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alxforschnr · 26 June 2012, 10:30 PM

I was looking at my collection last night and I wondered what does a complete collection consist of? Does it take one of each brand? Or perhaps one of each style? So my question TRF, what does it take to have a diversified collection?

Christiaan · 26 June 2012, 10:32 PM

Why do you need a diversified collection? Some people will only collect one brand, some from as many brands as possible, and others will pick specific functions to collect.
Buy what you like and don't worry about if your collection is " correct".

airchitect · 26 June 2012, 10:42 PM

This isnt the stock market.... you need to buy what you like. So for me, the brand and cost (to some extent) doesnt matter. If you simply collect what catches your eye, then you will most certainly end up with an eclectic and varied group of timepieces that anyone could appreciate. My only caveat is that, to me, you are a true watch collector when you appreciate everything from a Timex to an AP. I feel that exclusively collecting one brand/model of anything, is only limiting the experiences you could have...imho. :-)

ecsub44 · 26 June 2012, 10:44 PM

A complete collection requires one of every style from every brand. That is exaclty 745,893 watches!

A complete collection happens whenever YOU feel that your collection is complete.

My complete collection consists of a single watch.

slcbbrown · 26 June 2012, 10:48 PM

IMO, a "collection", as opposed to a "pile", of watches needs a little bit of a theme. It can be almost anything, though. Some themes might be:

* vintage dive watches from any maker
* one of each Rolex model
* a Rolex for each decade
* 1960 chronographs, etc.

beshannon · 26 June 2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alxforschnr

I was looking at my collection last night and I wondered what does a complete collection consist of? Does it take one of each brand? Or perhaps one of each style? So my question TRF, what does it take to have a diversified collection?

Whatever you want to own, there is no right answer

Ristretto · 26 June 2012, 11:19 PM

1 dress watch and 1 sports watch

Longhorn · 26 June 2012, 11:20 PM

One of every watch complication. :)

Speed · 26 June 2012, 11:28 PM

Yup. Some folks subscribe to the theme method...otherwise they claim you just have a bunch of watches.

That said, I'd like to have a bunch of watches! ;-)

Frogman4me · 26 June 2012, 11:48 PM

As long as you have a sub, your good to go IMO.

azguy · 26 June 2012, 11:51 PM

Dial colors and movements for me

capote · 27 June 2012, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

IMO, a "collection", as opposed to a "pile", of watches needs a little bit of a theme. It can be almost anything, though. Some themes might be:

* vintage dive watches from any maker
* one of each Rolex model
* a Rolex for each decade
* 1960 chronographs, etc.

I'm aiming for a big pile myself

Keeperoftime · 27 June 2012, 12:37 AM

One word. Balance.
Balance is according to the collector.
I used to have a wide range of brands.
I focus on Rolex & Another brand exclusively now (Although I have a few remnants of other pieces).
I used to think my collection was complete. Then I realized the journey had changed me and a new trip was set to begin :)

My Collection Circa 2010ish (Now quite different)

SteKos · 27 June 2012, 12:55 AM

You have to define that for yourself. I've flipped quite a few watches over the last 20 years before I've worked out what I want in my collection.

For my personal collection, I'm going for diversity. I have a dress watch, a "daily" watch, a sports model, one I can wear in the water, etc. etc. etc.

I've seen a collection where someone had 7 different models of Sub's. It's a cool looking collection, and very impressive, just not my thing personally. And I've seen collections where the owner was going for multiple complications.

So, what kind of collection do YOU want to build?

bgriz · 27 June 2012, 12:57 AM

Whatever you like. I'd be fine with a "bunch" of watches.

z32turbo · 27 June 2012, 01:04 AM

Mine wont be complete until I'm done buying.

I predict that's going to be a long time from now!!!!

Darlinboy · 27 June 2012, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Yup. Some folks subscribe to the theme method...otherwise they claim you just have a bunch of watches.

That said, I'd like to have a bunch of watches! ;-)

kilyung · 27 June 2012, 02:07 AM

I don't have a collection... just a bunch of watches I like and it changes regularly.

26 June 2012, 10:30 PM	#1
alxforschnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: NYC Watch: No batteries Posts: 248	Collection Thoughts I was looking at my collection last night and I wondered what does a complete collection consist of? Does it take one of each brand? Or perhaps one of each style? So my question TRF, what does it take to have a diversified collection?

26 June 2012, 10:32 PM	#2
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Why do you need a diversified collection? Some people will only collect one brand, some from as many brands as possible, and others will pick specific functions to collect. Buy what you like and don't worry about if your collection is " correct". __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

26 June 2012, 10:44 PM	#4
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	A complete collection requires one of every style from every brand. That is exaclty 745,893 watches! A complete collection happens whenever YOU feel that your collection is complete. My complete collection consists of a single watch. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

26 June 2012, 11:19 PM	#7
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	1 dress watch and 1 sports watch __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

27 June 2012, 12:37 AM	#13
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	One word. Balance. Balance is according to the collector. I used to have a wide range of brands. I focus on Rolex & Another brand exclusively now (Although I have a few remnants of other pieces). I used to think my collection was complete. Then I realized the journey had changed me and a new trip was set to begin :) My Collection Circa 2010ish (Now quite different) __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

26 June 2012, 10:42 PM	#3
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	This isnt the stock market.... you need to buy what you like. So for me, the brand and cost (to some extent) doesnt matter. If you simply collect what catches your eye, then you will most certainly end up with an eclectic and varied group of timepieces that anyone could appreciate. My only caveat is that, to me, you are a true watch collector when you appreciate everything from a Timex to an AP. I feel that exclusively collecting one brand/model of anything, is only limiting the experiences you could have...imho. :-)

26 June 2012, 10:48 PM	#5
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	IMO, a "collection", as opposed to a "pile", of watches needs a little bit of a theme. It can be almost anything, though. Some themes might be: * vintage dive watches from any maker * one of each Rolex model * a Rolex for each decade * 1960 chronographs, etc.

26 June 2012, 11:20 PM	#8
Longhorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Watch: HULK SMASH Posts: 584	One of every watch complication. :)

26 June 2012, 11:28 PM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yup. Some folks subscribe to the theme method...otherwise they claim you just have a bunch of watches. That said, I'd like to have a bunch of watches! ;-)

26 June 2012, 11:48 PM	#10
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	As long as you have a sub, your good to go IMO.

26 June 2012, 11:51 PM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Dial colors and movements for me

27 June 2012, 12:55 AM	#14
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	You have to define that for yourself. I've flipped quite a few watches over the last 20 years before I've worked out what I want in my collection. For my personal collection, I'm going for diversity. I have a dress watch, a "daily" watch, a sports model, one I can wear in the water, etc. etc. etc. I've seen a collection where someone had 7 different models of Sub's. It's a cool looking collection, and very impressive, just not my thing personally. And I've seen collections where the owner was going for multiple complications. So, what kind of collection do YOU want to build?

27 June 2012, 12:57 AM	#15
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Whatever you like. I'd be fine with a "bunch" of watches. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

27 June 2012, 01:04 AM	#16
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Mine wont be complete until I'm done buying. I predict that's going to be a long time from now!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 June 2012, 02:07 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I don't have a collection... just a bunch of watches I like and it changes regularly.

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