Anyone want to do the math? Is it 8.41?

Last week, mateo asked members here to report on numbers of IWC they own. A link to his post and the replies is below. He then calculated an average of 8.41 watches per reply --a formidable number.

Even I was really surprised by the numbers --a lot of people responded and own a lot of IWC's. I expected some good response, but the replies were almost overwhelming. It was a very popular post.

Is that there anyone out there who'd like to check the numbers? Is 8.41 correct? But how many people responded with the numbers of IWC's that they own? And how many total IWC watches were represented? And then is the average per person right? Or are than any other relevant statistics?

I think the results might be interesting.

Regards,
Michael

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I know,, I know...but...

That's why I posted 8.41 in my subject line.

My questions, though, were:

1. Is the 8.42 correct? --I can't tell
2. How many people replied
3. What were the total number of IWC's
4. Are there other relevant statistics (average can be different than mode, or standard deviations can apply, etc.)

Thank you,
Michael

I have counted 41 Collectors

(including Tonny's wife of course) owing 295 watches excluding the ones on order. So 7.195 watches per Collector.

Argiris

Since accuracy appears to be important...

I must correct my number from 29 to 30. I just bought a Ref 866 Ingenieur last Monday. In my defense, I must say that it was totally unplanned and relatively cheap, for the prices I have seen lately.

BTW, quantity can be a quality in itself, obviously not in watches. But a large quantity of quality things can only be good.

Actualized numbers….

Since accuracy appears to be important...

My actual number is a modest 4. My previous message was meant to be a 1 to wrb75's post.

really excellent, thanks

Very good job Mateo thank you (nt)

Actualized numbers….

Nice analysis Mateo,

It would be interesting to see if over time this value will change or stay around this level.

Rudo

Very interesting

I love these kinds of statistics, you can see interesting aspects in them. The more forum members participate, the more interesting. To get the whole view on IWC watches a few aspects could be added: the amount of new watches bought, the amount of "old" watches bought, and the amount of watches sold, leading to the amount of watches in possession, if nobody gets or gives watches as a present.

Although Diaphane may have a point in stating that happiness is not measured by the amount of watches somebody has, there are other interesting points of view, because every buy or sell is a major decision, telling something about the kicks people get out of it, the importance of watches in somebody's life.

Kind regards,
Paul, wearing steel VC Portuguese: that was a kick to buy and possess

Thanks Mateo. Excellent job

Sorry twice! >

For missing one of the longest post I've ever seen in my short experience in this forum (great idea Mateo, congratulations to everybody for the enthusiastic replies!)

and for contributing to lower the average since I currently own only three IWC :(

Good news is for the end of the year I'll have one more! I know this one doesn't count for the stats.

Regards,

roberto

Very interesting, Mateo!...

For such a small (but astute) demographic, it is obvious this forum represents a formidable "buying public" to IWC. But that aside...it was impressive to see the breadth, depth and diversity of the collections represented here....one of the many reasons I love this forum.

Obviously numbers do matter and are interesting.

This is actually very embarrassing...

I did not know I was this infected by the virus. Anyone knows if there is a UA (Uhren Anonymous) organization where I can get some help. ,-))

Anyone want to do the math? Is it 8.41?

Firstly mateo - thanks for doing the numbers. A job well done.

Now I have a real guilty feeling that I may be responsible for "skewed" numbers here. I refer to that .41 behind the 8. Does the fact I included in my count the custom 8541 (after all it has a genuine IWC movement and serial number) cause this. Did it only score .41 of a watch :~)

And of course, included in my count is also a Ref pocket watch Cal.95 from 1925 - does that count?

Best regards
Mark