How many watches in your collection before its too much?

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Kjian414

·Jan 8, 2022

A little background about myself, I started getting interested in luxury watches back in 2019 and have been buying/selling/trading watches as a way to fund the hobby. I've had times where I had 15-20 watches at once and only found myself being drawn to 2-3 at a time. Usually, after 4-6 months I would find myself being drawn to another 2-3 watches in the collection. I think for me 4-5 watches would be the perfect collection size. Interested in seeing everyone else's answer and the reason behind it.

 

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Dan S

·Jan 8, 2022

20 isn’t nearly enough. You have barely scratched the surface my friend. 😁

And 4-5 wouldn’t even qualify as a collection. 😉

 

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Tony C.

·Jan 8, 2022·Ωf Jury member

I tend to draw the line at 183. 😁

 

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cicindela

·Jan 8, 2022·Steve @ ΩF

According to the Australian board of watch & Australian Moloch preservation that number is 847. Assuming there are no more then 1 Molochs per family member. (4 per family of 4 for those of you not adroit with advanced Australian mathematics)

 

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Canuck

·Jan 8, 2022

You get to a point in life when you start dealing them off. That’s the stage I’m at.

 

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Leviathan

·Jan 8, 2022

The sky (disposable income) is the limit.

I’d collect them all if I could. Bearing in mind the problem of scarcity, a diverse and high-quality 6-7 piece collection is ideal.

That is you need 1 diver, 1 chrono, 1 GMT, 1 dress, 1 datejust/AT type and a flieger.

 

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bubba48

·Jan 8, 2022

I owned 237, but now "only" 188

 

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connieseamaster

·Jan 8, 2022

When I can't name all of them after about 30 minutes, it's probably time to consider selling the ones I forgot (I'm still under 20, not my fault so few watches temp my wallet 😜)

 

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ghce

·Jan 8, 2022

Peak watch? that's not a thing is it?
I stopped counting at 200, after that I told my wife I am not buying any more. That was about 6 months ago but I still seem to be averaging 2 to 3 a week .
The trouble is there are too many watches that I like.

Edited: Jan 8, 2022

 

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YYTIN

·Jan 8, 2022

Oh my Oh my !
Never had the gift of foresight before : I now understand why it is not good to know the future...

 

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Donn Chambers

·Jan 8, 2022

For me, I’m happiest with 3 watches - that gives me plenty of variety. If I have more (and I have 5 at the moment) I tend to wear 2-3 regularly and the others just sit in my box.

I could actually probably go to 2 and by happiest. For me, the pleasure in owning the watches is interacting with them. And if I have too many, I think I should wear them regularly, but when I do, I always miss the one or a two I really want to be wearing,

 

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ChiefMark

·Jan 8, 2022

I have a rule for weapons, watches, & whiskey. The correct number for your collection is always x+1, where x = the current number in inventory.

 

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MRC

·Jan 8, 2022

C ChiefMark

I have a rule for weapons, watches, & whiskey. The correct number for your collection is always x+1, where x = the current number in inventory.

Wait! You collect whisk(e)y bottles that are empty? How curious! Mine I take to the recycling bank as soon as I have drunk the contents.

 

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ChiefMark

·Jan 8, 2022

MRC

Wait! You collect whisk(e)y bottles that are empty? How curious! Mine I take to the recycling bank as soon as I have drunk the contents.

Definitely not. I collect different whiskies that open and enjoy & share. The amazing variety of whiskies is mind-boggling. There are currently ~80 bottles opened on the shelf. My favorites earn a spare bottle in case it gets hard to find. When a bottle is emptied, it’s tossed.

 

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maanu

·Jan 8, 2022

This thread need some pictures. Sorry, if I added the same pic twice.

Edited: Jan 8, 2022

 

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Spruce

·Jan 8, 2022·Sunburst dial fan

maanu

This thread need some pictures. Sorry, if I added the same pic twice.

So, which is your favourite? 😎

 

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ChiefMark

·Jan 8, 2022

maanu

This thread need some pictures. Sorry, if I added the same pic twice.

We need to change the formula apparently. We need to make the time between purchases a function of x. 😗

 

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maanu

·Jan 8, 2022

jantjewgm

I am speechless.. what a collection. Are you only buying or do you sell some of these beauty's.

Right now I am collecting but it’s a matter of time
When I become a seller.

 

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maanu

·Jan 8, 2022

Spruce

So, which is your favourite? 😎

It’s impossible to pick your favorite and this is only 1/3rd of the collection.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jan 8, 2022

20? You've got to pump those numbers up. I have ten wrist watches and something like twelve pocket watches in my regular rotation. I there's the watches that need a little service of some sort. I am trying to sell one watch right now, I'm just not trying very hard.