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Sure, all of us here are some sort of a watch collector. It's just a question of what type of collector you are...
The modern watch collectors
The collect-what-most-people-collect collector
Low self-esteem. Actually knows what he likes but being associated to and recognized by the majority is more important to him.
The collect-for-investment collector
Opportunist. Usually young man who knows nothing about investment, and believes a limited edition model with a production of 9,999 pieces will appreciate in value.
The one-brand-one-watch collector
A everything-also-want-to-try guy who loves the “I have them all” feeling. Not the most loyal person (or, a very loyal person who is deprived of choice) so the collection will keep changing as a better model within a brand becomes available.
The most-sought-after-watches collector
His watches must be the current if not the latest “sought-after” models, though not necessary of the most expensive brand. Better if the watches are featured on magazine or worn by Hollywood stars. Would be extremely upset if someone doesn't notice his watch during a conversation.
The novice vintage collectors
Collects affordable vintage watches within his means but doesn't always enjoy using it. Likely to swap a vintage for a more practical and popular watch.
The traditional watch collectors
The one-brand collector
Loyal to his choice and his belief. Makes a good buddy but could also be stubborn and refuse to accept new things or ideas. Just why someone would collect many similar watches from a same brand is hard to understand by others.
The (real) vintage watch collector
Usually financially sounds and buys only good quality vintages from reliable sources. Such is becoming extinct, because such collector can hardly find someone who shares the same hobby and so many have switched to collecting Ferraris.
While writing these, I realize I have been all of these at different points of time, except the last one
The modern watch collectors
The collect-what-most-people-collect collector
Low self-esteem. Actually knows what he likes but being associated to and recognized by the majority is more important to him.
The collect-for-investment collector
Opportunist. Usually young man who knows nothing about investment, and believes a limited edition model with a production of 9,999 pieces will appreciate in value.
The one-brand-one-watch collector
A everything-also-want-to-try guy who loves the “I have them all” feeling. Not the most loyal person (or, a very loyal person who is deprived of choice) so the collection will keep changing as a better model within a brand becomes available.
The most-sought-after-watches collector
His watches must be the current if not the latest “sought-after” models, though not necessary of the most expensive brand. Better if the watches are featured on magazine or worn by Hollywood stars. Would be extremely upset if someone doesn't notice his watch during a conversation.
The novice vintage collectors
Collects affordable vintage watches within his means but doesn't always enjoy using it. Likely to swap a vintage for a more practical and popular watch.
The traditional watch collectors
The one-brand collector
Loyal to his choice and his belief. Makes a good buddy but could also be stubborn and refuse to accept new things or ideas. Just why someone would collect many similar watches from a same brand is hard to understand by others.
The (real) vintage watch collector
Usually financially sounds and buys only good quality vintages from reliable sources. Such is becoming extinct, because such collector can hardly find someone who shares the same hobby and so many have switched to collecting Ferraris.
While writing these, I realize I have been all of these at different points of time, except the last one
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