Incoming - a semi-consolidated collection, a triumphant return to the 11 series sub

[Harry-57]

Just beautiful. Congratulations.

Don't know if I could ever do an exit watch. But I wouldn't be sorry to end up with that watch if circumstances dictated.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Congrats on the Smurf! Its an incredible watch and would wear it every day (if only I had it )

What changed and what is the initial thoughts?

Well I think I probably should have said full yellow gold more accurately. The WG fits my style just fine. And I thought of the one more as BLUE than I did PM.

Initial impressions are that I like the hue of the WG a lot and the weight feels great. I’ve previously struggled with watches that weigh a good deal less but when the case shape/back is perfect for my wrist as this one is, it’s great.

And as long as I’m clarifying the above, there is one Daytona I like. The WG steel/grey dial one.


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[rmlovett1]

Beauty! Congratulations!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[travisb]

Congratulations!!

[alllexandru]

Congrats!Great blue!

[MrMercedes]

Big congrats! I`m curious to see if you`ll miss your other watches.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

Big congrats! I`m curious to see if you`ll miss your other watches.

Thanks! I think YM (at least in the blue) and snowflake will not be missed tremendously. Bluesy and DJ41 white yes. But I’m not sure I’d go back to the 126613LB over the 11 series anyway. I think I can manage missing the DJ but that version remains my fave. Time will tell!


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[Oyster Sauce]

Big congrats on the consolidation to the Smurf…a near unbeatable watch. Wear in good health

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by IR201

Hi, you helped me a lot actually as your advice on the other thread struck an immediate light bulb for me and I mostly followed it to the letter

Here's the other thread on what to trade for those interested:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=814692

I wound up parting with the bluesy, DJ41 white, YM and snowflake (with minimal cash).

Here was my thinking:

All on the easier side to replace if I wind up regretting (versus say my SD4K or white milgauss or great condition 5 series subs).

Then smurf would be an upgrade over the bluesy (to me, the bluesy is a great watch so that's not a knock there)

The white dial would still be filled by my milgauss and OP39

I never fully bonded with the YM despite trying very hard (even posted a thread recently about how I might prefer my breitling superocean - I got flamed on that one btw - even though I LOVE the comfort/dimensions on this).

I also struggled connecting with the snowflake (another recent thread on loves and non loves of this piece).

What is interesting is that not long ago I unloaded all of my 11 series subs to move into the 12s, thinking I like the proportions better on the 12s. But now with the smurf here I am seriously questioning that - hence the title of my thread.

AWESOME!!! Great minds think alike Glad I was able to help. I obviously feel like you made all the right decisions Unload 4 less desirable with some cash.

Bluesey? Out there everywhere
DJ? Same thing
YM? Beautiful but the bezel was never to my liking
Tudor? Nice watch for the money but those faux rivets turn me all the way off

Everything else in your collection? Gotta keep.

Congrats again on your pickup. Only bad thing is once you go full PM its addicting. I'm already thinking of what to add to my RG RB. Preferably I'd like to add a RG DD or RG Daytona. No white or yellow gold for me. Well maybe

[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

AWESOME!!! Great minds think alike Glad I was able to help. I obviously feel like you made all the right decisions Unload 4 less desirable with some cash.

Bluesey? Out there everywhere
DJ? Same thing
YM? Beautiful but the bezel was never to my liking
Tudor? Nice watch for the money but those faux rivets turn me all the way off

Everything else in your collection? Gotta keep.

Congrats again on your pickup. Only bad thing is once you go full PM its addicting. I'm already thinking of what to add to my RG RB. Preferably I'd like to add a RG DD or RG Daytona. No white or yellow gold for me. Well maybe

Lol yup! Thank you! Problem is when I want another there’s nothing left to trade like you said!


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[IR201]

Thanks all!!


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[downtorock]

very nice, congrats!


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[Martin]

Congrats, nice watch

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by IR201

Lol yup! Thank you! Problem is when I want another there’s nothing left to trade like you said!


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That’s alright brother. Figure out what you want and we will revisit your collection and we’ll figure it out again

Im in the same boat. Don’t know exactly what I want. Well kinda.

As I stated earlier the RG DD Chocolate or RG Daytona with Chocolate dial are haunting my dreams. I’d probably have to part with my black SkyD which will turn my dreams into nightmares sooooooo I’m at a stand still.

Been texting my A D but I just picked up the RG RB last Friday from him and he’s like already? Im like yep.

We shall see. I gotta get the call first

[Oyster_Jubilee]

Perfect piece! Enjoy!

[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

That’s alright brother. Figure out what you want and we will revisit your collection and we’ll figure it out again

Im in the same boat. Don’t know exactly what I want. Well kinda.

As I stated earlier the RG DD Chocolate or RG Daytona with Chocolate dial are haunting my dreams. I’d probably have to part with my black SkyD which will turn my dreams into nightmares sooooooo I’m at a stand still.

Been texting my A D but I just picked up the RG RB last Friday from him and he’s like already? Im like yep.

We shall see. I gotta get the call first

Lol okay will let you know.

Tough choice on the RG pieces. I will give you one piece of advice. My wife tells me that anytime I get a new piece I love, I immediately try to get another similar piece. So I would suggest more time with the RG RB you just got before getting another RG? Easier said than done I know.

I'm not sure I have the wrists for the skydweller (at least on the oyster, which I prefer) but if I did I would be all about the white. I think it looks incredible and underrated while everyone goes crazy for the blue. So in your shoes, I'd be fine parting with the black one to upgrade into the RG DD or Daytona you want, and then I'd probably revisit the SkyD later.

Also just a heads up that you may be at another risk - if you're unsure what you want between two pieces (the RG DD or daytona), you might wind up still wanting the other one after you get one of them...it happens to me all of the time.

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by IR201

Lol okay will let you know.

Tough choice on the RG pieces. I will give you one piece of advice. My wife tells me that anytime I get a new piece I love, I immediately try to get another similar piece. So I would suggest more time with the RG RB you just got before getting another RG? Easier said than done I know.

I'm not sure I have the wrists for the skydweller (at least on the oyster, which I prefer) but if I did I would be all about the white. I think it looks incredible and underrated while everyone goes crazy for the blue. So in your shoes, I'd be fine parting with the black one to upgrade into the RG DD or Daytona you want, and then I'd probably revisit the SkyD later.

Also just a heads up that you may be at another risk - if you're unsure what you want between two pieces (the RG DD or daytona), you might wind up still wanting the other one after you get one of them...it happens to me all of the time.

Advice taken. Thank you brother.

You’re probably right. Just in my honeymoon phase with the CHNR. So I’m so fascinated by all things rose gold. Haven’t wanted to even put anything else on. Being it will probably be a bit before I get any calls I’ll give it some time before adding.

As far the SkyD it was number one on my favorite list. Now it’s like 1B.

But this watch hobby of ours is a never ending experience. Congrats again on your Smurf. It’s beautiful

[donas]

I love the Smurf, congrats and great choice.

[IR201]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Advice taken. Thank you brother.

You’re probably right. Just in my honeymoon phase with the CHNR. So I’m so fascinated by all things rose gold. Haven’t wanted to even put anything else on. Being it will probably be a bit before I get any calls I’ll give it some time before adding.

As far the SkyD it was number one on my favorite list. Now it’s like 1B.

But this watch hobby of ours is a never ending experience. Congrats again on your Smurf. It’s beautiful

Keep me/us posted!


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[IR201]

Thanks guys!!!


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[TimeAZ]

Great pick and very thoughtful and wise move on the watches you wound up trimming

[IR201]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

Great pick and very thoughtful and wise move on the watches you wound up trimming

Glad to hear your opinion on what I parted with. Thanks!


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[greggywatchguy]

Gorgeous watch, congrats!

[Everbillz]

Only clean hands wear clean watches. Congrats