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Jason71 · 3 August 2018, 08:51 AM

My wife says I have a problem. Often times, if it is a watch that I really like........I try and buy a backup. I guess in retrospect, this has been to my benefit. I would be lying if I said that I didn't own other duplicates.....Subs and SDs primarily, but also GMTs.

Anyone else suffering from this affliction?

Lemonvr6 · 3 August 2018, 09:05 AM

Not here. I have made every effort to have a diverse collection

Frank McKay · 4 August 2018, 04:40 AM

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Not here. I have made every effort to have a diverse collection

Not sure I agree. You’re basically a half-black colored bezel away from having 3 extremely similar looking watches, where in fact from a few feet away look the same. The Hulk, no question is much different.

chloebear · 5 August 2018, 08:08 AM

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Not here. I have made every effort to have a diverse collection

My brother and I had a discussion this week. Which would you rather have:

Option 1 Black Sub + Batman (or Pepsi)
Or
Option 2 Black GMT + Hulk

He picked option 2 and I picked option 1. I think you win with picking all of the above!

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Rolex.c6 · 6 August 2018, 06:02 AM

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Not here. I have made every effort to have a diverse collection

Pretty much my perfect set! Looks goooood!

SLS · 3 August 2018, 09:16 AM

Jason, I hear you...but I went in a different direction. I went the reference route, Sub ref # 5513, 1680R, 1680W, 16800, 168000, 16610, 16610LV, 16613, 16600, GMT ref # 1675, 16700, 16760, 16710, 116710, 16750. But I do hear all the time that my collection looks the same. Really doesn't bother me, because I know what I like.

watchwatcher · 3 August 2018, 10:39 AM

Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch.

If they only knew...

kzm40 · 3 August 2018, 11:12 AM

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Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch.

If they only knew...

Couldn't agree more. :)

904VT · 7 August 2018, 12:13 AM

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Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch.

If they only knew...

Great comment

Andad · 3 August 2018, 11:07 AM

I don't see a problem in that pix Jason.

00Seven · 3 August 2018, 11:17 AM

I know the dilemma. I have multiple versions of the “same” watch - I.E. 16610LV and an 114060 or three different Planet Ocean models. Nothing wrong with buying and enjoying what you like!

JCZ5 · 3 August 2018, 11:19 AM

Hey Jason, I feel like that too. Currently in the Rolex collection I have a hulk and BLNR. Really like the SD43, but feel that may be redundant...

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arguetaoscar · 3 August 2018, 12:45 PM

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Recaro18 · 3 August 2018, 12:58 PM

Who has a problem?

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Jason71 · 3 August 2018, 01:09 PM

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Who has a problem?

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SUPER NICE!!!!! Love it

Bladeshot · 3 August 2018, 01:42 PM

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Who has a problem?

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Yeah! Love those!

i see no problem with having backups.

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fskywalker · 4 August 2018, 05:49 AM

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Who has a problem?

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Bluside · 4 August 2018, 06:01 AM

I like a bit of variety.

I can see buying a couple of the same models if I planned to give them away to family members.

jfoord27 · 5 August 2018, 08:47 AM

Unless it's an investment, isn't buying multiples of the same watch just a waste of money?

doboy007 · 3 August 2018, 01:31 PM

T-shirts yes, watches no. Too boring and redundant owning same watches as backup. Maybe if second watch is an investment.

beshannon · 3 August 2018, 08:58 PM

No

I cannot see how this is a wise use of funds. I barely have time to wear what I own, I would never want a duplicate piece of jewelry that just sat.

rushca01 · 3 August 2018, 10:00 PM

I have often pondered having duplicates of my favorite reference, namely if I found a good deal on another 16600.

REFZ · 3 August 2018, 10:15 PM

I don't see the point of having duplicate watches and I can't afford it.

ras47 · 3 August 2018, 10:22 PM

It’s only a problem if you suffer with it. If you enjoy every minute of the condition then it’s no problem at all. :)

VicLeChic · 3 August 2018, 10:23 PM

No, I try to keep madness in the realm of possible curability. Presented with the opportunity to buy a second SD43 from another AD, I decided to decline although temptation was strong.

AEC · 3 August 2018, 11:19 PM

No criticism from me on this. I do this when I find good shoes that I like. I have a multiple pairs of the same Shell Cordovan loafers from Crocket & Jones and from Alden.

beshannon · 4 August 2018, 12:15 AM

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No criticism from me on this. I do this when I find good shoes that I like. I have a multiple pairs of the same Shell Cordovan loafers from Crocket & Jones and from Alden.

People are free to do as they wish

Shoes wear out, cost far less and change with fashion trends.

Multiple identical cars? Multiple identical iPhones?

Sorry I don't understand

challer · 4 August 2018, 12:14 AM

So what is the point of duplicates? I have four, all different. Can't imagine even having a Sub and an SD43.

FTX I · 4 August 2018, 12:18 AM

Makes a lot of sense to me.

lmcgbaj · 4 August 2018, 12:18 AM

There are too many watches that I like to buy, so no duplicates for me but hey whatever makes you happy.

3 August 2018, 08:51 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Duplicates?? Anyone Else Have a Problem? My wife says I have a problem. Often times, if it is a watch that I really like........I try and buy a backup. I guess in retrospect, this has been to my benefit. I would be lying if I said that I didn't own other duplicates.....Subs and SDs primarily, but also GMTs. Anyone else suffering from this affliction? __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

3 August 2018, 09:05 AM	#2
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	Not here. I have made every effort to have a diverse collection __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

3 August 2018, 09:16 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Jason, I hear you...but I went in a different direction. I went the reference route, Sub ref # 5513, 1680R, 1680W, 16800, 168000, 16610, 16610LV, 16613, 16600, GMT ref # 1675, 16700, 16760, 16710, 116710, 16750. But I do hear all the time that my collection looks the same. Really doesn't bother me, because I know what I like. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 August 2018, 11:07 AM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,527	I don't see a problem in that pix Jason. __________________ E

3 August 2018, 12:58 PM	#14
Recaro18 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,439	Who has a problem? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case (Make sure you're dealing with me, Meta Verified with Blue check mark!) ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

3 August 2018, 10:39 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch. If they only knew...

3 August 2018, 11:17 AM	#11
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	I know the dilemma. I have multiple versions of the “same” watch - I.E. 16610LV and an 114060 or three different Planet Ocean models. Nothing wrong with buying and enjoying what you like!

3 August 2018, 11:19 AM	#12
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Hey Jason, I feel like that too. Currently in the Rolex collection I have a hulk and BLNR. Really like the SD43, but feel that may be redundant... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 August 2018, 12:45 PM	#13
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 August 2018, 06:01 AM	#18
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I like a bit of variety. I can see buying a couple of the same models if I planned to give them away to family members.

5 August 2018, 08:47 AM	#19
jfoord27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Unless it's an investment, isn't buying multiples of the same watch just a waste of money?

3 August 2018, 01:31 PM	#20
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	T-shirts yes, watches no. Too boring and redundant owning same watches as backup. Maybe if second watch is an investment.

3 August 2018, 08:58 PM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No I cannot see how this is a wise use of funds. I barely have time to wear what I own, I would never want a duplicate piece of jewelry that just sat. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

3 August 2018, 10:00 PM	#22
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	I have often pondered having duplicates of my favorite reference, namely if I found a good deal on another 16600.

3 August 2018, 10:15 PM	#23
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	I don't see the point of having duplicate watches and I can't afford it. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

3 August 2018, 10:22 PM	#24
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	It’s only a problem if you suffer with it. If you enjoy every minute of the condition then it’s no problem at all. :) __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

3 August 2018, 10:23 PM	#25
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	No, I try to keep madness in the realm of possible curability. Presented with the opportunity to buy a second SD43 from another AD, I decided to decline although temptation was strong.

3 August 2018, 11:19 PM	#26
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	No criticism from me on this. I do this when I find good shoes that I like. I have a multiple pairs of the same Shell Cordovan loafers from Crocket & Jones and from Alden.

4 August 2018, 12:14 AM	#28
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	So what is the point of duplicates? I have four, all different. Can't imagine even having a Sub and an SD43.

4 August 2018, 12:18 AM	#29
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Makes a lot of sense to me. Attached Images

4 August 2018, 12:18 AM	#30
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	There are too many watches that I like to buy, so no duplicates for me but hey whatever makes you happy.

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