Collecting Watches

Have you ever wondered why people around the world love to purchase, collect and wear watches?

Watches are an integral part of life. People from all over the world love collecting watches, and for good many reasons. Many people are lucky to be able to have a head start into watches after being exposed to the stigma of these mechanical pieces from a young age by their parents or either inherit some pieces later and keep them as a memory. Others may have an experience once they decide upon a purchase at the beginning of a new chapter in life, such as a marriage or even to celebrate an achievement.

Some individuals prefer modern timepieces, some prefer vintage, others focus on collecting a certain type or genre, tool watches for example to fulfill a purpose within their daily lives.

But why do they collect them? In cases where they have been passed down a watch from previous generations, it may hold a significant sentimental and emotional value even if it may not be worth a lot of money. They may also have memories with the watch including old photographs where their parents might be wearing the watch or they themselves would have worn it. It may represent the legacy of someone special in their lives.

For most men, watches are the primary form of jewelry. They love owning a variety of watches to wear daily and maybe own something extravagant to display at a certain occasion. Watches are essential to finesse an attire or to enhance appeal, as they build up character and it is recommended to wear watches which may best represent one’s personality and style. They may wear it on a regular basis and it may become a symbol of their character.

Collectors and investors see watches as a store of value and something of high worth, as some prestigious labels may appreciate over time. They feel proud to have something of value on their wrist. Collectors value a watch’s history and the brand’s historical foundation including their achievements such as of Patek Philippe, Rolex and Omega, which in turn helps preserve their value. Watches produced by such manufacturers tend to be prone to malfunction and may work as expected decades after not being used. Their craftsmanship and quality of components is of extremely high standards.

Collectors may also acquire and curate to ‘scratch the itch’ of experiencing new timepieces. Horologists over the world love the ticking sound of watches. They love the idea of minute mechanical devices on the wrist and how thousands of little components come together to perform a function. The aura of feeling one on the hand is again a mood lifter for many. Watch collection soon becomes an addiction for passionists.

​Regardless of the philosophy of collection one follows, it is essential to own watches as it is an indispensable part of your dress code. Each individual is recommended to own at least three watches, including a dress watch, a sports watch and a daily beater. This should satisfy the criteria of one’s wardrobe and should be fulfilling.