Watch Collecting: The Memoir

The Watch Collection as Memoir

Your collection is a memoir in metal and glass. Here is how to read it.

Reading the Memoir

• Early pieces: your learning phase — mistakes and discoveries
• Core pieces: what you truly value
• Future pieces: what you're working toward

Writing the Memoir

• Document: photograph and record each piece
• Context: where were you when you bought it?
• Meaning: why does it matter?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my collection tell a better story?
Remove pieces that don't contribute. Every watch should have a reason for being there.