Watch Addicts Anonymous
How to collect luxury watches and avoid the pitfalls of addiction: Collectors and a mental health expert share key advice
Building a personal compendium of Rolex, Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet timepieces may seem harmless, but how can a collector avoid this hobby from becoming an unhealthy obsession? Tatler talks to those in the know
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"A collector understands the timepiece, appreciates its craftsmanship and, most importantly, knows when to stop buying more."
Thoughts, Crunchers?
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Jim
Cheap watch aficionado, editor @ www.itscasualtime.com
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7.25” / 18.42 cm
What is this "stop buying more" you speak of?
I welcome "unhealthy addictions and obsessions"; not just watches: alcohol, cigarettes, cars, fishing rigs, firearms, and food. 😮
I'm allowing my collection to get to 20 pieces (not including my G-shocks and beater watches). After that, it's like TGV says, blood in, blood out. If I want something new, I have to get rid of something (or things) of equal value. I'm 10 watches away from my limit right now. Pray for me 🙏😅. It helps if you have a large collection of straps and NATOs to keep things fresh.