November 2019, 11:40 PM	#34
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	19 Rolex, 1 JLC, 1 Seiko. The collector side of me says there is no such thing as too many. As a watch enthusiast, I have six in the box at home that I focus on and wear, and rotate back to the bank monthly.

6 November 2019, 11:40 PM	#35
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Too many....no way.

6 November 2019, 11:46 PM	#36
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	3 Rolex, 2 Panerai 2 IWC I've had most every SS Rolex in past. I end up wearing IWC and Panerai most of the time. I think 2 watches for me is ideal. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

6 November 2019, 11:51 PM	#37
Bybybmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Marty Location: GMT -7 Watch: Rolex-2 Posts: 297	1 Rolex 3 Tag Heuer 1 Bulova 1 Unknown 1 Obviously fake Rolex - BIL bought it in China for $5

7 November 2019, 12:59 AM	#39
akordz Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 269	I don't believe in too many

7 November 2019, 01:01 AM	#40
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	I am comfortable with my 6 Rolexes, 4 Tudors, 2 GS's and a few "lesser" pieces like Oris and B&M. It's a lot but I am not financially strapped and enjoy wearing them. I have my favs but they all get worn.

7 November 2019, 02:06 AM	#42
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	>4 Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

7 November 2019, 03:22 PM	#44
rolex01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 159	I have 3 Rolex, 1 Omega, 1 AP, 1 Patek, 1 Hublot. 7 makes it perfect for 7 days a week, anything more is too many

7 November 2019, 03:28 PM	#45
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	4 is my max... I have 5 currently

7 November 2019, 03:53 PM	#46
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,302	I'm looking at 9, which is one shy of what is needed since my watch box has 10 slots Milgauss zblue - current daily two tone GMT - relief daily Shinola Runwell moonphase - change-up/weekend watch Citizen Eco-Drive - hiking watch YG Tiffany Oscar Waldan - dress watch I have 4 others currently on the bench (Raymond Weil, Breitling, Bulova, Seiko)

7 November 2019, 04:04 PM	#48
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 905	I have 2 watches in my rotation and a G-Shock. More watches will come in time but I never plan on having a large collection. It's not just for financial reasons. I want to give each watch proper wrist time and build memories with each piece. I just don't think you end up appreciating all your watches when you have a huge collection.

7 November 2019, 04:50 PM	#49
cc75 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	No limit.

7 November 2019, 04:59 PM	#50
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I think more than 7 is too many. That is the perfect number to rotate daily without having some sit in the box for prolonged period of time. There is only 1 wrist you can wear a watch on at a time. I used to have 20+ as well - it was a big big waste of money

7 November 2019, 05:20 PM	#51
aiden33 Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Virginia, Ashburn Posts: 40	the more the merrier.

7 November 2019, 09:28 PM	#53
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	More than one is too many. But you only lived once so its never too many.

7 November 2019, 09:48 PM	#54
Kenny Powers Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 181	https://hodinkee.imgix.net/uploads/i...usm=12&w=2000& Possibly one or two Subs too many?

8 November 2019, 12:37 AM	#56
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	You can never have enough horsepower, watches or money.

8 November 2019, 01:24 AM	#58
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	10 is a good limit

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