Do I have too many watches? I asked ChatGPT.

Your situation is one many watch enthusiasts find themselves in—balancing passion, variety, and financial prudence. Here’s a breakdown of how to think it through:

Questions to Ask Yourself:

Are you financially comfortable?
If your watch collection isn’t putting a strain on your finances or preventing you from achieving other goals (e.g. savings, investing, experiences), then the collection may not be a problem.

Do your watches bring you joy or guilt?
If they still spark joy, even if worn infrequently, that’s valid. But if some pieces just sit there and remind you of their cost, that may be a sign to trim.

Do you wear most of them at least a few times a year?
If certain watches haven’t been worn in a year or more, consider whether you truly connect with them.

Is maintaining and storing them becoming a burden?
A large collection means more upkeep—battery replacements, windings, servicing, storage, and even security concerns.

Advice:

Audit your collection.
Make a list of all 18 watches, their value, when you last wore them, and how much you still love them.

Try a "one-month challenge".
Wear only 6 of your favorites for a month or two. If you don’t miss the others, that might help clarify which to let go.

Consider selling or rotating.
Selling 3–6 lesser-used pieces could free up funds for something else meaningful (another grail watch, travel, or savings). Some collectors rotate watches in and out of the collection, treating it like a dynamic portfolio.

Don’t feel pressured.
There’s no "correct" number of watches. Six is minimal. Eighteen is still manageable for someone who enjoys variety especially if you rotate regularly and love them.