How many watches do you need in your collection

[italiafan]

For me 5.
Have:
Nice Sport:Patek 5726/1A-white
Rugged Sport: Rolex Exp II-white
AC: 5205G-013-blue
Mesmerizing: Zenith Chronomaster XXT Open Grand Date...love to gaze at the balance wheel skeletonized on the dial...amazing under-appreciated watch.
Want:
Patek 5711/1A blue dial...iconic dream watch...it is what I wanted when I stumbled upon a 5726/1a-white at an AD and took the opportunity to immediately purchase, that 6 years ago.

[watchucallit]

I love this answer. I was going to post this but you beat me to it.

Originally Posted by jd57

The mathematical formula is:

N+1 where N is the number currently held.

[porschehobbyist]

Originally Posted by Mr Naultilus

I was teasing ,

I thought it was funny,

[porschehobbyist]

I've been thinking about this as well and the poster who mentioned collecting versus wearing has a good point. If collecting is the goal, then as many as one can afford. If meant for wearing, I think three is solid. Two watches that one wears often and perhaps one special watch. I'm at six watches and definitely debating which camp I want to be in. It's kinda like cars, ��.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I love this answer. I was going to post this but you beat me to it.

currently, i'd rather think one needs N-1 watches, where N is the number of watches currently held. the problem is that this algorithm takes you down to zero pieces in finitely many steps:::)))) maybe the correct number of needed watches is max (N-1 and 5):::))))

[CamSLC]

I currently have a slightly redundant 5 watch collection. An Exp 1, Exp 2, 2 Nautilus, and an Aquanaut.

Also the type of person to by the same articles of clothing in different colors.

[watchucallit]

Need vs want... Probably at least 2.. when one goes in for servicing

[mnl]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

Need vs want... Probably at least 2.. when one goes in for servicing

That’s my thinking, I’m currently at only one, my 15450. But I’m looking to get a speedmaster before i need to send this for service so that I have something to wear in the meantime. I’m okay with just having one watch, but if I had the opportunity I’d totally go up to 3 (15450, speedmaster, 5164A), but then at that point I’d have a hard time deciding what to wear, I like having something that I can just wear all the time
Big reason why I haven’t got the speedmaster yet is cause I know I’d never wear it cause it’s competing with the RO… I think that’s my biggest issue with having multiple watches, how do you decide what to wear? (especially for me that I like watches that are not very varied in style, no plans of getting a dress watch any time soon) I feel like I’d just always go with my best/favorite one.

Question for those that change watches often, does your wrist get used to the different weight of each watch quickly? I remember I felt weird for a day or two whenever I’ve upgraded my watch over the years (all of which I’ve worn 24/7)

[Jace]

I have had as many as 12 watches at once. I tend to pass watches in and out of my collection. However, over time I have found that there is a favorite that wears most of the time, so Why have the other ones?

Well this number now varies regularly but at the moment I have one primary, rugged watch, one beater and one dress watch.

The dress watch is always the same: my father’s 1962 omega constellation 18 karat gold with 18 karat gold Milanese bracelet.

The beater is my Tudor Pelagos LHD.

The day-to-day has varied significantly: 2 years ago it was originally in Audemars Piguet perpetual calendar Royal Oak. I flipped that for a white gold day date 40. This was followed by a platinum day date 40. I then changed it to the Patak Philippe 5960 annual calendar chronograph. Lastly, I have switched to the VC overseas blue face with multiple straps.

Such is the disease



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[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

I would go with brother Jorge aka JorgeCCW old theory....

1) Dressy complicated
2) Power Watch
3) Rolex Sport watch
4) humble watch

Unfortunately, I got more watches than I ever need......

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Sorry what in the world is a humble watch. Lol. First time I’ve heard the term... I’m guessing not the FU watch lol

Power Watch aka FU watch......

Humble watch aka not in your face watch.... Maybe an Aquanaut.....

Got to ask JorgeCCW .....

[d11n]

42... the answer to the Ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything

[pam66]

Originally Posted by d11n

42... the answer to the Ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything

yes exactly, according to the hitch hiker's guide to the galaxy, supported by modern computational number theory::)))

[MadSpaniard]

Originally Posted by jd57

The mathematical formula is:

N+1 where N is the number currently held.

Ah hell, on second thought...anything worth doing is worth doing to extreme...how about if we just surrender to our obsessions and revise the formula with some exponential kick:

N^2 (squared) where N is the number currently held :-)

[tom2517]

Don’t have a particular number, I keep what I like and get rid of ones I no longer like.

[DGB]

The best number to reach is when you can wear your watch quite often.
I am at 7 actually and still looking for more.

I think 10 would be my max.


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[Token74]

Given this a lot of thought over the past few days, and my ‘ideal’ five has changed around a lot...but I’ve now nailed it!

Formal: VC Patrimony Minute Repeater Black dial
Smart: Patek 5270P Salmon dial
Sports: AP Royal Oak Ceramic Perpetual
Tool: Rolex Sea Dweller 116600
Beater: Speedy Reduced



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[subtona]

Sports
Dress
Travel

Everything else is gravy.

With fashion rules as they are, a Rolex gmt (or any Rolex on bracelet) can serve the purpose of all 3 but may not be as much fun.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Token74

Given this a lot of thought over the past few days, and my ‘ideal’ five has changed around a lot...but I’ve now nailed it!

Formal: VC Patrimony Minute Repeater Black dial
Smart: Patek 5270P Salmon dial
Sports: AP Royal Oak Ceramic Perpetual
Tool: Rolex Sea Dweller 116600
Beater: Speedy Reduced



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Don’t tell me you’ve let the 5990 go

[ts3]

Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

Ah hell, on second thought...anything worth doing is worth doing to extreme...how about if we just surrender to our obsessions and revise the formula with some exponential kick:

N^2 (squared) where N is the number currently held :-)

So far the most convincing explanation for why I had gotten stuck at N=1 in the early 2000s...

[locutus49]

My wife uses the equation N-1 where N means No.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by RussW

Don’t tell me you’ve let the 5990 go

You don’t see it in the signature ;)

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

You don’t see it in the signature ;)

That’s what I was thinking.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by RussW

That’s what I was thinking.

U also posted in the thread he asked about polishing a nautilus... of which he has 1
I don’t have a problem with him selling it...I am an enabler of all things

[MadSpaniard]

Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

Ah hell, on second thought...anything worth doing is worth doing to extreme...how about if we just surrender to our obsessions and revise the formula with some exponential kick:

N^2 (squared) where N is the number currently held :-)

Originally Posted by ts3

So far the most convincing explanation for why I had gotten stuck at N=1 in the early 2000s...

Dammit, there's always a bug in the algorithm. Good catch... OK, let's ensure prudent 0 and 1 owners become insatiable double-fisted watch crack-heads too:

(N+2)^2 (squared) where N is the number currently held :-)

[gilluminati204]

3 is the magic number for me.

- leather (dress) - FPJ CB
- rubber (sport) - PP 5167
- bracelet (both) - PP 5712

The reason I like 3 is it forces you to make tough decisions based on what you actually wear.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by Token74

Given this a lot of thought over the past few days, and my ‘ideal’ five has changed around a lot...but I’ve now nailed it!

Formal: VC Patrimony Minute Repeater Black dial
Smart: Patek 5270P Salmon dial
Sports: AP Royal Oak Ceramic Perpetual
Tool: Rolex Sea Dweller 116600
Beater: Speedy Reduced



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Well done, that’s an incredibly well rounded collection!

[Michael T]

I have five, but four would do:

* Gold Rolex - I have two, a YG 218238 DDII and YG 116718 GMTII C
* Stainless Rolex sport watch - 116622 Rodium dial Yachty
* Cartier - I have a soft sport for Tanks and have the new (2018) 40mm stainless Santos
* Dress Patek - 5296r Calatrava on a Calatrava deployant

With all the changes over the last three decades, I have finally settled out.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by michael T

I have five, but four would do:

* Gold Rolex - I have two, a YG 218238 DDII and YG 116718 GMTII C
* Stainless Rolex sport watch - 116622 Rodium dial Yachty
* Cartier - I have a soft sport for Tanks and have the new (2018) 40mm stainless Santos
* Dress Patek - 5296r Calatrava on a Calatrava deployant

With all the changes over the last three decades, I have finally settled out.

i am settling down every month, until i settle down in a new configuration

[toucan]

I was at 23 , nice ones lol, now down from there.
It’s always a question of trying something new.
The desire for the next one will always be there.

[RidingDonkeys]

Originally Posted by Mr Naultilus

Hello, 1st time post



but have been thinking lately and also arguing with some other WIS



But how many watches do we actually need to own and enjoy?



I figure 5 should cover it



Sports, travel time, dress, PC and 1 just because you can



Thoughts?

You're on the right track, but you've missed some things.

Sports/Casual:
Diver
Pilot
Chronograph

Travel:
GMT or dual-time

Calendar:
Perpetual or annual calendar

Dress:
Yellow gold on brown strap
Rose gold on brown strap
White metal on brown strap
Yellow gold on black strap
Rose gold on black strap
White metal on black strap

Mechanical Alarm:
Cricket, Memovox, or Advisor

So yeah, 12 ought to do.

Sent from the voices in my head and transcribed by their drinking buddy.