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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.