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Hamilton 3T WIS
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quantity or knowledge? I categorize watch collectors into four different categories: 1- Those who believe that quantity makes one a watch collector, their main concern is to have a lot of watches. They also are not willing to pay a lot for a watch. Quantity will make one a watch collector, but without knowledge one may expect to pay a lot for something that is not worth what they paid for. They usually buy something today, regret the next day and try to sell it. 2- Those who buy what attract their eyes and pocket. They are not really concern about quantity, name on the dial or where the movement is from. They are concern about the looks and the price. They also usually buy, regret and try to sell what they bought. 3- Those who want status. They are willing to pay big bucks for watches, but quantity and knowledge are not their concern, although they usually own several watches. 4- Those who know what they buy. They have plenty of knowledge about brands, movement, reputation and value. I personally think that to enjoy this hobby you need quantity and knowledge. You certainly need more than one watch and continue to have a craving to buy more watches to be consider a wis. But remember, knowledge not only educates you but also keeps you from making mistakes. Mistakes are one of the things that watch collectors avoid, not only because it cost money, but also because you most likely will not be able to sell the watch for the same price you bought. So, IMO to enjoy the hubby of watch collecting, you need as I said “quantity and knowledge”. Again this is just MO, I would love to hear yours. |
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KenC Admin 
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mmmmmmmmmmmmm....I would say either 1, 2, 3 or 4! To me it really doesn't matter why, as long as their is an appreciation for the end result! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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KenC wrote: mmmmmmmmmmmmm....I would say either 1, 2, 3 or 4! To me it really doesn't matter why, as long as their is an appreciation for the end result! I concur all the way. ;) |
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foghorn 3T WIS
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Based on my years of collecting and accumulating watches, not to mention reading and subscribing to a plethora of books and magazines on the subject of horology IMHO the main thing to realize is that in order to be a true collector you most certainly must also be an IDIOT!!!!! I know I am!! And I don't plan to change. Last edited on Tue Sep 11th, 2007 08:46 pm by foghorn |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Besides being an IDIOT!  I think #1 #2 and #3 is where most of us start out and fall into one of those categories early on with the end result hopefully being #4 which takes an amount of time and research which leads to experience like any other hobby or life experience  Enjoying the hobby is most important to me and researching movements and brand history have become as much a part of the hobby as owning watches...and of course meeting new WIS from around the World many of which have become lifelong friendsyourock.gif Price does not always mean value as there are many watches to be had at reasonable prices that meet criteria #4...it's the hunt!  |
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EricAldovino Guest
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#2 all the way.hand6.gif |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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1, 2 and 4, I can't pay big bucks for watches and I don't care about status. I just want lots of toys to play with and to learn as much as I possibly can about them. Hopefully, along with a watch, my Christmas present this year will be a full set of good tools and enrollment in the TZ courses :D Cheers, Griff |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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#2 hopefully growing into #4... then again, I took alook at this year in retrospect and I have acquired 27 new watches which I have kept and another 6 that have flipped along the way... its like 'on-the-job' training, but a lot of fun - and to me that's the bottom line... and the rush... ;) |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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foghorn wrote: Based on my years of collecting and accumulating watches, not to mention reading and subscribing to a plethora of books and magazines on the subject of horology IMHO the main thing to realize is that in order to be a true collector you most certainly must also be LMAO  I can sure relate to that!! hehehe :D :cool: |
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Hamilton 3T WIS
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LOL Fog!!!!  foghorn wrote: Based on my years of collecting and accumulating watches, not to mention reading and subscribing to a plethora of books and magazines on the subject of horology IMHO the main thing to realize is that in order to be a true collector you most certainly must also be |
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jdmac 3T WIS 
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"watch collector"; one who collects watches-for what ever reason??????? Do you must have knowledge of horology to collect watches??? Or simply be able to tell time?watch2.gif Do you have to adhere to a norm or Regional Construction or distribution of a watch??? Do watches have to be expensive or priceless possessions ??? Hey, "what ever floats your boats GANG": In the simplest form: I just like em (and the flashier the better HAHA)!!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS |
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Upside 3T WIS 
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well, if we're sharing humble opinions I think Status collectors aren't really watch collctors they're status collectors. However I think watch collectors do collect watches of status(all of them?) I break collectors down into 2 groups myself. Those appreciate asthetics and those who appreciate the micromechanics. naturally they cross over and I'm sure many appreciate both. I appreciate a good looking well designed watch but if it's quartz it holds no intrest for me. I do however encourage those that do collect quartz to continue hoping they'll grow into mechanical watches. of course this is all humble opinions:D |
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Hamilton 3T WIS
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Through a mechanical watch I can see the real world of a watch. It is incredible how those tiny pieces of metal can work together and provide us with time. I appreciate your comments! Upside wrote: well, if we're sharing humble opinions I think Status collectors aren't really watch collctors they're status collectors. However I think watch collectors do collect watches of status(all of them?) I break collectors down into 2 groups myself. Those appreciate asthetics and those who appreciate the micromechanics. naturally they cross over and I'm sure many appreciate both. I appreciate a good looking well designed watch but if it's quartz it holds no intrest for me. I do however encourage those that do collect quartz to continue hoping they'll grow into mechanical watches. |
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KenC Admin
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Upside wrote: Status collectors aren't really watch collctors they're status collectors. . GREAT POINT!!!!! |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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Here's a case in point why I won't collect watches for status: Today I was visited by 2 particularly aggressive sales people for a local Tier I ISP. The one gentleman was wearing what looked to be a brand new Rolex Submariner no-date, a beautiful watch and not a mark on it. If it was a fake it was a damn good one, but I don't think it was. As I had my Zeno Explorer on, I made a complementary comment about his watch and Rolex in general, pointing out that my watch was a "homage" to another famous Rolex model. He was completely clueless as to what he had on his wrist, other than it was "a Rolex" (duh, I already said that) and "really expensive", to paraphrase his reply to me.  He doesn't realize it, but I wouldn't go with that company now for hell or high water :P ...nuff said <sigh> Cheers, Griff Last edited on Wed Sep 12th, 2007 04:18 pm by zippofan |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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personally I look for mechanical watches that catch my eye by the looks ...but I certainly try to obtain a watch brcause of the brand , for example i went out and looked for a Titoni , an Encicar and an Eterna becuse I wanted at least one of those watches in my collection ....I also make sure I have at least one of pretty much every Swiss made brand that has history |
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mcwright Admin 
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I'm working my way from #4 back to #1. smile25.gif |
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michaelmc 3T WIS 
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Oh.. now i have to have a reason, and a multiple choice as well. i can't stand the pressure. hard not to agree with whatever makes you watch happy. not the price as it goes up and down with our priorities and finances but the character of the purchase, my opinion only. great conversation on this site, congrats to all from a newbie. |
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KenC Admin
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michaelmc wrote: Oh.. now i have to have a reason, and a multiple choice as well. i can't stand the pressure I like that phrase, "The character of the purchase"!..........excellent! And welcome to 3T! |
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NANDO-FERDZ 3T WIS 
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Experiment a little with some less popular brands with affordable price tag. And learn as you go along:) |
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Equinox 3T WIS
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i'm in the number 2 catagory. and hopefully moving toward number 4, enjoying the education and new friends along the way. As for regreting some purchases, i think it can be summed up with "if i only knew then what i know now" , but so can most of life. jmho Tom |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Any Nut that gets up early and surfs the interent before anything else and looks at pictures of watches for an hour and any nut that before going to bed surfs the net and looks at the same or more watches for an hour Im a nut  |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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I believe I have knowledge of watches I like a nice auto ( and have 11 autos and crankers)but if i bought Omegas and Rolexes i would soon be bankrupt .I look for bargains on nice quartz watches and Russian and Oriental autos and handcrankers and a vintage timex or two instead.If I see a really neat watch for cheap I nab It. Last edited on Thu Sep 13th, 2007 09:22 am by James Haury |
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Upside 3T WIS
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I don't know if it's sad or not but I try and force myself to avoid watches for a day or two and it just doesn't work. I amazed I get any work done at all these days:? |
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Hamilton 3T WIS
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For Ken's sake I've been caught. Oh well, what can I do, I give -up: "Hello, my name is Hamilton, I'm a watchaholic".  hucky wrote: Any Nut that gets up early and surfs the interent before anything else and looks at pictures of watches for an hour and any nut that before going to bed surfs the net and looks at the same or more watches for an hour |
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Hamilton 3T WIS
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It's all about satisfaction Upside. You get more satisfaction looking and talking about watches than work. I can relate to that. At this point in my life I can't think of anything that gives me more satisfaction than watches. (P.S. Jack stop having those dirty thoughts.) I think about it in the morning, evening and night and when I'm sleeping I think about it too. yourock.gif Upside wrote: I don't know if it's sad or not but I try and force myself to avoid watches for a day or two and it just doesn't work. I amazed I get any work done at all these days:? |
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jclevoy 3T WIS
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Hucky, I'm right there with you. I typically check Ebay at 0530 and then again at 2200-2300. DAILY. Drives me nuts. But, Occasionally you can get an unbelieveable deal. I have bought several watches I could flip and make anywhere from $200-$1000. That is how I rationalize buying the next one. Funny thing is, I have only sold one in almost a year............. hucky wrote: Any Nut that gets up early and surfs the interent before anything else and looks at pictures of watches for an hour and any nut that before going to bed surfs the net and looks at the same or more watches for an hour |
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Upside 3T WIS
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Hamilton wrote: It's all about satisfaction Upside. You get more satisfaction looking and talking about watches than work. I can relate to that. At this point in my life I can't think of anything that gives me more satisfaction than watches. (P.S. Jack stop having those dirty thoughts.) I think about it in the morning, evening and night and when I'm sleeping I think about it too. yourock.gif Upside wrote: Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the computer again..... The watches get you again! |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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hucky wrote:Any Nut that gets up early and surfs the interent before anything else and looks at pictures of watches for an hour and any nut that before going to bed surfs the net and looks at the same or more watches for an hour Uh-oh...guily as charged... I order watches while I am waiting for other watches to arrive... :shock: I used to be a "hi-fi nut" (audiophile). Now I am a watch nut... and loving every minute of it! |
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