01 · Salience
A behavioural audit for collectors
Test Yourself on theHorological Compulsion Index
and learn what you can do about it
Is it a passion, an obsession, or a clinical condition? Ten quick questions based on real psychiatric evaluation criteria—Mark Griffiths' six traits of addiction and the self-assessment recommendations from Dr Jean-Marie Sengelen, Head of Psychiatry at Réseau de l'Arc in Switzerland, in his interview with Time Files. No sign-up, no tracking, no judging.
02 · Loss of control
Have you tried to cut back on watch buying or browsing without succeeding?
03 · Tension & relief
What does the moment of buying a watch feel like?
04 · Tolerance
Compared with three years ago, what does it take to excite you?
05 · Financial impact
How does watch spending sit against the rest of your finances?
06 · Concealment
Do the people who share your finances know what you actually spend?
07 · Conflict
Has the hobby created friction in your relationships or work?
08 · Withdrawal
How do you feel when you can't act on a craving to buy or scroll?
09 · Stimuli & FOMO
How much time goes to watch feeds, forums, listings and auctions?
10 · Rationalisation
How do you justify a purchase you hadn't planned?
Progress0/10
The five levels
Level 1 — Non-Clinical Interest0–6 pts
Level 2 — Elevated Salience7–12 pts
Level 3 — Mood-Regulating Use13–19 pts
Level 4 — Concealment and Conflict20–25 pts
Level 5 — Persistent Use Despite Harm26–30 pts