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I know exactly what you are talking about. Luckily I caught on pretty early into my watch collecting that I really only like automatics so for the most part my collection consists of automatics. I only have about 14 quartz watches, but out of those 14 I only have 7 that didn't cost a whole lot so I don't have too much heartburn with the quartz ones that I have. The other 7 quartz watches I still like, but I could part with them without too many problems.
As for my automatics I have been very selective and have only purchased a couple that I don't care for. Those would be Invicta's. I have too many Miyota 8215's, but they are reliable and work great.
I stopped buying Invicta mid-year and I only own 13 Invicta. Of those 13 only 2 are quartz so for that I'm grateful. I don't own any duplicates (Color, etc.) I do however own several variations of the Pro Diver Series, but they are all unique from the other in either size or movement.
I now only purchase certain watches, but I will not buy a new one unless I part with an old one. I want to stay at 38 watches no more no less.
Yes there are some that see little wrist time, but I still like them. Sure I have a select few that are my favorite, but as mentioned earlier if I sold off my entire collection I would most likely just buy new ones to replace them. For me that is the fun of watch collecting.
I would say sell if you want, but just remember you will probably just buy more to replace the ones you sold.
I can understand why some collectors are selling off their "low-end" pieces to help fund more expensive ones. I can understand that completely, but for me I'm too OCD/Anal to buy another watch over $1K because I would worry about hurting it or losing it. I freak out enough when I bang a $500 watch into a wall, but if I were to do that with a $3K watch I would probably need to be seen by a Doctor LOL!!!
I do love the high end pieces and I've owned some high end pieces and the reason I parted with them was because watches are just too vulnerable to being damaged. I don't believe in buying a watch and being afraid to wear it or feel uncomfortable wearing it for fear of scratching it or shattering the crystal etc. For others this isn't a problem so I say smoke em if you got em.
Well I'm rambling here, but this is my attempt at explaining me and my personal feelings on why I collect the watches that I do. I think everybody here buys and sells for their own reasons. I say do what makes you feel good about your hobby. If you want 100 watches under $200 then do it. If you want 5 watches at $5k then do it. Just do what makes you happy and know that watch collecting is just one of many things we do in our daily lives.
I personally enjoy the fact that there are some on this forum that only buy high end end pieces and then there are some that buy whatever sings to them whether it be a $20 watch or a $5K watch. I think that is the cool thing about watch collecting. We all have our own likes and dislikes when it comes to brands, movements, dollar amounts, and so on. Just do what's best for you.
I have no regrets when it comes to this hobby because if I did I would probably find another hobby. For me a hobby is something to fall back on to take yourself away from the stressors of the world. If it becomes a stressful hobby then take a break and do something else.
