Downsizing but Upgrading ❓

I have considered this strategy recently myself. It is however a daunting task in terms of labour & decision making. In theory I could sell 90% of the watches I have & then have the pick of some of the high end watches most people dream of.

The size of the task is huge & to what end? I think I would lose a huge amount of the enjoyment I have in the many different watches I currently own by getting rid. I also don't feel that I would be anymore content by having 2 or 3 high quality watches. I think in time I'd only start to repurchase some of the classic watches I have now.

I have that thought once in a while when I get overwhelmed on choices to wear.. I rather have few and love and appreciate it more..

Same here...I would have the same approach of downsizing to those I really love and use plus the big purchase. 👍

The dilemma of a true "collector"...thanks for a truly conundrumy post! The simplest question is the toughest one to answer..."What do you really want?" Been collecting for 30 years, have over two dozen watches, multiple brands, metals and complications. Don't own a Patek, AP, Vacheron or other higher $$$ piece. Look at them ALL the time, could afford it, never pulled the trigger. Personally don't see the "value" in them. Had a friend who absolutely coveted an FPJ, couldn't afford it so collected "lesser" brands for 20 years, saved his $$$ eventually sold all other watches he had and bought his FPJ. Happy for him! He has what he wants.

Personally, I have never sold/traded a watch, "lost" a few of them in a divorce...silver lining was a chance to "reset" my collection. I can't bring myself to get rid of anything in my collection to "make room" for something else. Might change if I see a high $$$ piece I absolutely must have...keep obsessively looking for one! (Writing this makes me question my sanity...)

The single Rolex that was an itch that I never managed to take care of was an El Primero white dial Daytona from the early 90s, there was a list and a token deposit needed but you could be assured of one within a few months, not a situation that suited my temperament at the time. A friendly ad had a shop display model that he allowed me a few days to try: a gold Daytona fitted to a croco strap and gold folding clasp all OEM, I wore it for a day and decided that I wanted the white dial all steel iteration. I sort of regret not buying the slightly goofy gold Daytona at the time, I was reminded of that opportunity after reading your post.

Thank you for your intressting point, I dont feel like in my case I would miss most watches since the ones I would sell right now at least are all watches that don‘t hold any sentimental value. So selling those would be just a bit of work, probably on ebay or maybe chrono24 but I ll see into that when I have made my decision. I never sold a watch till now so I can not speak about any remorse after selling one this really is way too difficult decision for a hobby that is really not that importan I feel 😂But thank you for your take on it stay Safe!

Greetings Simon :)

That is exactly the same for me I tend to wear 2-3 watches at the moment anyway (except for formal events a dresswatch). So i feel like all the others just collecting dust is a bit overwhelming and sad.

Thanks for your take on it!

Greetings Simon :)

Yeah fun thing I was actually going to the ad to have a look at the new two tone gmt i saw on your profile 🙌🏻 beautiful watch in the metal 😁

Greetings Simon :)

Yeahhhh looking good 👍😎😎😎