A sure sign you have a good watch collection.

[jerseyb]

Well said.

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[Texex]

Originally Posted by IR201

I'm at a point now where I'm saying "I think I need an orange watch" so yeah it may be time to stop lol

LOL, this...

I find myself searching for a traditional dress watch (thin with a leather strap) when I have not worn a sport coat in a year or a tie in 5 years.

time to pump the brakes.

[Ntoz]

This is so true

[BobbyC]

Great post!

[Yess]

Yeah, really good way to put it. I do the same thing with girlfriends.

[RXAPPP]

Spot on!

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Over the years I found a common issue with advanced watch collectors and their collection. What’s the perfect watch collection? or “How do I know if my collection is complete”...etc....

It all boils down to this very frustrating but very common issue a WIS must face each day.

...”If you maintain a constant struggle to pick which watch to wear out of your collection for the day, you have a good watch collection”.
Everyone goes through honeymoon stages and that new particular watch is their instant favorite for a while. Once the dust settles and your newest watch has to now compete with the veterans in your collection will the fun really begin. When your watch’s tug at you in different ways and strengths, your collection is probably dialed in to your taste and lifestyle.

If you wake up and look at your collection and struggle to pick the watch for the day or you pick the watch and half way through the day feel guilty you want to wear a different one out of your collection, your collection is damn near perfect.

Nice post.

[B2 Stealth]

Like many others I switch out my watches during the day. When I work I choose between my GMTs--Batman or Tudor based on which city I'm staying overnight. Currently wear one of three Rolex and Tudor when at home. Though my DeepSea isn't getting much wrist time as I decide whether to keep or not.....

[watchwatcher]

True, all true.

[AF_Rob]

You're right, OP and nicely put! There is no end game piece but there is an end game mentality.

I'm pretty much there. I'm very content with my collection. Each one has a place. If anything, it may get smaller.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Over the years I found a common issue with advanced watch collectors and their collection. What’s the perfect watch collection? or “How do I know if my collection is complete”...etc....

It all boils down to this very frustrating but very common issue a WIS must face each day.

...”If you maintain a constant struggle to pick which watch to wear out of your collection for the day, you have a good watch collection”.
Everyone goes through honeymoon stages and that new particular watch is their instant favorite for a while. Once the dust settles and your newest watch has to now compete with the veterans in your collection will the fun really begin. When your watch’s tug at you in different ways and strengths, your collection is probably dialed in to your taste and lifestyle.

If you wake up and look at your collection and struggle to pick the watch for the day or you pick the watch and half way through the day feel guilty you want to wear a different one out of your collection, your collection is damn near perfect.

Mmmm?

I’d say the opposite. I should be able to grab any and not care which I wear but still be extremely proud and content. I wanna own the watches time, not vice versa.

[Euge]

Totally agree OP.....

For me the most difficult is on a vacation or long project out of town,
since I’ve got to leave some at home!!!!


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[AK797]

Like with sports team, having selection problems can be a nice problem to have.

[Sky D. Weller]

Originally Posted by kiwi71

Wow, that brings me back. Back in the 80s I custom built a Haro Master Freestyler in neon green. It was at my parents house until somewhere in the 2000s, but I think my mom finally put it out in the trash. I should show her what they go for on eBay these days!

Your Mom throwing it in the trash is the reason they are soo expensive today. :)

Those PK RIPPERS are awesome, btw !

[nachopc]

Fantastic!!!!


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[Mrngrz46]

I have a watch collection not so big but the watches reached a value where I do not reflect my self anymore so I wear all day a nice 116520 Daytona black dial and that’s it. I found my equilibrium

[seabreeze60]

I spent a lot of time getting to my three favorites watches. For the first time I'm finally pleased with my daily options regardless of what I'm doing. Good thread. Thanks.

[DCheeta]

I agree 100%. In fact, I sometimes use a random number generator to decide my watch for the day if my outfit doesn’t already dictate it. It’s a good sign that I’m happy whichever number comes up.

I also agree regarding the vacation thing. I agonize over that decision for weeks before my trip begins. I only bring one watch (and one G-Shock) for the same reasons you noted. It’s a hard decision to make, but I’ve never been disappointed. It’s great spending a week or two with just one watch.

Great thread!

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

It's easier for me to pick a watch to wear.
But it's impossible for me to chose which bike to ride.
I love them all (Skyway TA, Hutch TrickStar, SE PK Rippers)
.
.

F’ing great bikes man! In the 80’s I would have killed for any one of those. My older brother handed me down his Hutch TrackStar which I then tried to convert to a freestyle bike, but I always wanted the real deal - a TrickStar or a Haro Master.

[inadeje]

100% agree OP, nicely articulated

[Achtung6]

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

It's easier for me to pick a watch to wear.
But it's impossible for me to chose which bike to ride.
I love them all (Skyway TA, Hutch TrickStar, SE PK Rippers)
.
.

I remember Woody Itson on his Trick Star! I was a fan of Martin Aparijo on his GT Pro World Tour. I had an '85 Pro Performer in white with hot pink Peregrine mags......heaven!

[Achtung6]

Originally Posted by Sky D. Weller

Your Mom throwing it in the trash is the reason they are soo expensive today. :)

Those PK RIPPERS are awesome, btw !

I remember Dennis McCoy riding ramps on a green Haro Master!

[watchmework]

This is a potential dilemma I hope to have someday.

[pickettt]

Ever leave the house with two, so you can change mid-day?