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rolex75216 · 31 January 2016, 01:20 AM

I am finding that I tend to wear one of my watches the most while the other watch remains at home. It got me thinking about what you do with your watches that do not get a lot of wrist time? Do you keep them for your collection, trade them in for another watch, or simply wear every once and a while?

Cheers!

Jeronimo · 31 January 2016, 01:32 AM

I wear them every once in a while, but I think trading them is the sensible solution, unless, of course, if you have some sentimental reason to keep them.

On the other hand a watch you're not wearing today may become one of your favorites again tomorrow. That's mainly what I've been telling myself...

Muzz · 31 January 2016, 01:36 AM

I travel every week for work. Each time I leave I ensure I wear a different watch for the week. This allows an even rotation and works well for me.

pd999 · 31 January 2016, 01:43 AM

I sometimes buy my watches on impulse. But if they don't get wrist time, they get traded. I would then have 'scratched the itch' with these unworn models, and I really look forward to something new. Eventually, your collection will consist of watches that you 'must' wear because you love them, and not those you 'should' wear just because they are in your collection

Rockrolex · 31 January 2016, 01:50 AM

I never flip my watches. A few get almost no wrist time. They just stay on winders in case I decide one day to strap them on.

beer · 31 January 2016, 01:48 AM

not been in that position yet but i would trade them in as i am not lucky enough to be in a financial position to own $10,000 items that i do not use

Baco Noir · 31 January 2016, 01:53 AM

Flip them. If they aren't getting worn, they need to go.

locutus49 · 31 January 2016, 01:53 AM

My Hulk gets no wrist time. It is for back-up.

Micha · 31 January 2016, 02:03 AM

A few years ago I splurged on a 6263...only wear it on special occasions, so gets very little wrist time. I would not sell it, will stay in my collection!

kirksingleton · 31 January 2016, 02:04 AM

I have a nice tt date just that hasn't seen the light of day in years. It doesn't have a lot of value...so it sits

SWISSAHOLICS · 31 January 2016, 02:05 AM

If it does not get wrist time, it's gets sold or traded.

Balsquat · 31 January 2016, 02:06 AM

My datejust 2 gets worn very rarely due to the diamond dial being over the top for most casual situations. I brought up the idea of trading it in for something more casual that fits my lifestyle, but the wife was against it. It was also a wedding gift. Anyways, I think having one or two watches worn less often might be okay, but if the bulk of your collection is sitting, it might be time to consider phasing a few out.

sickened1 · 31 January 2016, 02:13 AM

If it doesn't have any sentimental value then flip away.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 31 January 2016, 02:22 AM

I just keep a rotation going , when I put one on I have not worn in a while I get reminded of the reasons I liked and purchased it in the first place.

carwash66 · 31 January 2016, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I just keep a rotation going , when I put one on I have not worn in a while I get reminded of the reasons I liked and purchased it in the first place.

Same here. Have yet to ever sell a watch. It's a one way street for me. If I like one enough to purchase, it stays.

WS9D · 31 January 2016, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I just keep a rotation going , when I put one on I have not worn in a while I get reminded of the reasons I liked and purchased it in the first place.

This is me

Annan · 31 January 2016, 02:29 AM

I consider my SS GMT my daily wearer and my TT DJ my dress-up watch. Regardless, I can and do wear either for any occasion or activity. Although the DJ gets less wrist time overall I don't think I would ever get rid of it. Regardless, sometimes just for fun I look at PM models and think about what I might get by trading in both my watches.

Abdullasaif · 31 January 2016, 03:58 AM

I prefer trading or selling watches i dont wear

ap1 · 31 January 2016, 04:12 AM

I try to keep but then this cursed site hooks me on something new so they must go

blue lion · 31 January 2016, 04:56 AM

I rotate each week, each Monday it's a different watch than last week.

Dusko.Popov · 31 January 2016, 05:23 AM

Once I bought the blnr 2 years ago, nothing has seen my wrist since. Sold every other watch, save for one. In the last two years all the following have been sold because I couldn't justify keeping watches that I had no intentions of wearing: "root beer" 16753, 116613 Lb, Planet Ocean 2500d and 8500, Daytona, and Tudor Heritage Chrono.

I have, however, kept my 114060 for some reason.

watchwatcher · 31 January 2016, 05:50 AM

Actually, I wear my watches on a rotational basis, so they all get pretty equal time. If I find myself wanting to pass over a watch in the rotation, it's time for it to go.

AK797 · 31 January 2016, 05:53 AM

I am now happy having 4/5 watches in the rotation so if I add another I will most likely sell the one least worn or most similar.

HogwldFLTR · 31 January 2016, 05:56 AM

Usually there is a reason I buy watches; unless I'm very wrong in my assessments I don't want to part with watches which were hard to come by in the first place.

Golfster · 31 January 2016, 06:21 AM

I bought this watch new in 2007. The AD had this, a Pepsi and a Black side by side and while the Pepsi is the generally preferred model, I wanted the Coke since I was a kid. I have about 20 hours of wrist time, but I can't part with it yet.

Golfster · 31 January 2016, 06:23 AM

Here

sgmgolf · 31 January 2016, 06:31 AM

I don't keep any watches I don't wear........they get flipped or just sold.
I have found that's what works best for me.
All I currently own I wear in a rotation.....2 of which are birth year watches for my children.
They will be passed down to them someday.

ltmgeller · 31 January 2016, 06:38 AM

Just rotate and fall in love with a watch you haven't worn in awhile all over again.

Headshrinker · 31 January 2016, 06:55 AM

I have a Panerai I won bicycle racing and I don't wear it much because I don't like big watches.

lpolito415 · 31 January 2016, 07:12 AM

I sell the watch and buy something new that I will wear more.

View Poll Results: What do you do with watches that get little to no wrist time?
Keep them for my collection.	18	14.06%
Trade them in for another watch.	47	36.72%
Wear every once and a while.	63	49.22%
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31 January 2016, 01:20 AM	#1
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Watches With Little to No Wrist Time I am finding that I tend to wear one of my watches the most while the other watch remains at home. It got me thinking about what you do with your watches that do not get a lot of wrist time? Do you keep them for your collection, trade them in for another watch, or simply wear every once and a while? Cheers!

31 January 2016, 01:32 AM	#2
Jeronimo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeronimo Location: Around the World Watch: Depends on the day Posts: 1,768	I wear them every once in a while, but I think trading them is the sensible solution, unless, of course, if you have some sentimental reason to keep them. On the other hand a watch you're not wearing today may become one of your favorites again tomorrow. That's mainly what I've been telling myself... __________________ Regards, Jeronimo

31 January 2016, 01:43 AM	#4
pd999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 356	Less is More! I sometimes buy my watches on impulse. But if they don't get wrist time, they get traded. I would then have 'scratched the itch' with these unworn models, and I really look forward to something new. Eventually, your collection will consist of watches that you 'must' wear because you love them, and not those you 'should' wear just because they are in your collection

31 January 2016, 01:50 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	I never flip my watches. A few get almost no wrist time. They just stay on winders in case I decide one day to strap them on. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 January 2016, 01:36 AM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I travel every week for work. Each time I leave I ensure I wear a different watch for the week. This allows an even rotation and works well for me.

31 January 2016, 01:48 AM	#6
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	not been in that position yet but i would trade them in as i am not lucky enough to be in a financial position to own $10,000 items that i do not use __________________

31 January 2016, 01:53 AM	#7
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	Flip them. If they aren't getting worn, they need to go. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

31 January 2016, 01:53 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My Hulk gets no wrist time. It is for back-up.

31 January 2016, 02:03 AM	#9
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	A few years ago I splurged on a 6263...only wear it on special occasions, so gets very little wrist time. I would not sell it, will stay in my collection! __________________ life is good

31 January 2016, 02:04 AM	#10
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I have a nice tt date just that hasn't seen the light of day in years. It doesn't have a lot of value...so it sits

31 January 2016, 02:05 AM	#11
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	If it does not get wrist time, it's gets sold or traded. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

31 January 2016, 02:06 AM	#12
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	My datejust 2 gets worn very rarely due to the diamond dial being over the top for most casual situations. I brought up the idea of trading it in for something more casual that fits my lifestyle, but the wife was against it. It was also a wedding gift. Anyways, I think having one or two watches worn less often might be okay, but if the bulk of your collection is sitting, it might be time to consider phasing a few out.

31 January 2016, 02:13 AM	#13
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	If it doesn't have any sentimental value then flip away.

31 January 2016, 02:22 AM	#14
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	I just keep a rotation going , when I put one on I have not worn in a while I get reminded of the reasons I liked and purchased it in the first place.

31 January 2016, 02:29 AM	#17
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I consider my SS GMT my daily wearer and my TT DJ my dress-up watch. Regardless, I can and do wear either for any occasion or activity. Although the DJ gets less wrist time overall I don't think I would ever get rid of it. Regardless, sometimes just for fun I look at PM models and think about what I might get by trading in both my watches. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

31 January 2016, 03:58 AM	#18
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	I prefer trading or selling watches i dont wear

31 January 2016, 04:12 AM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I try to keep but then this cursed site hooks me on something new so they must go

31 January 2016, 04:56 AM	#20
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I rotate each week, each Monday it's a different watch than last week.

31 January 2016, 05:23 AM	#21
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	Once I bought the blnr 2 years ago, nothing has seen my wrist since. Sold every other watch, save for one. In the last two years all the following have been sold because I couldn't justify keeping watches that I had no intentions of wearing: "root beer" 16753, 116613 Lb, Planet Ocean 2500d and 8500, Daytona, and Tudor Heritage Chrono. I have, however, kept my 114060 for some reason.

31 January 2016, 05:50 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Actually, I wear my watches on a rotational basis, so they all get pretty equal time. If I find myself wanting to pass over a watch in the rotation, it's time for it to go.

31 January 2016, 05:53 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I am now happy having 4/5 watches in the rotation so if I add another I will most likely sell the one least worn or most similar.

31 January 2016, 05:56 AM	#24
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: 33,694	Usually there is a reason I buy watches; unless I'm very wrong in my assessments I don't want to part with watches which were hard to come by in the first place. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 January 2016, 06:21 AM	#25
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	I bought this watch new in 2007. The AD had this, a Pepsi and a Black side by side and while the Pepsi is the generally preferred model, I wanted the Coke since I was a kid. I have about 20 hours of wrist time, but I can't part with it yet.

31 January 2016, 06:23 AM	#26
Golfster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 722	Here Attached Images

31 January 2016, 06:31 AM	#27
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	I don't keep any watches I don't wear........they get flipped or just sold. I have found that's what works best for me. All I currently own I wear in a rotation.....2 of which are birth year watches for my children. They will be passed down to them someday.

31 January 2016, 06:38 AM	#28
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Just rotate and fall in love with a watch you haven't worn in awhile all over again.

31 January 2016, 06:55 AM	#29
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I have a Panerai I won bicycle racing and I don't wear it much because I don't like big watches. Attached Images

31 January 2016, 07:12 AM	#30
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	I sell the watch and buy something new that I will wear more.

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