My Watch Box as a Virtual Playground
Dear Crunchers,
I'm new to the community, but not new to watch collecting. I got my first mechanical watch 30 years ago and it has become a hobby that keeps me busy almost every day (sometimes more, sometimes less).
It took some time to find out what watches, stories and details I'm really interested in. And I learned that I need boundaries. Having a watch box with 24 slots became my playground that I started to organize early on - to form some kind of collection.
This virtual watch box is a tool for me that I use almost every week. I set four categories that I'm particulary interested in and divided the slots between them to represent my priorities.
The box contains watches that I already own and the ones I'm planning to buy (whenever that will be). Some watches are "set in stone", but others are coming and going. But as all slots are taken, every new watch I'm interested in has to replace an existing one. So there's a constant battle going on.
Sometimes I'm falling in love with a watch, but even being absolutly enthusiastic about it, I can't decide on replacing an existing one. Or I'm glad to throw one out that sat there for far too long and I noticed, that my interest in it had cooled down.
Only if a watch managed to secure a save spot for quite some time, it becomes an option to really buy it. This could take months, years or ... weeks. 😉
By having this virtual playground, I can prevent impulse purchases, because assigning a slot to a new watch is sometimes just as rewarding. And I kind of have it in my collection now without buying it. 😉
Is there anyone else having a similar approach?
It all started with just one watch...
Welcome to the fever dream that is WC. Great system. I’m not sure I would be disciplined enough; I would have to work on it. What app do you use for your virtual watch box?
This is neat. I like that feature for prospective watches; I definitely need a tool like that.
Not quite as structured as that but I have done something similar to compare and contrast watches in focusing a search.
I also did something similar with some artwork to figure out between three pictures which would have more enduring interest and appeal. I stuck three decent sized but much smaller pics up on the wall for a week and that helped me zero in on which one interested me more. (It was realistic to get all three on loan - due to the distance.)
Definitely favour the picture approach over a list.
That's a very cool organizer! How do you make these?
I take a low tech approach and make collages from my #wruw photos. My current SOTC
Welcome to the fever dream that is WC. Great system. I’m not sure I would be disciplined enough; I would have to work on it. What app do you use for your virtual watch box?
Thanks for the warm welcome. 😉
You always use the tools you have at hand: that's Adobe InDesign (and Photoshop) for me.
This is neat. I like that feature for prospective watches; I definitely need a tool like that.
You're welcome to copy it. 😉
Not quite as structured as that but I have done something similar to compare and contrast watches in focusing a search.
I also did something similar with some artwork to figure out between three pictures which would have more enduring interest and appeal. I stuck three decent sized but much smaller pics up on the wall for a week and that helped me zero in on which one interested me more. (It was realistic to get all three on loan - due to the distance.)
Definitely favour the picture approach over a list.
I depend on good picture, too! Couldn't decide on a unattactive text list. And I noticed that I tend to score a watch down, if it's pic in my virtual watch box isn't good enough.
That's a very cool organizer! How do you make these?
I take a low tech approach and make collages from my #wruw photos. My current SOTC
I do a similar thing on Instagram! That's where the inspiration for new watches comes from. Sometimes it takes only one good picture to have a new shooting star. 😉
I do a similar thing on Instagram! That's where the inspiration for new watches comes from. Sometimes it takes only one good picture to have a new shooting star. 😉
Yet another reason for me to stay away from IG! 😂 I have enough shooting stars now as it is!
Thanks for the warm welcome. 😉
You always use the tools you have at hand: that's Adobe InDesign (and Photoshop) for me.
Photoshop is the GOAT.
I have a very similar approach and use a collage picture app on the phone and collect pictures of watches to put there. I now own 5 watches but have about 15 more in mind. My hard limit is at 20 watches, but I would prefer to keep it down to 10 as it feels more resonable and realistic for me to be able to enjoy them all. So I keep updating my collage of watches now and then
How it would look like at 20 (First 5 watches from the top I own)
And at 10 (watches to the left I own)
I have a very similar approach and use a collage picture app on the phone and collect pictures of watches to put there. I now own 5 watches but have about 15 more in mind. My hard limit is at 20 watches, but I would prefer to keep it down to 10 as it feels more resonable and realistic for me to be able to enjoy them all. So I keep updating my collage of watches now and then
How it would look like at 20 (First 5 watches from the top I own)
And at 10 (watches to the left I own)
I think you're wrong: more watches equals more fun. 😉 At least if every watch makes you smile wearing it.
I think you're wrong: more watches equals more fun. 😉 At least if every watch makes you smile wearing it.
Thats true, Ill see what will happen when I get to 10 watches, but I also want to keep it within a comfortable budget 👍🏻
I am old school sit in my small study with an espresso and reflect on the wisdom or insanity of one more watch. Your system seems like great fun. 👍