Jlux's Horological Journey: A Collector's Review of His 2020 Watch Acquisitions

jlux · 2020-12-03T06:36:24Z

Explore jlux's dynamic 2020 watch collection, featuring 20 new acquisitions across diverse brands and price points, reflecting a post-retirement lifestyle shift.

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Jlux's 2020 collection review offers a fascinating glimpse into a collector's journey during a pivotal year, marked by retirement and global changes. His candid sharing of 20 new acquisitions and nine departures provides valuable insight into how personal life transitions can profoundly influence horological preferences. This article explores the diverse additions that shaped jlux's collection, reflecting a shift towards a more relaxed lifestyle and a broader appreciation for watches across various price points.

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This year,maybe due to Covid,maybe due to my retirement,was one of the busiest year's in terms of changes to my watch collection.

Not less than 20 new watches joined my collection while 9 others had to leave.

In the end it was a wild mix of very different watches with very different price points...but with a lot of wearing pleasure for the wrist!

Not going into the watches that had to leave ,here is a chronological view of all the new pieces :

January

February

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

That's it for 2020...and now let's see what next year will bring!

Thanks for looking,

Gerard

Key Points from the Discussion

The author's retirement influenced a shift towards a more relaxed lifestyle, which is reflected in his watch choices, moving away from traditional dress pieces from brands like Patek Philippe, Lange, and Breguet.
The significant turnover in jlux's collection serves as a source of ambition and motivation for younger, newer collectors.
The Certina, with its Doxa-like aesthetics, was highlighted as a standout piece among the diverse acquisitions.
The collection demonstrates a successful acquisition of watches suitable for all moods and occasions, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The author's acquisition of 20 watches while only selling 9 humorously challenges the common 'one in, one out' rule among collectors, showcasing a year of significant expansion.
Inexpensive but well-made watches with character, such as the Certinas, offer significant wearing pleasure.

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Pun

Dec 3, 2020

Lovely collection indeed. Enjoy your all watches in good health.

als1678

Dec 3, 2020

Few dress pieces, is that a reflection of the year or kind of expected?

jlux

Dec 3, 2020

I already have quite a few of these more traditional dress pieces from the likes of PP,Lange,Breguet,..... Since my retirement I enjoy a more relaxed life style which is also reflected in the choice of my watches.

JackMcLaessig

Dec 3, 2020

For me as a younger collector and a newbee to the game you are really building my ambitions and motivation with such a great turn around in your collection! So thanks for that!

George Gently

Dec 3, 2020

despite COVID-19. Watches for all moods and occasions. Well done, Gerard. Regards, George

jlux

Dec 3, 2020

And inexpensive but well made watches with character like for ex. the Certinas are so much fun to wear.

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