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12 August 2022, 06:45 AM | #61 |
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12 August 2022, 07:58 AM | #62 |
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I would consider myself an enthusiast. Dont think I'd buy enough watches to be considered a "collector". I'm going to cap my watches at 3 maybe 4.
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12 August 2022, 08:17 AM | #63 |
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Im enthusiastic about collecting watches.
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12 August 2022, 09:23 AM | #64 |
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Im deep in. Ive been an enthusiast since I was 10. My wife would say Im obsessed now. Will be in Switzerland the next three days getting my fix!
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12 August 2022, 09:42 AM | #65 |
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I’m relatively new to the watch world, but learning a lot.
Love watching watch making videos and learning about movements. I consider myself an amateur enthusiast at this point. Only one Rolex so far, but I have a small collection of 4 watches as of now. I have a lot of them I’m interested in and want to acquire. I’m limiting myself to a total of 12 that I’ll wear and keep in rotation, but it will take time to get the pieces I’m interested in. I won’t go over this number to keep it manageable. I have Rolex, Sinn, Porsche DS, and Omega Speedy. I have 3 other Rolexes I’m planning on getting for certain. And another that I may. But those three are next up on my radar, in addition to an Oris special edition one I’m looking at and have been offered at a very good price. After that I’ve got a Panerai which is doable, a Royal Oak, and Nautilus I’d love to have, if those stars ever align, which they may not ever. Also would like to add a VC to the collection. I really love the look of those watches. |
12 August 2022, 11:56 PM | #66 | |
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I am working on getting to this point again. I used to own one single watch. An Omega PO. Sent it in for service after a decade on my wrist and thats when it happened. I drank the Rolex cool aid. It has been an exciting experience to learn about the hobby. And after owning a dozen or so Rolexes I am getting to the point where I want a single watch again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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13 August 2022, 12:27 AM | #67 |
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I love all my watches.
When I wear them, I find myself looking at it often. What does that puts me at? LoL I have a goal of having just one watch per brand and just sell off extras if I want to rotate a brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
13 August 2022, 03:08 AM | #68 |
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I started as a fan boy (1 watch will do), than I became an enthusiast (learning all the specs, tech, and calibres) (I just want a air, land, and sea 3 combo collection and satisfied for life), now I am a collector (I fail to depart with any of my watches as much I make excuses every purchase). sigh...
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13 August 2022, 03:11 AM | #69 |
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13 August 2022, 05:15 AM | #70 |
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I am not a collector. I have a collection... but I'm not a collector. The goal is not to collect, the goal is to enjoy the pieces, try different types of watches and sizes and brands and see what I like. I'm not collecting with a goal to collect more. But I'm always looking for something new... but not to add... to maybe have a collection that better fits my tastes and wants. Is that a collector?
Good example: I have 2 gmts and no submariner, and I'm wondering if i should get rid of the BLNR for a sub. Definitely keeping the pepsi. Maybe the sub is a better fit for days at the beach, days at the pool, kids parties that sort of stuff. Splitting hairs obviously... but i kinda want a sub. And having a sub, plus a BLNR, plus a pepsi is just too much overlap in the looks department (already too much with the 2 gmt). Is this the thought process of a collector or an enthusiast? I see that as an enthusiast.
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13 August 2022, 05:39 AM | #71 |
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I'm an enthusiast these days.
I have enough watches and for me it's all about the experience of wearing something I like when I'm out and about. The odd piece might join the collection at some point, another one could go, but I'm not actively pursuing anything. I'm happier since I quit obsessing about the next piece. I'm much more relaxed and content with what I've got. Lackluster AD experiences don't even bother me anymore. |
13 August 2022, 07:30 AM | #72 |
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Both, I guess. I've be a time piece enthusiast since I was a young man and my grandmother gave me a watch for Christmas (the only Seiko automatic in the 1987 Sears catalog). I was fascinated by the sweep seconds hand rather than the tick of my dad's quartz Seiko and set out to learn everything I could about timekeeping.
I've got far too many watches, many of which I don't wear frequently so I'm definitely a collector. Always been into Rolex but my early ventures into the brand were hampered by a lack of funds and youthful stupidity. Now I have the means and the patience to maintain and slowly grow a nice collection. I currently have three Rolex that I rotate through (DJ, Daytona, Sea Dweller) and also have a Vostok Amphibia that is my hands down, all time favorite cheap watch and gets wrist time. Also have two Breitlings that need serviced which I will do some day. Making plans to add a DD40 for my 50th birthday. I might actually be done then as far as Rolex goes. Would also like to add a Grand Seiko at some point with the 9F quartz movement. |
13 August 2022, 08:55 AM | #73 | |
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13 August 2022, 09:43 AM | #74 |
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Hooked, addicted, need my Rolex shot every year.
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13 August 2022, 10:40 AM | #75 |
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Hmmm, I consider myself more of a traveler of both time and space (to be where I have been).
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14 August 2022, 09:33 PM | #76 |
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I just love watches and own a few.
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14 August 2022, 10:56 PM | #77 |
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Both
.I like rare special watches and just watches in general.
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15 August 2022, 01:31 AM | #78 |
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I like mechanical watches, I have a few. I only buy what I like and will wear. I dont consider my self as either of the labels but Im definitely passionate about the watches I own
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15 August 2022, 02:19 PM | #79 |
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15 August 2022, 05:02 PM | #80 |
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Can't say I agree with the OPs re-definition of "collector". At the moment I'd describe myself as a hoarder, with the hope that the hoard of watches turns into a collection at some point ( a good collection in my view requires some original thought, effort and time).
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11 September 2022, 09:58 PM | #81 |
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Most of us want to own 1000 different watches. I am willing to do it 6 or 8 at a time...so yes I occasionally buy and sell.
I guess I am 180 degrees from the OP in defining a collector vs enthusiast. If I just kept buying and never selling I would have a huge collection and would own a bunch of watches purely for the sake of owning them (collecting them). I suppose someone who keeps his number of watches low but buys and sells to have variety could be called a collector.? I just wouldn't ever define it that way. Sent from my SM-T830 using Tapatalk |
12 September 2022, 12:59 AM | #82 |
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12 September 2022, 01:08 AM | #83 |
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Both!
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12 September 2022, 01:58 AM | #84 |
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Enthusiast and collector
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12 September 2022, 03:14 AM | #85 | |
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12 September 2022, 03:17 AM | #86 |
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Maybe an enthusiastic collector
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12 September 2022, 03:52 AM | #87 |
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After almost 20 years spent shaping up my collection (adding and letting go), I've reached a point where I'm content and happy just wearing and enjoying my pieces without thinking about the next addition. I've taken a back seat for 1 1/2 year, which I find much more relaxing than being obsessively on the hunt. My wallet is happier too.
I get pleasure from rotating through my watches, either divers, dress watches or dressy sports pieces. I consider myself lucky and I'm very grateful for being able to wear what I like within my means. I also enjoy reading about other people's experiences and tastes. I consider myself an enthusiast first and foremost these days. |
12 September 2022, 03:54 AM | #88 |
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Both, cannot separate the two...
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12 September 2022, 04:01 AM | #89 |
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12 September 2022, 04:03 AM | #90 |
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A distinction without a difference.
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