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EEParker · 13 September 2014, 06:39 AM

Wondering how many people on here collect watches, and how many are overall collectors.

I collect watches and art. A buddy of mine collects watches and custom knives. Another collects watches and wine.

Curious if the average watch collector focuses solely on watches or if the watches are just one of many collections in their lives. Basically interested to know if our love of watch collecting is because we love watches or if we are compulsive and enjoy collecting 'things'.

kilyung · 13 September 2014, 08:08 AM

Just watches... More money for watches then.

SUBversive · 13 September 2014, 08:39 AM

Memories

Matt C · 13 September 2014, 08:57 AM

Watches, bass guitars, fishing reels and automatic knives. Oh and Zippo lighters

EEParker · 13 September 2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt C

Watches, bass guitars, fishing reels and automatic knives. Oh and Zippo lighters

Do you use the fishing reels or just collect based on quality/rarity?

anothernewphone · 13 September 2014, 10:06 AM

Watches and tattoos.

EEParker · 13 September 2014, 10:23 AM

I guess I also collect Tinder dates...

WhatTheDeuce · 13 September 2014, 10:34 AM

Watches, guitars, movie stuff (props, scale models, etc.)...

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dddrees · 13 September 2014, 10:50 AM

Shoes and Boots.

G8RDPM · 13 September 2014, 11:25 AM

Do bills count? I seem to collect a lot of them!

ColRam425 · 13 September 2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Watches, guitars, movie stuff (props, scale models, etc.)...

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What kind of movie props?

Matt C · 13 September 2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EEParker

Do you use the fishing reels or just collect based on quality/rarity?

I do use them, so I don't have really any antique models. I do a lot of bass fishing where I live. I mainly use bait casters and spinning reels.

WhatTheDeuce · 13 September 2014, 11:44 AM

Star Wars stuff (lightsabers, guns, ships).

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ColRam425 · 13 September 2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Star Wars stuff (lightsabers, guns, ships).

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Heck yeah! Master Replicas and eFX all the way! PM me!

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2014, 11:58 AM

I'm a hoarder.

GB-man · 13 September 2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Just watches... More money for watches then.

Yep! I don't even hoard new clothes anymore, like I use to

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Originally Posted by EEParker

I guess I also collect Tinder dates...

TheButcher · 13 September 2014, 02:33 PM

I was collecting vintage baseball cards, but sold most of the now to buy watches !

pacific17 · 13 September 2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Memories

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Originally Posted by EEParker

I guess I also collect Tinder dates...

Goes hand in hand. Good and bad memories

EEParker · 13 September 2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pacific17

Goes hand in hand. Good and bad memories

I look at tinder like I do watches. Sometimes you end up wearing a Rolex. Sometimes you end up with a swatch.

joli160 · 13 September 2014, 05:16 PM

Used to collect WWII stuff, but sold all when moved to a smaller house. Still regret it.

HL65 · 13 September 2014, 08:09 PM

California cabernets and blends...Another expensive habit!

Snow-Dweller · 13 September 2014, 08:13 PM

Just watches.....and some fine wine (but I never seem to have that for very long)

1William · 13 September 2014, 09:42 PM

Watches, Lighters and Pens.

azguy · 14 September 2014, 12:11 AM

Watches, casino chips, matchbooks, mid century and pop art, sports memorabilia.....

Rock · 14 September 2014, 02:34 PM

If 3 and an aspiration for a couple more is a 'collection' then I suppose I am a "watch collector". Also a wine collector, an interest that I struggle to keep within sensible limits.
I think we would expect to find a bit of a 'collector' streak in most on here.

Cesium133 · 15 September 2014, 04:40 AM

Used to collect comic books as a kid and teenager and still have 3 banker's boxes filled with some good ones.Now it's just watches and the things we don't speak about.

cop414 · 15 September 2014, 06:52 AM

Yes, you are correct but we're not allowed to post pics of them here... have 3 and looking for a 4th... mnandi.
PM sent to you Sir!

boogiebot · 15 September 2014, 07:46 AM

I don't think I can classify myself as a collector. More of an enthusiast. I like watches but don't have enough to classify as a collector.

sleddog · 15 September 2014, 11:10 AM

Just a reminder, no gun/knife discussion or pics are to be posted... As per the TRF forum rules!

Kadhytia · 17 September 2014, 08:28 AM

Watches, sneakers, pens, and used to collect Mighty Beanz

13 September 2014, 06:39 AM	#1
EEParker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Parker Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 337	Watch collectors or... Collectors? Wondering how many people on here collect watches, and how many are overall collectors. I collect watches and art. A buddy of mine collects watches and custom knives. Another collects watches and wine. Curious if the average watch collector focuses solely on watches or if the watches are just one of many collections in their lives. Basically interested to know if our love of watch collecting is because we love watches or if we are compulsive and enjoy collecting 'things'.

13 September 2014, 10:34 AM	#8
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Watches, guitars, movie stuff (props, scale models, etc.)... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

13 September 2014, 10:50 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Shoes and Boots. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 September 2014, 11:44 AM	#13
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Star Wars stuff (lightsabers, guns, ships). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

13 September 2014, 11:58 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'm a hoarder. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 September 2014, 08:08 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just watches... More money for watches then.

13 September 2014, 08:39 AM	#3
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Memories

13 September 2014, 08:57 AM	#4
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Watches, bass guitars, fishing reels and automatic knives. Oh and Zippo lighters

13 September 2014, 10:06 AM	#6
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Watches and tattoos.

13 September 2014, 10:23 AM	#7
EEParker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Parker Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 337	I guess I also collect Tinder dates...

13 September 2014, 11:25 AM	#10
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Do bills count? I seem to collect a lot of them!

13 September 2014, 02:33 PM	#17
TheButcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: vancouver Watch: 14060 & 16570 Posts: 183	I was collecting vintage baseball cards, but sold most of the now to buy watches !

13 September 2014, 05:16 PM	#20
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,762	Used to collect WWII stuff, but sold all when moved to a smaller house. Still regret it. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 September 2014, 08:09 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	California cabernets and blends...Another expensive habit! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 September 2014, 08:13 PM	#22
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Just watches.....and some fine wine (but I never seem to have that for very long) __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

13 September 2014, 09:42 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Watches, Lighters and Pens.

14 September 2014, 12:11 AM	#24
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Watches, casino chips, matchbooks, mid century and pop art, sports memorabilia.....

14 September 2014, 02:34 PM	#25
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	If 3 and an aspiration for a couple more is a 'collection' then I suppose I am a "watch collector". Also a wine collector, an interest that I struggle to keep within sensible limits. I think we would expect to find a bit of a 'collector' streak in most on here. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

15 September 2014, 04:40 AM	#26
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Used to collect comic books as a kid and teenager and still have 3 banker's boxes filled with some good ones.Now it's just watches and the things we don't speak about.

15 September 2014, 06:52 AM	#27
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Yes, you are correct but we're not allowed to post pics of them here... have 3 and looking for a 4th... mnandi. PM sent to you Sir! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 September 2014, 07:46 AM	#28
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	I don't think I can classify myself as a collector. More of an enthusiast. I like watches but don't have enough to classify as a collector.

15 September 2014, 11:10 AM	#29
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Just a reminder, no gun/knife discussion or pics are to be posted... As per the TRF forum rules! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 September 2014, 08:28 AM	#30
Kadhytia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal & Jakarta Watch: ROLEX, AP, and PP Posts: 916	Watches, sneakers, pens, and used to collect Mighty Beanz

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