Confused…SOTWC

First of all, you have a wonderful collection !

I don’t know how to get cured of this honestly. I’m in the same place. But I recently started something that helps me. I created a random watch wearing schedule. It gives me this kind of « thrill » of « discovering » what I’ll wear today. Also, I take time to read about the watch or watch a video about it. This way I’m focused on the watch I wear and not on looking for the next one.

I’m trying that as well, not working unfortunately. I’ll even wear a piece and watch bunch of reviews about it to appreciate it.

I thought myself that I have curated enough watches that will tickle my fancies and will satiate the the thirst of wanting more watches but alas I havnt 😵‍💫😔…if you figure it out let me know… I will give it a try ..

I hope I do and definitely will let you know but cure for me might not be cure for you.

Can't help with your dilemma but great collection, nice to see a Zeppelin in there.

Worth a try anyway.. 👍

Some people never find a way out, to be frank. And enjoying the chase even more so than the acquisition (to say nothing of actually wearing the things or not), speaks very much to addiction. I'm sorry to hear it. Like any addiction, the most powerful ally you can have is yourself. You've got to want to change. Whether you turn your mind around by thinking through things rationally (starter questions: How many watches do I need? How many do I even wear?), or financially (starter question: how much better could my bank balance be if I ditched some pieces?), or some other way, it really begins with you helping yourself.

Sometimes a digital or social break.

Enjoy the hobby by attending meetups or going to the AD or pre owned shops (I don’t have any locally), change straps to make old pieces seem new or like a different watch.

Most of all practice contribution as compared to consumption. I have found respite in reading books on watchmaking or brand history and so on. I would love to attempt assembling a watch or if you have the time watchmaking. There are other aspects to have fun with in this hobby.

I too once suffered from the hunt or acquisition phase being the highest dopamine return. You can always prey on a few unsuspecting friends and offer your services to help them acquire a new watch, it’s pretty close to the real thing😉

How about a different challenge, to keep it interesting, instead of adding, which one or two would you move to reduce the collection or reduce multiples and then maybe add. I find the closer you get to the choice being between only the ones you wear or really truly love, you are more satisfied.

Actually it’s all just turtles 🐢 down, we are all toast!

You can try artificially cutting down by picking 3 and for the next month only wearing those 3. When the month is over you might be so excited to wear the rest that it gives a newfound appreciation for them.

They're just watches. Don't take it to seriously, and also no one cares about your collection but you. Took me a while to realize that, but really it's just you.

But what you like, but make it mean something. Tie it to a life event, wear the watches during a life event and create those memories. I'm hard pressed to sell a watch I was wearing when my kids were born for instance.

Looking at your bottom row of watches I sense that you are still finding your own identity in the hobby, the watches appear to be models that received a lot positive media love when they were launched. I have been collecting wearing watches that are my personal preferences for a long time now so I buy a watch when it suits my thinking as well as my budget. The single watch in your collection that completely appeals to me is the Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage, your collection is outstanding but I would only wear the Seamaster Heritage.

This is an outstanding collection

It's evolutionary psychology - men are predisposed to develop obsession to own things, to become alpha, the pack leader. Those who adopted this trait were more successful in a biological sense, that is passing genes to their offspring. And here we are, being a victim of this , lost in the sea of fine things struggling to understand why we spend so irrationally. There is no real cure once you get into this rabbit hole, for it is a part of our genetics. You can cope with this by letting your wife keep a tab on your bank account but thats about it😄

I find myself using photography to focus my energy on a particular watch. It allows me to cinder it more on the wrist, and in different aspects of my changing environment. It’s a playful game of attention. As I improve in my skills, I find that I enjoy each watch more. I’m focusing my energy on it in new ways, exploring how to present it more dynamically. I often take literally hundreds of shots for a handful I love, and I find myself considering the watch on my wrist more thoroughly. I still have that serious itch for the new, shiny ‘next one’, but I’m stopping myself to enjoy the beauty of a watch in the present in a more fulfilling way. It reminds me of why I wanted it in the first place.

All great responses, it sure gives me a lot of perspective that I can try to incorporate as I mature collecting or mature out of the hobby.

I had the Pepsi at retail and eventually sold it. It was my grail for a long time. I found it didn't really difficult to wear, especially when they were trading for silly money. I had it, enjoyed it (kind of) and then sold it.

I can honestly say, I get as much enjoyment out of some of my more affordable watches, then I do out of my expensive ones. There are obvious differences, but they are as enjoyable all the same.

Personally, I'm trying to strike a balance in my collection. Some affordable pieces, and some more extravagant pieces!

Good luck with the Pepsi! Have a look at GS Spring Drive 😉👌

I’m waiting for GS to level up their bracelet game. I don’t know why they are so stubborn to design an adjustable clasp. Once they do that, I will definitely buy one. The one thing I really hate GS for is their affinity in limited release. I really doubt I will get a call for the Pepsi but it keeps me from buying filler watches which I have some in collection.

I get you on the bracelet. I took mine straight off and put it a hand-made ostrich leather strap with minimal blue stitching that matches the sweeping second hand! 🔥

I like rotating watches as I match it to what I wear and what occasion is. I like to keep them pristine so wearing just one watch may not sit well with me at this point of collecting. They are not a tool watch for me, I just like them aesthetically and appreciate their beauty rather than its use. I’m very sentimental and I have a hard time letting go of anything I own even I lose money of it. The one thing I’m trying to learn is to sell watches and accept my losses to buy new pieces. I am for sure very careful now of what piece to add and definitely trying to stay away from Tudor.

I think the spring drive is one of the best movement out there. I just wish they incorporate more international influence to their design rather keeping it homogeneous to their culture.

My interest fluctuates but without a doubt I have an addiction.

To keep it under control i set myself a total budget and as long as i don’t go beyond that i do what i want. If I want to buy loads of cheap ones or sell some and get one or two big ones thats what i do.

If I find something I love then something else has to go. If I don’t love it as much as my others then I don’t get it. If I can resist

Nice!

Sounds reasonable. Would it be a stupid to sell my BB 58 and 54 to get P39. I’m on that dilemna right now.

Even the new 39mm Longines Spirit Zulu Time?

Firstly, you have a great collection of pieces, and I know the feeling. I have been on a seemingly never ending search for a proper collection. I want to have a 12 watch collection and I currently have like 16 watches, I have been buying quicker than I can sell, lol. I've bought a watch per month since like November of last year lol. It's insane, I have 1 in the mail and thinking of buying another, I'm don't buying for the rest of the year, is what I tell myself

I try to focus more on wearing watches then collecting them

Yes, I agree on both counts. The movement is ridiculously accurate. Beautiful sweeping second hand. They have become quite predictable with their designs. I love them all the same.

I try and have a top down approach get the big ones sorted , then keep moving down to cheaper watches :)

Then you can complete sets and so forth without breaking the bank

Definitely an addiction!

Great collection! Love the Omegas! The Blackbays are always great watches 👏🏻👏🏻nice selection 👍🏻