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startrolexendrolex · 6 November 2019, 04:38 PM

I just want to take a poll and see what you all think about how many watches is too many for a collector. Please include how many watches is in your own collections. Thanks.

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GradyPhilpott · 6 November 2019, 05:02 PM

I have about 30 watches in my collection.

Many are affordable watches.

I think the number is limited only by one's budget and sustained interest.

daOnlyBG · 6 November 2019, 05:14 PM

The only instance where you'd have "too many watches" is if you had repetitions of specific models where there's virtually nothing unique about them. At that point, you run the risk of "hoarding" instead of "collecting."

John Goldberger has hundreds of elite vintage watches, but each one has a function in his collection.

123Blueface · 6 November 2019, 05:15 PM

For me, never too many.

kieselguhr · 6 November 2019, 05:22 PM

I currently have 2 Rolex, 2 Tudors, and 2 Seikos. I like rotating my watches on a weekly basis which gives me ample time to enjoy each one. Based on that rotation, I think 6 luxury watches is optimal with room for 2 for special occasions.

Manu74 · 6 November 2019, 06:07 PM

Never too many, but 4 would be perfect for me.

zian · 6 November 2019, 06:33 PM

3 for me, a sport watch, a dress watch, and a G-shock :)
More if you have the means, why not?

myporsche · 6 November 2019, 06:36 PM

3-6 from a practical point of view, with 3 being grail status and 6 being more variety. More than that you are not really wearing more like collecting.

BigJack · 6 November 2019, 06:38 PM

IMO a true watch enthusiast has no number...as many as one can afford.

JayHantz · 6 November 2019, 07:00 PM

I think it subjective on the person, their needs and interests, and what they like rotating with. One of my friends thinks three is too much, and another is on 15 in the collection still trying to fill the "holes" he sees.

I have ten personally, and I am including cheaper beat around watches. I am always looking to streamline the collection to five nice references, but I can never decide on what those perfect five are.

Panych · 6 November 2019, 07:18 PM

In my view, if you always struggle to decide which one to wear, then it is too many.

Ian Macdermott · 6 November 2019, 07:24 PM

Currently I have 60 or 70 maybe more, I have a liking for 50s or 60s vintage manual winders. A lot of them are not worth much but I still get a lot of enjoyment out of wearing them.
For me it's not all about how much money a watch costs but the simple pleasure of wearing it.

I'm also very lucky in the fact that I have no interest in any of the current hot Rolex models.

Brew · 6 November 2019, 07:28 PM

The formula to determine this is simple: N+1 = Too Many, where N = a number you don't admit to your SO.

sinkholeninja · 6 November 2019, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

The formula to determine this is simple: N+1 = Too Many, where N = a number you don't admit to your SO.

Or if you do admit, you say that you got them at a SIGNIFICANT discount.

sambb · 6 November 2019, 07:41 PM

depends on one's finances and other goals in life. I think 2-4 is a good number on average. but ... whatever floats your boaty mcboatface

gunhose · 6 November 2019, 07:42 PM

patek aquanaut, rolex, 18078 serti sub and ds blue . watches are like women you can never have to many of them and you should keep them in rotation life's to short

Kiddodoc · 6 November 2019, 10:18 PM

Buying what you like, can afford and enjoy. Number varies per individual.

1William · 6 November 2019, 10:19 PM

As many as you want.

Pw92676 · 6 November 2019, 10:23 PM

For me it’s not about the number but rather the wrist time. Whether you have 1 or 100, if they all get worn or hold some special/sentimental value, then the N doesn’t matter.

But to answer OP question I have 10: 6 in heavy rotation, 2 sentimental pieces that I cannot part with and 2 that I throw in the mix periodically.

Harry-57 · 6 November 2019, 10:25 PM

I'd probably stop at 365, or maybe 366. I currently have eight in rotation. There are four more that I would really like to have. One for every month seems comparatively sane. The operative word being "comparatively".

j.alex · 6 November 2019, 10:32 PM

3-4 would be enough to me

whited3 · 6 November 2019, 10:39 PM

If I'm being honest with myself, over 4 is too many. I'm not good at rotating evenly. I tend to only wear my favorite 2 on a regular basis and have to force myself to wear others.

Maybe over 2 is too many

harvey · 6 November 2019, 10:48 PM

If you can not remember what you have, then it’s too many.

Otherwise keep calm and carry on...

brandrea · 6 November 2019, 10:58 PM

For me 3-5 is the right number. Any more than that and I start to feel guilty for not wearing them enough. I’m not sure guilty is the right word exactly ...

Gold Crown · 6 November 2019, 11:02 PM

IMO you can never have to many! I have 30-40

watchwatcher · 6 November 2019, 11:04 PM

For a collector? An infinite number.

For someone like me who likes to wear his watches? Different story. Then I think that number is one that precludes the amount of time one can spend actually wearing the watches.

Spartacus · 6 November 2019, 11:09 PM

Having too many choices can leave you conflicted and unhappy. Having too many also may lead to some pieces sitting for days, weeks, months.

I try to rotate, sometimes two or three times a day but to cycle through anything above five pieces regularly is challenging, in my opinion.

True collectors are different in that they are accumulating for a theme or purpose. I think sky is the limit for collectors. For wearers like me, too many is problematic.

The Libertine · 6 November 2019, 11:18 PM

3 x Rolex
1 x Tudor
1 x Omega
1 x Tag Heuer

Probably more than I need.

1SG MTB · 6 November 2019, 11:23 PM

2 more is always too many. Even after I buy my next one!

Ichiran · 6 November 2019, 11:25 PM

More than 11 is too many.

6 November 2019, 04:38 PM	#1
startrolexendrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 650	How many is too many I just want to take a poll and see what you all think about how many watches is too many for a collector. Please include how many watches is in your own collections. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G892U using Tapatalk

6 November 2019, 05:02 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I have about 30 watches in my collection. Many are affordable watches. I think the number is limited only by one's budget and sustained interest. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 November 2019, 05:14 PM	#3
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	The only instance where you'd have "too many watches" is if you had repetitions of specific models where there's virtually nothing unique about them. At that point, you run the risk of "hoarding" instead of "collecting." John Goldberger has hundreds of elite vintage watches, but each one has a function in his collection. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

6 November 2019, 05:15 PM	#4
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	For me, never too many. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

6 November 2019, 07:24 PM	#12
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Currently I have 60 or 70 maybe more, I have a liking for 50s or 60s vintage manual winders. A lot of them are not worth much but I still get a lot of enjoyment out of wearing them. For me it's not all about how much money a watch costs but the simple pleasure of wearing it. I'm also very lucky in the fact that I have no interest in any of the current hot Rolex models. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

6 November 2019, 05:22 PM	#5
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	I currently have 2 Rolex, 2 Tudors, and 2 Seikos. I like rotating my watches on a weekly basis which gives me ample time to enjoy each one. Based on that rotation, I think 6 luxury watches is optimal with room for 2 for special occasions.

6 November 2019, 06:07 PM	#6
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,404	Never too many, but 4 would be perfect for me.

6 November 2019, 06:33 PM	#7
zian "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: . Watch: YM 116622 Posts: 84	3 for me, a sport watch, a dress watch, and a G-shock :) More if you have the means, why not?

6 November 2019, 06:36 PM	#8
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	3-6 from a practical point of view, with 3 being grail status and 6 being more variety. More than that you are not really wearing more like collecting.

6 November 2019, 06:38 PM	#9
BigJack Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Samuel Location: NY Posts: 34	IMO a true watch enthusiast has no number...as many as one can afford.

6 November 2019, 07:00 PM	#10
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think it subjective on the person, their needs and interests, and what they like rotating with. One of my friends thinks three is too much, and another is on 15 in the collection still trying to fill the "holes" he sees. I have ten personally, and I am including cheaper beat around watches. I am always looking to streamline the collection to five nice references, but I can never decide on what those perfect five are.

6 November 2019, 07:18 PM	#11
Panych Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: 007 Posts: 327	In my view, if you always struggle to decide which one to wear, then it is too many.

6 November 2019, 07:28 PM	#13
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The formula to determine this is simple: N+1 = Too Many, where N = a number you don't admit to your SO.

6 November 2019, 07:41 PM	#15
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	depends on one's finances and other goals in life. I think 2-4 is a good number on average. but ... whatever floats your boaty mcboatface

6 November 2019, 07:42 PM	#16
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	patek aquanaut, rolex, 18078 serti sub and ds blue . watches are like women you can never have to many of them and you should keep them in rotation life's to short

6 November 2019, 10:18 PM	#17
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Buying what you like, can afford and enjoy. Number varies per individual.

6 November 2019, 10:19 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	As many as you want.

6 November 2019, 10:23 PM	#19
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	For me it’s not about the number but rather the wrist time. Whether you have 1 or 100, if they all get worn or hold some special/sentimental value, then the N doesn’t matter. But to answer OP question I have 10: 6 in heavy rotation, 2 sentimental pieces that I cannot part with and 2 that I throw in the mix periodically.

6 November 2019, 10:25 PM	#20
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I'd probably stop at 365, or maybe 366. I currently have eight in rotation. There are four more that I would really like to have. One for every month seems comparatively sane. The operative word being "comparatively".

6 November 2019, 10:32 PM	#21
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	3-4 would be enough to me

6 November 2019, 10:39 PM	#22
whited3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Watch: SD4K Posts: 390	If I'm being honest with myself, over 4 is too many. I'm not good at rotating evenly. I tend to only wear my favorite 2 on a regular basis and have to force myself to wear others. Maybe over 2 is too many

6 November 2019, 10:48 PM	#23
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	If you can not remember what you have, then it’s too many. Otherwise keep calm and carry on...

6 November 2019, 10:58 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	For me 3-5 is the right number. Any more than that and I start to feel guilty for not wearing them enough. I’m not sure guilty is the right word exactly ...

6 November 2019, 11:02 PM	#25
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	IMO you can never have to many! I have 30-40

6 November 2019, 11:04 PM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	For a collector? An infinite number. For someone like me who likes to wear his watches? Different story. Then I think that number is one that precludes the amount of time one can spend actually wearing the watches.

6 November 2019, 11:09 PM	#27
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Having too many choices can leave you conflicted and unhappy. Having too many also may lead to some pieces sitting for days, weeks, months. I try to rotate, sometimes two or three times a day but to cycle through anything above five pieces regularly is challenging, in my opinion. True collectors are different in that they are accumulating for a theme or purpose. I think sky is the limit for collectors. For wearers like me, too many is problematic.

6 November 2019, 11:18 PM	#28
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	3 x Rolex 1 x Tudor 1 x Omega 1 x Tag Heuer Probably more than I need.

6 November 2019, 11:23 PM	#29
1SG MTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, England Posts: 398	2 more is always too many. Even after I buy my next one!

6 November 2019, 11:25 PM	#30
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	More than 11 is too many.

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