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WatchMetrics takes a data-driven and crowd-informed approach to sharing and grading watches & collections.

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Background:
Watch collecting is a niche hobby in an age where the function of telling time has long been commoditized by quartz technology and is further challenged by the rise of smart watches. However, this rabbit-hole of a hobby has seen a resurgence in the last few years coinciding with the stay-at-home pandemic. Watch marketplaces, review websites / channels, and online forums serving this community have emerged targeting watch collectors and one-time watch buyers.

However, there remains limited content that: 
- provides the community with measurable & searchable metrics on watches and watch collections

- is crowd-sourced (rather than based on opinions of select celebrities / watch dealers / content creators) 

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Watch Metrics seeks to measure for every watch via a modified ELO scoring system (used in games/sports like Chess):

i) Absolute Preference via Crowd Sourced Ratings  (which is the better watch and by how much?) and

ii) Rating Alpha "Value" (is this watch a good deal relative to the price?

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and similarly for watch collections, WatchMetrics seeks to measure the rating for watch collections to arrive at the impact of a well-curated watch collection. What makes for a great collection as deemed by the watch community in aggregate? We shall find out. ​​​​

Emergence of Artificial Intelligence

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The "Metrics" in WatchMetrics:
More recently, the acceleration in A.I. Capabilities has enabled the use of increasingly robust LLM models to efficiently research & synthesize watch data from a variety of public & private sources. WatchMetrics has bolted down this path of research...

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Each watch and collection on the site is rated on the metrics of:

1) Brand,  2) History & Innovation,  3) Rarity,  4 Materials,  5 Dials & Design,  6) Movement,  7) Complications

8) Functions,  9) Versatility,  10 Cohesiveness (Collections Only) .

 ==> Overall Rating

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What makes A.I. WatchMetrics different from other algorithmic reviews?  A.I. response:​

" WatchMetrics distinguishes itself from other watch review algorithms through its comprehensive and structured evaluation system, which assesses timepieces across ten meticulously defined metrics:

  1. Brand: Evaluates the manufacturer's reputation, heritage, and influence within the horological community.

  2. History & Innovation: Assesses the watch's historical significance and the brand's commitment to innovation.

  3. Rarity: Considers the watch's exclusivity, production numbers, and availability in the market.

  4. Material: Analyzes the quality and uniqueness of materials used in the watch's construction.

  5. Dials & Design: Examines the aesthetic appeal, legibility, and uniqueness of the dial and overall design.

  6. Movement: Reviews the caliber's complexity, accuracy, and craftsmanship.

  7. Complications: Looks at additional features beyond basic timekeeping, such as chronographs, moon phases, or perpetual calendars.

  8. Functions: Evaluates practical features like water resistance, power reserve, and durability.

  9. Versatility: Assesses the watch's suitability across various occasions and attire.

  10. Cohesiveness: Considers how well the watch's elements harmonize to create a unified and appealing timepiece.

Each metric is assigned a specific weight, reflecting its importance in the overall assessment. This structured approach ensures a balanced and objective evaluation, providing enthusiasts and collectors with a clear and detailed understanding of a watch's strengths and areas for improvement.

By integrating both quantitative data and qualitative insights, WatchMetrics offers a nuanced perspective that caters to both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the horological world. "

 

WatchMetrics is working on combining the best aspects of data from the crowd (of watch enthusiasts)

with the promise of artificial intelligence to create even more insightful (and perhaps entertaining) analytics for the watch enthusiast community.

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About Me:
I am a watch enthusiast who is several years into this hobby that combines art, engineering, and craftsmanship. 
Learning about the history of watch technology and observing the varied collecting approaches by my fellow watch lovers has been a great pleasure of mine which I want to celebrate through this website.
I have a quantitative background and have no affiliation with the watch industry.

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