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[royerlich]

Hey everyone. I thought about this earlier this day and thought i might share this here to hear your opinions. So this is the question- if someone (like myself), has money to buy things he like (watches) and he wants to expand his collection but he is only able to buy a new watch every year or two years, should he not buy watches that resemble one of his other watches too much (lets say 2 black divers or two two tones) and instead buy watches that diverse his collection? Of course there is no right answear some will say buy whatever you like but i would like to hear your opinions anyway so feel free

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[TXgmt]

I limit myself to 1 a year max. I have a black dial Seamaster Professional 300m and don't see myself getting any type of Sub for long time because my Seamaster scratches that particular itch for me. But I know people who only like divers or a specific brand so their collections are not as diverse and that's what they're all about. That's the beauty of collecting though for sure.

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by TXgmt

I limit myself to 1 a year max. I have a black dial Seamaster Professional 300m and don't see myself getting any type of Sub for long time because my Seamaster scratches that particular itch for me. But I know people who only like divers or a specific brand so their collections are not as diverse and that's what they're all about. That's the beauty of collecting though for sure.

Yeah i see your point. I just know that ill feel bad if i get something that is very similar to another watch i have

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[schoolboy]

I think it is nicer to fulfill your own collections needs

There are people that do the land, sea and air trio for example

There are people that focus on chronographs only

Some focus on hot watches only

I think the correct answer is to buy what you like, and what you will enjoy wearing every time you wear them

For example, I like dress watches and like to see them and learn about them a bit (dress watches as in a thin watch on a leather band)

But I don’t think I would ever own one

Because that’s not my style of dress (currently at least)

The SD43 is also very nice, but it is too big for my wrist, same thing with the Explorer 2

I say buy the watches that tick all the boxes for you and don’t look back

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I think it is nicer to fulfill your own collections needs

There are people that do the land, sea and air trio for example

There are people that focus on chronographs only

Some focus on hot watches only

I think the correct answer is to buy what you like, and what you will enjoy wearing every time you wear them

For example, I like dress watches and like to see them and learn about them a bit (dress watches as in a thin watch on a leather band)

But I don’t think I would ever own one

Because that’s not my style of dress (currently at least)

The SD43 is also very nice, but it is too big for my wrist, same thing with the Explorer 2

I say buy the watches that tick all the boxes for you and don’t look back

Maybe im crazy than for giving up on the bb58 i want because i have a breitling superocean 44 special black dial..

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[asiparks]

guess it depends on what you're collecting...I went through a phase of collecting rattrapante chronographs, kinda IWC heavy but stylistically they were quite different.
These days my collection has no rhyme or reason, there's quite a few divers, non are Rolex, but they each look quite different. Same with Pilots.
Many years I won't buy any watches, some years maybe 3 or 4, if there's bunch that blow my skirt up.

[BlueNote]

It depends on what your guiding principles are for your collection. Some guys love the look of particular style of watch, such as black dial divers, and are fascinated by slight and subtle variations between different models that have the same general visual theme. Other collectors want to have a balanced but diverse collection with different dial colors, complications, etc. I do agree with the approach of limiting your purchases to what is within your annual means and pooling the whole amount to buying one good piece. That’s more likely to be fulfilling than splitting available funds for lesser quality pieces.

[IR201]

I wound up with a lot of black divers because they are my favorite and I wanted to try a bunch. Then I narrowed it down a bit and am seeing SOME diversity now. But not much like others because I still like the look I like. Sport rolexes, mostly divers and GMTs. All I can say is don't force diversity until you're ready for it. For me it was buy what you like and figure the rest out later.

[AF_Rob]

OP, your post is my exact philosophy in my collection. Other filters are at play but this is the principle theme.


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[AshCashEmAll]

I like what every model brings to the table so I have a gmt, diver, chronograph, and trying to get an annual calendar.

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

OP, your post is my exact philosophy in my collection. Other filters are at play but this is the principle theme.


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Yes so you get how this is good from the point of view of trying to expand your collection but man that BB58

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[dchernikoff]

Each person has a "collection philosophy". As has been said, some go with all of the same type of watch (e.g., every color of GMT). Some never repeat the type of watch (Sub then GMT then Dress then...).

My particular theme is function. I first got a GMT Coke. Then decided I wanted a dress watch so I got a DJ36. Now I'm thinking I want a divers watch (even though I don't dive) so I'm looking for a Hulk or maybe. Blusey. But the way I look at it is the DJ will become my "daily wearer", the GMT is my "travel watch" (I'm wearing it right now because I'm on a buisness trip in a different time zone), and the Blusey or Hulk will become my "dress watch" (I know, it's not really a dress watch, but it's flashy so I'll wear it when I go out on dates, etc).

To each their own, but I think it's interesting to see how people choose their collection...

-Dan
-Dan

[cerendigit]

There are no rules that you have to follow.

[beshannon]

I buy what I like when I have the money to buy it

[georgekart]

Depends on what you like. Let's say hypothetically you only like GMT, then you can build a collection of all sorts of different GMTs for example the original GMT reference bakelite bezel 6542, RG Rootbeer, WG Meteorite Pepsi, 16710 Pepsi and black bezels, 16760 Fat Lady and a TT GMTc, basically all sorts of GMT you like. It would be a good diverse GMT collection.

Whereas on the other hand you might want something more diverse. Then you should have for example a Royal Oak, a Reverso, a Speedy, a 5 digit gold blue Sub, a Snowflake and a DayDate. It would be a good diverse collection with no common theme between each individual watch, but covering all the bases.

If you want two black divers, get two black divers, if you want two TT watches, get two TT watches.

[Fat_ninja]

I think initially one buys stuff everyone likes. Then one trades up. Eventually you find what you like and what you need... that could be a $200 seiko or a $150k RM. but eventually one does find what one likes.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by royerlich

Maybe im crazy than for giving up on the bb58 i want because i have a breitling superocean 44 special black dial..

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In that case, you can sell the Breitling, and use that money toward the bb58, or just buy the bb58 and keep both

They are both dice watches with black dials, but they are very different watches

The bb58 will have a vintage feel, with the gold colors and smaller size

[ap1]

With limited activity - I’d move the breitling for the 58 if you don’t have giant wrists

[vgs]

This is an interesting topic for me. I would not say I collect watches at all. But given my interest in watches and occasional purchase, I might have an image of how my collection looks in the future.

There is no particular models or brands I see, but every watch in there is somehow a tool watch.

It's hard for me to set rules to follow, but I try to go by with "mark something special, a milestone" attitude, and so far that worked for me.

I guess what helps me to keep that attitude is my always growing guitar collection that likes to get out of control.

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

In that case, you can sell the Breitling, and use that money toward the bb58, or just buy the bb58 and keep both

They are both dice watches with black dials, but they are very different watches

The bb58 will have a vintage feel, with the gold colors and smaller size

Well its the first "luxury" watch i bought and i really like it and i do have a few grands sitting with no purpose so if i wanted to i could pull the trigger im just not sure if i should

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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by royerlich

Well its the first "luxury" watch i bought and i really like it and i do have a few grands sitting with no purpose so if i wanted to i could pull the trigger im just not sure if i should

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“Have a few grand sitting”

Haha hell yeah



It’s up to you! There are other cool watches too

[Geckobros]

Originally Posted by royerlich

Hey everyone. I thought about this earlier this day and thought i might share this here to hear your opinions. So this is the question- if someone (like myself), has money to buy things he like (watches) and he wants to expand his collection but he is only able to buy a new watch every year or two years, should he not buy watches that resemble one of his other watches too much (lets say 2 black divers or two two tones) and instead buy watches that diverse his collection? Of course there is no right answear some will say buy whatever you like but i would like to hear your opinions anyway so feel free

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My answer is what you predicted. Buy whatever you like. If you like having diversity in your collection, go for it. If you like a certain watch but want it with different dial colors? Go for it. My tastes change but fortunately knowing myself, it is a slow change so a watch that I gravitate towards usually stays in my collection for quite some time.

I have obtained the pieces I feel I wanted for simply wanting. I now tend to take my time and want watches that I consider more iconic.

[nick_s_g]

I like the model I like, whether it's similar to something else or not.

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by royerlich

... if someone... has money to buy things he like (watches) and he wants to expand his collection but he is only able to buy a new watch every year or two years, should he not buy watches that resemble one of his other watches too much (lets say 2 black divers or two two tones) and instead buy watches that diverse his collection?

Yes.

There's a person on reddit (i.e., r/rolex) whose collection is chiefly composed of modern sporty Rolexes, with maybe one or two modern formal Rolex/Tudor. That's their taste and that's fine- but in my opinion, the collection is boring as s***.

Said owner did well for themselves. God bless them. They were able to buy the watches whenever they wanted. Cool. But what's the evolution behind their collection? What's the story? What's the point? It reflects neither history nor, I might, taste- just a propensity to spend.

That's not a dig on people who have money nor a dig on people who chiefly buy tough-to-get watches. John Mayer's collection is a meaningful one, but before he even starts talking, you can start piecing information on the collector's taste and how it's changed over the years.

Or how about that guy Alan Maleh? His collection is substantially eclectic- but hey, at least it's well diversified and includes many talking points.

Yes, "buy what you like" in that don't buy an Heuer Monaco just to be different- but simply because someone buys what he likes doesn't prevent his collection from being shallow or dull.

[SoCal_Batman]

I don’t think there are any rules, just comes down to your taste and personal preference. It would be nice to diversify a bit, but as long as you love them that is all that matters.

[royerlich]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

“Have a few grand sitting”

Haha hell yeah



It’s up to you! There are other cool watches too

Yeah i keep bouncing off the snowflake (what put me off is i think it is a little too big) , the speedmaster moonwatch (im scared about the water resistence) and the BB58 for the next one.

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