Perfect watch collection
What do you think describes the perfect watch collection? How many pieces should it have? Which types of watches should be included, like dive watches?
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Chris
Watch enthusiast from Germany. Coming from an engineering background I love all kinds of mechanical watches. From ETA driven pieces to high complications from Lange.
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I’d say you could do it in one watch if you’re really after a challenge. For me, I’m super basic at times like this so it’d be a speedy (got one) a pre-ceramic no-date sub (no hope in hell) and a 36mm Datejust (no chance) or similar, so three for me.
I like other watches too much to whittle it down tho lol. 😂
Every watch collection is perfect to the eyes of the beholder. 😁
Every watch collection is perfect to the eyes of the beholder. 😁
i totally agree with that
I’d say you could do it in one watch if you’re really after a challenge. For me, I’m super basic at times like this so it’d be a speedy (got one) a pre-ceramic no-date sub (no hope in hell) and a 36mm Datejust (no chance) or similar, so three for me.
I like other watches too much to whittle it down tho lol. 😂
When I started with watches I thought one watch would be enough.
Now I think my watch collection is perfect when it contains a diver, dress watch, complicated watch and last but not least a GMT or dual time watch.
Really cool is a combination of those watches in one watch.
I tend to think of my collection and adding to it in terms of types of watches; dive, pilot, field, dress, everyday, and beater, and also in terms of brands. So, I would have one of each type for each brand ideally. Of course, not every brand makes every type, and some brands are more expensive than I am comfortable spending for a beater. I do have one brand that I have one of each type; the Islander line from Long Island Watch.
Dive
Dress
Everyday
Pilot
Field
Beater
Of course, I have more Islanders than this, but this is an example of how I think about collecting and what constitutes a perfect collection. These six watches would be a perfect brand collection for me.
I tend to think of my collection and adding to it in terms of types of watches; dive, pilot, field, dress, everyday, and beater, and also in terms of brands. So, I would have one of each type for each brand ideally. Of course, not every brand makes every type, and some brands are more expensive than I am comfortable spending for a beater. I do have one brand that I have one of each type; the Islander line from Long Island Watch.
Dive
Dress
Everyday
Pilot
Field
Beater
Of course, I have more Islanders than this, but this is an example of how I think about collecting and what constitutes a perfect collection. These six watches would be a perfect brand collection for me.
You’re missing a GMT and Chronograph in there.
You’re missing a GMT and Chronograph in there.
Yeah, I know, but those aren't really types I actively seek out, rather they are types I get if I find a particular one I like. I have a few in my collection but only because I found models I liked.
Everyone's idea of the perfect collection is unique.
There's no one perfect collection. Collect what you want regardless of what others think about it.
For me: GADA (BB36), diver/beater (Sinn U50 T) and chrono (Junghans max bill). Perfect!
Well, that has to be mine. For me.
I tend to think of my collection and adding to it in terms of types of watches; dive, pilot, field, dress, everyday, and beater, and also in terms of brands. So, I would have one of each type for each brand ideally. Of course, not every brand makes every type, and some brands are more expensive than I am comfortable spending for a beater. I do have one brand that I have one of each type; the Islander line from Long Island Watch.
Dive
Dress
Everyday
Pilot
Field
Beater
Of course, I have more Islanders than this, but this is an example of how I think about collecting and what constitutes a perfect collection. These six watches would be a perfect brand collection for me.
Gotta get a logo change…something about it bothers me. Won’t buy one for that one reason…
I say could be 1-3+ depends your style, taste and addiction.