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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: asimo on October 08, 2014, 08:36:56 PM
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sometimes, I am curious how many watches we should own at any point of time ?
For me, the collection should include a diver watch eg. submariner, AP; casual watches
eg. G-shock, suunto; classic eg. IWC, JLC, etc, Pilot watch eg. Bell & Ross.. Daily work
watch eg. Tag, omega, Ball, longines, maybe Quartz watches ; luxury casual watches
eg. Panerai, BR, etc.
so for me, i guess the answer is 5-6 watches :Cheers:
what about you ?
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5 - 6 is a good number. the bigger problem is you can't stop there :)
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I guess some people are contended with just one watch their whole life.
Some might be happy with 5 or 6 time pieces.
Some might have more than 10 or 20 or even 30 ... it's these guys who got bitten by the bug that collects watches because of their passion for these mechanical thing that ticks.
There is no fix formula on how many watch a person should collect.
Enjoy the ride bro while you're at it. :thumbsup: :Cheers:
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the thicker the wallet, the more watches they have
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Having lots of watches is not the problem, finding the time to wear them all is.
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Currently in hand
1. Diver
2. Dress watch
3. Chronograph
4. Quartz
5. "looking for diver chrono"
the list is building up
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Diver for weekday and vintage for weekend, both or above prefer leather or rubber
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i think 5-6 is a good number but by the time we've accumulated up to that count, we'll be itching to get another 2-3 and then stop. But when we've done that, we'll probably be itching to get another 2-3 and really stop, which I think we'll be itching for more by the time we get to that.
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There will never be a definite number..You'll always find "reasons/excuses" for new watches..You buy according to brands, dress watch, sport model etc2 just to name a few model..You buy Rolex subs..then u'll be itchy for dssd, then Daytona etc2..U buy Panerai basic luminor model, then u'll want Radiomir, then u want Submersible an so on..Pilot watch, rose gold, titanium, diving etc2...The list will keep on growing.... :Laughing_on_floor:
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There will never be a definite number..You'll always find "reasons/excuses" for new watches..You buy according to brands, dress watch, sport model etc2 just to name a few model..You buy Rolex subs..then u'll be itchy for dssd, then Daytona etc2..U buy Panerai basic luminor model, then u'll want Radiomir, then u want Submersible an so on..Pilot watch, rose gold, titanium, diving etc2...The list will keep on growing.... :Laughing_on_floor:
so true. :thumbsup: :Laughing_on_floor:
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for me, i think i will try to limit to max. 6 watches... if not, will be out of control .. :shocked1:
(1) Daily office :- quartz, classic x2
(2) Casual/weekend :- sports, diver, pilot x2
(3) luxury/show off/collection/vintage : x2
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1. Luxury
2. Diver
3. Classic
4. Digital
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Personally from experience you'd tend to trim the numbers with increasing age. So quality over quantity -just my take.
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Personally from experience you'd tend to trim the numbers with increasing age. So quality over quantity -just my take.
Really true . I have lost count of how many watches I have
:Blue:
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ok ok this is the last one for this month.... wait ok ok last one for this year.... wait wait wait I need to get this.... the list goes on and on.... :Cheers:
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For me,
Automatic/Luxury watches: *This is directly proportional to your wallet. The thicker the wallet the larger number of collections.
? chrono watch
? classic watch
Quartz
1 chrono
1 classic
Digital:
2 sports watches
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From the beginning, i thought i want to have at least 12-15watches and stop there. Indeed a year later i had about that much of pieces..but when the buying frenzy stopped i started to thin out the collection, so i gave some of the watches to friends, relatives, and the better ones to my sons. Now I just want to have 3-4 pieces of quality watches ( and i have got two already) that i really love and have the time to wear , and enjoy them on my wrist.
1. a dress watch ( Glashutte original sixties Blue)
2. a diver ( Rolex SD4000)
3. a sport watch ( AP royal oak ? or a Pam 590 ? )
if i settled for three, that will be the collection .
May be a fourth when i hit the jackpot.
4. PP 5940 or Lange Langematik Perpetual Calendar ?
But i really hope i can be a one watch guy..
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Average looks like 4 or 5 watches in collection
now tend to release a watch before getting a replacement
trying to manage the numbers as too many watches can't all have wrist time
furthermore the other half started nagging
he he
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I try to stick to 3...... in a day ;D
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its a matter of personal preferences.
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now tend to release a watch before getting a replacement
trying to manage the numbers as too many watches can't all have wrist time
furthermore the other half started nagging
Looks like we are in the same boat.
I'm a Diver watch lover (as with most mates here, I think), so I would probably leave about 3-5 pieces of Diver watches in the collection. So many to choose from... how to limit to just 1 or 2 pieces? And newer, more attractive pieces are released ever so often.
For Aviation, everyone needs at least 1 piece of BR, so that's that.
For Dress, everyone needs a Datejust or some classic 3-hands simple dial watch, so that's that.
For Vintage, some likes it, some detests the TLC involved. But I think that everyone should at least have 1 piece to add some colourful story to their collection.
Most collectors probably would have at least 1 piece of G-Shock (Quartz), Chrono, Sports, and the likes, so I would propose that one buys a 10-slot watch and winder case; and try to limit within the number.
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For me i think most probably 4-5 pcs is ideal.. :thumbsup:
1. Divers - Owned = Breitling Superocean X-Plus
2. Chronograph - Owned = Tag Heuer Aquaracer
3. Dress/ simple dial - Owned = Ball Fireman i and Orient
4. Quartz Sport - Owned = Tag Heuer Formula 1 Grande date
5. Pilot - Still searching/ raising fund for it
6. Outdoor - G-Shock = Is a must have watch for all collectors :D
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Less is more guys!
Ideally I am thinking 3 watches for me will do:
Patek Nautilus 5711 (diver/dress/hipster/cool)
Rolex Daytona (chrono/daily)
PP 5970G (my final piece!) I am dreaming!
If I have to be a one watch guy, I would pick 5970G!
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7 watches will be just nice, u knowthe reason. 8)
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servicing will cost :HammerHead: if own too many auto/luxury watches.. my ideal collections :-
(1) SubC
(2) BR03-92
(3) IWC pilot
(4) Zenith el-Primero
(5) AP Royal Oak
(6) a quartz... omega/tag,etc :Cheers:
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I used to think 3 was sufficient......
But i seriously lost control and told myself I need a back up watch for each of the catogery i've set for myself.
Namely the dress watch, Sports watch & weekend watch
After some time, the itch gets bad and new Sub catogeriew are created.
However i do believe 6 is a good number.
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I used to think 5 is a good size
1. Diver / beater
2. Luxury sport
3. Dress
4. Chrono
5. GMT
To achieve this, one will need to make a lot of difficult choices (ie. APRO vs Nautilus, Calatrava vs ALS Saxonia, Speedy vs El Primero, SubC vs Planet Ocean), etc.
So my ideal suggestion will be is 5 X 2 = 10.
Two for each categories, just in case one sent in for service.
Needless to say, I am still way off from this target :Laughing_on_floor:
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why so many need chrono ?? ???
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Waiting for 1 of our Moderator...The Honourable Mr Meor Amri to participate in this thread!! Hehehehehe..
:Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:
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12-14 for me enough liao.... :thumbsup:
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I have only 8. 11 would be just nice.. :thumbsup:
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So far still under control as I only have 4,
Just one more watch and I'm done! (famous last words)
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Too much is just enough. :Laughing_on_floor:
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So far still under control as I only have 4,
Just one more watch and I'm done! (famous last words)
I've just passed the no.6 mark. Haizz, my mom bising already, say I cannot have extra money, every time I have some, sure will bring a watch home. :Laughing_on_floor:
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I used to think 5 is a good size
1. Diver / beater
2. Luxury sport
3. Dress
4. Chrono
5. GMT
To achieve this, one will need to make a lot of difficult choices (ie. APRO vs Nautilus, Calatrava vs ALS Saxonia, Speedy vs El Primero, SubC vs Planet Ocean), etc.
So my ideal suggestion will be is 5 X 2 = 10.
Two for each categories, just in case one sent in for service.
Needless to say, I am still way off from this target :Laughing_on_floor:
looks like you've discovered the winning formula.... ;D ;D ;D
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I used to think 5 is a good size
1. Diver / beater
2. Luxury sport
3. Dress
4. Chrono
5. GMT
To achieve this, one will need to make a lot of difficult choices (ie. APRO vs Nautilus, Calatrava vs ALS Saxonia, Speedy vs El Primero, SubC vs Planet Ocean), etc.
So my ideal suggestion will be is 5 X 2 = 10.
Two for each categories, just in case one sent in for service.
Needless to say, I am still way off from this target :Laughing_on_floor:
looks like you've discovered the winning formula.... ;D ;D ;D
there will never be a winning formula....
for non-WIS : one watch is enough
for WIS : as many as possible
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I too believe 6 is a good number...
Provides enough variety and gets most if not all bases covered...
But if u want to stretch further... I remember I have posted this before.
This is what we all need.
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch with date
3 hand automatic two tone watch with date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch with date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch with date
3 hand manual two tone watch with date
3 hand manual full gold watch with date
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch without date
3 hand automatic two tone watch without date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch without date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch without date
3 hand manual two tone watch without date
3 hand manual full gold watch without date
Diver watch with wr to 200m
Diver watch with wr to 300m
Diver watch with wr to 1200m
Diver watch with wr to 4000m
Diver watch with depth gauge
Diver watch with compressor case
Diver watch military issued
Chronograph with 3,6,9 subdials
Chronograph with 6,9,12 subdials
Chronograph with flyback function
Chronograph with rattrapante
Chronograph with regatta chrono
Chronograph with foudroyante
Chronograph at 36bph
Chronograph at 28bph
Chronograph with central minute totalizer
Watch with moonphase
Watch with power reserve gauge
Watch with annual calendar
Watch with perpetual calendar
Watch with minute repeater
Watch with grande complication
Watch made in swiss
Watch made in germany
Watch made in japan
Watch made in china
Watch with thermocompensated quartz
Anything to add? hehehe
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So far still under control as I only have 4,
Just one more watch and I'm done! (famous last words)
I've just passed the no.6 mark. Haizz, my mom bising already, say I cannot have extra money, every time I have some, sure will bring a watch home. :Laughing_on_floor:
Well, you mom is doing you a favour now. Work hard, finish business school, earn enough to GIVE her money and then buy all the watches you need! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I too believe 6 is a good number...
Provides enough variety and gets most if not all bases covered...
But if u want to stretch further... I remember I have posted this before.
This is what we all need.
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch with date
3 hand automatic two tone watch with date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch with date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch with date
3 hand manual two tone watch with date
3 hand manual full gold watch with date
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch without date
3 hand automatic two tone watch without date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch without date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch without date
3 hand manual two tone watch without date
3 hand manual full gold watch without date
Diver watch with wr to 200m
Diver watch with wr to 300m
Diver watch with wr to 1200m
Diver watch with wr to 4000m
Diver watch with depth gauge
Diver watch with compressor case
Diver watch military issued
Chronograph with 3,6,9 subdials
Chronograph with 6,9,12 subdials
Chronograph with flyback function
Chronograph with rattrapante
Chronograph with regatta chrono
Chronograph with foudroyante
Chronograph at 36bph
Chronograph at 28bph
Chronograph with central minute totalizer
Watch with moonphase
Watch with power reserve gauge
Watch with annual calendar
Watch with perpetual calendar
Watch with minute repeater
Watch with grande complication
Watch made in swiss
Watch made in germany
Watch made in japan
Watch made in china
Watch with thermocompensated quartz
Anything to add? hehehe
I'll double that list by adding the word 'vintage' to each of the items above, ;D
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ideal number?
N + 1
;D
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I have more than 11 right now...most of my collection are related on tactical/military/aviation line and most of them fit with after market/custom strap...as a collector you will not satified what do you have...next model and strap will still catch your eye...
1.Oris Big Crown Original Pilot Watch
2. The Laco Flieger 42 Type A Automatic
3. Traser P 6600 TYPE 6 MIL Shadow
4. Traser H3 P6500
5. Luminox Navy Seals
6. Wenger Military
7. Citizen Nighthawk
8. AVI-8 Hawker Harrier II
9. G-Shock Aviator
10. G-Shock Gulfman
11. Suunto Core
:Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers:
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I used to have 10, now reduce to 5, target will be 3 :Praying:
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The ideal number to me is the lowest number you can be happy with... without feeling like you need more watches to fill up your display case.
As others have pointed out, the service cost is what scares me most.
I've seen quite a few old timer collectors on other forums insist that the older they get, the more they want to reduce their collection to just one or two watches that they REALLY like.
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Ideal for collection is 1 brand many model so you can compare among each other
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ideal number?
N + 1
;D
Agreed!!!!!!!
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I too believe 6 is a good number...
Provides enough variety and gets most if not all bases covered...
But if u want to stretch further... I remember I have posted this before.
This is what we all need.
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch with date
3 hand automatic two tone watch with date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch with date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch with date
3 hand manual two tone watch with date
3 hand manual full gold watch with date
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch without date
3 hand automatic two tone watch without date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch without date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch without date
3 hand manual two tone watch without date
3 hand manual full gold watch without date
Diver watch with wr to 200m
Diver watch with wr to 300m
Diver watch with wr to 1200m
Diver watch with wr to 4000m
Diver watch with depth gauge
Diver watch with compressor case
Diver watch military issued
Chronograph with 3,6,9 subdials
Chronograph with 6,9,12 subdials
Chronograph with flyback function
Chronograph with rattrapante
Chronograph with regatta chrono
Chronograph with foudroyante
Chronograph at 36bph
Chronograph at 28bph
Chronograph with central minute totalizer
Watch with moonphase
Watch with power reserve gauge
Watch with annual calendar
Watch with perpetual calendar
Watch with minute repeater
Watch with grande complication
Watch made in swiss
Watch made in germany
Watch made in japan
Watch made in china
Watch with thermocompensated quartz
Anything to add? hehehe
I'll double that list by adding the word 'vintage' to each of the items above, ;D
Haha. Best list ever! Epic!
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7 pcs will be just nice
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i wont limit myself for a list, unless i cant afford for next!
chinese say ' tai soong sek faan'
look at the dishes and eat !
meaning you see what you got first !
so good time i buy buy buy
bad time stop buying
worst time sell sell sell
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Ideally will be the following
- dress in auto
- sports (chrono) in auto
- sports (diver without chrono) in auto
- maybe a manual wound?
- swatch/casio
But life is not so ideal, so the more the better :Dancing_banana: :thumbsup:
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7 atleast for me
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I too believe 6 is a good number...
Provides enough variety and gets most if not all bases covered...
But if u want to stretch further... I remember I have posted this before.
This is what we all need.
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch with date
3 hand automatic two tone watch with date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch with date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch with date
3 hand manual two tone watch with date
3 hand manual full gold watch with date
3 hand automatic stainless steel watch without date
3 hand automatic two tone watch without date
3 hand automatic full gold watch watch without date
3 hand manual stainless steel watch without date
3 hand manual two tone watch without date
3 hand manual full gold watch without date
Diver watch with wr to 200m
Diver watch with wr to 300m
Diver watch with wr to 1200m
Diver watch with wr to 4000m
Diver watch with depth gauge
Diver watch with compressor case
Diver watch military issued
Chronograph with 3,6,9 subdials
Chronograph with 6,9,12 subdials
Chronograph with flyback function
Chronograph with rattrapante
Chronograph with regatta chrono
Chronograph with foudroyante
Chronograph at 36bph
Chronograph at 28bph
Chronograph with central minute totalizer
Watch with moonphase
Watch with power reserve gauge
Watch with annual calendar
Watch with perpetual calendar
Watch with minute repeater
Watch with grande complication
Watch made in swiss
Watch made in germany
Watch made in japan
Watch made in china
Watch with thermocompensated quartz
Anything to add? hehehe
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: like it when you really have the enthusiasm to type such a long list ! :D and i will add on a RM skeleton with exotic material !