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Have thought of a similar question before, glad you put this out there! I feel like I have the three-watch collection right now, except I include grand Seiko in that category!

Was meant to tick B but accidentally hit A.

I already have the Omega and Cartier I want, just waiting on my Rolex now..

I find the term "beginners" to be rather dismissive, honestly. Sure, many people chose from category D for their first watches, but many also chose them for their last one after decades of well-researched and varied collecting.

The type of watches are in the beginners class.

GS is most definitely in the luxury watch tier. Might not be as recognizable as Rolex, Omega and Cartier, though. Maybe that’s why it’s in intermediate here.

My purchases are based purely on ascetics, Is there something different or interesting about it and how does it make me feel when I wear it. I have watches ranging from Orient to Ball to JLC and Patek and I"m expecting my first Seiko to arrive today. If I love it and have the money I'll buy it (but will never finance).

There is no negative terms intended, it's just the price range in the watch collecting world helps break down categories. I have about 20 of Seiko, Casio, Citizen, Timex, Tissot, Bulova etc. in my collection that I use more than my higher end watches. They have a purpose and when they break down it's not a big loss... Try to say that when your Rolex or other high end watch breaks 💔😭.

Great question

It's less about quantity than that my daily circumstances and desires do not fit with even an intermediate level. Wait, I think I have a canned answer somewhere...

Oh, well apparently I said intermediate last week though the quantities were different and I was being a bit facetious.

"Would you rather have one $500,000 watch or 5,000 $100 watches?"

False dichotomy, get a hundred $5K dollar watches, nuyuk nyuk.

I voted C because of the brand mentioned, but GS is most definitely not intermediate! I’d put it on the luxury tier for sure!

Generally I find that the cheaper watches are more appealing and interesting and the expensive watches are just that - expensive.

People have different preference, I am more in line with your choices. Also, thank you for your service.

Tough question, but I think I'd go for 5 intermediates ones. The Speedmaster is still my Holy Grail, but I'd be more than happy with some Longines, Tudor, Breitling, etc.

under 5k, there's a serious amount of watches that are totally worth it, don't need to spend that much

For me even less than 10.

Total should be well under a grand.

I have only 3 right now totalling 400 bucks.

I couldn't imagine owning one watch anymore 😅I'd get bored regardless of a grail status

I voted for B, but....your question implies that a person that buys a high end watch would stop looking at other watches 😀 Which we all tell to ourselves and we all know it's just LIES hihi

This never ends!

So true

It really depends on the watches themselves but I'd go with 5 intermediate watches.

They are usually great quality, robust and you have a little more variety than with only three. I like the idea of 3 watch collection but i never am happy with only 3 choices :p maybe 3 choices per category haha 3 divers / 3 dress watches / 3 travel watches

Great response, thanks for sharing.

I'm the opposite. I think C has some of the best values available in watch collecting. Some real iconic pieces, some where quality seriously rivals those considered higher status, some independent making and thinking, and endless choice. I also think 5 would let you get a rounded or indeed specialised collection.

Of course the best answer is a smattering from all of these, though for me apart from VC Overseas, holy trinity doesn't really appeal.

Well said!!!

I’ve had many brands on this list but I will always go with B for the simple reason of my lifestyle. I use my watches.

I always like meeting people that know where they are in life and what they want. Happy trails.

You to sir!!

For some reason I'm attracted to the "outliers". I can't deny the quality, specifications and beauty of the more popular brands. Something about not following trends and discovering lesser known gems.

Good on you, keep it up.

3 solid boys for sure. If we’re able to choose any in the catalogues of the brands listed I’ll have a white gold Daytona, a 6542 and a rose gold Daydate with the olive dial

If I have to pay for them myself I may need to reassess this

Nice choices

For what I have spent on 90 watches, I could have acquired something with investment potential. Which I would have probably squirrelled way in a safe deposit box! 🐿️⌚ 🤣

That's funny