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[Question] Do you feel pressure to get your collection 'right' or do you buy impulsively? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Antique_Steel@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Don't worry, I have already identified that I am incredibly stupid for feeling this way, but I am always a little stressed when thinking about building my collection. I want a watch for each outfit look and occasion; and they have to showcase an interesting facet of the watch world (history, design, mechanism). And I have a low budget and 12 slots in my box so I feel like each watch has to be very carefully chosen (and often weighed against knowledgeable collectors' opinions). Perhaps this is a curse for us collectors trammelled by a low budget. Does this resonate with anyone else or are you a more impulsive purchaser? How do I relax more?

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[–] SlowLoudNBangin@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

For me it's a bit of both - I don't feel like I need to be checking boxes, but every watch needs to be worn somewhat regularly. I have other hobbies and having thousands just sit in a watchbox isn't something I want to afford.

I don't need a chronograph and I don't need a diver, because I either don't particularly like the style or don't think they're worth the hassle, but I need a dress watch because I actually like wearing them and they make more sense for my lifestyle.