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Old 3 August 2018, 08:51 AM   #1
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Duplicates?? Anyone Else Have a Problem?

My wife says I have a problem. Often times, if it is a watch that I really like........I try and buy a backup. I guess in retrospect, this has been to my benefit. I would be lying if I said that I didn't own other duplicates.....Subs and SDs primarily, but also GMTs.

Anyone else suffering from this affliction?

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Old 3 August 2018, 09:05 AM   #2
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Old 3 August 2018, 09:16 AM   #3
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Jason, I hear you...but I went in a different direction. I went the reference route, Sub ref # 5513, 1680R, 1680W, 16800, 168000, 16610, 16610LV, 16613, 16600, GMT ref # 1675, 16700, 16760, 16710, 116710, 16750. But I do hear all the time that my collection looks the same. Really doesn't bother me, because I know what I like.
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:39 AM   #4
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Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch.

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Old 3 August 2018, 11:07 AM   #5
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I don't see a problem in that pix Jason.
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Old 3 August 2018, 11:12 AM   #6
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Most of the "sane" people I know think I have a problem by having spent so much money on a watch.

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Couldn't agree more. :)
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Old 3 August 2018, 11:17 AM   #7
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I know the dilemma. I have multiple versions of the “same” watch - I.E. 16610LV and an 114060 or three different Planet Ocean models. Nothing wrong with buying and enjoying what you like!
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Old 3 August 2018, 11:19 AM   #8
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Hey Jason, I feel like that too. Currently in the Rolex collection I have a hulk and BLNR. Really like the SD43, but feel that may be redundant...


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Old 3 August 2018, 12:45 PM   #9
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Old 3 August 2018, 12:58 PM   #10
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Old 3 August 2018, 01:09 PM   #11
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Old 3 August 2018, 01:31 PM   #12
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T-shirts yes, watches no. Too boring and redundant owning same watches as backup. Maybe if second watch is an investment.
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Old 3 August 2018, 01:42 PM   #13
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Yeah! Love those! i see no problem with having backups.


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Old 3 August 2018, 08:58 PM   #14
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No

I cannot see how this is a wise use of funds. I barely have time to wear what I own, I would never want a duplicate piece of jewelry that just sat.
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:00 PM   #15
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I have often pondered having duplicates of my favorite reference, namely if I found a good deal on another 16600.
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:15 PM   #16
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I don't see the point of having duplicate watches and I can't afford it.
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:22 PM   #17
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It’s only a problem if you suffer with it. If you enjoy every minute of the condition then it’s no problem at all. :)
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:23 PM   #18
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No, I try to keep madness in the realm of possible curability. Presented with the opportunity to buy a second SD43 from another AD, I decided to decline although temptation was strong.
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Old 3 August 2018, 11:19 PM   #19
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No criticism from me on this. I do this when I find good shoes that I like. I have a multiple pairs of the same Shell Cordovan loafers from Crocket & Jones and from Alden.
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:14 AM   #20
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So what is the point of duplicates? I have four, all different. Can't imagine even having a Sub and an SD43.
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:15 AM   #21
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No criticism from me on this. I do this when I find good shoes that I like. I have a multiple pairs of the same Shell Cordovan loafers from Crocket & Jones and from Alden.
People are free to do as they wish

Shoes wear out, cost far less and change with fashion trends.

Multiple identical cars? Multiple identical iPhones?

Sorry I don't understand
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:18 AM   #22
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Makes a lot of sense to me.
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:18 AM   #23
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There are too many watches that I like to buy, so no duplicates for me but hey whatever makes you happy.
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:28 AM   #24
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if you buy duplicates of the same watch same model, you are a hoarder. On a flip side, if you bought 5 16710 gmt with 3186 when it first came out, you are a genius!
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Old 4 August 2018, 12:43 AM   #26
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3 LVs, cool!
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Old 4 August 2018, 01:24 AM   #27
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Old 4 August 2018, 04:40 AM   #28
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Not sure I agree. You’re basically a half-black colored bezel away from having 3 extremely similar looking watches, where in fact from a few feet away look the same. The Hulk, no question is much different.
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Old 4 August 2018, 05:31 AM   #29
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You are in the wrong place asking this question lol. I'm surprised you only have three, if your were really serious you'd have four, amateur.
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