This has been discussed before but it's always a fun topic.
I've just gone down to a collection of two expensive watches and it feels sort of liberating.
My current two are both Grand Seiko: the Snowflake and the SBGK005. The Snowflake is a great daily watch - it looks equally good with jeans or a smart outfit, the case is partly brushed so not as susceptible to scratches as the zaratsu polishing that I admire but is less suited to everyday wear and it also has a date. The SBGK005 is also versatile, it looks good with jeans or smart outfits and is mostly reserved for high days and holy days. Strapping it on feels like a special treat and it makes me smile every time as I find some new aspect of the dial or case to enjoy.
Both watches complement each other nicely, they have stunning dials that are inspired by the natural world, one light and one dark dial, manual and automatic, one on bracelet and the other on a strap.
I found this Hodinkee article yesterday on the subject that inspired me to write this post:
"Another product of The Two Watch Collection thought exercise is that it makes us really think about how we use a watch and the role of a collection. If we're honest with ourselves, then two watches are all one would need to consistently have a perfect watch for every occasion. Follow this to its end, and you arrive at the conclusion that versatility is paramount. So when I approach the exercise the parameters are a) it must be the best expression of whatever it is trying to achieve, and b) the collection has to meet the needs of daily life."
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tu...tch-collection
I'd be interested to hear from others who actually have a two watch collection as well as those who want to engage in this as a thought experiment.
Looking forward to your thoughts.