Don’t worry, I have already identified that I am incredibly stupid for feeling this way, but I am always a little stressed when thinking about building my collection. I want a watch for each outfit look and occasion; and they have to showcase an interesting facet of the watch world (history, design, mechanism). And I have a low budget and 12 slots in my box so I feel like each watch has to be very carefully chosen (and often weighed against knowledgeable collectors’ opinions). Perhaps this is a curse for us collectors trammelled by a low budget. Does this resonate with anyone else or are you a more impulsive purchaser? How do I relax more?
I have an idea of roughly what I’d like to own in the long term, but if I like something and can get a good deal, I’ll get it.
That said, I do also cull my collection pretty aggressively. I tend to only have two watches at any given time, so it often operates as a one-in, one-out rule. In the long run I’ll probably cap my collection at three (dress/daily, dive, and maybe a GMT) or four (I’m likely to inherit a watch that I’ll never sell).