How Many Rolex's Does One Need To Have To Call Themselves a Collector?

[rolexgirl1998]

Always been curious about this. Obviously collecting Rolex's is a very specific thing to do and can't be compared to many other types of collectors. But, what do we think is considered a "collection," and not just a hobby? Thanks in advance!

[dimag333]

1

steve

[RollieNZ]

1

[Jpccarguy]

Great question. I think if you have more than one, you have a collection. And if you have more than one, !!

[Atone]

2

[envuks]

Anything more than one IMHO

This is because of the old saying one is none, and two is one.

[ndrs63]

None. Rolex is not a mandatory presence in a collector’s assets

Now if you are talking Rolex, specifically, it’s very subjective. I personally would call someone a collector if she has at least one historically significant Rolex. Not the current hot ones. And she also knows it’s history, features, etc.


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[dontbeshort]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

None. Rolex is not a mandatory presence in a collector’s assets

Now if you are talking Rolex, specifically, it’s very subjective. I personally would call someone a collector if she has at least one historically significant Rolex. Not the current hot ones. And she also knows it’s history, features, etc.


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I had no idea Rolex collecting was so gender specific

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by dontbeshort

I had no idea Rolex collecting was so gender specific

Did you check the OP’s user name?


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[kieselguhr]

Personally think the word is plural so a “Rolex collector” specifically would have more than 1 Rolex. A watch collector on the other hand would not necessarily need a Rolex at all but more than 1 watch of any kind.

[danwang0520]

more than one watch would be considered a collection

[garyk]

1

[ce027772]

I think it's not the number of watches you own, but your mindset that determines whether you are a collector. Same as with other items. If you have some coins in your wallet, it does not necessarily make you a coin collector. Or if you have a roll of first-class postage stamps that does not make you a stamp collector.

[MILGAUSS88]

20 and actively looking for another.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

20 and actively looking for another.

Yep. Ten years ago you could have gotten away with having five and calling yourself a collector. Those days are gone. Now you have to buy five from your AD just to get on the list to get a Daytona.

[muskaroxs]

I would vote that you have at least One, as you collected at least one and you have a passion to research the brand and find joy in that.

[logo]

All it takes is one carefully curated piece :)

[Danny83]

I would say 3

[CFR]

Collecting is more of a mindset than a quantifiable state. To me, a collector is a person with a non-monetary interest in horology who own two or more watches, regardless of the brand(s).

I differentiate a "collector" from an "enthusiast" or "someone who's into watches" or an "investor," though there's overlap and shades of gray.

[ce027772]

Originally Posted by CFR

Collecting is more of a mindset than a quantifiable state.

Yes. Plus there is a difference between collecting and investing.

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by CFR

Collecting is more of a mindset than a quantifiable state. To me, a collector is a person with a non-monetary interest in horology who own two or more watches, regardless of the brand(s).

I differentiate a "collector" from an "enthusiast" or "someone who's into watches" or an "investor," though there's overlap and shades of gray.

What he said,

[CPRWATCH]

I probably fall into the watch collector group ,but didn’t set out to collect watches if that makes sense . My collection just seemed to grow & evolve over the years .But interestingly my wife calls my watches the dust collection, it’s probably time to move some on I think .

[Dirt]

There are many facets to watch collecting but 1 watch is a start. But a collection doesn't have to include a Rolex

[Maxy]

1 = Single
2 = Couple
3+ = Collection

[427shark]

Originally Posted by Maxy

1 = Single
2 = Couple
3+ = Collection

100% agree

[Cambo]

ALL collections begin with one

[jrocks]

All of them :)

[r_afficionado]

Collection of Rolex = more than 2 Rolex

Collection of Watches = more than 2 watches

We have a saying in spanish
One is none, and therefore two is one, and since one is none then let's buy another....

Keep in mind this is blurted out while drinking and referencing reasons to keep drinking....

Lol.

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[HogwldFLTR]

A watch collector has 20ish watches in his collection and sell them all to fund his grail, is he still a collector? I don't believe that the number of watches someone currently has is an indication of whether or not they're a collector, imho.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

A watch collector has 20ish watches in his collection and sell them all to fund his grail, is he still a collector? I don't believe that the number of watches someone currently has is an indication of whether or not they're a collector, imho.

No. He's just a guy (or gal) with a nice watch. Anyone who has just one watch is obviously not neurotic enough to be called a collector.