Entering a New Phase of Watch Collecting

I agree with Jonny that my watch buying will change as he describes:

These things go in cycles. I'm guessing that Jeff will re-enter a phase of watch buying in the future, although perhaps not in the same way. Maybe both Jeff and I are transitioning into our "mature phase" of watch obsession. Maybe the "immature" binge-and-purge cycle is ending and from this point forward it will be two or three well chosen watches per year. I've always shot for the goal of one new watch (or less) per season. If I can keep my total purchasing to four or less per year, I'll be happy. That seems like a good balance: still something to look forward to every few months, but not excessive.

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Comments

[jonnybardo]

HAS ALREADY changed, Jeff. We are in the New Epoch.

By the way, nice Sumo there. The Sumo has made me realize that watches look differently in various contexts: in photos/videos, on the wrist, on a table/in hand, in and from a distance - not to mention at different degrees of light.

I've found that the Sumo is at its best with a bit of distance and/or in half-light. It looks nice on the wrist, but it really stands out from a distance or in half-light because the markers and numerals become more striking.