I started collecting Seiko watches with different colored dials. Then different movements up to the 8L35 tuna Gundam with a burgundy dial. Then I found Direnzo, a microbrand that has very thoughtful design compiled from the past automotive racing lines and 70's watch designs. I collected one or more of every model he produced, also in different colors. Since I was born in 69', I needed an 1861 movement moonwatch. I had to have the denim Railmaster from its relaunch in the early 2k's but in coaxial. My 1st. Timex launched a Dia De Los Muertos trilogy in quartz. Collected 2 of the 3. The orange candy skull one sold out in 12 hours! I missed it due to our dog being attacked and having to care for her. They came out with a Snoopy version that is still available, if anyone is interested.
It is the only really universally socially acceptable piece of men's jewelry. As with many typically male interests, it isn't only about aesthetics but holds mechanical and historical interest.
I disagree. Men wear what they want. You’re going to tell a guy like Tony Soprano that he can’t wear a bracelet, chain and pinky ring with his presidential Rolex?
If you collected automobiles, you have to have a garage large enough to house them all, but if you collect watches they take up minimal space and you can experience the thrill of wearing a brand new watch over and over.
Agree with everything. I've always thought some people are just "collectors" in general, and it's just a question of what they find to satisfy that itch. For some people, it's watches they appreciate the most. I first started collecting vintage video games about 40 years ago, still do and now have a sizable collection of them. Then for a while I collected electric guitars and still have about 11 of them. Now I'm on the way to becoming a watch collector (about to purchase my first real luxury watch). I do appreciate the craft involved in all of these things; that's what actually attracted me to each, vs. any other thing I could collect. But I'd have been a collector even if watches didn't exist. It is a certain mentality, and like you say all humans have it, but some definitely more than others.
Interesting perspective. The fact is we’re all just collectively crazy. For myself, as soon as I get my so called “Grail watch “ I’m hunting for the next one.
Nice video. I definitely collect watches, but I also collect Fountain Pens and Knives, mostly handmade Japanese Knives. For me, I think my collecting is about things that last, that have some permanence in a mostly disposable world. I enjoy the interaction with the item and use it regardless of cost, these things were made to be used.
I like your choice of thumbnail. I have that mint green fluted jubilee Datejust and it’s Rolex through and through. Rolex green. It wears beautifully and just glints and shines with sheer understated class. But most of all it wears like silk on the wrist. That mint green is just lovely.
for me i grew up among family members who appreciate watches , men and women , and the ideal gift was always a watch . maybe i inherited that passion .
I have four watches and that is my lot. After getting a Submariner Date my desire of further watches has been quashed. It has also made me appreciate my Explorer even more and of my watches I think that the Explorer and my Seamaster (Peter Blake hands) are my favourite two of my small bunch.
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I still prefer the idea of owning 1 watch and wear it 24/7 for the rest of my life, afterall, we only need 1 wrist for 1 watch, any watch that is not worn any time is technically a waste of its function. But guess this is just being idealistic. ☺
My OP steel dial 36mm owned since 2019 is my only worn watch these days, exit watch some might say. The only other watch that I still lust after is a datejust but I would worry that I would still just want to wear my faithful OP
