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View Poll Results: Watch Collector or Watch Enthusiast?
Watch Enthusiast (A few nice watches) 106 56.99%
Watch Collector (Rolex Only) 23 12.37%
Watch Collector (Vintage Rolex Only) 2 1.08%
Watch Collector (All brands) 55 29.57%
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Old 27 September 2020, 01:58 AM   #31
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I started off as an enthusiast, and then one day I woke up and realized I had a collection.

The collection has evolved over time, where the current majority is Rolex (10 out of 24 total luxury pieces). I never intended to be an investor, but it’s a nice little perk when a watch appreciates. I’ve broken even or lost a few hundred on most of my transactions but am confident I could recoup the losses if I were to liquidate the Rolexes. The only problem is, I like them all and want to keep them! Haha


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Old 27 September 2020, 02:01 AM   #32
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I lie to myself and say that I’m a watch enthusiast but I’m enthusiastic about most watches and a lot of brands! I guess that makes me a collector!
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:14 AM   #33
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I can't afford luxury watches, or luxury anything. So I'm an enthusiast but not really a collector.

If I had a lot more money I'd buy more watches though.

I'm the same way with cars. I'll go test drive the new Porsche or Corvette because I'm an enthusiast but I'm not buying those things.

I aspire to own 1-6 luxury watches in my lifetime; mix of brands and nothing over the $40k mark. Likely 3-4 steel watches and 2-3 PM.

My first step is the peskiest.. the SS Rolex professional waitlist :P
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:16 AM   #34
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Big enthusiast, i think! :-)
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:18 AM   #35
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Definitely a watch enthusiast.

I enjoy wearing mine as much as coming across someone wearing a nice one (doesn’t have to be expensive).

It is a passion for horologery in the end.
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:19 AM   #36
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I dont know.....

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Old 27 September 2020, 03:26 AM   #37
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An enthusiastic Rolex collector. I'm fascinated with the mechanical workings and enjoy both the science and art involved in the manufacture. I view the intricate designs of the movements as pure genius. I enjoy browsing and learning other brands besides Rolex, such as PP, AP, ALS but don't have much realistic hope of actually owning them. For me Rolex is the sweet spot.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:31 AM   #38
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:36 AM   #39
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An enthusiastic Rolex collector. I'm fascinated with the mechanical workings and enjoy both the science and art involved in the manufacture. I view the intricate designs of the movements as pure genius. I enjoy browsing and learning other brands besides Rolex, such as PP, AP, ALS but don't have much realistic hope of actually owning them. For me Rolex is the sweet spot.
Just look at used models. They are cheaper than you'd think.

You can get a pretty special ALS for less than a steel submariner with a green bezel.

This ALS Moonphase is on my wishlist and I've seen it listed for $21,500 which means it probably sold for around $20k.





Solid silver dial, solid gold case, hands, indices, moon, rotor and more. Solid platinum rotor edge. So much finishing and precious metal for the money!
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:40 AM   #40
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Just look at used models. They are cheaper than you'd think.

You can get a pretty special ALS for less than a steel submariner with a green bezel.

This ALS Moonphase is on my wishlist and I've seen it listed for $21,500 which means it probably sold for around $20k.



You're absolutely right. I was speaking in terms of new. Looking at pre-owned definitely opens up a whole new world. Thanks.
btw, that ALS moon phase is outstanding.
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:43 AM   #41
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:44 AM   #42
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Enthusiast. I don’t know that I’ll ever have the time or money to be a collector. Check back with me a few decades.


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Old 27 September 2020, 03:51 AM   #43
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I’m both a watch enthusiast and also a collector. I don’t have a large collection but for whatever I do have, I wear in rotation and very rarely just sit in the watch box.
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Old 27 September 2020, 04:03 AM   #44
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More of an enthusiast, because I have a deep appreciation for the art of horology and enjoy the craftsmanship and fine details in the small mechanical wonders of non-electric time-keeping devices.

I think collectors can be enthusiasts too, but the distinction is whether or not you are willing to part with any of your watches (something collectors are less likely to do), and also whether you have the urge to own "them all" (something enthusiasts are less likely to need)
I love your response I am wearing my 14270 Explorer I today and really enjoy art of horology too. Right now I am appreciating the craftsmanship, accuracy (+1 Second a day) and iconic watch designed inspired by Sir Edmund Percival Hillary expedition up Everest. In a world that is all digital I love the fact that I have small mechanical watch I can enjoy and use everyday.
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Old 27 September 2020, 04:10 AM   #45
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10 years to make his first post, and this is it.



5 stars, exceeded expectations

Hahahaha he take his time to post no doubt
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Old 27 September 2020, 04:44 AM   #46
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Watch Collector or Watch Enthusiast

I consider myself an enthusiast with a small collection
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