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jerseyb · 20 April 2020, 08:58 AM

Well said.

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Texex · 20 April 2020, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IR201

I'm at a point now where I'm saying "I think I need an orange watch" so yeah it may be time to stop lol

LOL, this...

I find myself searching for a traditional dress watch (thin with a leather strap) when I have not worn a sport coat in a year or a tie in 5 years.

time to pump the brakes.

Ntoz · 20 April 2020, 09:21 AM

This is so true

BobbyC · 20 April 2020, 09:22 AM

Great post!

Yess · 20 April 2020, 12:44 PM

Yeah, really good way to put it. I do the same thing with girlfriends.

RXAPPP · 20 April 2020, 03:09 PM

Spot on!

AJMarcus · 20 April 2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Over the years I found a common issue with advanced watch collectors and their collection. What’s the perfect watch collection? or “How do I know if my collection is complete”...etc....

It all boils down to this very frustrating but very common issue a WIS must face each day.

...”If you maintain a constant struggle to pick which watch to wear out of your collection for the day, you have a good watch collection”.
Everyone goes through honeymoon stages and that new particular watch is their instant favorite for a while. Once the dust settles and your newest watch has to now compete with the veterans in your collection will the fun really begin. When your watch’s tug at you in different ways and strengths, your collection is probably dialed in to your taste and lifestyle.

If you wake up and look at your collection and struggle to pick the watch for the day or you pick the watch and half way through the day feel guilty you want to wear a different one out of your collection, your collection is damn near perfect.

Nice post.

B2 Stealth · 20 April 2020, 10:42 PM

Like many others I switch out my watches during the day. When I work I choose between my GMTs--Batman or Tudor based on which city I'm staying overnight. Currently wear one of three Rolex and Tudor when at home. Though my DeepSea isn't getting much wrist time as I decide whether to keep or not.....

watchwatcher · 20 April 2020, 11:19 PM

True, all true.

AF_Rob · 21 April 2020, 02:58 AM

You're right, OP and nicely put! There is no end game piece but there is an end game mentality.

I'm pretty much there. I'm very content with my collection. Each one has a place. If anything, it may get smaller.

Chewbacca · 21 April 2020, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Over the years I found a common issue with advanced watch collectors and their collection. What’s the perfect watch collection? or “How do I know if my collection is complete”...etc....

It all boils down to this very frustrating but very common issue a WIS must face each day.

...”If you maintain a constant struggle to pick which watch to wear out of your collection for the day, you have a good watch collection”.
Everyone goes through honeymoon stages and that new particular watch is their instant favorite for a while. Once the dust settles and your newest watch has to now compete with the veterans in your collection will the fun really begin. When your watch’s tug at you in different ways and strengths, your collection is probably dialed in to your taste and lifestyle.

If you wake up and look at your collection and struggle to pick the watch for the day or you pick the watch and half way through the day feel guilty you want to wear a different one out of your collection, your collection is damn near perfect.

Mmmm?

I’d say the opposite. I should be able to grab any and not care which I wear but still be extremely proud and content. I wanna own the watches time, not vice versa.

Euge · 21 April 2020, 03:59 AM

Totally agree OP.....

For me the most difficult is on a vacation or long project out of town,
since I’ve got to leave some at home!!!!

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AK797 · 21 April 2020, 05:05 AM

Like with sports team, having selection problems can be a nice problem to have.

Sky D. Weller · 21 April 2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi71

Wow, that brings me back. Back in the 80s I custom built a Haro Master Freestyler in neon green. It was at my parents house until somewhere in the 2000s, but I think my mom finally put it out in the trash. I should show her what they go for on eBay these days!

Your Mom throwing it in the trash is the reason they are soo expensive today. :)

Those PK RIPPERS are awesome, btw !

nachopc · 21 April 2020, 06:50 AM

Fantastic!!!!

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Mrngrz46 · 21 April 2020, 07:12 AM

I have a watch collection not so big but the watches reached a value where I do not reflect my self anymore so I wear all day a nice 116520 Daytona black dial and that’s it. I found my equilibrium

seabreeze60 · 21 April 2020, 07:31 AM

I spent a lot of time getting to my three favorites watches. For the first time I'm finally pleased with my daily options regardless of what I'm doing. Good thread. Thanks.

DCheeta · 21 April 2020, 10:41 AM

I agree 100%. In fact, I sometimes use a random number generator to decide my watch for the day if my outfit doesn’t already dictate it. It’s a good sign that I’m happy whichever number comes up.

I also agree regarding the vacation thing. I agonize over that decision for weeks before my trip begins. I only bring one watch (and one G-Shock) for the same reasons you noted. It’s a hard decision to make, but I’ve never been disappointed. It’s great spending a week or two with just one watch.

Great thread!

DCheeta · 21 April 2020, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

It's easier for me to pick a watch to wear.
But it's impossible for me to chose which bike to ride.
I love them all (Skyway TA, Hutch TrickStar, SE PK Rippers)
.
.

F’ing great bikes man! In the 80’s I would have killed for any one of those. My older brother handed me down his Hutch TrackStar which I then tried to convert to a freestyle bike, but I always wanted the real deal - a TrickStar or a Haro Master.

inadeje · 21 April 2020, 12:22 PM

100% agree OP, nicely articulated

Achtung6 · 21 April 2020, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

It's easier for me to pick a watch to wear.
But it's impossible for me to chose which bike to ride.
I love them all (Skyway TA, Hutch TrickStar, SE PK Rippers)
.
.

I remember Woody Itson on his Trick Star! I was a fan of Martin Aparijo on his GT Pro World Tour. I had an '85 Pro Performer in white with hot pink Peregrine mags......heaven!

Achtung6 · 21 April 2020, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky D. Weller

Your Mom throwing it in the trash is the reason they are soo expensive today. :)

Those PK RIPPERS are awesome, btw !

I remember Dennis McCoy riding ramps on a green Haro Master!

watchmework · 21 April 2020, 12:41 PM

This is a potential dilemma I hope to have someday.

pickettt · 21 April 2020, 01:44 PM

Ever leave the house with two, so you can change mid-day?

21 April 2020, 12:22 PM	#50
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20 April 2020, 08:58 AM	#31
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	Well said. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

20 April 2020, 09:21 AM	#33
Ntoz Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 273	This is so true

20 April 2020, 09:22 AM	#34
BobbyC Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 81	Great post!

20 April 2020, 12:44 PM	#35
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Yeah, really good way to put it. I do the same thing with girlfriends.

20 April 2020, 03:09 PM	#36
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Spot on!

20 April 2020, 10:42 PM	#38
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,585	Like many others I switch out my watches during the day. When I work I choose between my GMTs--Batman or Tudor based on which city I'm staying overnight. Currently wear one of three Rolex and Tudor when at home. Though my DeepSea isn't getting much wrist time as I decide whether to keep or not.....

20 April 2020, 11:19 PM	#39
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,552	True, all true.

21 April 2020, 02:58 AM	#40
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,517	You're right, OP and nicely put! There is no end game piece but there is an end game mentality. I'm pretty much there. I'm very content with my collection. Each one has a place. If anything, it may get smaller.

21 April 2020, 03:59 AM	#42
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,969	Totally agree OP..... For me the most difficult is on a vacation or long project out of town, since I’ve got to leave some at home!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2020, 05:05 AM	#43
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Like with sports team, having selection problems can be a nice problem to have.

21 April 2020, 06:50 AM	#45
nachopc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Nash Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Only Posts: 1,504	Fantastic!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 April 2020, 07:12 AM	#46
Mrngrz46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Switzerland Posts: 456	I have a watch collection not so big but the watches reached a value where I do not reflect my self anymore so I wear all day a nice 116520 Daytona black dial and that’s it. I found my equilibrium

21 April 2020, 07:31 AM	#47
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	I spent a lot of time getting to my three favorites watches. For the first time I'm finally pleased with my daily options regardless of what I'm doing. Good thread. Thanks.

21 April 2020, 10:41 AM	#48
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I agree 100%. In fact, I sometimes use a random number generator to decide my watch for the day if my outfit doesn’t already dictate it. It’s a good sign that I’m happy whichever number comes up. I also agree regarding the vacation thing. I agonize over that decision for weeks before my trip begins. I only bring one watch (and one G-Shock) for the same reasons you noted. It’s a hard decision to make, but I’ve never been disappointed. It’s great spending a week or two with just one watch. Great thread!

21 April 2020, 12:41 PM	#53
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	This is a potential dilemma I hope to have someday.

21 April 2020, 01:44 PM	#54
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,373	Ever leave the house with two, so you can change mid-day?

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