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

For me, it’s been very similar to collecting wine. When I first got into it, everything was amazing and I had to try it all. Costco has a cool looking bottle? Buy! Some winery wants me to join their mailing list? Done!

Watches were the same way. It was like drinking from a fire hose and I couldn’t get enough if it. But after time you become focused. You learn what you like and what you don’t. Same as drinking wine.