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JJ Irani · 12 March 2008, 04:36 PM

Hi guys,

I've been with just one stunning Rolex, my beloved Platty, now for over two months.

And I've come to appreciate it so much that I've also come to realise that it pays to own just one beautiful watch!! You get to appreciate it even more and more 'cause there's nothing else in your collection and you can give your whole-hearted devotion to just this one baby.

So, I guess owning just one Rolex, which you start to love and adore, does have its up sides!!

Cheers - JJ

BiG JeEzY · 12 March 2008, 04:55 PM

I agree, in the end, its just all about quality over quantity. Sometimes owning 3 automatic watches has a disadvantage to me because I can never create a fixed schedule of which watch I want to wear. Sometimes, Ill just do "ini mini miny mo" and pick whatever watch I land on.

But you get the idea of how indecisive I can be with wearing them and I can't appreciate one watch as much as you do with Platty.

So JJ, if I may ask, are you gonna own one Rolex for the time being and just see what happens at Baselworld next month?

JJ Irani · 12 March 2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

So JJ, if I may ask, are you gonna own one Rolex for the time being and just see what happens at Baselworld next month?

Well, I really can't think of another Rolex for a very long time to come....Baselworld or no Baselworld.

First....I've got to take care of the outstanding bills on my recently refurbished "leaky" home.

I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!!

JJ

BiG JeEzY · 12 March 2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, I really can't think of another Rolex for a very long time to come....Baselworld or no Baselworld.

First....I've got to take care of the outstanding bills on my recently refurbished "leaky" home.

I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!!

JJ

Great answer, I have a lot of respect for the way you think JJ.

Cheers, Jerome

watchnut · 13 March 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, I really can't think of another Rolex for a very long time to come....Baselworld or no Baselworld.

First....I've got to take care of the outstanding bills on my recently refurbished "leaky" home.

I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!!

JJ

Bills or no bills, I'm betting it won't be long before another "ewe" joins the flock!

roadcarver · 13 March 2008, 01:54 AM

I thought the leaky home repair bills were footed by the builder?

Like we all agreed to, home and family first!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, I really can't think of another Rolex for a very long time to come....Baselworld or no Baselworld.

First....I've got to take care of the outstanding bills on my recently refurbished "leaky" home.

I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!!

JJ

JJ Irani · 13 March 2008, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

I thought the leaky home repair bills were footed by the builder?

Like we all agreed to, home and family first!

The original builder went into liquidation, Vernon!!

We did receive an out-of-court settlement, but it still wasn't enough to meet the total expenditure of NZ$5.2 million to refurbish the entire complex comprising 62 units.

We owners have to top up the difference!!!

watchnut · 13 March 2008, 02:43 AM

N.Z.5.2? That's a lot of Plattys!

Felly Jr. · 12 March 2008, 04:58 PM

I agree as well. I often feel guilty that I can only wear one at a time while the others sit patiently in the safe awaiting there turn.

applebook · 12 March 2008, 05:24 PM

JJ, there's nothing wrong with having one watch, especially when it's a Yachtmaster

Those who can live with just one watch show remarkable self-control and fidelity, IMO. It's like being a one-woman dude

RESPECT.

andylee97 · 12 March 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook

JJ, there's nothing wrong with having one watch, especially when it's a Yachtmaster

Those who can live with just one watch show remarkable self-control and fidelity, IMO. It's like being a one-woman dude

RESPECT.

So true...

jasonbellevue · 12 March 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook

JJ, there's nothing wrong with having one watch, especially when it's a Yachtmaster

True, the Yachtmaster is one of the exceptions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by applebook

Those who can live with just one watch show remarkable self-control and fidelity, IMO. It's like being a one-woman dude

In this case i'm happy to be polygamous. I love variety.

Andad · 12 March 2008, 05:27 PM

I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!!

Oh! Oh! were moving towards a flip.

CPTL · 12 March 2008, 05:56 PM

Sticking to one gal is tough enough. But only one watch? CRAZY!

jtw40475 · 12 March 2008, 07:11 PM

jj, platinum is thy noble metal. i bought one of these. i've not worn it yet, didn't want to scuff it up, it's pretty to look at. thy dial is made of platinum and they bezel is platinum too most noble of all metals and the hardest metal to work with, special tools. i read vacheron constantine makes platinum dials and for every 500 they make only 150 are usable because platinum is hard to work with. plus i love knowing that there is 10 or maybe 15 grams of platinum in my watch and it's over $2000 an ounce. so i'm with ya brother: nobility thy name is platinum. way to go and i joined your club.

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 March 2008, 07:22 PM

I will be owning just ONE Rolex watch (my SS Daytona) for a while now, as well.

That is what I at least think!

frostie · 12 March 2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

I've been with just one stunning Rolex, my beloved Platty, now for over two months.

And I've come to appreciate it so much that I've also come to realise that it pays to own just one beautiful watch!! You get to appreciate it even more and more 'cause there's nothing else in your collection and you can give your whole-hearted devotion to just this one baby.

So, I guess owning just one Rolex, which you start to love and adore, does have its up sides!!

Cheers - JJ

I own only one rolex too JJ and i feel exactly the same way

Peter Messmore · 12 March 2008, 08:25 PM

JJ, One watch for me too brother.And that's the way I like it, Peter

Prince · 12 March 2008, 09:08 PM

Yeah. I love the one I'm with!!!

fwellers · 12 March 2008, 10:45 PM

Yea but you gotta get another one so you won't be "definitely rolex-less" for 2 months when it comes time to send it to service.

mickeydainish · 12 March 2008, 10:52 PM

Cheerz

to you JJ.... must be tough.......

However I dont feel any sympathy for u, b'cos it is self inflicted torture wearing that timepiece round all day....

Trurolexer · 12 March 2008, 11:02 PM

YM is a GREAT looking watch!!! My Brother have one, when he wear it, DAMN!!! So shinny!!! I like it!!!
But JJ, whrer's your Bluesy? You already sell it?

mike · 13 March 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah. I love the one I'm with!!!

Me too.

anglykos · 12 March 2008, 11:01 PM

A friend of mine once commented on his house "I have six bedrooms, but I can and only want to sleep in one...". I like your way of thinking JJ !

tomc1944 · 12 March 2008, 11:11 PM

I used to have 4 watches and it was a Pain to decide which one to wear. I decided to go with my inherited 1965 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. It still is accurate to 1 sec. a day and has alot of sentimental value. I wear it, proudly, ever day.

Bobareno · 13 March 2008, 12:30 AM

Only one watch? As long as it's a ROLEX!

kingblackbolt · 13 March 2008, 01:41 AM

JJ,

When you have a good outlook on life like yours then you could strap on a Timex everyday and feel like it is a platinum DD! Of course the fact that you are wearing an actual platinum YM helps that smile widen just a little more no?

veefour · 13 March 2008, 05:38 AM

Agree with you JJ, but would like to know how it feels the other way round, just to be sure

rolex1 · 13 March 2008, 05:48 AM

JJ,
I would love to own a Yachtmaster eventually, I have a few questions about that watch. Is the bezel platinum too? Does the bezel rotate? Bi or Single directional? And is the bezel one piece, or two?
Thanks! David S.

Tom,
That 1011 is beautiful. I had never seen a bombe lug watch with the Jubile bracelet, it's a great combo! How about some more shots of that one?
David S.

vh_bu98 · 13 March 2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex1

JJ,
I would love to own a Yachtmaster eventually, I have a few questions about that watch. Is the bezel platinum too? Does the bezel rotate? Bi or Single directional? And is the bezel one piece, or two?
Thanks! David S.

The bezel insert it platinum and the bezel rotates in both directions. The bezel is composed of multiple pieces.

12 March 2008, 04:36 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Owning just one gorgeous Rolex does have its up sides!! Hi guys, I've been with just one stunning Rolex, my beloved Platty, now for over two months. And I've come to appreciate it so much that I've also come to realise that it pays to own just one beautiful watch!! You get to appreciate it even more and more 'cause there's nothing else in your collection and you can give your whole-hearted devotion to just this one baby. So, I guess owning just one Rolex, which you start to love and adore, does have its up sides!! Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

12 March 2008, 04:55 PM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I agree, in the end, its just all about quality over quantity. Sometimes owning 3 automatic watches has a disadvantage to me because I can never create a fixed schedule of which watch I want to wear. Sometimes, Ill just do "ini mini miny mo" and pick whatever watch I land on. But you get the idea of how indecisive I can be with wearing them and I can't appreciate one watch as much as you do with Platty. So JJ, if I may ask, are you gonna own one Rolex for the time being and just see what happens at Baselworld next month? __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

12 March 2008, 05:24 PM	#10
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	JJ, there's nothing wrong with having one watch, especially when it's a Yachtmaster Those who can live with just one watch show remarkable self-control and fidelity, IMO. It's like being a one-woman dude RESPECT. __________________

12 March 2008, 05:27 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I may have to be just happy with Platty for a very, very long time!! Oh! Oh! were moving towards a flip. __________________ E

12 March 2008, 05:56 PM	#14
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Sticking to one gal is tough enough. But only one watch? CRAZY! __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

13 March 2008, 02:43 AM	#8
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	N.Z.5.2? That's a lot of Plattys!

12 March 2008, 04:58 PM	#9
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	I agree as well. I often feel guilty that I can only wear one at a time while the others sit patiently in the safe awaiting there turn.

12 March 2008, 07:11 PM	#15
jtw40475 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ky Posts: 94	jj, platinum is thy noble metal. i bought one of these. i've not worn it yet, didn't want to scuff it up, it's pretty to look at. thy dial is made of platinum and they bezel is platinum too most noble of all metals and the hardest metal to work with, special tools. i read vacheron constantine makes platinum dials and for every 500 they make only 150 are usable because platinum is hard to work with. plus i love knowing that there is 10 or maybe 15 grams of platinum in my watch and it's over $2000 an ounce. so i'm with ya brother: nobility thy name is platinum. way to go and i joined your club.

12 March 2008, 07:22 PM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I will be owning just ONE Rolex watch (my SS Daytona) for a while now, as well. That is what I at least think! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 March 2008, 08:25 PM	#18
Peter Messmore Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Bch,FL,USA Posts: 341	JJ, One watch for me too brother.And that's the way I like it, Peter

12 March 2008, 09:08 PM	#19
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Yeah. I love the one I'm with!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 March 2008, 10:45 PM	#20
fwellers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sterling, Va Watch: Rolex Gmt Master2 Posts: 276	Yea but you gotta get another one so you won't be "definitely rolex-less" for 2 months when it comes time to send it to service. __________________ Peace, Floyd _______________________________ SS Gmt Master II F Series SS DateJust 116234 M Series Iwc Portofino 39mm Iwc AquaTimer 2000 Ti Omega Smp Pro Ti

12 March 2008, 10:52 PM	#21
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Cheerz to you JJ.... must be tough....... However I dont feel any sympathy for u, b'cos it is self inflicted torture wearing that timepiece round all day....

12 March 2008, 11:02 PM	#22
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	YM is a GREAT looking watch!!! My Brother have one, when he wear it, DAMN!!! So shinny!!! I like it!!! But JJ, whrer's your Bluesy? You already sell it?

12 March 2008, 11:01 PM	#24
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	A friend of mine once commented on his house "I have six bedrooms, but I can and only want to sleep in one...". I like your way of thinking JJ !

12 March 2008, 11:11 PM	#25
tomc1944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Sun City, Florida Watch: DSSD Deepsea Posts: 89	So true JJ I used to have 4 watches and it was a Pain to decide which one to wear. I decided to go with my inherited 1965 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. It still is accurate to 1 sec. a day and has alot of sentimental value. I wear it, proudly, ever day. __________________ Rolex 1011 Oyster Perpetual Rolex DSSD Rolex Airking Christopher Ward C4

13 March 2008, 12:30 AM	#26
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Only one watch? As long as it's a ROLEX!

13 March 2008, 01:41 AM	#27
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	JJ, When you have a good outlook on life like yours then you could strap on a Timex everyday and feel like it is a platinum DD! Of course the fact that you are wearing an actual platinum YM helps that smile widen just a little more no? __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

13 March 2008, 05:38 AM	#28
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	Agree with you JJ, but would like to know how it feels the other way round, just to be sure

13 March 2008, 05:48 AM	#29
rolex1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David S. Location: Mass-N. of Boston Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 207	JJ, I would love to own a Yachtmaster eventually, I have a few questions about that watch. Is the bezel platinum too? Does the bezel rotate? Bi or Single directional? And is the bezel one piece, or two? Thanks! David S. Tom, That 1011 is beautiful. I had never seen a bombe lug watch with the Jubile bracelet, it's a great combo! How about some more shots of that one? David S.

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