fotoman Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 So - I've got my crystal cranium hat on today and i wanted to pose the question is it possible to have the Perfect Collection? I thought i had it recently, i thought had all occassions, all colors all weights, important complications (gmt) I thought i had a set of reps that - i just wouldn't sell. but - i've stripped down my collection again to raise $$ for some new models coming out- see graphite BCE I now have at least 2 projects i want to do - Franken Breit Crosswind and Custom Black Monster by Flav I have decided i want to go to some places that i never thought i would - gold, 2T, maybe even some bling The worst offender are of course the dealers - or should we say the factories - damn new things - damn making all of us who spent 4 billion dollars on mods - then you come out with fixed watches . Rrrrrr and - then there are those "discounts and sales" that pop up the day after you pay for a watch but anyway - i used to be a stickler for accuracy - but, i am all about self satisfaction - and about watches tha tmake me happy. For instance, i know they don't make it, but those Blue Chrono 45mm PO's i think are pretty cool looking, i mgiht want one - I will say this - i never wanted an omega - then i just wanted the orange PO 45mm - i accidently got black - its now my favorite watch. its just different when they are on - its also different when there is a signifigant leap in quality - AR, dial material, crowns, yadda yadda this is obviously an objective - but also philisophical question can there be a perfect collection? or are we to sick - or should we just drink !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 My taste changes constantly and I am getting tired of watches that I had for a while and than of course there is all the new nice watches coming out from our dealers....At any given point in time I always felt that I am missing at least one watch for a certain occasion. I thought getting a couple of gens will get me to having the perfect collection, but than I realized that that wasn't the answer either...I am such a junkie...I want more and more and more. I think it is human nature to go after what your passionate about and just never quite get to the end goal of really being 100% satisfied. A great example was my genuine Panerai purchase, after I had it I immediately looked into other models and vintage pieces. man it is a course and over time an expensive one - but at the same time it is a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Ahh.. this I have tried so many times, to put together the perfect collection for me... Even though it has eluded me to this point,... like a mirage that moves back as I approach.. I still think it's possible,.. the goal for me is to find pieces that have become, or will become Classics.. Seven in all,..One for every day, and occasion... Problems are, new releases that seem so perfect when they first come out,.. then later updates turn them into has beens... either that, or some sparkle I had hoped would hold my attention turns dull to me after a while.. Last but not least,.. the problem of imperfect ones with QC slightly off,.. enough to drive me crazy which once led me to try again.. but now leaves me waiting for upgrades or dealers who build from scratch.. like Angus and now Jay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 It's naturally human to want what you cannot have. It is not possible to have a perfect collection because no matter how many examples you have and how far reaching the scope of your timepieces, there will always be that one little piece that you don't have. Every time I get a new watch I think I'm going to finally perfect my collection. What happens? I open the package, place it in my watch box, enjoy it for about a week or two, and then dream of getting something else. It happens every time. No replica has contented me enough to make me feel satisfied enough to stop considering a fresh buy. Even now I have a list in my brain of about five watches I'd love to one. Whose on top of the list? A non-existing two-tone Breitling Chrono Avenger rep. Guess what? My collection might never be complete. Even when I run out of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I think that there is a 'perfect collection'. Obviously it's for each individual...but for me, I would go: Ultimate PO Pam 111h Rolex Sub Tag Link Chrono Hublot Big Bang IWC Ingy in Ti There are others that are worthy, but for me, this would represent an optimized collection. I have a tendency to like newer models because I believe that reps are improving as time goes on. I've omitted MBW watches because I don't feel they represent value if we're talking about collections. Although I don't doubt that for a lot of their owners, they represent their best piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 All the watches in my signature are long gone...back when I thought I had the perfect collection. Yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 COnsidering the fact ive been recently exposed to this world( wich is very addicting I might add) I'd have to say that I agree on the fact the newer reps do represent higher quality not just mehcanical but in detail when compared to it's gen counter-part. I'd have to say for me at the moment I would be happy with: Tag Link crono blue dial polished bezel Navitimer Serie Special all white PO 4th gen black dial PO crono ulitmate orange bezel orange rubber strap Rolex YachtMaster VC Overseas white dial Not a bad list for a noob like myself But rest assured, that list will change and it will grow with time. Heck each time i visit one of the dealers site's i fall in love with even more watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 haha, so far Im the only person who replied "possible." Given unlimited funds, I think I would hit a point of satiation where my collection would be "perfect." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFlash Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 The perfect collection is not attainable in this hobby. For the simple reason no replica is perfect. You may think you have the perfect Rolex collection, or Panerai collection, or Breitling collection. About the time you finally collect all the different models from a brand that you desire, along comes the new, improved model. Perhaps only slightly improved, but better none the less. Then the hunger sets in for just one more watch to upgrade. If I just had this improved model the collection would then be perfect. The search for the perfect collection will drive one mad. .....buts it's sure fun trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 haha, so far Im the only person who replied "possible." Given unlimited funds, I think I would hit a point of satiation where my collection would be "perfect." Alright here is where your totally wrong If we had unlimited funds - we would get everything up front. - AND - you wouldn't have the "thrill of the hunt" what makes a behavior the most addictive when it has a randomized positive reinforcment. - thats why gambling is addictive - its not, winning or losing the amt of money its teh randomness that drags you in I think its that way for the watches - we love the watches but even more we love to love teh watches - we love to look for them, try them on - look for new ones - The biggest pleasure i have gotten out of any purchase has been one i got by accident. what does that tell me? in fact - it changed my whole concept of what i enjoy - here is the best part about reps - its affordable to be this sick Here is another interesting thin - i tend to sell alot of reps. And the cost of ownership isn't to bad. 20-30 or even 50 less than i paid - used for 6 months - thats not really that bad. there is a capital investment to build the collection - but, since i made that i have bought and sold alot and haven't spent as much as you might think. - except for straps i even walked away for almost 9 months (coincidently how long it takes to pop out a kid :)its all krazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Possible... But the perfect collection (for me) is always just right outside my grasp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I posted yes, a perfect collection is possible because my heart says it is. My brain says it's impossible, but I want to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I dont know if it's possible to get "perfect" collection but I'm very satisfied with every single rep I own. Difficult to believe there will ever be better versions of the following reps: Omega PO 45mm Seamaster Chrono TAG Link Chrono "Bond" Seamaster These four are my "holy grail" reps... and will never part with them. I also think the new Breitlings (Chronomat and SuperOcean) are as good as they ever get. I don't think I'll buy lots of watches anymore (wishful thinking maybe). I think it's possible so I voted "yes". But there will always be 2-3 more watches you'd like to own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 My ideal perfect collection is the best rep of my favorite brands available. For example... Omega: Ultimate 45.5mm PO Panerai: Ultimate Fiddy (in progress) IWC: Ingy chrono AMG (pending AR crystal) Breitling: BCE or Steelfish Tag: Link chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) Im working towards my perfect collection; PAM 005 SMP Chrono Breitling TT Navitimer (12,9,6) BCE 4th Gen PO To buy; Ultimate PO PO Casino Royal Ed. (when its released) IWC Aquatimer Costeau (again when its released) Submariner (not sure which version yet) Chopard Gran Turismo (When its released) After this I would like to say I won't buy anymore, but this would be my ideal collection. Edited February 15, 2007 by b16a2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Perfect? I have the perfect collection for me...........today. Tomorrow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Chopard Gran Turismo (When its released) Is this on the horizon? If so, I just began salivating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Is this on the horizon? If so, I just began salivating. Indeed it is..... http://www.replicacollector.com/members/Ch...ion-t27066.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender110 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 So - I've got my crystal cranium hat on today and i wanted to pose the question is it possible to have the Perfect Collection? can there be a perfect collection? or are we to sick - or should we just drink !!! i have a problem... i'm at 30 peices now and still not satisfied... can we form a WAA chapter with meetings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Alright here is where your totally wrong If we had unlimited funds - we would get everything up front. - AND - you wouldn't have the "thrill of the hunt" what makes a behavior the most addictive when it has a randomized positive reinforcment. - thats why gambling is addictive - its not, winning or losing the amt of money its teh randomness that drags you in I think its that way for the watches - we love the watches but even more we love to love teh watches - we love to look for them, try them on - look for new ones - The biggest pleasure i have gotten out of any purchase has been one i got by accident. what does that tell me? in fact - it changed my whole concept of what i enjoy - here is the best part about reps - its affordable to be this sick Here is another interesting thin - i tend to sell alot of reps. And the cost of ownership isn't to bad. 20-30 or even 50 less than i paid - used for 6 months - thats not really that bad. there is a capital investment to build the collection - but, since i made that i have bought and sold alot and haven't spent as much as you might think. - except for straps i even walked away for almost 9 months (coincidently how long it takes to pop out a kid :)its all krazy Im not wrong, thats your addiction not mine. I get zero thrill from the hunt. I simply want a watch without paying thousands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Im not wrong, thats your addiction not mine. I get zero thrill from the hunt. I simply want a watch without paying thousands. yes wrong was th wrong word. i was tired when i wrote it sorry i ment to say my thought about the philosophy about what is going on is ..... sorry i hope i did not offend if i did it was by accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochenbrau Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 no offense taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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