Does Anyone Have a One Rolex Collection and it's not a Sub?

[Orangejoe]

You know what they say, beware the man with only one watch, he probably knows you are late.

Anyhow, I know many people get a Sub an are done with the brand, but I'm interested in hearing from those that have only one Rolex with no plan to get another and chose something other than everyone's favorite diver.

• Why choose something other than the icon?
  
• Is it your every day watch?
  
• Any plans to "pass it on" to the next generation?
  
• Did you get it to scratch the Rolex itch and just lost interest in the brand after joining the crown club?

[jamesy983]

Before I fell into the rabbit hole, I used to have a 1-rolex collection for approx 3 years.

I had a Datejust 116234 - oyster band, white dial, stick batons, fluted bezel. I tried to cover a lot of ground with; oyster band for sport, fluted bezel for flash, stick batons & white for neutral.

I had a good run with it, but once I got the itch for a sub my DJ became a little too middle of the road for me. I’ve subsequently traded it in for a TT everose DJ, and have built up my collection with a hulk, speedmaster & old explorer ii

Edit: I will say a turning point was when I realized that I could rock a Sub. I have small wrists so always thought that I didn’t have the real estate for it, but I borrowed a friends Sub for a couple days and then my world changed haha.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by jamesy983

Before I fell into the rabbit hole, I used to have a 1-rolex collection for approx 3 years.

I had a Datejust 116234 - oyster band, white dial, stick batons, fluted bezel. I tried to cover a lot of ground with; oyster band for sport, fluted bezel for flash, stick batons & white for neutral.

I had a good run with it, but once I got the itch for a sub my DJ became a little too middle of the road for me. I’ve subsequently traded it in for a TT everose DJ, and have built up my collection with a hulk, speedmaster & old explorer ii

Edit: I will say a turning point was when I realized that I could rock a Sub. I have small wrists so always thought that I didn’t have the real estate for it, but I borrowed a friends Sub for a couple days and then my world changed haha.

Wow this sounds almost exactly my pathway into the rabbit hole. Started out with a Datejust II as a do everything one and only Rolex. Stayed that way for maybe two years until this board got me into sport models and other brands.

Now I'm also looking to potentially move to a fancier TT DJ or maybe one day a DD as my dress watch since my sports watch collection has grown to four by my last count.

Love this board but man it has sucked a lot of money out of my bank account

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[MRPWRPATX21]

I think a lot of people own only a GMT or Explorer II- the GMT complication in addition to date would be reason enough to get one of those over a Sub if you felt so inclined...not to mention the fact that everyone has a black Sub. Some people fall more into the classic mode than sport, and will have only a DJ/OP or even an Explorer- that would make sense for someone less sport-driven in their style.

I personally fall into the first camp- had a Explorer II as only Rolex for quite some time...then I found a YM that I've loved since circa 2000 and added that about 2 weeks after the Explorer II. The YM fills the Sub niche while being a bit more than run of the mill, and the Explorer II has the GMT complication for travel, so each has a place.

I can see plenty of reasons to only have/need/want 1 Rolex...but I can think of ways to justify 3-6 pretty easily, as well!

[Oyster84]

Originally Posted by MRPWRPATX21

I think a lot of people own only a GMT or Explorer II- the GMT complication in addition to date would be reason enough to get one of those over a Sub if you felt so inclined...not to mention the fact that everyone has a black Sub. Some people fall more into the classic mode than sport, and will have only a DJ/OP or even an Explorer- that would make sense for someone less sport-driven in their style.

I personally fall into the first camp- had a Explorer II as only Rolex for quite some time...then I found a YM that I've loved since circa 2000 and added that about 2 weeks after the Explorer II. The YM fills the Sub niche while being a bit more than run of the mill, and the Explorer II has the GMT complication for travel, so each has a place.

I can see plenty of reasons to only have/need/want 1 Rolex...but I can think of ways to justify 3-6 pretty easily, as well!

There's a reason so many have a black sub... it's a sexy beast!

[Victors881]

Within my collection, I only have a Batman. Never previously thought of myself as a ‘Rolex guy” but that one really spoke to me in person. Generally prefer other brands, e.g., AP, JLC and ALS. I’m open to some, but not really chasing any, if that makes sense.

Some of the precious metal Daytonas look good to me, but I’ve never had much luck with rubber bracelets (sweaty / uncomfortable). So for now sort of keep an eye out, but no real plans.

[Subtiki]

I have a SD43. That is it. Wear it everyday.

[ADR1982]

I am down to a single 16710 that ive owned for 16 yrs. Its like a sub but with 3 bezel options, two bracelet options and one more complication.

Also growing up i was totally sold on the gmt advertising in nat geo magazines. Since ive grown up, marketing has had less of an influence on my buying choices

[Rodolfo_4]

GMT looks better than a sub

That is why


But later i had a hulk, and love that watch too

White daytona is ok, but looks better on PICS, than in real life

I have yet to se a black dial one, maybe that changes my mind

[ufboy73]

No...but I have a 2 Rolex collection and neither one is a Sub! Lol

[Houstongator]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

no...but i have a 2 rolex collection and neither one is a sub! Lol

x2

[Rgd5000]

Originally Posted by Houstongator

x2

X3


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[StillTrying]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

No...but I have a 2 Rolex collection and neither one is a Sub! Lol

+ 1
Exp and Exp II.


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[Spence4]

I had only a Daytona 116520 for about ten years before adding a Pepsi this year. Wore that thing everyday. Still my favorite watch.

[seand442]

Wouldn’t mind upgrading someday to a 228239. I could definitely live with that as my one and only.

[Maxy]

So many in Asian counties prefer Datejust over Sub and DJ is as big an icon if not bigger. US is more prone to sports watches hype but its not the same all over the world!

[jamesy983]

Originally Posted by Maxy

So many in Asian counties prefer Datejust over Sub and DJ is as big an icon if not bigger. US is more prone to sports watches hype but its not the same all over the world!

Yeah, great point. Whenever I look at IG posts of Rolex’s in APAC markets, all I see are the DJs. Perhaps it has something to do with wrist sizes and DJ being more suitable for people of stature in APAC.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by jamesy983

Yeah, great point. Whenever I look at IG posts of Rolex’s in APAC markets, all I see are the DJs. Perhaps it has something to do with wrist sizes and DJ being more suitable for people of stature in APAC.

Nothing to do wrist size. Rolex is mostly party wear watch and they have huge formal celebrations and folks don't wear sports watches in luxury events. All DJ, fluted, gold DJs etc are really hot for that events unlike Sub or Explorer II type of watches.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Maxy

So many in Asian counties prefer Datejust over Sub and DJ is as big an icon if not bigger. US is more prone to sports watches hype but its not the same all over the world!

I would think the Sub would be too big for many Asian wrists too. They don't have our obesity problem.

My main watch is an Exp. II 16570, I have an inherited 36mm DJ I wear occasionally for business.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Orangejoe

You know what they say, beware the man with only one watch, he probably knows you are late.

Anyhow, I know many people get a Sub an are done with the brand, but I'm interested in hearing from those that have only one Rolex with no plan to get another and chose something other than everyone's favorite diver.

• Why choose something other than the icon?
  
• Is it your every day watch?
  
• Any plans to "pass it on" to the next generation?
  
• Did you get it to scratch the Rolex itch and just lost interest in the brand after joining the crown club?

When I decided that it was time to get my first Rolex “a couple of years ago” I had two models in mind. The DJ41 and BLNR.
Didn’t like how small they looked on me so I started looking at bigger models until the SD43 landed on my wrist. My search stopped there.


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[brucethemanlee]

i don't have a Sub. I have SD4K

[Andad]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

i don't have a Sub. I have SD4K

The BIG Sub.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Andad

The BIG Sub.

The way the Sub case probably should have been :)

[Rgd5000]

Could easily see this being my DJII with fluted bezel on oyster. Size makes it sporty, but still has that classic look


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[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by Rgd5000

Could easily see this being my DJII with fluted bezel on oyster. Size makes it sporty, but still has that classic look


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Agreed. I have a blue DJII blue fluted on oyster. Could very well be my only watch.


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[Zyfon]

I wore the Polar Explorer II as my daily for about a year, then switched to a Hulk and it's been my one and only Rolex ever since.

[Kigan]

Originally Posted by Orangejoe

Does Anyone Have a One Rolex Collection and it's not a Sub?

Yes, DaytonaC.

Originally Posted by Orangejoe

Is it your every day watch?

No, my daily watch is the Omega Speedmaster.

[JCF81]

Only one. Pre-hype BLNR, was worn almost daily (until started working from home). Acquired for multi-timezone tracking purposes. Two-color bezel easy to tell day/night at a glance vs all-black LN.

[Snake Plissken]

I only have a GMT

but I will get more someday :)

[descartes]

I wore a GMT 16710 (Coke) for 10 years before I bought a second watch, which was a Speedmaster.

Although I collected other watches, I wore the Coke 90% of the time for over 20 years.

Now the GMT 116710 LN is my primary watch (even though I have a number of other watches including a Sub, Daytona, Explorer 2, APRO, and others).

I think the GMT is the best watch Rolex makes.