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kog · 30 December 2018, 04:46 AM

Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection?

There is a difference, a person with a watch collection will usually have watches he will wear and enjoys wearing. But a watch collector will hold pieces that are unwearable may be because of their value, rarity or age, poor condition or historical value.

If you are a collector would you give use some examples of your collection and the reason you hold those pieces?

GradyPhilpott · 30 December 2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kog

Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection?

There is a difference, a person with a watch collection will usually have watches he will wear and enjoys wearing. But a watch collector will hold pieces that are unwearable may be because of their value, rarity or age, poor condition or historical value.

If you are a collector would you give use some examples of your collection and the reason you hold those pieces?

Well, according to your definition, I'm a watch collector, but most of the watches that qualify me for that designation are not Rolex. In fact, none of my Rolex watches meet those criteria.

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tyler1980 · 30 December 2018, 04:56 AM

everything gets worn however ive got too many at the moment so I need to consolidate a bit. I really hate owning watches i dont wear, even if i love the watch.

thesharkfactor · 30 December 2018, 04:57 AM

I would be a collector if I could afford to be! It's an expensive hobby to collect!

rmlovett1 · 30 December 2018, 05:00 AM

Following your criteria, I’d be qualified as a person with a collection. I love to wear what I own, including anything old, high end, etc....
I’ve never bought a watch for investment purpose, but I am holding (for my son) one that rarely, if ever, will get worn.

zjd168 · 30 December 2018, 05:11 AM

I think I have more watches than I can wear and keep collecting. However I wear all of them, most of them just a few times a year though. Not sure who I am with your definition.

ricardo-sf · 30 December 2018, 05:20 AM

i have a watch collection .. but one day i might be a collector

RHIII · 30 December 2018, 05:41 AM

Everything I have gets worn. Period.

I’ve always been function oriented — but — all my watches are well cared for

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inadeje · 30 December 2018, 05:41 AM

I use all my watches and don’t consider them as investments. As my tastes change I sometimes flip into other pieces and, have never lost a dime, sometimes technically making money, thus being paid for the pleasure of having worn the flipped pieces:)

zengineer · 30 December 2018, 05:53 AM

I've tried, sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally, to be a collector or maybe more accurately I've bought watches to own them without thinking hard enough about how much I'd actually wear them.

Some have been expensive ones that I just never bonded with but some have been "affordables" that I just never found the need for.

It always ends the same, if I'm not wearing it I sell it. I guess I'm just not a real collector, just someone with a collection of different watches to choose from.

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HogwldFLTR · 30 December 2018, 05:53 AM

I was an accidental watch collector but after selling most of my collection I'm now an accidental watch collector!!!

coralfarmer84 · 30 December 2018, 06:08 AM

I like this question. I’ve gotten to 10+ Rolex and now have two unworn examples. Some days I do want to wear them thou so we will see if it lasts.

Burlington · 30 December 2018, 08:04 AM

I would call myself a watch enthusiast. Love learning about them, understanding how they work, admire the ingenuity, design, workmanship etc. across all spectrums of manufacturers. But don’t really have any desire to own more than I can wear - so just a one watch person now (plus my little Casio for sports.)

locutus49 · 30 December 2018, 08:14 AM

I have tried to own multiple watches (Rolex and AP) but have learned that I am a one watch type of guy. Just how my personality is constructed.

Fat_ninja · 30 December 2018, 08:20 AM

.Has to be worn for me. Otherwise its gone

watchwatcher · 30 December 2018, 10:23 AM

I have a watch collection.

s.m.b. · 30 December 2018, 10:26 AM

I wear what I have. I can't see myself ever owning more than 7, 8, 9, 10, 11...

Goin2drt · 30 December 2018, 11:26 AM

Watch collection without a doubt. They all get wrist time and if they get scratched, oh well. That is what the RSC is for.

HogwldFLTR · 31 December 2018, 04:58 AM

I realize that if I didn't respond a second time to this thread it likely would have fully lost traction (as it well should have). I just think the distinction is totally artificial. Whether someone collect modern wearable or elderly non-functional watches (or however you choose to make the distinction) means little as to whether or not they have a collection or are a collector. By definition to have a collection makes on a collector and vice versa.

TimeToWatch · 31 December 2018, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kog

Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection?

There is a difference, a person with a watch collection will usually have watches he will wear and enjoys wearing. But a watch collector will hold pieces that are unwearable may be because of their value, rarity or age, poor condition or historical value.

If you are a collector would you give use some examples of your collection and the reason you hold those pieces?

I’m a little confused by these definitions. What about John Goldberger? He wore “the Unicorn” daily, even though it’s 1 of 1 and no one in their right mind would wear the watch. But, per your definition, he has a watch collection and isn’t a collector?

doctoryellow · 31 December 2018, 05:05 AM

I am a watch collector then, with a collection

JR16 · 31 December 2018, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

I think I have more watches than I can wear and keep collecting. However I wear all of them, most of them just a few times a year though. Not sure who I am with your definition.

My impression is that this sums up many TRFers, so OPs definition isn’t black and white.

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TswaneNguni · 31 December 2018, 05:19 AM

Collector with a collection.Some are daily,some are seldom.

jerryhum · 31 December 2018, 05:23 AM

Yea, that’s not how I’d draw the differentiation between a watch collector and someone with a watch collection. I’d be more curious how other people define it and which camp they put themselves in.

superstarmar · 31 December 2018, 05:31 AM

I'm not too sophisticated , I buy a watch and I wear it ...
I don't buy what I don't like and won't wear... Simple as that!

In-Cog-Neeto · 31 December 2018, 05:33 AM

I feel like the watches collect me

DoDe · 31 December 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

.Has to be worn for me. Otherwise its gone

This

AK797 · 31 December 2018, 05:49 AM

On the modern Rolex forum most everyone will be collecting and wearing watches rather than investing in dusty safes.

oliverw94 · 31 December 2018, 06:01 AM

I have 5 watches total, 2 of which are heirloom pieces that are seldom worn. I, however, wouldn't class myself as a watch collector.

Peterandwatches · 31 December 2018, 06:12 AM

Is there a minimum for a watch collection? I have 3, seems too little.

30 December 2018, 04:46 AM	#1
kog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: uk Posts: 148	Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection? Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection? There is a difference, a person with a watch collection will usually have watches he will wear and enjoys wearing. But a watch collector will hold pieces that are unwearable may be because of their value, rarity or age, poor condition or historical value. If you are a collector would you give use some examples of your collection and the reason you hold those pieces?

30 December 2018, 04:56 AM	#3
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	everything gets worn however ive got too many at the moment so I need to consolidate a bit. I really hate owning watches i dont wear, even if i love the watch. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

30 December 2018, 05:41 AM	#8
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Are you a watch collector or do you have a watch collection? Everything I have gets worn. Period. I’ve always been function oriented — but — all my watches are well cared for Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 December 2018, 05:41 AM	#9
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	I use all my watches and don’t consider them as investments. As my tastes change I sometimes flip into other pieces and, have never lost a dime, sometimes technically making money, thus being paid for the pleasure of having worn the flipped pieces:) __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

30 December 2018, 05:53 AM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I was an accidental watch collector but after selling most of my collection I'm now an accidental watch collector!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 December 2018, 04:57 AM	#4
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	I would be a collector if I could afford to be! It's an expensive hobby to collect!

30 December 2018, 05:00 AM	#5
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Following your criteria, I’d be qualified as a person with a collection. I love to wear what I own, including anything old, high end, etc.... I’ve never bought a watch for investment purpose, but I am holding (for my son) one that rarely, if ever, will get worn.

30 December 2018, 05:11 AM	#6
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I think I have more watches than I can wear and keep collecting. However I wear all of them, most of them just a few times a year though. Not sure who I am with your definition.

30 December 2018, 05:20 AM	#7
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	i have a watch collection .. but one day i might be a collector

30 December 2018, 05:53 AM	#10
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	I've tried, sometimes intentionally and sometimes accidentally, to be a collector or maybe more accurately I've bought watches to own them without thinking hard enough about how much I'd actually wear them. Some have been expensive ones that I just never bonded with but some have been "affordables" that I just never found the need for. It always ends the same, if I'm not wearing it I sell it. I guess I'm just not a real collector, just someone with a collection of different watches to choose from. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

30 December 2018, 06:08 AM	#12
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I like this question. I’ve gotten to 10+ Rolex and now have two unworn examples. Some days I do want to wear them thou so we will see if it lasts. __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

30 December 2018, 08:04 AM	#13
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	I would call myself a watch enthusiast. Love learning about them, understanding how they work, admire the ingenuity, design, workmanship etc. across all spectrums of manufacturers. But don’t really have any desire to own more than I can wear - so just a one watch person now (plus my little Casio for sports.) __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

30 December 2018, 08:14 AM	#14
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I have tried to own multiple watches (Rolex and AP) but have learned that I am a one watch type of guy. Just how my personality is constructed.

30 December 2018, 08:20 AM	#15
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	.Has to be worn for me. Otherwise its gone

30 December 2018, 10:23 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I have a watch collection.

30 December 2018, 10:26 AM	#17
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	I wear what I have. I can't see myself ever owning more than 7, 8, 9, 10, 11... __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

30 December 2018, 11:26 AM	#18
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Watch collection without a doubt. They all get wrist time and if they get scratched, oh well. That is what the RSC is for.

31 December 2018, 04:58 AM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I realize that if I didn't respond a second time to this thread it likely would have fully lost traction (as it well should have). I just think the distinction is totally artificial. Whether someone collect modern wearable or elderly non-functional watches (or however you choose to make the distinction) means little as to whether or not they have a collection or are a collector. By definition to have a collection makes on a collector and vice versa. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 December 2018, 05:05 AM	#21
doctoryellow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 276	I am a watch collector then, with a collection

31 December 2018, 05:19 AM	#23
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Collector with a collection.Some are daily,some are seldom.

31 December 2018, 05:23 AM	#24
jerryhum "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: San Francisco Watch: ✓ Posts: 69	Yea, that’s not how I’d draw the differentiation between a watch collector and someone with a watch collection. I’d be more curious how other people define it and which camp they put themselves in.

31 December 2018, 05:31 AM	#25
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I'm not too sophisticated , I buy a watch and I wear it ... I don't buy what I don't like and won't wear... Simple as that!

31 December 2018, 05:33 AM	#26
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	I feel like the watches collect me

31 December 2018, 05:49 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	On the modern Rolex forum most everyone will be collecting and wearing watches rather than investing in dusty safes.

31 December 2018, 06:01 AM	#29
oliverw94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Yorkshire, UK Watch: 114060, Tudor GMT Posts: 32	I have 5 watches total, 2 of which are heirloom pieces that are seldom worn. I, however, wouldn't class myself as a watch collector.

31 December 2018, 06:12 AM	#30
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Is there a minimum for a watch collection? I have 3, seems too little.

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