Wrestling with Rolex: Balancing Memories and Upgrades

[Maxy]

Hey fellow watch aficionados!

Let's talk about the perpetual struggle that many of us face in the world of Rolex collecting. You know what I'm talking about—the constant battle between holding onto cherished memories and succumbing to the temptation of upgrading to the latest and greatest iterations.

Now, I don't know about you, but the recent improvements and corrections in Rolex's catalogue have got me feeling some type of way. On one hand, I've got my trusty Explorer 39 MK1, my very first Rolex. Sure, it's got its flaws, like that annoyingly short minute hand, but man, the memories attached to this bad boy are priceless. Selling it would feel like parting ways with a piece of my horological soul.

Then there's my Sub No Date. It's been my go-to for ages, but let's be real, that minute hand never quite reached the markers like it should. But lo and behold, Rolex goes ahead and fixes that in the Sub 41. Talk about mixed emotions—am I right?

And let's not even get started on the improvements in the 216570 Polar and Datejust II, or the slim markers on the new Daytona. Don't get me wrong, these upgrades are drool-worthy, but upgrading every single watch in my collection? Yeah, not gonna happen.

But here's where it gets tricky. The addition of anti-reflective coating under the crystal? That's a game-changer. Suddenly, my older Rolexes feel a tad... outdated. Take the 124060, for example. It wears on my wrist like a dream, and those cleaner crystals and perfect hands? Chef's kiss But selling off my 114060? Now that's a tough pill to swallow.

So, where does that leave us Rolex enthusiasts? Caught between a rock and a hard place, it seems. On one hand, we've got the nostalgia and sentimental value of our existing collections. On the other, we've got the shiny new upgrades tempting us at every turn.

But hey, isn't that part of the thrill of being a Rolex collector? The constant push and pull, the never-ending quest for that perfect balance between past and present? I don't know about you, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

So here's to all the Rolex collectors out there, navigating the murky waters of sentimentality and perfection. May your collections be filled with memories as timeless as the watches themselves, and may you always find joy in the journey, no matter which Rolex iteration you find yourself lusting after.

Until next time, .