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zengineer · 5 October 2018, 08:13 PM

It's like so many other things in life, we often want much more than we need and if we can afford it we indulge.

I think there are two different questions here. To me it's "how many allow me to feel like I'm wearing a really spot on choice every time I'm wearing a watch". Of course we can wear divers with a business suit, but it's really not as good a choice as a Datejust now is it? I have seen collections here of 3-4 watches that cover a wide variety of situations very well.
Most of us would be well served by an Explorer I or Submariner and maybe nothing else. I see collections here that are just a dozen different Submariner and/or GMT's. That doesn't appeal to me for many reasons but it works for that collector. so the second question is more for a "I want them all" collector. They want the black one, the white one, the blue one and the precious metal one because "they really are completely different watches".
I have a dozen or so pool cues and that's 10 or 11 more than anyone needs. I'm sure we all have our "thing we have way too many of". It really comes down to whether you want to have as few as possible or as many as possible.

toneafficianado · 5 October 2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

It's like so many other things in life, we often want much more than we need and if we can afford it we indulge.

I think there are two different questions here. To me it's "how many allow me to feel like I'm wearing a really spot on choice every time I'm wearing a watch". Of course we can wear divers with a business suit, but it's really not as good a choice as a Datejust now is it? I have seen collections here of 3-4 watches that cover a wide variety of situations very well.

Most of us would be well served by an Explorer I or Submariner and maybe nothing else. I see collections here that are just a dozen different Submariner and/or GMT's. That doesn't appeal to me for many reasons but it works for that collector. so the second question is more for a "I want them all" collector. They want the black one, the white one, the blue one and the precious metal one because "they really are completely different watches".

I have a dozen or so pool cues and that's 10 or 11 more than anyone needs. I'm sure we all have our "thing we have way too many of". It really comes down to whether you want to have as few as possible or as many as possible.

Well said!

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crazymcmichael · 5 October 2018, 08:51 PM

3-4 but that number differs from time to time with me... To much is to much of a want everything collection and makes no sense to me... But i think i would add something ultra cool in the future to my 2.... But i am also not sure yet.. We will see……….. I'm still debating if i think it is ok to spend my money wheter or not..

Jonesy2099 · 5 October 2018, 08:59 PM

This is a tough question. I can think of at least 20 watches that I'd love to own as part of my collection. Particularly some all time classic watches. Having thought about it, I could narrow my list down to 12 watches, but I could add to that easily. I think it would be difficult to go with a few. There's just too many nice ones out there!

idontlike_bandwagons · 5 October 2018, 10:42 PM

Perfect size would be 5 watches:

1x casual dress watch (simple, time only like PP5196, PP5078, Chronometre Contemporain, etc.)
1x dress watch (complicated or playful like Lange 1, PP5170, etc.)
1x sports watch (time/date only like VCO 2000V, 15202)
1x diver (like BP FF, Sub)
1x pilot (like GMT-Master, Breguet Type 20, Moonwatch)

abbassmaki · 5 October 2018, 11:10 PM

For usage, I think 2 are enough, 1 dressy and 1 casual. But for a collector, it is infinity.

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AndyWright · 6 October 2018, 01:47 AM

I will say 5 :-)

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2018, 02:13 AM

One can never have too many watches, just like things that go boom.

zengineer · 6 October 2018, 02:22 AM

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One can never have too many watches, just like things that go boom.

Subwoofers?

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NLYogi · 6 October 2018, 02:53 AM

One good watch and some casual stuff.

R!$ · 6 October 2018, 03:18 AM

the more the better but quality over quantity

DGB · 6 October 2018, 03:48 AM

Why should someone limit his collection?
If you like a watch and you can afford it,
why not buy it?

What is the logic of limiting a pleasure? Life is too short...

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idontlike_bandwagons · 6 October 2018, 04:40 AM

@DGB maybe because some have financial limits and can't always dedicate their salary to watches only. Also I'd rather have have 5 watches from BP, PP, VC, A. Lange and FPJ than plenty of Rolexes or Omegas.

Dpop24 · 6 October 2018, 11:47 AM

For me, I really think the answer is 1 but I’m going to end up with 2 because I’ve got 2 kids.

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gilluminati204 · 7 October 2018, 01:28 AM

3 grails with maybe one wild card that I can rotate out when bored of it.

BrazenC5 · 7 October 2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

Subwoofers?

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That's what I'm talking about!

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subtona · 7 October 2018, 06:05 AM

3 to five.

Unfortunately I am over by a few at the moment... always searching for a way to make necessary adjustments.

Burlington · 7 October 2018, 06:47 AM

I’ve just gone down to 1 now. Gave my IWC away to my bro as it just wasn’t getting any wrist time since adding the AP.

Have my eye on something else, but will see. I think I’ve found my perfect match already, so struggle to reconcile adding another to sit on my shelf 90% of the time.

JR16 · 7 October 2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chloe&Harley

What ever you can afford ,acquire and enjoy

I was going to initially reply to the OP that this is an impossible question ... then I saw your post and have to agree with it.

The reality is the answer will be different for everyone and the bottom line will be about enjoyment. I will admit my collection is too large, but when I look at each piece , I thoroughly enjoy 80% of them when I put them on and would Not want to part with them. Even the ones I wear only a few times year. The advantages of a larger collection , to me, is that you can wear something you haven’t worn in a while and get that feeling you got when first aquiring it. Like going shopping but it’s your own store . Not sure if I’m explaining it well, hopefully you (TRF) get the point !

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Roger Lococco · 7 October 2018, 08:56 AM

3

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HNIC · 7 October 2018, 11:25 AM

Every time I seem to have arrived at the perfect number of watches in my collection, I seem to find another great piece to add.

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6 October 2018, 02:13 AM	#68
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	One can never have too many watches, just like things that go boom. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 October 2018, 02:53 AM	#70
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	One good watch and some casual stuff. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

7 October 2018, 06:05 AM	#77
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	3 to five. Unfortunately I am over by a few at the moment... always searching for a way to make necessary adjustments. __________________

7 October 2018, 06:47 AM	#78
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	I’ve just gone down to 1 now. Gave my IWC away to my bro as it just wasn’t getting any wrist time since adding the AP. Have my eye on something else, but will see. I think I’ve found my perfect match already, so struggle to reconcile adding another to sit on my shelf 90% of the time. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 October 2018, 08:13 PM	#61
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	It's like so many other things in life, we often want much more than we need and if we can afford it we indulge. I think there are two different questions here. To me it's "how many allow me to feel like I'm wearing a really spot on choice every time I'm wearing a watch". Of course we can wear divers with a business suit, but it's really not as good a choice as a Datejust now is it? I have seen collections here of 3-4 watches that cover a wide variety of situations very well. Most of us would be well served by an Explorer I or Submariner and maybe nothing else. I see collections here that are just a dozen different Submariner and/or GMT's. That doesn't appeal to me for many reasons but it works for that collector. so the second question is more for a "I want them all" collector. They want the black one, the white one, the blue one and the precious metal one because "they really are completely different watches". I have a dozen or so pool cues and that's 10 or 11 more than anyone needs. I'm sure we all have our "thing we have way too many of". It really comes down to whether you want to have as few as possible or as many as possible.

5 October 2018, 08:51 PM	#63
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	3-4 but that number differs from time to time with me... To much is to much of a want everything collection and makes no sense to me... But i think i would add something ultra cool in the future to my 2.... But i am also not sure yet.. We will see……….. I'm still debating if i think it is ok to spend my money wheter or not..

5 October 2018, 08:59 PM	#64
Jonesy2099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 388	This is a tough question. I can think of at least 20 watches that I'd love to own as part of my collection. Particularly some all time classic watches. Having thought about it, I could narrow my list down to 12 watches, but I could add to that easily. I think it would be difficult to go with a few. There's just too many nice ones out there!

5 October 2018, 10:42 PM	#65
idontlike_bandwagons Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Cloud 7 Posts: 35	Perfect size would be 5 watches: 1x casual dress watch (simple, time only like PP5196, PP5078, Chronometre Contemporain, etc.) 1x dress watch (complicated or playful like Lange 1, PP5170, etc.) 1x sports watch (time/date only like VCO 2000V, 15202) 1x diver (like BP FF, Sub) 1x pilot (like GMT-Master, Breguet Type 20, Moonwatch)

5 October 2018, 11:10 PM	#66
abbassmaki "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dubai Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 132	For usage, I think 2 are enough, 1 dressy and 1 casual. But for a collector, it is infinity. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2018, 01:47 AM	#67
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	I will say 5 :-)

6 October 2018, 03:18 AM	#71
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	the more the better but quality over quantity

6 October 2018, 03:48 AM	#72
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	Why should someone limit his collection? If you like a watch and you can afford it, why not buy it? What is the logic of limiting a pleasure? Life is too short... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2018, 04:40 AM	#73
idontlike_bandwagons Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Cloud 7 Posts: 35	@DGB maybe because some have financial limits and can't always dedicate their salary to watches only. Also I'd rather have have 5 watches from BP, PP, VC, A. Lange and FPJ than plenty of Rolexes or Omegas.

6 October 2018, 11:47 AM	#74
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	For me, I really think the answer is 1 but I’m going to end up with 2 because I’ve got 2 kids. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2018, 01:28 AM	#75
gilluminati204 Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ohio Watch: RolexRolexRolex Posts: 154	3 grails with maybe one wild card that I can rotate out when bored of it.

7 October 2018, 08:56 AM	#80
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

7 October 2018, 11:25 AM	#81
HNIC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Watch: Rolex collector Posts: 116	Every time I seem to have arrived at the perfect number of watches in my collection, I seem to find another great piece to add. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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