Should one's collection be structured in a certain way? Or just buy what you like?

[ILuvSubs]

This! Although I do keep an eye on resale value / value retention too. Nobody wants to be the one that takes the big depreciation hit.

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Buy what u what to wear

Who cares if they're similar or too many of one kind or style or hot or whatever

It's your money and you are the one wearing it


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[SeaAndSky]

Nevermind.

[123Blueface]

Buy what I like works well for me.

[aphil]

Originally Posted by mlb356

I agree with most here that a collection shouldn’t be shaped by rules or checking boxes. Sure, it’s nice to have watches for specific occasions, but most watches are quite versatile. Everyone is entitled to get whatever they like, but I think it’s more satisfying to focus on the watches you truly love rather than just trying to cover all the bases for the sake of covering the bases. I’ve found over time that I will get into the brand first before the exact watch itself. I enjoy gaining an appreciation for what makes each brand unique and then ultimately picking the watches that resonate most with my tastes. Where it can get dangerous in my opinion is when you get multiple watches in rapid succession. I like to wear a watch and enjoy it for a while before considering something else. If you purchase multiple watches too quickly, it can diminish the enjoyment you get out of each one.

really solid advice and great way of looking at it! thanks

[aphil]

Originally Posted by inadeje

I have varied tastes as can be seen below. Just adding a Daytona C Black Dial. I may flip one or two shortly. I consolidated 4 Panerai before they crashed, 4/1 Rolex PM

impressive and diverse collection! i'm curious to know the succession of these pieces in terms of you acquiring them

[R74pet]

Buy what speaks to you. These are not generally investments...watches, jewelry etc are emotional decisions. Put it all in perspective; it's just a watch. You wear what you like, what makes you happy and most likely nobody will ask you what else you have in your collection and judge you for it...only you know what you have and why. If or when your tastes change or you need to make space then you will know which ones need to go and what should come in their place. Enjoy this great hobby in great health OP.

[epicurus]

I like divers. I buy divers. Buy what you like.

[regulator]

when I was new to buying Rolex I waited too long due to indecision. In the end I just bought a piece and went from there, what I wanted I bought.