It’s About Time
As with any collection, this is a work in progress. It starts from nothing and grows through curiosity, consistency, and refinement.
The Ideal Watch Collection is just that — an ideal.
Given infinite time, it would include every watch ever made. Until then, we go one step at a time.
Time is powerful. Everyone has some of it, yet no one owns it. We are at its mercy.
There is nothing you can do to manipulate it. For us, it is a non-renewable resource and no one knows how much they have of it. But we can choose how to spend it.
How does one use time efficiently? Well, that’s a personal question. First of all, in order to manage time well, you have to measure and record it. There are many methods of doing this but you already know which one we shall focus on. It is a lifetime quest to make the most of the time we have, enjoy our experience and leave a legacy behind.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning" – Albert Einstein
Who We Are
We are watch collectors and enthusiasts
We believe watches are more than objects. They’re timekeepers, storytellers, and personal symbols.
Ideal Watch Collection is a platform for learning and collecting, shaped by our curiosity and driven by our love for horology. We are engineers, doctors, travellers, and artists. We like history, design, physics, sports (or even extreme sports). Watches bring us together. Even if we see the world differently, we measure time the same way.
What We Do
Our purpose is to share our knowledge and passion
We write articles about watches we find genuinely interesting. Every piece we write follows a consistent review format, helping you understand how different watches compare and what makes each one stand out.
This is just the beginning. Over time, we hope to explore new ways of sharing our love for watches. For now, everything we create is freely available on our website.
Why We Do It
Because we want to learn and grow
Our goal is to find a sustainable way of growth. We share our knowledge and celebrate our collective passion. We believe watch collecting should be open, enriching, and enjoyable for anyone at any point in their life. Our content is designed to be as welcoming and varied as possible. No matter your level of expertise or style, you can find the guidance and insights you need to further your horological journey.
How We Do It
We have the Collector Score
What truly sets us apart is our proprietary Collector Score. This is a tool designed to evaluate watches across a range of criteria, helping you make informed decisions aligned with your personal collecting philosophy. The Collector Score offers a comprehensive view of what makes each timepiece special.
It combines objective facts with personal perspective, allowing us to compare watches across brands, eras, and price points. Not to crown a winner, but to better understand their strengths and stories. We dive deep into horological history, technical specifications, and market context to deliver accurate, thoughtful insights from across the watch spectrum.
The Collector Score
Design, Utility, Craft, Value
Each watch we review is evaluated within these categories, giving us a structured way to highlight both strengths and weaknesses.
Each category is scored on a points system. A watch earns points for meeting certain criteria, and its score is expressed as a percentage: points achieved out of the total points available for that category. Once scored across all four categories, the Collector Score is calculated as the average of those percentages. The system is designed to remain flexible to later updates.
Back-dating older reviews with updated scoring will be a challenge, but we see that as part of the long-term project. Above all, the goal is to build and evolve.