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thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 06:11 AM

Just curious (i) what others think the term "collector" means and (ii) whether you consider yourself to be one.

When I started out in this hobby I did not consider myself to be a collector, just an enthusiast (yes, another term with many meanings

). As of late however, I feel I have become more knowledgeable about the hobby (thanks in large part to TRF!), have acquired more watches and wonder, "am I now a collector?".

Look forward to your thoughts.

J_H · 14 August 2014, 06:12 AM

If you don't consider yourself a collector then I'm not even close! :)

Clay · 14 August 2014, 06:15 AM

I am a "Collector" of many many things…

This, despite my wife's protests...

Kyu · 14 August 2014, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Just curious (i) what others think the term "collector" means and (ii) whether you consider yourself to be one.

When I started out in this hobby I did not consider myself to be a collector, just an enthusiast (yes, another term with many meanings

). As of late however, I feel I have become more knowledgeable about the hobby (thanks in large part to TRF!), have acquired more watches and wonder, "am I now a collector?".

Look forward to your thoughts.

but i see you as a collector

i do not consider my self a collector yet either, and i am faaaaaaaar from being knowledgeable for this hobby

Jocke · 14 August 2014, 06:18 AM

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I'm a hoarder.

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james1787 · 14 August 2014, 06:18 AM

I am more of an watch enthusiast than a collector. For a long time I had only one watch, my sub. I've since added a G-Shock (I needed something to wear while my Sub was being serviced). I probably won't be in the position to add anothe Rolex for a while so I enjoy the one I have and I enjoy this forum. I do have other hobbies and do have small 'collections' within them.

AbqRolexFan · 14 August 2014, 06:22 AM

I'm also an enthusiast but not a collector. My knowledge pales compared to many of the WISs on this forum, and I tend to buy new watches solely for the purpose of wearing them. I've never really been attracted to 'collectible' watches.

T. Ferguson · 14 August 2014, 06:24 AM

Not really a collector, in that I'm not always on the hunt for the next one. But I suppose I am in that I never sell, only buy, so slowly the inventory grows.

FTX I · 14 August 2014, 06:28 AM

If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.

MaxCargo · 14 August 2014, 06:35 AM

i collect tattoos not watches

Base-Z · 14 August 2014, 06:36 AM

I would guess I consider myself a collector, however my Bank manager
has a different take on it.

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by J_H

If you don't consider yourself a collector then I'm not even close! :)

thanks for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by Clay

I am a "Collector" of many many things…

This, despite my wife's protests...

Ha! Funny funny.

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Originally Posted by Kyu

but i see you as a collector

i do not consider my self a collector yet either, and i am faaaaaaaar from being knowledgeable for this hobby

Haha.. I'm helpless my friend.

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I'm a hoarder.

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Hahaha... indeed you are. I find it so cool that you actually know a fair amount about movements, cases, bracelets, restoration, etc. etc. I am far far away from all of that my friend.

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Originally Posted by james1787

I am more of an watch enthusiast than a collector. For a long time I had only one watch, my sub. I've since added a G-Shock (I needed something to wear while my Sub was being serviced). I probably won't be in the position to add anothe Rolex for a while so I enjoy the one I have and I enjoy this forum. I do have other hobbies and do have small 'collections' within them.

Yes - I don't think one needs a bunch of watches to be a "collector" (whatever that means). Be well!

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Originally Posted by AbqRolexFan

I'm also an enthusiast but not a collector. My knowledge pales compared to many of the WISs on this forum, and I tend to buy new watches solely for the purpose of wearing them. I've never really been attracted to 'collectible' watches.

Yeah I hear you. I wear everything I have but am starting to find myself browsing vintage listings and others. That is what has me wondering where I might be going with this hobby!

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Not really a collector, in that I'm not always on the hunt for the next one. But I suppose I am in that I never sell, only buy, so slowly the inventory grows.

Hahaha... you sound like a collector to me my friend!

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Originally Posted by FTX I

If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.

We are all humble collectors! (OK except a few special individuals here - you know who I'm talking about!).

You collect records, huh? Interesting.

I think watches is the only thing I "collect". My wife collects books.

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MaxCargo

i collect tattoos not watches

hahaha... funny. Cheaper hobby and you don't have to worry about leaving your collection behind/at home!

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Originally Posted by Base-Z

I would guess I consider myself a collector, however my Bank manager
has a different take on it.

Haha!

tkerrmd · 14 August 2014, 06:44 AM

I currently own 11 Rolex watches, but don't consider myself a collector more of one that just loves and appreciates Rolex watches. I don't seek out or desire more and more, just when something special comes along I consider it.

I am just happy and lucky I have what I have and my family and I can all enjoy them to there fullest, as they were intended.

So going with enthusiast.

REDiesel · 14 August 2014, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.

Well said.

At some point I went from being a Rolex enthusiast to a collector.

Chrispare · 14 August 2014, 06:47 AM

I am not à watch collector
I have five ,considering selling one to have another and I just buy and wear
watches because I find them beautiful
I know nothing about mechanic , movements ...and I don't care

Ken B · 14 August 2014, 07:09 AM

Yes, I can say I think I am a collector. Albeit not a huge collection, eight watches. 75% of my watches are Chronograph movements. I plan on replacing the ones that are not Chrono with ones that are. Also most are Automatic style movements. Two are quartz but those are what I set all my watches to.

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I currently own 11 Rolex watches, but don't consider myself a collector more of one that just loves and appreciates Rolex watches. I don't seek out or desire more and more, just when something special comes along I consider it.

I am just happy and lucky I have what I have and my family and I can all enjoy them to there fullest, as they were intended.

So going with enthusiast.

You are a very generous "enthusiast" my friend and it's wonderful you share this hobby with your family! I would say anyone with a platinum daytona is serious about this hobby!

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Originally Posted by REDiesel

Well said.

At some point I went from being a Rolex enthusiast to a collector.

That's how I'm feeling my friend.

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Originally Posted by Chrispare

I am not à watch collector
I have five ,considering selling one to have another and I just buy and wear
watches because I find them beautiful
I know nothing about mechanic , movements ...and I don't care

Haha! Enjoyment is number 1 in my book! Enjoy it my friend.

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken B

Yes, I can say I think I am a collector. Albeit not a huge collection, eight watches. 75% of my watches are Chronograph movements. I plan on replacing the ones that are not Chrono with ones that are. Also most are Automatic style movements. Two are quartz but those are what I set all my watches to.

Very nice! I don't think number of watches matters that much, but that sounds like a solid collection you have!

Frosty · 14 August 2014, 07:16 AM

I am not sure. I think I am on the first step on the bridge to a collector. I thought of myself as an enthusiast. Then I bought a GMT 16750 & Seadweller 16660 with matt dials. Then I bought the Guido Mondani GMT and Submariner Books. I think I am on a slippery slope!

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I am not sure. I think I am on the first step on the bridge to a collector. I thought of myself as an enthusiast. Then I bought a GMT 16750 & Seadweller 16660 with matt dials. Then I bought the Guido Mondani GMT and Submariner Books. I think I am on a slippery slope!

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

Snow-Dweller · 14 August 2014, 07:47 AM

This forum has taught me that my knowledge is extremely limited....I am certainly an enthusiast.....and I suppose "collector" sounds better than "addict"! I just love the watches.

Daytonaman799 · 14 August 2014, 07:48 AM

Avid enthusiast. One day I hope to be a real collector. I'm simply not there yet.

Danex · 14 August 2014, 08:05 AM

For me, "enthusiast" seems like a better word than "collector". I imagine that collector implies other connotations, such as expert or knowledgable. I imagine a collector has an agenda or theme that drives the selection of the pieces in the collection. I'm driven more by "that one looks pretty"

Angrypuppy · 14 August 2014, 08:06 AM

I like the word enthusiast.

I have more pieces of silverware in a drawer than I have watches, I don't consider myself a spoon collector.

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

This forum has taught me that my knowledge is extremely limited....I am certainly an enthusiast.....and I suppose "collector" sounds better than "addict"! I just love the watches.

Haha! True and it sure does! I will be in France next month. See this link in the event you are around. Best.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=366246

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Avid enthusiast. One day I hope to be a real collector. I'm simply not there yet.

Yup. I suppose none of us are "there" as we all seem to be nuts about getting more/different watches all the time.

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Originally Posted by Danex

For me, "enthusiast" seems like a better word than "collector". I imagine that collector implies other connotations, such as expert or knowledgable. I imagine a collector has an agenda or theme that drives the selection of the pieces in the collection. I'm driven more by "that one looks pretty"

Haha... Funny and quite true. My initial introduction to a new watch is usually based on looks initially. Book by its cover I suppose.

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

I like the word enthusiast.

I have more pieces of silverware in a drawer than I have watches, I don't consider myself a spoon collector.

Haha... And me! I wish I could open a drawer and have as many watches. :)

crowncollection · 14 August 2014, 08:13 AM

yes i believe i am a collector

broulstone · 14 August 2014, 08:14 AM

I think so👌

thomaspp · 14 August 2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

yes i believe i am a collector

Cheers to that!

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Originally Posted by broulstone

I think so��

Wow! Nice closet! That's one hell of a view every morning.

Roll the Lex · 14 August 2014, 08:21 AM

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.

14 August 2014, 06:11 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Collector: Do you consider yourself to be one? Just curious (i) what others think the term "collector" means and (ii) whether you consider yourself to be one. When I started out in this hobby I did not consider myself to be a collector, just an enthusiast (yes, another term with many meanings ). As of late however, I feel I have become more knowledgeable about the hobby (thanks in large part to TRF!), have acquired more watches and wonder, "am I now a collector?". Look forward to your thoughts. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

14 August 2014, 06:18 AM	#5
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I will never be a collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I'm a hoarder. :clap : __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 August 2014, 06:22 AM	#7
AbqRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 244	I'm also an enthusiast but not a collector. My knowledge pales compared to many of the WISs on this forum, and I tend to buy new watches solely for the purpose of wearing them. I've never really been attracted to 'collectible' watches. __________________ 126610LV, 126710BLNR, 126600, 126334, Omega Black & Orange Planet Ocean 600M, Omega Black Ceramic 300M

14 August 2014, 06:24 AM	#8
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Not really a collector, in that I'm not always on the hunt for the next one. But I suppose I am in that I never sell, only buy, so slowly the inventory grows. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

14 August 2014, 06:35 AM	#10
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	i collect tattoos not watches __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

14 August 2014, 06:12 AM	#2
J_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: HULK Posts: 882	If you don't consider yourself a collector then I'm not even close! :)

14 August 2014, 06:15 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I am a "Collector" of many many things… This, despite my wife's protests...

14 August 2014, 06:18 AM	#6
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	I am more of an watch enthusiast than a collector. For a long time I had only one watch, my sub. I've since added a G-Shock (I needed something to wear while my Sub was being serviced). I probably won't be in the position to add anothe Rolex for a while so I enjoy the one I have and I enjoy this forum. I do have other hobbies and do have small 'collections' within them.

14 August 2014, 06:28 AM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	If I collect records, books, watches etc it means that I try to read as much as I can about it, I think about the subject to have my own point of view and when money is not a problem I try to buy what makes me happy. Having said that, in these terms I consider myself to be a collector of records and watches, but a very humble one because unfortunately I have many other things in life that need my hard earned money.

14 August 2014, 06:36 AM	#11
Base-Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 268	I would guess I consider myself a collector, however my Bank manager has a different take on it.

14 August 2014, 06:44 AM	#14
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I currently own 11 Rolex watches, but don't consider myself a collector more of one that just loves and appreciates Rolex watches. I don't seek out or desire more and more, just when something special comes along I consider it. I am just happy and lucky I have what I have and my family and I can all enjoy them to there fullest, as they were intended. So going with enthusiast.

14 August 2014, 06:47 AM	#16
Chrispare "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Chrisstian Location: Paris France Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 937	I am not à watch collector I have five ,considering selling one to have another and I just buy and wear watches because I find them beautiful I know nothing about mechanic , movements ...and I don't care

14 August 2014, 07:09 AM	#17
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	Yes, I can say I think I am a collector. Albeit not a huge collection, eight watches. 75% of my watches are Chronograph movements. I plan on replacing the ones that are not Chrono with ones that are. Also most are Automatic style movements. Two are quartz but those are what I set all my watches to. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

14 August 2014, 07:16 AM	#20
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I am not sure. I think I am on the first step on the bridge to a collector. I thought of myself as an enthusiast. Then I bought a GMT 16750 & Seadweller 16660 with matt dials. Then I bought the Guido Mondani GMT and Submariner Books. I think I am on a slippery slope! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

14 August 2014, 07:47 AM	#22
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	This forum has taught me that my knowledge is extremely limited....I am certainly an enthusiast.....and I suppose "collector" sounds better than "addict"! I just love the watches. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

14 August 2014, 07:48 AM	#23
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	Avid enthusiast. One day I hope to be a real collector. I'm simply not there yet.

14 August 2014, 08:05 AM	#24
Danex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dan O Location: Park City, UT Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 741	For me, "enthusiast" seems like a better word than "collector". I imagine that collector implies other connotations, such as expert or knowledgable. I imagine a collector has an agenda or theme that drives the selection of the pieces in the collection. I'm driven more by "that one looks pretty" __________________ -Dan, WIS In Training 116520 Cosmograph Daytona 116622 & 16622 Yacht-Master 114060 & 14060 Submariner

14 August 2014, 08:06 AM	#25
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	I like the word enthusiast. I have more pieces of silverware in a drawer than I have watches, I don't consider myself a spoon collector.

14 August 2014, 08:13 AM	#27
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	yes i believe i am a collector __________________ watches many

14 August 2014, 08:14 AM	#28
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	I think so👌 __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

14 August 2014, 08:21 AM	#30
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	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.

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