Inside a Watch Collector’s Mind | The 7 Stages You Must Know

If you're into wristwatches — whether it’s Casio, Seiko, Omega, or Rolex — this video is for you.
In this episode, we break down the 7 psychological stages every watch collector goes through, from that first spark of curiosity to the phase of refined, philosophical collecting.

-Stage 1: The Spark – That childhood moment when a watch first fascinates you.
-Stage 2: First Acquisition – Buying your first Titan, Fossil, or Timex.
-Stage 3: Obsession Phase – Late nights on r/Watches, YouTube binges, learning about movements like ETA, Miyota, and Valjoux.
-Stage 4: Overwhelm – Anxiety over terms like COSC, Spring Drive, and Patek complications.
-Stage 5: Honeymoon – Rapid acquisitions from brands like Seiko, Orient, G-Shock, Hamilton, and Citizen.
-Stage 6: Taste Refinement – Fewer, more thoughtful buys: Tudor, Longines, Grand Seiko, Nomos.
-Stage 7: Self-Definition – Your grails: Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Explorer, Cartier Santos, A. Lange & Söhne.

Whether you're new to watches or deep into horology, you'll relate to this journey. We also touch upon themes like buyer’s remorse, collection fatigue, dopamine-driven shopping, and the search for meaning in objects.

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0:00 Introduction
0:36 Stage 1 - The Spark
1:48 Stage 2 - First Acquisition
3:11 Stage 3 - Obsession Phase
4:24 Stage 4 - Overwhelm
5:33 Stage 5 - Honeymoon
6:54 Stage 6 - Taste Refinement
7:59 Stage 7 - Self-Definition
9:02 Conclusion

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