The Mastermind Collector: INTJ Personality and Luxury Watch Choices
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The Mastermind Collector: INTJ Personality and Luxury Watch Choices

By Cookies · Jul 21, 2020 · 20 replies
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In a thought-provoking exploration, WatchProSite contributor Cookies delves into the 'Mastermind' personality type, or INTJ, and its potential influence on luxury watch collecting. This article examines how the unique traits of INTJs—their drive, confidence, and preference for quality over quantity—might manifest in their horological choices. Cookies illustrates this theory by analyzing the collections and preferences of notable figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Russell Crowe, and James Cameron, inviting readers to consider the psychological underpinnings of watch collecting.

Representing approximately 2% of the population is the Mastermind's personality.

These people are highly-driven, confident, aloof, and make terrible team players. But where they excel in lies in team leadership. They can foresee the big picture and future with surprising accuracy.

These people believe in quality of friends vs quantity, and it is not uncommon to see them forge lifelong friendship bonds with a small number of people. They can be loners too, often sitting alone at the cafeteria at lunch breaks, confidently eating their sandwich, while advanced computations go on in their minds.

Given the wrong stimulus, they make formidable criminals such as Jeffrey Epstein, ultimate villains such as Professor Moriarty from Sherlock Holmes or Magneto from the X-men. On the flip side, they make unexpectedly good angels too, but almost always not with rose-tinted glasses.

Given these traits, I believe they are drawn to rare and unique items, which connect to them in some unique way. If they do have a watch collection, be prepared to see unusual and unique pieces, such as Arnold's Royal Oak Offshores (he is known as the Oak afterall), Jay-Z Patek Sky Moon (I think he uses watches as benchmarks or milestones), James Cameron's Rolex Deepsea (For the deepsea Challenger quest), or JFK's connection to Omega(during the race to the moon). 

Some INTJ's you may know:

Arnold Schwarzenneger - Known for his love for watches. His collection is vast, including many special editions from AP. In his earlier days, he was seen with a Rolex GMT-master in gold.



Source: Arnoldfan


Russell Crowe - Also known for his extensive and diverse collection of tasteful pieces.



Source: Hodinkee



Source: Watchanista 

James Cameron - Only known to wear his Rolex Deepsea. It is frequently on his wrist.  



Source: Rolex 

The Villian:

Jeffrey Epstein - His watch collection is difficult to track, and many photos of him do not show him wearing anything. I've seen an image of him wearing a Luminox looking watch and a odd-looking Vacheron:



Source: Reddit He is seen with a VC looking piece here. Some said it could be fake




Source: Vice.com





Source: Dailymall Massage table for his heinous acts




Source: Albawaba

PS: I think Jeffrey Epstein "collects" girls as milestones, much like how a male dog urinates on every tree it sees. INTJ's may exhibit such characteristics - using objects/achievements as milestones in their lives.

About the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Ref. 116600

The Sea-Dweller reference 116600 marked the return of the 40mm case size for the model, a dimension that had been absent from the Sea-Dweller lineup for some time. This reference reintroduced several classic Sea-Dweller design elements, distinguishing it from its larger contemporary, the Sea-Dweller 4000. It was produced for a relatively short period, making it a notable transitional model within the brand's professional tool watch offerings.

This reference features a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter and 15.3mm in thickness. It is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel made of black ceramic with a 60-minute graduation. The watch is powered by the automatic caliber 3135, offering a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the black dial, which includes a date complication without the cyclops lens, a characteristic feature of the Sea-Dweller line.

Appealing to collectors who appreciate traditional proportions and the technical capabilities of a professional dive watch, the 116600 is recognized for its blend of heritage design and modern materials. Its limited production run contributes to its appeal among enthusiasts seeking a Sea-Dweller with a more classic case size and specific aesthetic details, such as the matte-like black dial and the absence of the cyclops over the date.

Specifications

Caliber
3135
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
Black
Water Resist.
1220m
Crystal
Sapphire crystal

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Cookies
Jul 21, 2020

Pol Pot and Joseph Stalin are theorized to be an INFJ Mao is theorized to be the ENFJ The NFJ spheres is likely to confer mass-followers, be it good or bad. I will snoop around.

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Arronax
Jul 21, 2020

Where Russell explains why he bought the watches, the PAM story is a nice one. Very likeable chap! youtu.be

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Cookies
Jul 21, 2020

Your’s truly is also an INTJ: Known pieces in his past/present collection: 1) JLCs - Reverso 8 days, Master Compressor Navy Seals, Geophysic TS 2) Longines Legend Diver 3) Omega SM aquaterra skyfall, speedmaster date, vintage SM TT in quartz 4) Rolex Kermit, TT diamond dial Daytona 5) Grand Seiko - High beat US autumn collection 6) Panerai Black Seal 7) Genta Mickey Mouse 8) Seiko - Urushi dialed piece, PADI solar diver in blue 9) Hamilton - Khaki in PVD 10) Fortis - IQ watch 11) Audemars Piguet

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LiftAngle51
Jul 21, 2020

I did a quick Myers and Briggs test. I am an INTJ. Than i check my personality, like which hobbies, interests, and behavior. I like to construct cities, infrastructure, political systems, make laws and rules. Design products, form lands and Unions. When i chose a country which is in my eyes a perfect country for people, animals and nature, Switzerland wins. Watches and than with interesting mechanical movements are my favorite. Myers and Briggs is not science, only used by companies to form good

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Cookies
Jul 21, 2020

Yes, it has been extensively debated against. Originating from perhaps Carl Jung, and made up by 2 women who were not even psychologists. I wonder why HR still uses it extensively to this modern day. Sometimes, I wonder if nurture has a greater impact than nature. Such is the conundrum of the INTJ - endless thinking of trends/ideals. I am quite a lonely person btw.

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Cookies
Jul 21, 2020

"selection of pieces collected over a long period of time..to mark key milestones" Nice video!

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