Large watch collection
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That's not a collection, that's an indication of a condition.
The question of "how many watches is too many" is a tricksy one. For people who wear a watch as a purely functional item the answer is two. Those of us who like watches for their own sake feel that owning "some" watches is a worthwhile thing to do. But there has to be some point where you say "That's enough watches for me." It's impossible to decide on exactly where that point ought to be.
Is more watches than you can wear in a week, wearing a different watch every day too many? Possibly, but not definitely.
More watches than you can wear in a month? That's probably too many, but I can just about understand how one could end up owning 30 watches.
More watches than you can wear in a year? Oh yes! By the time we're into the hundreds, I think we're safely into the "more than enough" zone.
James
And by way of disclosure I have:
1960's Omega Constellation which used to be my grandfather's
Win (yes, the cigarette lighter people) branded diver's watch bought when I did my scuba certification
Seiko sports chrono which Mrs bikemonster gave me when we got engaged 9 yrs ago
AstroAvia pilots' style watchfrom Werner's (thanks PH!)
Seiko "5" military style watch on nylon web strap
Seiko Orange Monster
The question of "how many watches is too many" is a tricksy one. For people who wear a watch as a purely functional item the answer is two. Those of us who like watches for their own sake feel that owning "some" watches is a worthwhile thing to do. But there has to be some point where you say "That's enough watches for me." It's impossible to decide on exactly where that point ought to be.
Is more watches than you can wear in a week, wearing a different watch every day too many? Possibly, but not definitely.
More watches than you can wear in a month? That's probably too many, but I can just about understand how one could end up owning 30 watches.
More watches than you can wear in a year? Oh yes! By the time we're into the hundreds, I think we're safely into the "more than enough" zone.
James
And by way of disclosure I have:
1960's Omega Constellation which used to be my grandfather's
Win (yes, the cigarette lighter people) branded diver's watch bought when I did my scuba certification
Seiko sports chrono which Mrs bikemonster gave me when we got engaged 9 yrs ago
AstroAvia pilots' style watchfrom Werner's (thanks PH!)
Seiko "5" military style watch on nylon web strap
Seiko Orange Monster
I think 7 or 8 is probably a safe figure before the SWMBO one in one out purchase policy is put into force. If required, this maximum total watch ownership cap can be increased +1 by shoving her into a shoe shop as you run for it.
Does any one know more about this watch magpie ? I bet Dominic H is rubbing his knees planning his retirement.
Does any one know more about this watch magpie ? I bet Dominic H is rubbing his knees planning his retirement.
bikemonster said:
That's not a collection, that's an indication of a condition.
The thing I'm trying to work out is that even if the guy was in his 70s and started in his early 20s (ie when he got his first full time job), how many watches would he have to buy a week to own 10,000? The answer is approximately 4. That means he could have spent Monday to Thursday lunchtimes watch shopping for 50 years. Wouldn't you get... bored?
ShadownINja said:
bikemonster said:
That's not a collection, that's an indication of a condition.
The thing I'm trying to work out is that even if the guy was in his 70s and started in his early 20s (ie when he got his first full time job), how many watches would he have to buy a week to own 10,000? The answer is approximately 4. That means he could have spent Monday to Thursday lunchtimes watch shopping for 50 years. Wouldn't you get... bored?
. Good job he doesnt have a car showroom near his place of work, though. I wonder, actually, what cars he has- rich guy who buys and forgets things (thus has a few exotic cars), or an enthusiast on average wage with a watch obsession who builds an amazing collection over many decades by cutting everything else.
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