What is the perfect number or watches for YOU?

[tough]

For me I think it's three.
Currently have a BLNR which I am in love with. Works for every single occasion and I just can't get bored.
Explorer gets zero wrist time and I do intend to sell it; I already sold the Daytona since it did nothing for me anymore.

I wish to add an AP RO to my collection in the future.
And then finally a PP when I am ready.

The perfect trilogy for me.

All three work for most occasions, and will get plenty of wrist time since I will be alternating between three.

The wait for the purchases is the worst part.

How about you?

[Jack T]

I think three is ideal for me also. I'm not really a collector, I want to get a lot of use out of each. One for work, every day use; one for casual use, weekends, hanging out; and one dress watch for nice occasions. The problem is how and which one(s) do I give up?

Interesting that your love for the Explorer is starting to wane, I think mine is too. And yet, I have it on today, and it looks great.

[Mr. K]

12 Rolex. 1 Omega, 1 Tag for nice stuff left
Have a couple Oakley, Rado, Movado, Seiko, Citizen, and other stuff floating around.

Most of my watches sit in the bank box, but a couple get out on good behavior every few weeks.

And still open to buying more.

So the perfect #? Not sure yet, but will know when I get there.

[tough]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I think three is ideal for me also. I'm not really a collector, I want to get a lot of use out of each. One for work, every day use; one for casual use, weekends, hanging out; and one dress watch for nice occasions. The problem is how and which one(s) do I give up?

I guess time will tell how you feel, and which ones stop singing to you.
It's just sort of difficult having more than 3 for me as some will barely get any wrist time.
I guess if one is into collecting or can afford to have a few watches worn a couple of times a year, then why not.

[travisb]

Still trying to figure it out after all these years..

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by tough

i guess time will tell how you feel, and which ones stop singing to you.
It's just sort of difficult having more than 3 for me as some will barely get any wrist time.
I guess if one is into collecting or can afford to have a few watches worn a couple of times a year, then why not.

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[Clutch Cargo]

One more than what I have.

[wisguy]

I believe between 4 and six should cover all the bases, I have owned more and the rotation took forever.

[T. Ferguson]

Probably no more than 5 or 6. I buy them to wear them, not just to own them. Any more than that and something or other isn't getting sufficient wrist time.

That's the theory anyway. Problem is I don't sell watches. So when I see one I like it seems to find it's way to me and the family just keeps growing.

[Joey_V]

12

[Matt748]

I have 3 or 4 in rotation currently.
Always looking at more but struggle to wear them all to justify them sometimes.

[jack81]

5 to 6 is my magic number. Used to be 3 or 4 but hey they keep growing by the day.

[FTX I]

I've been accumulating on the last 25 yrs. Can't say what number would be perfect.

[Leasky]

10 Rolex, 1 Omega and 1 Oris.

[AboutTime]

I consider 2 or 3 to be my perfect number of fine watches. I currently have 3, one tool watch (SubC Date), one slightly nicer everyday watch (TT DJ2), and a thin dressy watch (JLC MUT). I've sold my Breguet, my Patek, etc. and am considering consolidating further from 3 to 2 watches.

[joli160]

I have 4 Rolexes but there are so many more that I like to own

[Bfd70]

2.
One for everyday use. One for "special occasions".

[SemperFi]

I think, and so does my wallet, that three is the perfect number. Two to rotate daily and one for going out and/or special occasions.

[COMPLICATIONS]

always one more than I have...........

[Mr. Vegas]

Tough to say. My watch box has space for 10, and so far, I have 5. So......

[mike]

There are those that have hundreds. Do they wear them all? No. Some are to valuable to wear, but the owners get a lot of enjoyment from having them.

[Constantine]

The right number of watches for me is N + 1, where N is the number I currently own.

For those who are married, the right number is N - 1, where N is the number that would result in a divorce.

[captainnice]

One very expensive watch.

[El Cascarrabias]

My SD and beater Casio for when I really shouldn't wear the Rollie (rare).

[AK797]

4-5.

[polaris72]

I enjoy watches to wear, not to collect dust. Have 2 Rolexes, 4 Breitlings, Tag, Oris, and Zeno (and some other). I seem to have favorite for a week or so and then rotate to another one. Works for me, so my magic number is 9 (if only I could sneak in another Rolex to my little collection...).

[MCO1]

I seem to think 3 is a good number....on average they all get worn twice a week. However, there are three Rolex's that I would like to have (SS White Daytona, BLNR, and 39mm Explorer) and I already have three that I don't really want to get rid of (14060M Sub, 16710 Pepsi GMT and a Speedmaster Pro). So 6 might have to become a good number for me.

[Chrispare]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vegas

Tough to say. My watch box has space for 10, and so far, I have 5. So......

This

[subtona]

3 to five.

I have 5 at the moment and could see going with 3 but at this time they all see regular use and are happily staying.

3 would be the sub + the PP chrono 5170 + the nautilus or aquanaut but I can't decide... The explorer is my ultimate beater all brushed makes it perfect for that use.

[Joearch]

No correct answer. I have been up to 7-8, currently at 4-5 and thinking 3 would be best. Every time I get down to 3, I start buying again. Arghhhh