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Rolex_AG · 16 November 2019, 12:16 AM

Does anyone out there have an all or almost all Rolex collection?

I have a 4 piece combo meal deal all Rolex and am looking to add another piece. As much as I want to diversify, I find myself gravitating back to the Crown.

I actually had an AP Royal Oak 15400 black dial last year but got rid of it when the chance came to pick up a ceramic white dial Daytona at retail. I found the AP too delicate to wear and was constantly paranoid about scratching it.

How do you guys deal with other WIS who accuse you of being a "rolex fanboy"? Yet these same individuals tout their 37mm ultra dress pieces.

To each their own, but I think I will stick to the crown for now.

PossumDixon · 16 November 2019, 12:19 AM

I’ve migrated to virtually all Rolex as well. Mainly, because I got sick of buying other stuff that I couldn’t sell and when I did sell, got slaughtered.

I think if you want a nice dress watch, on a strap, go non-Rolex.

123Blueface · 16 November 2019, 12:21 AM

5/9 at this time.
I love Some variety.

Finslayer83 · 16 November 2019, 12:50 AM

My stainless collection is at 6 pieces and will stay that way.

If a new one is inbound one has to go - fortunately I'm pleased with where it is today:

- 16610 project sub
- 214270 project explorer
- Omega 2254 project
- CWC 1983 MKII
- CWC 1980 MKII
- MKII Vantage

I'd love to have a 16800 matte dial and a 5513 matte dial in the collection but the cost of entry is prohibitive at this stage for a non EDC piece.

ETA: I'm a fan of tool / non flashy pieces, the mods to both Rolex models were done to further that taste.

Rolex_AG · 16 November 2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PossumDixon

I’ve migrated to virtually all Rolex as well. Mainly, because I got sick of buying other stuff that I couldn’t sell and when I did sell, got slaughtered.

I think if you want a nice dress watch, on a strap, go non-Rolex.

Any suggestions? JLC, Patek, Dare I say Cartier?

calebb90 · 16 November 2019, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Any suggestions? JLC, Patek, Dare I say Cartier?

Lange or Vacheron. JLC if you’re looking to spend less.

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Mwendlin · 6 December 2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_AG

Any suggestions? JLC, Patek, Dare I say Cartier?

A lot of JLC looks good to me, also you can order straight from the website which is a nice change of pace from “building a relationship”

AJMarcus · 16 November 2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PossumDixon

I’ve migrated to virtually all Rolex as well. Mainly, because I got sick of buying other stuff that I couldn’t sell and when I did sell, got slaughtered.

I think if you want a nice dress watch, on a strap, go non-Rolex.

Good points. Though an Omega Speedy is a nice addition to any collection imo

watchwatcher · 16 November 2019, 12:21 AM

I don't have to deal with anybody about anything. I buy and wear what I like...which happens to be mainly Rolex watches.

High horology and the holy trinity don't excite me much. What does excite me is looking down at my wrist and taking pleasure in what's there.

brandrea · 16 November 2019, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I don't have to deal with anybody about anything. I buy and wear what I like...which happens to be mainly Rolex watches.

High horology and the holy trinity don't excite me much. What does excite me is looking down at my wrist and taking pleasure in what's there.

Exactly this ^

Mwendlin · 6 December 2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I don't have to deal with anybody about anything. I buy and wear what I like...which happens to be mainly Rolex watches.

High horology and the holy trinity don't excite me much. What does excite me is looking down at my wrist and taking pleasure in what's there.

This

JParm · 16 November 2019, 12:27 AM

If we count Tudor, I'm 5/8 right now.

I wouldn't mind going the AP route but like the OP said, I think I'd be too afraid to scratch it up to wear it, so I've held off.

With the Snowflake, Hulk and 16710, I'm kind of done with Rolex sport watches for my collection. I just don't see the need / room to add another. Would I love another PM piece to go along with the DD40? Absolutely, but that's not happening anytime soon (if ever) with 2 young kiddos and thoughts on their college and the love for travel and...you get the picture :-)

BigJack · 16 November 2019, 04:24 AM

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If we count Tudor, I'm 5/8 right now.

I wouldn't mind going the AP route but like the OP said, I think I'd be too afraid to scratch it up to wear it, so I've held off.

With the Snowflake, Hulk and 16710, I'm kind of done with Rolex sport watches for my collection. I just don't see the need / room to add another. Would I love another PM piece to go along with the DD40? Absolutely, but that's not happening anytime soon (if ever) with 2 young kiddos and thoughts on their college and the love for travel and...you get the picture :-)

Hell yeah

BumbleB · 16 November 2019, 12:35 AM

I have an all Rolex collection and so does my wife, we’ve taken 10 years to build it up and are perfectly happy with it:

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Rolex_AG · 16 November 2019, 12:43 AM

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I have an all Rolex collection and so does my wife, we’ve taken 10 years to build it up and are perfectly happy with it:

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Absolutely stunning collection sir for you and your wife!

BumbleB · 16 November 2019, 05:01 PM

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Absolutely stunning collection sir for you and your wife!

Cheers

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GVAZQUEZ · 16 November 2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

I have an all Rolex collection and so does my wife, we’ve taken 10 years to build it up and are perfectly happy with it:

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Very nice collection really like the strap on your TT Sub. Rubber B?

BumbleB · 16 November 2019, 04:59 PM

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Very nice collection really like the strap on your TT Sub. Rubber B?

Thanks,

Yes, rubberB

Here’s a close-up

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GVAZQUEZ · 1 December 2019, 03:34 AM

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Thanks,

Yes, rubberB

Here’s a close-up

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Nice

AK797 · 16 November 2019, 12:50 AM

I bought alot of other brands at first and was actively avoiding Rolex back then and even dabbled with Panerai that was very en vogue, finally I bought my first Rolex, joined this forum and then bought them almost exclusively in the traditional enabling TRF way, but in the last couple of years I have diversified again, and bought a range of different brands and indeed some of the old watches I had back in the day.

Boba Fett · 16 November 2019, 03:02 AM

I'm a card carrying badge wearing fan boy and proud of it.
I could be persuaded to go to MB&F with the right lottery numbers.
I prefer my watches tough, reliable and relatively inexpensive to service. For me if you exclude the Seiko's and some other sentimental items I'm 100% Rolex.

Luther89 · 16 November 2019, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex_ag

does anyone out there have an all or almost all rolex collection?

I have a 4 piece combo meal deal all rolex and am looking to add another piece. As much as i want to diversify, i find myself gravitating back to the crown.

I actually had an ap royal oak 15400 black dial last year but got rid of it when the chance came to pick up a ceramic white dial daytona at retail. I found the ap too delicate to wear and was constantly paranoid about scratching it.

How do you guys deal with other wis who accuse you of being a "rolex fanboy"? Yet these same individuals tout their 37mm ultra dress pieces.

To each their own, but i think i will stick to the crown for now.

hunger buster combo meal deal!!

Rolex_AG · 16 November 2019, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Luther89

hunger buster combo meal deal!!

Watching Archie's vids, my guilty pleasure

jvb.nc · 16 November 2019, 03:56 AM

6/16 currently. Started with a varied kind of collection then decided about 3 years ago to concentrate solely on Rolex. Once i knock a couple more off of my hit list, ill be moving on to a few other pieces i love and then probably waiting for some patek and AP stuff. Maybe. Who knows!

kieselguhr · 16 November 2019, 04:05 AM

I tried IWC and Omega. I liked them but after a while I noticed I kept reaching for the Tudor, Seiko, & Rolex and never really wore the others.

Final collection will be majority Rolex family with 3 Rolex, 3 Tudor, 2 Seiko, 1 Longines or Lange, 1 AP

skirkz · 16 November 2019, 04:06 AM

With Tudor I’m 2/7. Both my BLNR and Tudor GMT are relatively new and I’ve decided I’m going to sell the others (at a loss no doubt) and looking only collect Rolex for now. Not sure why it took so long to come around. There are some truly admirable collections to be seen in this forum - only fuels the desire to want the next one.

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ltmgeller · 16 November 2019, 04:09 AM

With Tudor all of mine are Rolex and Tudor. I tried other brands but never wore them.

HogwldFLTR · 16 November 2019, 04:12 AM

I've got some incidental watches which I don't consider part of my collection as such other than those I've got an all Rolex collection of three watches. That suits me just fine. I had Omega, Breitling, and TAG Heuer as well but they're all gone now and not missed.

vandyologist · 16 November 2019, 04:22 AM

5 out of 8 are Rolex. My next couple likely won’t be Rolex.

vitadine · 16 November 2019, 04:24 AM

I have 7 Rolex out of 10 watches. The other are Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and Nomos.

16 November 2019, 12:16 AM	#1
Rolex_AG "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 509	All Rolex Collection? Does anyone out there have an all or almost all Rolex collection? I have a 4 piece combo meal deal all Rolex and am looking to add another piece. As much as I want to diversify, I find myself gravitating back to the Crown. I actually had an AP Royal Oak 15400 black dial last year but got rid of it when the chance came to pick up a ceramic white dial Daytona at retail. I found the AP too delicate to wear and was constantly paranoid about scratching it. How do you guys deal with other WIS who accuse you of being a "rolex fanboy"? Yet these same individuals tout their 37mm ultra dress pieces. To each their own, but I think I will stick to the crown for now.

16 November 2019, 12:21 AM	#3
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	5/9 at this time. I love Some variety. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

16 November 2019, 12:27 AM	#12
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	If we count Tudor, I'm 5/8 right now. I wouldn't mind going the AP route but like the OP said, I think I'd be too afraid to scratch it up to wear it, so I've held off. With the Snowflake, Hulk and 16710, I'm kind of done with Rolex sport watches for my collection. I just don't see the need / room to add another. Would I love another PM piece to go along with the DD40? Absolutely, but that's not happening anytime soon (if ever) with 2 young kiddos and thoughts on their college and the love for travel and...you get the picture :-) __________________

16 November 2019, 12:35 AM	#14
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	All Rolex Collection? I have an all Rolex collection and so does my wife, we’ve taken 10 years to build it up and are perfectly happy with it: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

16 November 2019, 03:56 AM	#24
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	6/16 currently. Started with a varied kind of collection then decided about 3 years ago to concentrate solely on Rolex. Once i knock a couple more off of my hit list, ill be moving on to a few other pieces i love and then probably waiting for some patek and AP stuff. Maybe. Who knows! __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

16 November 2019, 12:19 AM	#2
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	I’ve migrated to virtually all Rolex as well. Mainly, because I got sick of buying other stuff that I couldn’t sell and when I did sell, got slaughtered. I think if you want a nice dress watch, on a strap, go non-Rolex.

16 November 2019, 12:50 AM	#4
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	My stainless collection is at 6 pieces and will stay that way. If a new one is inbound one has to go - fortunately I'm pleased with where it is today: - 16610 project sub - 214270 project explorer - Omega 2254 project - CWC 1983 MKII - CWC 1980 MKII - MKII Vantage I'd love to have a 16800 matte dial and a 5513 matte dial in the collection but the cost of entry is prohibitive at this stage for a non EDC piece. ETA: I'm a fan of tool / non flashy pieces, the mods to both Rolex models were done to further that taste.

16 November 2019, 12:21 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I don't have to deal with anybody about anything. I buy and wear what I like...which happens to be mainly Rolex watches. High horology and the holy trinity don't excite me much. What does excite me is looking down at my wrist and taking pleasure in what's there.

16 November 2019, 12:50 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I bought alot of other brands at first and was actively avoiding Rolex back then and even dabbled with Panerai that was very en vogue, finally I bought my first Rolex, joined this forum and then bought them almost exclusively in the traditional enabling TRF way, but in the last couple of years I have diversified again, and bought a range of different brands and indeed some of the old watches I had back in the day.

16 November 2019, 03:02 AM	#21
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	I'm a card carrying badge wearing fan boy and proud of it. I could be persuaded to go to MB&F with the right lottery numbers. I prefer my watches tough, reliable and relatively inexpensive to service. For me if you exclude the Seiko's and some other sentimental items I'm 100% Rolex.

16 November 2019, 04:05 AM	#25
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	All Rolex Collection? I tried IWC and Omega. I liked them but after a while I noticed I kept reaching for the Tudor, Seiko, & Rolex and never really wore the others. Final collection will be majority Rolex family with 3 Rolex, 3 Tudor, 2 Seiko, 1 Longines or Lange, 1 AP

16 November 2019, 04:06 AM	#26
skirkz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: United States Watch: BLNR 126710 Posts: 194	With Tudor I’m 2/7. Both my BLNR and Tudor GMT are relatively new and I’ve decided I’m going to sell the others (at a loss no doubt) and looking only collect Rolex for now. Not sure why it took so long to come around. There are some truly admirable collections to be seen in this forum - only fuels the desire to want the next one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2019, 04:09 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	With Tudor all of mine are Rolex and Tudor. I tried other brands but never wore them. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 November 2019, 04:12 AM	#28
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: 33,693	I've got some incidental watches which I don't consider part of my collection as such other than those I've got an all Rolex collection of three watches. That suits me just fine. I had Omega, Breitling, and TAG Heuer as well but they're all gone now and not missed. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

16 November 2019, 04:22 AM	#29
vandyologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TN Posts: 893	5 out of 8 are Rolex. My next couple likely won’t be Rolex.

16 November 2019, 04:24 AM	#30
vitadine "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 253	All Rolex Collection? I have 7 Rolex out of 10 watches. The other are Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and Nomos.

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