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Yazo · 5 July 2010, 02:41 AM

As some of you may or may not know I'm on hunt for my next watch... a Patrizzi or MKII Daytona. But I was thinking, will I ever be satisfied? What I really lust after day in and day out is a pre-16520 Daytona, 6262, 6263, 6265 etc. Now it's conceivable that I could get said pre-16520, but I would have to give up what I currently own (all of them) and tack on the $ I was going to spend on the MKII/Patrizzi to get that 1 vintage Daytona. Then I get to thinking how much would I really wear it on a day to day basis? On special occasions yeah sure... but am I willing to rock a 30k watch day to day? Ehh probably not. Then what's next from there? I know I'll want another - I'd have to wait YEARS to save up that much again... could I handle the wait after already owning 1? I guess what I'm asking is what would you do in this scenario? Go forward with the plan of the MKII/Patrizzi or flip them all for the 1 true grail?

Dr. Robert · 5 July 2010, 02:42 AM

no.

Yazo · 5 July 2010, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

no.

No what man?!?!?!?!

BTW Happy 4th Bob!

Dr. Robert · 5 July 2010, 02:50 AM

[QUOTE=Yazo;1921809]No what man?!?!?!?!

Don't sell all your Rolexes............remember he who dies w/ the most Rolexes wins.

Yazo · 5 July 2010, 03:30 AM

[QUOTE=Dr. Robert;1921822]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

No what man?!?!?!?!

Don't sell all your Rolexes............remember he who dies w/ the most Rolexes wins.

Lol... I'll keep that in mind buddy

JJ Irani · 5 July 2010, 03:31 AM

No.

I'd rather have 4 grails than one!!

Alienbaby · 5 July 2010, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

As some of you may or may not know I'm on hunt for my next watch... a Patrizzi or MKII Daytona. But I was thinking, will I ever be satisfied? What I really lust after day in and day out is a pre-16520 Daytona, 6262, 6263, 6265 etc. Now it's conceivable that I could get said pre-16520, but I would have to give up what I currently own (all of them) and tack on the $ I was going to spend on the MKII/Patrizzi to get that 1 vintage Daytona. Then I get to thinking how much would I really wear it on a day to day basis? On special occasions yeah sure... but am I willing to rock a 30k watch day to day? Ehh probably not. Then what's next from there? I know I'll want another - I'd have to wait YEARS to save up that much again... could I handle the wait after already owning 1? I guess what I'm asking is what would you do in this scenario? Go forward with the plan of the MKII/Patrizzi or flip them all for the 1 true grail?

Yazo, why would you not wear it day to day if you were that interested in it if it would still look great and you could get it maintained every 7 years or so.

Yazo · 5 July 2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alienbaby

Yazo, why would you not wear it day to day if you were that interested in it if it would still look great and you could get it maintained every 7 years or so.

It's a vintage piece... so there's no sending it into RSC to get revived... plus I wouldn't want to shave off any of the case, band etc. It would IMHO have to be worn with the utmost care - not the daily beater type. Make sense?

Alessi156 · 5 July 2010, 04:01 AM

I wouldn't sell my entire collection for one watch. Primarily because I know that no matter how much I loved my grail watch I would still want another.

Variety is the spice of life!

Christiaan · 5 July 2010, 04:05 AM

I would go for it ONLY if you intend to wear it daily. Only you, and a few others, will know that its a $30k watch. You can always save up for a few years after and get a "regular" daytona to be your "beater" watch. If you dont go for it, you will always say "what if". Go for it, enjoy it, and IF you feel that quantity of pieces is more important in your collection, you can always sell the pre-daytona.

Clogger · 5 July 2010, 04:19 AM

Well I am sorry to say it, but if you have to think about it then really you are not in the bracket to be wearing a 30K watch, this is not an intended as an insult, I would hazard a guess that vintage watches like those you have mentioned are collected by guys that have a very large dispossable income. The fact you would be worried to wear the thing negates the logic in flipping all you have and then some to get it, but as we know there aint no logic in being a WIS!!!

It's always nice to drool over the Uber watches but sometimes we have to take a reality check now and then.

Yazo · 5 July 2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogger

Well I am sorry to say it, but if you have to think about it then really you are not in the bracket to be wearing a 30K watch, this is not an intended as an insult, I would hazard a guess that vintage watches like those you have mentioned are collected by guys that have a very large dispossable income. The fact you would be worried to wear the thing negates the logic in flipping all you have and then some to get it, but as we know there aint no logic in being a WIS!!!

It's always nice to drool over the Uber watches but sometimes we have to take a reality check now and then.

Interesting take. I treat my current MKIII Daytona the same way as described in my 1st post... it's not a daily beater, but rather worn on special occasions. Is it wrong to try to treat my possessions with care and thought? Maybe I'm better off treating my watches like sneakers or socks and not pay them any mind?

Clogger · 5 July 2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

Interesting take. I treat my current MKIII Daytona the same way as described in my 1st post... it's not a daily beater, but rather worn on special occasions. Is it wrong to try to treat my possessions with care and thought? Maybe I'm better off treating my watches like sneakers or socks and not pay them any mind?

I guess I explained myself poorly and you have misunderstood my post.

There is nothing wrong with treating your pocessions with care, as we all work hard to be able to get them.

So in answer to your original post;

No, I don't think you should flip all watches to get the grail.

There are several grails I would love to own, but the due to the sheer cost of them, I would stuggle to justify buying them as I know due to the price it would detract from the pleasure I get from wearing a mechanical watch, as I would constantly be worried about the piece.

PanosI · 5 July 2010, 05:26 AM

Nope

Yazo · 5 July 2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christiaan

I would go for it ONLY if you intend to wear it daily. Only you, and a few others, will know that its a $30k watch. You can always save up for a few years after and get a "regular" daytona to be your "beater" watch. If you dont go for it, you will always say "what if". Go for it, enjoy it, and IF you feel that quantity of pieces is more important in your collection, you can always sell the pre-daytona.

This gave me a thought... maybe I can sell the other 2 Rolex's I have the Sub and AK... and find a vintage Daytona for the 20-23k range... which I think I might have found.

Good thought and thanks for putting it into my head!! Starting to get excited!!

Speed · 5 July 2010, 04:17 AM

Heh heh --- "re-watch"

You can just go to the end and watch if you want. Love that film!!!

Colnago · 5 July 2010, 04:21 AM

Absolutely no way......there are lots and lots of watches I would love...I actually try very hard not to have a grail.....if you have one then you can become quite seriously obsessed.....obsession can lead to bad decision making....nope....I never buy to sell....ever...that's the way it's going to stay.....I will keep trying not to develop a "grail" need.....JMHO

PeteNYC13 · 5 July 2010, 04:30 AM

No way!

I would have to figure out how to change my signature again! lol

There are too many I want to add to my collection to trade it for one "grail".

-Pete

Jocke · 5 July 2010, 04:32 AM

Nope, save to the grail.

When you got it, the hunt for next one start. It will never end.

There is no grail, it just what you believe.

Welshwatchman · 5 July 2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Nope, save to the grail.

When you got it, the hunt for next one start. It will never end.

There is no grail, it just what you believe.

I fully agree.

Gerardus · 5 July 2010, 05:23 AM

nope.

InVision · 5 July 2010, 07:21 AM

Yes !! All $120K of it (including my wife's watches) just for one watch.

Mike

nauticajoe · 5 July 2010, 07:28 AM

I wouldn't sell my collection. No way! I'd just save up for my next one.

sea-dweller · 5 July 2010, 08:19 AM

No, I always like to have choices and options, and having several allows for that. As they say, one cannot eat steak every night !

kcmo · 5 July 2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

No, I always like to have choices and options, and having several allows for that. As they say, one cannot eat steak every night !

I'm with ya, Dennis!

Chipmunk · 5 July 2010, 08:35 AM

Nope...... A grail watch is not a grail forever...... You would look for another
one once you acquire that current "Grail".

TRW · 5 July 2010, 08:47 AM

My entire YM is about 10k short of what I need.I guess my answer is no

BarkMaster · 5 July 2010, 08:59 AM

My entire Rolex collection IS my grail! :)

normandy · 5 July 2010, 09:09 AM

I would not give all my collection for one watch.

Grail is the watch you have not acquired yet...

maverick · 5 July 2010, 09:16 AM

Of course I would if the watch was exceptional and the price was right. =) maverick

5 July 2010, 02:41 AM	#1
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Would you give up your entire collection for your 1 true grail? As some of you may or may not know I'm on hunt for my next watch... a Patrizzi or MKII Daytona. But I was thinking, will I ever be satisfied? What I really lust after day in and day out is a pre-16520 Daytona, 6262, 6263, 6265 etc. Now it's conceivable that I could get said pre-16520, but I would have to give up what I currently own (all of them) and tack on the $ I was going to spend on the MKII/Patrizzi to get that 1 vintage Daytona. Then I get to thinking how much would I really wear it on a day to day basis? On special occasions yeah sure... but am I willing to rock a 30k watch day to day? Ehh probably not. Then what's next from there? I know I'll want another - I'd have to wait YEARS to save up that much again... could I handle the wait after already owning 1? I guess what I'm asking is what would you do in this scenario? Go forward with the plan of the MKII/Patrizzi or flip them all for the 1 true grail?

5 July 2010, 03:31 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No. I'd rather have 4 grails than one!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 July 2010, 04:05 AM	#10
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I would go for it ONLY if you intend to wear it daily. Only you, and a few others, will know that its a $30k watch. You can always save up for a few years after and get a "regular" daytona to be your "beater" watch. If you dont go for it, you will always say "what if". Go for it, enjoy it, and IF you feel that quantity of pieces is more important in your collection, you can always sell the pre-daytona. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

5 July 2010, 04:21 AM	#17
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Absolutely no way......there are lots and lots of watches I would love...I actually try very hard not to have a grail.....if you have one then you can become quite seriously obsessed.....obsession can lead to bad decision making....nope....I never buy to sell....ever...that's the way it's going to stay.....I will keep trying not to develop a "grail" need.....JMHO __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

5 July 2010, 04:30 AM	#18
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	No way! I would have to figure out how to change my signature again! lol There are too many I want to add to my collection to trade it for one "grail". -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

5 July 2010, 02:42 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	no.

5 July 2010, 02:50 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	[QUOTE=Yazo;1921809]No what man?!?!?!?! Don't sell all your Rolexes............remember he who dies w/ the most Rolexes wins.

5 July 2010, 04:01 AM	#9
Alessi156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los/Lon Posts: 116	I wouldn't sell my entire collection for one watch. Primarily because I know that no matter how much I loved my grail watch I would still want another. Variety is the spice of life!

5 July 2010, 04:19 AM	#11
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Well I am sorry to say it, but if you have to think about it then really you are not in the bracket to be wearing a 30K watch, this is not an intended as an insult, I would hazard a guess that vintage watches like those you have mentioned are collected by guys that have a very large dispossable income. The fact you would be worried to wear the thing negates the logic in flipping all you have and then some to get it, but as we know there aint no logic in being a WIS!!! It's always nice to drool over the Uber watches but sometimes we have to take a reality check now and then.

5 July 2010, 05:26 AM	#14
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Nope

5 July 2010, 04:17 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Heh heh --- "re-watch" You can just go to the end and watch if you want. Love that film!!!

5 July 2010, 04:32 AM	#19
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Nope, save to the grail. When you got it, the hunt for next one start. It will never end. There is no grail, it just what you believe. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

5 July 2010, 05:23 AM	#21
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	nope. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

5 July 2010, 07:21 AM	#22
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Yes !! All $120K of it (including my wife's watches) just for one watch. Mike

5 July 2010, 07:28 AM	#23
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I wouldn't sell my collection. No way! I'd just save up for my next one.

5 July 2010, 08:19 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	No, I always like to have choices and options, and having several allows for that. As they say, one cannot eat steak every night ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 July 2010, 08:35 AM	#26
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Nope...... A grail watch is not a grail forever...... You would look for another one once you acquire that current "Grail". __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

5 July 2010, 08:47 AM	#27
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	My entire YM is about 10k short of what I need.I guess my answer is no

5 July 2010, 08:59 AM	#28
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	My entire Rolex collection IS my grail! :) __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

5 July 2010, 09:09 AM	#29
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	I would not give all my collection for one watch. Grail is the watch you have not acquired yet...

5 July 2010, 09:16 AM	#30
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Of course I would if the watch was exceptional and the price was right. =) maverick

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