Occasionally, a member of a watch forum goes rogue and proclaims that he is selling his entire collection to find one completely fulfilling timepiece. He never succeeds, and the other members patiently wait for him to return, the prodigal collector who has come to his senses.
This mythical “one watch” is the true grail to the addicted watch collector but the truth is, it doesn’t really exist. Some may say that a watch like the Rolex Submariner can be worn 24/7, from beach to boardroom, and this is technically true. There are watches that look as acceptable with a three-piece suit as with a wetsuit. But the problem isn’t with the watch; it’s with the owner. There are simply too many incredible timepieces out there, both vintage and modern, for any aficionado to remain loyal to one.