Is it just me…?

haha nice, no I don't do something extraordinary like that. But now that I have seen it, I will start it maybe ;)

I bookmark the links to the websites of the watches with their rrp in my Opera browser. Additionally, I have a folder with wrist shots after I tried it at my AD.

I do put the rrp on there (I took it off - otherwise people will talking about price as opposed to the actual subject). I like your idea about keeping a folder of wristshots on retail visits. I do have them in my photostream so I could add the ones I have. Thanks!

thats really unique😂. im not there yet

I got the idea when I heard John Goldberger being interviewed a few years ago. Someone said that he had ‘the most valuable iPad in the world’ because he kept meticulous notes and photos of watches he’d seen and where. Now that’s a set of notes worth seeing!

I guess I’ve followed John’s advice, my notes and pictures of want are on my iPad and in the cloud. Better not forget those passwords . . ; 

I created a little OpenOffice database for the watches I own. I have a table for the makers, one for the movement, one for the actual watches. The actual watches contain further info such when purchased where, dial size, etc.

I was planning putting running-accuracy tests in there too, but the timegrapher-app on my mobile is rather temperamental. Perhaps when I get myself an actual timegrapher.

...I didn't do anything like that. But I want to now. Sod it I'm off to poundland to get myself a notepad

@Robcollects I hear you! Notability for me…

@uhrensohn Solidarity, brother ✊

I do have a separate set of notes for my own collection too. I like your timing stats idea!

@PopitonaNATO Bulk buy - it’ll work out more cost effective in the long run 😉

I do it all the time to the point where I create infographics regularly on this on my IG account LOL:
 

Samples include:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZGsQh3L521/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYlfpAjrJux/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CWGcZYZh2N8/

But this is just the tip of the iceberg - I have actually a detailed documentation of madness looking as to whether a new watch fits into my collection based on a multitude of criteria AFTER I have decided I like it anyway!

I think I'm just living my own namesake! 😂

@watchaddictwt sounds like perfectly reasonable behaviour if you ask me…😂

This is a great idea, I might have to start doing this! Though I fear it may  take a lot of my time to “complete”

Haha - do it bit by bit and you’ll be surprised how quickly it all comes together! 

OMG yes. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this. I have a spreadsheet where I put in the technical specs of each watch on my "watch list" along with pros and cons lists. This one is definitely on the list. I love this new 37mm Longines Spirit. I truly don't throw around this label often... but it honestly seems like a perfect watch, for me. I haven't tried it on, so I may change my tune, but I love the black dial one and can't wait to try one on! Seems to check every. single. box. for me other than the 19mm lugs, but that is less of a big deal if the bracelet is nice!

Why not they are cheap enough on ali. Main issue is that you’ll become obsessed. I speak from experience 

I use an iPhone app called Watchee to track the collection and potential incoming items. Worth a look

I like watches. Always have.

Lists,notes,spreadsheets and the like would take away from my liking watches.

But that's me.

I absolutely keep a list of watches that have caught my eye. Often go back to it and think ‘why on earth did I like that one’!

Another way is the notepad on Chrono24 but that can lead to temptation. 

I'm with @foghorn. Why I like/own/want a watch can't be quantified/qualified like that. In the same way I couldn't quantify why I like the Spitfire more than I like an A380. Analytical evaluation and common sense doesn't come into it. It's visceral, it's what makes my heart sing... not what numbers are bigger on a spreadsheet. Each to his/her own though; whatever makes you happy. 😁

Oh yes definitely. Its useful for reference as well

I'd punch myself in the face if I did this.

Nah, I’ll pass….🥊

I keep a powerpoint of the watches i own, with photo and all model info and spec's I can find at the time. I compile and keep this info both for my own learning about watches as well as the off chance I will sell any down the road. 

I used to, but it’s often that I will just change my mind and shift focus multiple times in a week. As a result I have a large watch list on eBay and numerous tabs open in my phone browser. No plan, just react.

My “Watches” folder 📁 has seen an amount of data analysis that could be sold to watchmakers‘ marketing departments.

It’s not just you

Shhh, they might exploit us….!

Yes, but you see: that's deliberate. It's a form of defense to stop your watch collection to multiply like the omicron virus during a cold snap. I force myself to curate my collection, to gather sufficient data to complete a database entry. New watches can only be considered when the old ones have been fully databased.

Of course, in the end, this does not really work. I also collect magazines, having about 5000 in my database, and just as many stitting in cardbord boxes, waiting to be catalogued. Still, it stopped me from buying mags that I know I could never be bothered with cataloguing them.

Hahaha this is dope. I dont do anything special except screeshots and bookmarks and its over 40 deep lmao