: I would be interested in hearing what criteria or philosophies
: people have followed in putting together their watch
: collections. (I am new to this addiction and own a Ball
: Trainmaster Cleveland Express and an Omega Seamaster Planet
: Ocean 42 mm.)
Started with dive watches because its what appealed to me. Picked up 3, an Omega PO, an Omega 2054 and a Seiko Orange Monster. Then I "had" to have a speedy, so it was added. Now Im on vintage Omega's and may be here for a while. So, Ive been all over the board on my interests but have started to "settle" on vintage Omega's, and it looks like I have settled on one brand in particular, Omega. Specifically because they have made something for everyone and have produced millions of watches, so service is not usually a problem except for some of the tuning fork and quartz movements of the 70s/80s. I have weeded those out already, so Im stuck on Omega mechanical vintage watches for now. I only have mild interest in some other brands, such as Lemania branded vintage watches, or Seiko vintage, but not much else.
Really, its whatever you like. Some collect only chronographs. Some only one brand. Some have no rhyme or reason whatsoever they just like watches. And some collect only what their wives will let them. I do however think that a "watch" collector should at the very least have an appreciation for all watch brands, whether they interest you or not. Best of luck.
