Beginners guide to watch collecting: What you need to know before starting

[@beerkegaard]

Agree about the watch bug. I like setting a limit of max watches. 3 to 6 is a good number. Anymore more than that, you’re not able to wear and appreciate most of your pieces. Also people should slow down and only buy 1 piece every couple of years so you only buy what you really love. Tastes change over time, and it’s nice to buy them as an occasional pleasure rather than a shopping addiction.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Tastes do change, and many end up thinking they will love a watch but once they’ve had it on the wrist for a few weeks and the honeymoon phase has ended they realize they don’t love it. That’s why it’s so important to try on and even spend some time with a watch before purchase, which is easier said than done. It’s why collector groups are great, everyone gets to experience a wide variety of watches without burning cash.

[@cedarcanoe]

Setting a limit is something I read often. Setting limitations is not something I would advice unless you’re prone to addiction or hurding or can’t control yourself. I own about 50 watches after approx 35 years of collecting and I am happy with that.

[@_guillermo]

This is one of the best videos in the hobby. Well done, and thanks for the great work🖤

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@bryanryan4504]

Very thorough.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Thank you, I wanted to make getting into watch collecting easier for people.

[@cedarcanoe]

Good advice. I recognize the things you say, even though I have been collecting for approx 35 years now.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Wow 35 years of collecting, I bet you’ve come across some amazing pieces through the years.

[@jersey63]

Nice Hamilton. Haven't seen it before!

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Thank you, Hamilton is one of my favorite brands

[@jacobhesselschwardt2086]

Excellent video with many fine points for watch collectors at all stages of this hobby. Having experienced and being the current owner of multiple Swiss and German watches, I am somewhat of a counter example, though, to your point on budget watches. I love experiencing different watches for their history, styling, fit, etc, but, I find it difficult to continue to justify spending thousands of dollars on Swiss and German watches that will most likely depreciate in value, when I can get a similar experience from a less expensive watch (lower cost does not always equal lower quality) selling for well under $500 and offering a similar style. This and the fact that I don’t need to be as concerned with losing the watch, or damaging the watch, or servicing the watch. What I have found also is that when I do come across a truly special budget watch that is styled after a pricier model then I am more likely to be motivated to save for that pricier model, but if the budget model is a dud in my eyes then I know that the pricier model most likely is not for me. At any rate, I love watches, I love watch collecting, and I love this video. Well done.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I greatly appreciate the support. The great thing about watch collecting is it’s personal and different for every collector. And something I didn’t mention but that rings true quite often is that watch collecting is a journey. And through that journey people and their interests change and develop over time. As long as you collect responsibly and your collection brings you joy, you’re doing it right!

[@mikemurphy8996]

Looks like you have close to a 20K watch collection. Some nice pieces in that box. Thanks for sharing.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Thanks for the support

[@danielfrancis3660]

I currently collect casios after collecting more expensive ones.

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Casio makes some great watches for sure, they dominate the digital watch world (excluding smart watches).

[@antevrankovic4539]

Paintings are not first? =)

[@the_vintage_reserve]

Paintings hadn’t crossed my mind. I agree they probably do contend for some. But just like real estate, luxury art seems to be bought for investment more than truly collected. I think a collector needs to have a passion that comes before profit.