How to Start Collecting Watches

"A great modern-day [Omega] Speedmaster has echoes of its vintage past all over it-and by owning that watch, you're subscribing to a legacy, and it allows you to learn a lot more about that historyYou're not just wearing a Speedmaster, you're wearing the first watch on the moon's grandchild." What also makes these great starter watches is that there's a vast amount of information about them, along with large collecting communities dedicated to them One more tip if you're a green collector: consider starting with modern watches Watches retain their value so well that it's possible to think of yourself as just a custodian for a piece during its own long life.

Once you've fallen in love with a certain genre, the watches on your wishlist will grow exponentially Someone who started with a Breitling Navitimer might want to pursue other pilot watches from brands like Bremont or IWC You get the gist.

"Eventually, even the most advanced collectors may run dry, or just start turning over rocks in hopes of reinvigorating their initial passion The good news is that while names like Patek, Rolex, and Omega dominate much of the conversation around watches, there are plenty of independent makers out there that will satisfy your itch."At some point, begin to explore the independent brands," says Powell So summiting Mount Everest might not actually be the most apt comparison for watch collecting. Source