"I will take all six in stainless steel, no need to wrap them!!!”

[S’portEye]

Great collection!! Get a safe... going to the bank gets old. Also, get a PM piece.

[Tenebris Equum]

Originally Posted by peterpl

In other words you've been sucked bigtime into the hype.

If your happy with it by all means enjoy it. To me when I see these collections its just a person who goes out and buys each hyped watch on Instagram.

It's a Rolex Marketing Zombie apocalypse, honestly even my best mates are currently buying a heap of datejusts so they can get on a list for Pepsi and Kermit. Weak minds are easy to fool.

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[zoenatenich]

Great collection! Thank you for sharing.

[VogelPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Boaters

...everyone has different tastes...

Well, apparently not....

[SS Oyster]

Awesome watches - love each one. What watch is next on your list to purchase?

[capote]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Awesome watches - love each one. What watch is next on your list to purchase?

Surely you can figure that out.

[eightball76]

Really nice collection. Now that you have had access to all of them sought after SS watches it would be interesting to know which one gets the Most wrist time and which one doesn't live up to the "hype" (in your opinion of course).

[Dhiren]

End of the Road .......?
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Great Collection! I love collecting the air land and sea combo too ! Wear them in good health!!


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[Manu74]

Great collection!

[Highlatitude]

A triumph of original thought went into that collection! Really shows your character.

Must be quite easy for people to know what you want for Christmas :)

[Rochester585]

This forum is hilarious lol

Excellent collection OP any one of us would be beyond excited to own all these pieces at the same time, hell even one of these pieces is a feat for many here.

Idk if it’s jealousy or what that elicits the negative attitudes and sassy responses here but isn’t this all just for fun

OP has the means to put this collection together either thru a great relationship with an AD or enough financial muscle to go grey and he gets bashed for being a hype beast.

When any one of these pieces is acquired and posted as a stand alone in an “incoming” thread there is nothing but positive vibes and salutations as there should be.. but when these pieces are in the same place at the same time it gets an eyeroll lol

None of these pieces are original anymore.. but that doesn’t mean that the OP only bought them to flex. Maybe they are extremely popular references for a reason.... these are some of the sexiest pieces that Rolex makes period

The next step for me would be a gold president, if you like flying under the radar you could choose white gold or platinum to go along with your stainless pieces

Congratulations and enjoy that beautiful collection !!!

[franklee168]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[Control It]

Amazing collection but why keep them in the bank? I'd just get them insured and enjoy having them around to look at when not wearing.

[Spartan1]

One beautiful collection! Enjoy them, my friend.

[Onikage]

Swap out the PepC for a 16710 and the black dial Daytona for the black dial SS bezel variant and it would be getting around to my tastes. Lol at the pissy comments. Guy has a bunch of Rolexes, posts them on the Rolex forum. Hahahaha.

[Lemonvr6]

Lots of rustled jimmies in here


Love it, op

[Freq18Hz]

Wow some of these comments are ridiculous. As if anyone buys a Rolex (the most recognized and over hyped watch brand, period) to be original. Rolex doesn’t even maintain a very large catalog of references vs. many other brands, so how exactly is one going to ‘original’ in their choices?

I remember a time not so long ago when watch geeks bought sports Rolex because they were good watches, vs instagram fueled speculative investments for people that know nothing about, and don’t care about watches at all.

OP, ignore the Chad haters, that mini collection rocks. Explorer is not represented, a 2 would look nice in there.

Great pic too!

-Freq

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by jamestucker

Great collection

Thanks!

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Very nice
Congratulations!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by VonSomething

Don't get me wrong, those are some great sought after pieces and congratulations that you've been able to purchase those.

I think most of us would enjoy the possibility to buy these ourselves. But - I always feel like these collections are missing some personality.

I would love to see something more out of your collection that aren't just "the hot pieces everybody wants to own".

Thanks for your feedback

Originally Posted by Abre

Something like this maybe .

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15550/15400 way too large for my wrist and that diamond marker MOP DJ will never make my collection

Originally Posted by danwang0520

fantastic collection~

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 42itus

You definitely played your cards right! Maybe a DD is next?


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Thanks! Perhaps DD WG with olive dial

Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

These type collections are a bit paint by numbers. But if it's collecting new Rolex sports watches then they are on their way!!

Appreciate your valuable insight

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Congrats on an excellent collection! There’s a couple there we have in common and a couple of them I’d love to land :)

Thanks! I'm sure the call will come soon!

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Wonderful collection, you are very fortunate that you were blessed with the right factors that helped enable you.

Best wishes for your future additions.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Jimmy66

Beautiful collection. You literally own all the 'must haves' of the moment.

Thanks! I only buy what I like and what I will wear.

SD4K and BLNR when I bought them in 2016 were not must haves. SD4K actually traded at significant discount to MSRP and BLNRs were in AD displays everywhere

For years, I was told to buy the Hulk. Turned down numerous occasions because I didn't like it as it was too green esp with the green dial.

Originally Posted by poker

Very nice watches. Awesome collection. There are at least 2 watches in your collection that I have been on the 'waiting' list for a few years.

Thanks! I'm sure the call will come soon enough

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Nice collection of ‘most difficult to obtain from AD’ SS Rolexes. Looks like the only one missing is this, which is arguably the hardest to get:

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Thanks! Unfortunately, the SkyD sits like a dinner plate on my small wrist and not a huge fan of the dial layout - so SkyD is no for me.

Originally Posted by peterpl

In other words you've been sucked bigtime into the hype.

If your happy with it by all means enjoy it. To me when I see these collections its just a person who goes out and buys each hyped watch on Instagram.

I've been collecting for years and i've only been into SS. I only purchase what I want to wear and suits my active lifestyle and yes I am thrilled to have what I have.

I'm glad you know what's hyped on Instagram, because I'm not on it.

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

Tend to agree. I would sell the Pepsi, black face Daytona and the SD and get a WG GMT Pepsi. Then I add either a Bluesy or CHNR for a little flash. The last watch to add and then drop the mic would be the Platona.

Can't sell the Pepsi, its linked to a special occasion/event

But what's the difference visually if i have a WG Pepsi vs. SS Pepsi. Yes, i know... one is PM and one is SS. And course all the cache of PM, but what else?

Maybe DD40 WG with olive dial or Daytona 116509 silver dial with black subdials

Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

12:12.33 x 6

I see you, too, are a man of culture and OCD

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LOL! Yes OCD!

Originally Posted by MrJKLFoams

Nice colleczione but you can do better than this. Just saying.

Thanks! I'm still reaching for the mountain

Originally Posted by Golfbone

Nice collection. I think a little more variation in material/color and functionality might be a good idea in the future though. A Pilot watch? A dress piece? A PM piece? Having so many variations of the Rolex sport theme is nice because you won't lose money on any of those (since you got them at List from AD....no brainers each one is!) but from the standpoint of having real mood changing/look differentiating choices I'd score some diversity. Time is money!

Maybe DD40 WG with olive dial or Daytona 116509 silver dial with black subdials

I get a lot of variety and diversity out of my larger non-Rolex collection

Originally Posted by Golfbone

If you can get any of these pieces from your AD at list price there is not much harm or risk in picking them up. They are all worth more than he paid for them right now for sure. He's not the one who got sucked into the hype....it's the rest of the world who would pay him more for these pieces than he did!

Agreed can't hurt to buy at MSRP, but wasn't in to make money

I've been buying SS Rolex for years (and have stupidly sold off during that time). My only non-modern Rolex that I still have is my first Rolex: Explorer II (16570) bought in 2000

Originally Posted by RyanO

Gorgeous collection! Hope to add that panda Daytona myself one day. Until then, patience

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Thanks!

Patience is a virtue :)

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

Nice collection! Congrats!

Thank you

Originally Posted by 1William

I like your collection and it would be fun to have that line-up for a daily choice.

Thank you

Originally Posted by Aplover5

Except the blue skydweller😀. Seriously nice collection.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Great collection! Enjoy them.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Richris1

nicely done!

Thank you very much!

Originally Posted by garyk

To be fair, I’m number one on the list at my AD for one of the most hyped watches in Rolexdom, however, if not for the hype I would not have been aware of the existence of the 116508 John Mayer. Thank you hype!!!

LOL... yes the JM hype

Originally Posted by THC

Great collection OP....Congrats sir..

man, there are some needless venom posts here...

Thank you!

The idiosyncrasies of human behavior when it comes to other people's successes? No worries, I have big boy pants :)

I certainly appreciate all feedback and the constructive criticism

Originally Posted by FTX I

Beautiful watches. Thanks for sharing. As a side note, I know it's common but this concept of storing watches at a bank vault is very strange to me. I'd not want to leave the house, drive (or walk) to a bank, say hello to anyone, get inside a vault and open a box to see my watches and rotate them. The nicest thing of collecting watches is having them around me the whole day. If I had to do that I'd probably buy cars instead. At least the garage is close to me.

Thanks!

Good point. Perhaps I'm just old school with banks

Originally Posted by arcampado

Awesome collection Bruce! I tend to agree with others on the DD selection. A nice PM reference would round out your Rolex collection. It might also be time to look outside of Rolex before the rest of the quality watch brands catch hype. I’m really liking what IWC and JLC are doing right now. Best of luck with future acquisitions!

Thanks

Maybe DD40 WG with olive dial or Daytona 116509 silver dial with black subdials. Food for thought

I actually have a larger non-Rolex collection. That said looking to expand to Patek, ALS, JLC. Maybe another Omega and/or Tudor is in the cards too

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Freq18Hz

Wow some of these comments are ridiculous. As if anyone buys a Rolex (the most recognized and over hyped watch brand, period) to be original. Rolex doesn’t even maintain a very large catalog of references vs. many other brands, so how exactly is one going to ‘original’ in their choices?

I remember a time not so long ago when watch geeks bought sports Rolex because they were good watches, vs instagram fueled speculative investments for people that know nothing about, and don’t care about watches at all.

OP, ignore the Chad haters, that mini collection rocks. Explorer is not represented, a 2 would look nice in there.

Great pic too!

-Freq

What freq said! This collection is sick! Nice work!

[dwjez14]

Add dd

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

• GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR - Batman
• Sea-Dweller 4000 116600 - SD4K
• Daytona 116500 - white
• GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO - Pepsi
• Daytona 116500 - black
• Submariner 126610 LV - “new” Kermit

Congrats mate! That's dream watch collection for one lifetime! Well done!

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

Nice collection of ‘most difficult to obtain from AD’ SS Rolexes. Looks like the only one missing is this, which is arguably the hardest to get:




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Frankly, I don’t know why Rolex decided to make the fewest of this model. Personally, not my favorite. I am with OP in terms of the favorites, and not sure I would add this one


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[drgoro]

Pretty generic, but the only person it has to please is you. Great watches regardless.

[TswaneNguni]

Great collection .Period.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Just_Watch

Awesome 6 pack, the 116600 is the most desirable version of SD IMO.

Cheers

Thanks! Yeah I love my SD4K (i purposely chose it between SDDS JC, Sub, and Sub Date back 2016)

It is the near perfect diver IMHO

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Ignore the negativity.
There's a reason these watches are so desirable. They're awesome!

Thanks! Appreciate the positive vibe!

Originally Posted by travisb

Very nice collection!

Thank you !

Originally Posted by HarryFlashman

Wow! Great addition to “What Can’t TRF Complain About.”

Thanks!

Originally Posted by holdingon

Too many black dials...and need more gold. Recommend adding a president as a starter or two tone seadweller. You have double upped on Chrono GMT and Divers....so need a Rolex dress.

Gold is not my thing. Doesn't fit into my active lifestyle.

If i were to get gold it would be WG

I wear jeans/polo shirt for work. pre-covid / covid times. Haven't worn dress watch in 20 years and can't see needing one for the next 20 years

Originally Posted by 60sec

Great collection! You have a lot to be proud of. Constructive advice aside, I’m not sure why we can’t just be positive.

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Thanks! I love my set of watches. All special and unique in its own right but 4/6 of them are linked to special life events.

I agree on positivity comment.

This is just a forum on watches.

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Great collection!!! Not the right watches for my wrist in general but still a nice set!!

Thanks!

I too only obtain watches that are right for my wrist - otherwise I'd get SDDS James Cameron and SD43 50th anniversary - but they're just too large for my wrists

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

That’s an awesome group! Congrats!

Thank you

Originally Posted by fixinbones

You need a PM piece. Too much SS for my liking

Appreciate your feedback

I don't need PM. Doesn't fit into my active lifestyle - but if i were to get PM it would be WG

Originally Posted by iTreelex

Nice to see you're reppin the sd4k! Great collection. You really don't need anything else. Sport watches > anything imo. I don't understand why it lacks personality, unless your watch is super limited then a bunch of people have it. Nothing special about them, they are just great.

Thanks

Yeah the SD4K kicks butt. I love that watch.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Agree.

Congratulations OP, haters gonna hate I’m afraid.

Thanks

Originally Posted by MMode

Amazing collection for sure!

thank you

Originally Posted by Matteo E

A lot of haters today, seems unusual for this forum.

Who knows maybe its 2020

The idiosyncrasies of human behavior when it comes to other people's successes.

I certainly appreciate all feedback and the constructive criticism

Originally Posted by mae71

Very Impressive collection you have here.


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Thank you. Much appreciated

Originally Posted by Art Collector

That is a phenomenal collection--2 land, 2 sea, 2 air. Enjoy and wear in good health!

Thanks

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Niiiice!

Swap the black dial 'tona for a SkyD Blue.

Thanks!

Unlikely will do the swap. I turned down the SkyD Blue - doesn't fit my wrist and wears like a dinner plate

Originally Posted by RJG

You've arrived. You can stop right there! Serious collection has occurred.

LOL!! Thanks!

Life is always about moving forward right?

Originally Posted by jaychief

Great collection, just missing a deepsea....

Thank you!

I would love a to get the SDDS JC but it just wears too LARGE

Originally Posted by trips

Not bad at all.

thanks!

Originally Posted by kwingy

Cool

Originally Posted by Oyster Sauce

Thanks for sharing...really enjoyed seeing the symmetry in models, but diversity in colors.

Thanks !!

Originally Posted by EEpro

Good looking bunch of watches!

Thank you

Originally Posted by HACKNSACK44

Sweet collection!

Thanks

Originally Posted by Boaters

Great collection IMPO everyone has different tastes but by all means a collection to be proud of

Thanks!

Everyone has different tastes. This is mine.

Oddly couple years ago - TRF said I needed a HULK in collection.

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Pretty much so. Read the rules, personally attacking someone is prohibited, being a dick in general is frowned upon.
I’ve never met the OP but I’ve read enough of his posts to know he loves his watches and is not prone to “flexing.”
PS: why is it so hard for some folks to believe that some people have no desire to own PM but prefer SS watches?

Thank you appreciate the feedback

Originally Posted by DudePerfect

I didn’t read any personal attack in this thread but by all means Kumabya on.

Constructive criticism always welcome

Originally Posted by alonsowwss

Great looking collection. Enjoy them in good health.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Great collection but you already know that! All too similar for my taste but sounds like you are really enjoying them!!

Thanks! Yep I love my set of watches! These watches work with my active lifestyle and my style.

Originally Posted by cvo

Great collection! Congrats!

thank you!

[DoDe]

I think the fact that these very popular and hyped pieces are «all used and slightly abused» should get you a Get Out of Jail Free card

Congrats with a really nice collection OP

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by S’portEye

Great collection!! Get a safe... going to the bank gets old. Also, get a PM piece.

PM just doesn't do anything in my lifestyle.

If i did get PM from Rolex it'd be WG anyways

Originally Posted by Tenebris Equum

It's a Rolex Marketing Zombie apocalypse, honestly even my best mates are currently buying a heap of datejusts so they can get on a list for Pepsi and Kermit. Weak minds are easy to fool.

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Banned, i see

Originally Posted by zoenatenich

Great collection! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Well, apparently not....

different people will have different tastes

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Awesome watches - love each one. What watch is next on your list to purchase?

thanks

Not sure....Perhaps another Tudor or Omega

Or Patek?

90th anniversary JLC Reverso?

Originally Posted by capote

Surely you can figure that out.

Even I don't know LOL!

I might buy a SWATCH for xmas

Originally Posted by eightball76

Really nice collection. Now that you have had access to all of them sought after SS watches it would be interesting to know which one gets the Most wrist time and which one doesn't live up to the "hype" (in your opinion of course).

Most wrist time currently is Kermit because its new

Overall most wrist time is Daytona - white

Didn't live up to "hype"? I don't know because each watch was purchased because i really wanted it or marked occasion/event - it was predicated on hype. But my BLNR probably gets the least wrist time for what its worth

Originally Posted by Dhiren

End of the Road .......?
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Great Collection! I love collecting the air land and sea combo too ! Wear them in good health!!


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thanks!

Fantastic mix of old/new/tudor watches

Originally Posted by Manu74

Great collection!

thank you!

Originally Posted by Highlatitude

A triumph of original thought went into that collection! Really shows your character.

Must be quite easy for people to know what you want for Christmas :)

Thanks! The feeling is mutual

Originally Posted by Rochester585

This forum is hilarious lol

Excellent collection OP any one of us would be beyond excited to own all these pieces at the same time, hell even one of these pieces is a feat for many here.

Idk if it’s jealousy or what that elicits the negative attitudes and sassy responses here but isn’t this all just for fun

OP has the means to put this collection together either thru a great relationship with an AD or enough financial muscle to go grey and he gets bashed for being a hype beast.

When any one of these pieces is acquired and posted as a stand alone in an “incoming” thread there is nothing but positive vibes and salutations as there should be.. but when these pieces are in the same place at the same time it gets an eyeroll lol

None of these pieces are original anymore.. but that doesn’t mean that the OP only bought them to flex. Maybe they are extremely popular references for a reason.... these are some of the sexiest pieces that Rolex makes period

The next step for me would be a gold president, if you like flying under the radar you could choose white gold or platinum to go along with your stainless pieces

Congratulations and enjoy that beautiful collection !!!

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Yeah that is interesting...
One incoming = congratulations all around
Showing a set = different story for a small minority

That's ok. I know where I stand and what I have. Always happy to get constructive criticism. But clearly some are not.

Originally Posted by franklee168

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Control It

Amazing collection but why keep them in the bank? I'd just get them insured and enjoy having them around to look at when not wearing.

Thanks! My watches are insured, but just feels odd having some many pieces in one place.

Originally Posted by Spartan1

One beautiful collection! Enjoy them, my friend.

thanks!!

Originally Posted by Onikage

Swap out the PepC for a 16710 and the black dial Daytona for the black dial SS bezel variant and it would be getting around to my tastes. Lol at the pissy comments. Guy has a bunch of Rolexes, posts them on the Rolex forum. Hahahaha.

Ironic isn't it?

Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

Lots of rustled jimmies in here


Love it, op

You have to wonder why they bother coming onto a "Rolex" forum in the first place.

Originally Posted by Freq18Hz

Wow some of these comments are ridiculous. As if anyone buys a Rolex (the most recognized and over hyped watch brand, period) to be original. Rolex doesn’t even maintain a very large catalog of references vs. many other brands, so how exactly is one going to ‘original’ in their choices?

I remember a time not so long ago when watch geeks bought sports Rolex because they were good watches, vs instagram fueled speculative investments for people that know nothing about, and don’t care about watches at all.

OP, ignore the Chad haters, that mini collection rocks. Explorer is not represented, a 2 would look nice in there.

Great pic too!

-Freq

Thanks! Original or not, I buy and wear what I like. If some in the community have their feathers ruffled and can't deal with it... so be it.

Originally Posted by GGGMT

What freq said! This collection is sick! Nice work!

Thank you

Originally Posted by dwjez14

Add dd

perhaps WG DD olive dial or Daytona 116509 silver dial and black subdials. maybe...

Originally Posted by Maxy

Congrats mate! That's dream watch collection for one lifetime! Well done!

thanks!

Originally Posted by ndrs63

Frankly, I don’t know why Rolex decided to make the fewest of this model. Personally, not my favorite. I am with OP in terms of the favorites, and not sure I would add this one


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Besides not fitting on my wrist the SkyD is just not something I like.

Originally Posted by drgoro

Pretty generic, but the only person it has to please is you. Great watches regardless.

Thanks! I like generic. black polo shirt and jeans everyday

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Great collection .Period.

thank you

Originally Posted by DoDe

I think the fact that these very popular and hyped pieces are «all used and slightly abused» should get you a Get Out of Jail Free card

Congrats with a really nice collection OP

Thanks!

"used and slightly abused" LOL! Yeah i wish they weren't but just a by-product of actually wearing the the watches to work/traveling/gym/ chores/etc

[huncho]

i agree with others that you need some color and just wanna say gold watches fit active lifestyles too...yellow/rose gold go with anything like steel. at the end of the day a rolex is jewelry now and gold is no different than steel in terms of wearability

[ali53]

A dream collection, congratulations! Whats the next addition to the family? A Blue Skydweller?

[McPolo27]

That is one heck of a collection!! Out of curiosity, how long did it take to build this up?


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