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aspen_joe · 9 June 2014, 05:57 AM

I just acquired another watch and I am now considering thinning the herd since many of them are seeing less and less wrist time. 3 questions:

What NUMBER of watches actually make your monthly rotation, fulfilling all occasional needs (weekends, work, vacations, formal)?

What watches are they?

How often do you rotate your watches? (daily, every other day, every wk?)

thomaspp · 9 June 2014, 05:59 AM

9 watches and trying to stand pat (until the SS skydweller!). All make it, but some get more time than others.

Rotate daily on occasion but mostly every 2-4 days

Tools · 9 June 2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by aspen_joe

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What NUMBER of watches actually make your monthly rotation, fulfilling all occasional needs (weekends, work, vacations, formal)?

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Depends on how many days are in the month..

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 9 June 2014, 07:28 AM

Hi Victor! myself i have 3, one for Dress up, one for everyday work and one for casual outings

Vivalas · 9 June 2014, 07:42 AM

I have 3 - white dial Daytona, BLNR and SS plat YM.

To me a watch should be worn, so I wear them all regularly as I feel. The YM gets the least time now as I've had it for 9 years so maybe 20% of the month! the other two fairly equal.

srvrf · 9 June 2014, 08:17 AM

Right now, 6 with 1 for sale. Seems like a "sweet spot" to me where I can wear each of them at least once a week. In my collection, I aimed for a variety of dial colors and straps/bracelets. And all can be worn in pretty much all situations for me (work, weekend/casual) - I often just change the strap if needed.

I could almost see 4 as a well-rounded collection depending on strap/bracelet changing habits. Otherwise, you start to get into overlap (which is fine of course, but then they get less wrist time)
(1) Everyday nice primarily bracelet watch (Rolex Oyster of choice)
(2) Dress/nice primarily strap watch (Rolex Cellini, JLC, IWC, etc.)
(3) Weekend/fun versatile watch that can be dressed up/down. Could be the chronograph of the collection (Panerai, Navitimer, Omega)
(4) Dive/tough watch to be the "beater"

sea-dweller · 9 June 2014, 08:21 AM

I rotate about every 2 months, the rest stay in a safe.

AK797 · 9 June 2014, 09:04 AM

Rotate every day and try to wear each of my 7 at least once a fortnight.

MaxCargo · 9 June 2014, 09:11 AM

16600
114060
116660

2 week rotation.

covers all my needs

should change my nic to Mr.redundant

mjm800 · 9 June 2014, 09:12 AM

I have 7 but it depends on the shirt I am wearing. Some have a shirt they absolutely must go with, others can go with almost anything.

Part of the fun is finding the right watch for the right shirt in the morning.

A_Tone · 9 June 2014, 09:14 AM

I have 10 watches in my rotation and switch watches about every 2 weeks. Some get picked more than others depending on my mood.

tkerrmd · 9 June 2014, 09:18 AM

No right answer for number etc as some collect and for different reasons

But if I find myself not really wanting to wear one or the love is gone, it is gone. I don't keep dead wood around and really wear what I have

So my answer is thin the herd!

Micha · 9 June 2014, 09:29 AM

I keep em all.......better than $$$s in the bank. Bring on the next price increase...

samsam · 9 June 2014, 09:38 AM

I have 4 that cover all possible dress situations. I may add one more though, not sure yet.

I have a:
- Dressy watch: DJII fluted bezel diamond dial
- Dress formal: Cartier MC Tank black strap
- Business casual: DJII smooth bezel whit stick
- Daily casual GMT watch: GMTIIC LN.

I rotate anywhere between every 5 days to multiple times a day depending on my mood.

Rolexpharm · 9 June 2014, 10:26 AM

Don't thin the herd you might regret it. I actually cycle on a monthly basis. Every month I use either my Daytona, Presidential, or Submariner

aspen_joe · 9 June 2014, 10:31 AM

Do you suppose it would be overkill to have a BLNR and a 1680/16610 in the rotation?

melons · 9 June 2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aspen_joe

Do you suppose it would be overkill to have a BLNR and a 1680/16610 in the rotation?

Yes.

Micha · 9 June 2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aspen_joe

Do you suppose it would be overkill to have a BLNR and a 1680/16610 in the rotation?

Definitely NOT

fishingbear · 9 June 2014, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspen_joe

Do you suppose it would be overkill to have a BLNR and a 1680/16610 in the rotation?

Not at all.

Rags · 9 June 2014, 11:56 AM

I usually wear 4 out of 11 watches in rotation.

Starbucksboss · 9 June 2014, 12:20 PM

I tend to rotate once a month...

subtona · 9 June 2014, 12:20 PM

i currently have 5 (10 others have come and gone) and feel very satisfied with my options for each occasion… i do have eyes for 1 other, but it is a bit of a grail for me… can't be rushed, but if the right one comes along, im all in:)

fishingbear · 9 June 2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

i currently have 5 (10 others have come and gone) and feel very satisfied with my options for each occasion… i do have eyes for 1 other, but it is a bit of a grail for me… can't be rushed, but if the right one comes along, im all in:)

Patience is a virtue, and as they say, good things come to those that wait.
Opportunity knocks even for the WIS.

KINGROLESAR · 9 June 2014, 12:23 PM

3 - But I'm not a collector.

HogwldFLTR · 9 June 2014, 01:48 PM

Five for me fit my needs pretty well.

14060, 114060, 16570, 16700, and OMP Bond work quite well together. I do have my dad's old dress gold Bulova automatic but hardly ever wear it. Also have a crap load of quartz which get not wrist time anymore.

Andad · 9 June 2014, 01:53 PM

<100 gives me withdrawal symptoms.

GsurgBM · 9 June 2014, 02:26 PM

6 rolex, 1 omega. Seems good to me.

astro98 · 9 June 2014, 02:30 PM

Don't do it

eightbore · 9 June 2014, 09:02 PM

Everyday/Casual/Sport
Dive
Dress
Chrono
GMT
Beater

I don't know that a man NEEDS more than this.

zama · 9 June 2014, 09:19 PM

I think the sweet spot is 5-6, increasingly they are all a bit more up market (no beaters as such). I rotate every 4-7 days.

9 June 2014, 05:57 AM	#1
aspen_joe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 13	Thin the Herd? I just acquired another watch and I am now considering thinning the herd since many of them are seeing less and less wrist time. 3 questions: What NUMBER of watches actually make your monthly rotation, fulfilling all occasional needs (weekends, work, vacations, formal)? What watches are they? How often do you rotate your watches? (daily, every other day, every wk?)

9 June 2014, 05:59 AM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	9 watches and trying to stand pat (until the SS skydweller!). All make it, but some get more time than others. Rotate daily on occasion but mostly every 2-4 days __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 June 2014, 07:28 AM	#4
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Hi Victor! myself i have 3, one for Dress up, one for everyday work and one for casual outings __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

9 June 2014, 09:11 AM	#9
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	16600 114060 116660 2 week rotation. covers all my needs should change my nic to Mr.redundant __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

9 June 2014, 09:12 AM	#10
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I have 7 but it depends on the shirt I am wearing. Some have a shirt they absolutely must go with, others can go with almost anything. Part of the fun is finding the right watch for the right shirt in the morning. __________________

9 June 2014, 07:42 AM	#5
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I have 3 - white dial Daytona, BLNR and SS plat YM. To me a watch should be worn, so I wear them all regularly as I feel. The YM gets the least time now as I've had it for 9 years so maybe 20% of the month! the other two fairly equal.

9 June 2014, 08:17 AM	#6
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,158	Right now, 6 with 1 for sale. Seems like a "sweet spot" to me where I can wear each of them at least once a week. In my collection, I aimed for a variety of dial colors and straps/bracelets. And all can be worn in pretty much all situations for me (work, weekend/casual) - I often just change the strap if needed. I could almost see 4 as a well-rounded collection depending on strap/bracelet changing habits. Otherwise, you start to get into overlap (which is fine of course, but then they get less wrist time) (1) Everyday nice primarily bracelet watch (Rolex Oyster of choice) (2) Dress/nice primarily strap watch (Rolex Cellini, JLC, IWC, etc.) (3) Weekend/fun versatile watch that can be dressed up/down. Could be the chronograph of the collection (Panerai, Navitimer, Omega) (4) Dive/tough watch to be the "beater"

9 June 2014, 08:21 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I rotate about every 2 months, the rest stay in a safe.

9 June 2014, 09:04 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Rotate every day and try to wear each of my 7 at least once a fortnight.

9 June 2014, 09:14 AM	#11
A_Tone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bethlehem, PA Watch: 16610LV, SDc 4000 Posts: 42	I have 10 watches in my rotation and switch watches about every 2 weeks. Some get picked more than others depending on my mood.

9 June 2014, 09:18 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	No right answer for number etc as some collect and for different reasons But if I find myself not really wanting to wear one or the love is gone, it is gone. I don't keep dead wood around and really wear what I have So my answer is thin the herd!

9 June 2014, 09:29 AM	#13
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	I keep em all.......better than $$$s in the bank. Bring on the next price increase... __________________ life is good

9 June 2014, 09:38 AM	#14
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Thin the Herd? I have 4 that cover all possible dress situations. I may add one more though, not sure yet. I have a: - Dressy watch: DJII fluted bezel diamond dial - Dress formal: Cartier MC Tank black strap - Business casual: DJII smooth bezel whit stick - Daily casual GMT watch: GMTIIC LN. I rotate anywhere between every 5 days to multiple times a day depending on my mood.

9 June 2014, 10:26 AM	#15
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	Don't thin the herd you might regret it. I actually cycle on a monthly basis. Every month I use either my Daytona, Presidential, or Submariner

9 June 2014, 10:31 AM	#16
aspen_joe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 13	Do you suppose it would be overkill to have a BLNR and a 1680/16610 in the rotation?

9 June 2014, 11:56 AM	#20
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I usually wear 4 out of 11 watches in rotation. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

9 June 2014, 12:20 PM	#21
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	I tend to rotate once a month...

9 June 2014, 12:20 PM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	i currently have 5 (10 others have come and gone) and feel very satisfied with my options for each occasion… i do have eyes for 1 other, but it is a bit of a grail for me… can't be rushed, but if the right one comes along, im all in:) __________________

9 June 2014, 12:23 PM	#24
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	3 - But I'm not a collector. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

9 June 2014, 01:48 PM	#25
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Five for me fit my needs pretty well. 14060, 114060, 16570, 16700, and OMP Bond work quite well together. I do have my dad's old dress gold Bulova automatic but hardly ever wear it. Also have a crap load of quartz which get not wrist time anymore. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 June 2014, 01:53 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	<100 gives me withdrawal symptoms. __________________ E

9 June 2014, 02:26 PM	#27
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	6 rolex, 1 omega. Seems good to me. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

9 June 2014, 02:30 PM	#28
astro98 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Watch: Sub No Date Posts: 278	Don't do it

9 June 2014, 09:02 PM	#29
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	Everyday/Casual/Sport Dive Dress Chrono GMT Beater I don't know that a man NEEDS more than this.

9 June 2014, 09:19 PM	#30
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I think the sweet spot is 5-6, increasingly they are all a bit more up market (no beaters as such). I rotate every 4-7 days. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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