Thoughts on a Collection Style?

I would think that restricting a collection to a theme such as black dial with SS case could be quite restricting. Perhaps my collecting style isn't as refined as it should be, in that I collect "watches that I like and that I can easily afford". 

Don’t have a theme just to have a theme. It won’t reflect your personality and values and you’ll end up disillusioned with your collection. Take your time, research watches, try them on, develop your tastes, and you’ll find a theme will organically emerge. A lot of people’s theme is “watches I think look cool” and that’s perfectly fine

It certainly isn't out of the question.  I've separated my collection into several sub collections so I know it can work.  You'll just have to think out your goals keeping in mind what you like to wear.

Sounds kinda boring tbh. A variety can really expand your options of dress

To @tempus's point, why would you want to limit yourself? The last thing I would want to do and see a watchbox that look's like Guy Fieri's garage. Even he admitted he f'd up and cannot live this picture down.

I assure you Kevin O'Leary has countless watches he does not wear on the red strap. That is largely for TV. Try new things, have a variety of movements, complications, and good lord, colors. 

Start with one watch, wear it, beat on it, and enjoy it before worrying about building a larger collection.

Looking at a box of only dark dialed steel sports watches would depress me no end. I want a world of orange Doxa and yellow Seiko, with reds, greens, and blues sprinkled throughout. I want gold and steel cases (and maybe others too).

A color or a metal can be part of a theme, but they are not a theme in and of themselves. Give it some thought. Sometimes it occurs organically.

100%

9 months ago, I started with a theme of 'Wristwatch History of my lifetime'.

Too broad.

I feel like this black dials only thing is too restrictive & so do you. 

 Some watches just look really great in some dial colors. And some watches I like aren’t stainless steel. (Ex Tudor pelagos or black bay ceramic)

I likely do not have a ton of watches left to buy, but anything being added better have color.

I'm also a fan of black dials and stainless steel cases. I have only one analog watch in blue. Guess which one I wear the most?

I wouldn’t limit myself to such a narrow set of requirements. Not saying you couldn’t make a killer collection from it but you’d also be passing up amazing watches that don‘t fit those limitations. 

Don't worry about Theme's or Collections for that matter. Don't buy a watch just to buy a watch. Find something you like and expand on that.

However be careful, It's too easy to snowball in one direction in a fairly short period of time. Only to find yourself hip deep in Dive watches (Looking back at self)

And realize you like Chronographs🙄

I think it's good to limit yourself as it might avoid being overwhelmed by choice. 

However I don't think color is limiting in a way that's gonna help you. And you might end up with a collection that's really boring without much variation. 

I only focus on watches known for superb reliability over decades (and I also need digital timers and alarms for work and cooking etc) so this makes it very easy to stick to Casio and Citizen. I've not tried Timex yet but maybe I'll try one of their less crappy ones one day. 

And I do focus on minimalism in my collection. I have a few goals based on practical uses and I don't buy watches just because they are pretty, though I do want them to look reasonably good. 

I have 3 watches right now which I'm partially happy with. And over time I lean what I like and what I don't. Then I sell and upgrade. 

Still missing a good beater. and I want to swap my Citizen for something more premium. 

Oh by the way I also focus on titanium as I find it much more comfortable. And other comfort requirements like swappable straps, having a flat/wide back side so there's no pressure spot from the case cap, etc.

I don't mind steel too much but I want at least two great titanium watches. The beater can be steel if it's not too heavy. 

Here's my plan:

https://youtu.be/ppKkYkM0apI

Maybe make a collection theme based on our interest and characters? Now I try to start my collection on watches that has relation to popular culture such as movies and music. Starts from the Hamilton Interstellar and Seiko alien “Ripley”, then adding the Seiko SKX used in the movie All is Lost, and the Casio Royale, a homage to the Seiko used in James Bond “Octopussy”. Now I’m waiting for the Seiko Arnie to arrive into my collection. Since that’s my profession and passion, it seems logical to make a watch collection based on that. 
 

Honestly do whatever you want some regret is going to come your way but that’s part of the journey for all of us. I wouldn’t want to restrict myself Perse. I thought I want to collect in a cover all my bases way but honestly over time I learned I don’t really wear dress watches and I don’t have situations for that. so  wear sports pieces some dressier some more utilitarian. 

what I’m trying to say I’d rather have a few pieces that give me variety but are all central in my collection rather than some I would wear seldomly And others I would wear all the time. 
 

if you want your collection to have a personality don’t try to invent a new one but look at yourself and your lifestyle what suits you and what you are trying to express 

It's a good question. I have tried many different brands and types of watches. But something has become clear over time. I love Seikos! 

My limitation arose all by itself. The only constant remains Seiko, but the sheer variety and possibilities Seiko offers does not limit me at all. On the contrary, it inspires me to learn more and more about the brand and the history behind all models. But this is my way, don't think too much, go your way and find your own style of collecting. 

Most importantly, do what you like and not what others might like!

“Countries I have travelled to” has so far been difficult for me as I cant find a Macedonian watch nor can I agree with most British brands for plenty of reasons.

my revolving theme is “oneness”; one brand per watch, one colour per watch, must have a different combination of movements, complications or design features (ie, bezel vs timing bezel vs bezel-less, three hander vs no date vs chrono, quartz vs spring drive vs auto etc etc), one type of bracelet per watch (oyster vs oyster with shiny mid links vs jubilee vs leather vs rubber etccc)…. 

subconsciously, i keep liking watches made of titanium so i might look into that further….

I'm all up for it, if you find it interesting. For myself, for my collection within a collection, my thought was that I'd find one of the most technically advanced quartz watches I can find, and one of the most advanced mechanical watches I can find.

The Skyhawk's functionality is up there, is light weight titanium, and is for whatever reason, 200M WR. The finishing is exquisite.

I think the Tudor Pelagos would make a great companion to it, in the mechanical division.

I think over time as the amount of watches in your possession increases, a style will manifest on it's own. You'll sit back and discover a running aesthetic through all your purchases.