3 watches and done, what do you think?

[Lesnerelli23]

Originally Posted by Recaro18

The Chase never ends!

Thanks for helping me with that lol


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[Kenny G]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Folks,

Since the arrival of the Polar I am seriously considering trimming down the collection significantly.

The Sub is up for sale and I have a buyer already.
Now I am considering a move with my 16660 as well and ask my AD for a Kermit.

Then I’d have the 124270, 226570, 126610LV and a cheap Seiko to knock around.

Having more watches then 3 + a beater seems redundant for me.


What do you guys think?

I think that would be a great 3 piece and it’s definitely all you need assuming you have no real use for a dressier watch. Even so, the Ex1 can be dressed up if need be.

I love the idea of a 2-3 piece….and will be doing my best to keep to 3. It’s a struggle though because there are so many nice pieces that I want.

[the dark knight]

I've always thought 3 is the sweet spot, so I fully support your move. Especially when it comes to Rolexes, something just seems wrong about not giving a Rolex a ton of wrist time and really wearing it.

The 3 you have in mind hits my top 3 3 lists (yes, I like thinking in 3s when it comes to watches). You got Land, Air, Sea (I think with the independent GMT hand the Exp II can fully count as an air/travel type watch). You got dress, everyday, sport (I think these days a 36mm Exp I without a doubt can be used as a dress watch. Sub is a great everyday watch, an Exp II is more of a rough and tumble sport watch).

The other "3" I like is field, diver, and chrono FWIW.

[Za1]

Happy with this 3 + 1… a daily (sub), 2 kind of dressed watches (black and brown leather strap)plus the stealth / vacations / beater ( exp I ).

This being said I am on a waiting list for a root beer GMT, needs to add a little bit of gold in the collection…


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[Ontime]

Give it some time, i am pretty sure you're going to be be craving to restock your collection..

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Now I am considering a move with my 16660....

What do you guys think?

I consider this to be a mistake.

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I consider this to be a mistake.

Ditto…

[Krash]

I think I could get by with a Submariner and Datejust plus an Apple Watch, but I have a couple Omegas sprinkled in there too. Not planning on downsizing anytime soon, if ever…


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[Moskus99]

I have a 36 DJ 126234. Thinking of picking up the BB54. After that not sure. Maybe a two tone. But I think I’ll be content for a while (at least a few weeks)

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Folks,

Since the arrival of the Polar I am seriously considering trimming down the collection significantly.

The Sub is up for sale and I have a buyer already.
Now I am considering a move with my 16660 as well and ask my AD for a Kermit.

Then I’d have the 124270, 226570, 126610LV and a cheap Seiko to knock around.

Having more watches then 3 + a beater seems redundant for me.


What do you guys think?

Unless you’ve completely lost love for your 16660, I’d keep it and add the LV.

If it’s a one or the other type of thing, I’d either save till you can add it, or at least own them simultaneously for a month before making the final decision.

[Lesnerelli23]

I have 6 currently. I find that without a variety I start to “want”. Right now I have all bases covered:

Speedy (reverse panda racing 40mm)
Sub Date 116610LN
BB58 black and the blue for a color option
BB Pro for a GMT option
Explorer 114270

Unfortunately when I had a Seiko “beater” I just never wore it, with so many other great options I just couldn’t….

Anyway, I think a piece +beater collection is great in theory but it’s probably a hard sell on a collector forum lol.


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[Sglass]

I could probably live with 3, but I definitely won’t.

[biza]

You will be back after a while the thirst for a new piece never ends.

[travisb]

Good number for sure. More time to enjoy each one!

[rmlovett1]

3 is definitely a doable number for me personally, but 5-8 is my preferred comfort number. If your three make you happy/content…no matter the models/brands, then you’re good!

[georgew]

In too deep! But if 3 is your thing, go for it. As others have said, the "chase" is both exhausting, but exhilarating at the same time.

[thenewrick]

Most people have 1 really nice watch. Some people collect hundreds. Totally up to you. I think there’s nothing wrong with having a large collection as long as you’re wealthy and you enjoy it. It’s certainly a bad investment and an expensive hobby.

My goal is to have a solid varied collection of about 8 pieces. Variety of model lines and color variations and styles. And maybe one day a couple left field options like a dress watch or spring drive or something. I already have a plan for the next 10 years though so I’m steady on the course.

[rohada]

After getting up to 6 Omega watches and 2 Tag Heuer re-edition watches, I made the move to Rolex watches. Got up to 6 Rolex watches and now heading down to 3 or 4. Currently completing the sale of the all Arabic face DJ I have listed in my signature and my full jubilee DJ is currently on the market. Rolex makes it easier for me, as they have a smaller number of watches that I want versus Omega. That helps to police me.

Over the course of the year, this rotation number works out well for me when I want to put on a different watch after a handful of months.

[watchwatcher]

What do I think?

I think it's a theory, and an untested one, at that.

You're in the honeymoon phase with the polar. Relax and enjoy it...but don't make any moves just yet.

[Driver8]

I have far too many watches currently, so I'm planning to get it down to probably between 4 and 8 in total.

Some watches I've clearly not worn in a couple of years, so I'm not sure why I'm keeping them.

[godx]

Some of us have the collected "OCD" gene, where it goes way beyond practical or rational. You see it in other hobbies as well, wine, art, guitars, cars, whatever. Even 3 watches is well past practical. But these hobbies are not about being practical. For me the passion and the hunt for the next watch is a big part of the hobby. I guess if one day that passion and excitement fade I'll stop.

[rohada]

Originally Posted by godx

But these hobbies are not about being practical. For me the passion and the hunt for the next watch is a big part of the hobby. I guess if one day that passion and excitement fade I'll stop.

I get it. I was this way about collecting Colt Firearms. Soon, they we collecting me. Got out of it and continued with Omega watches and soon I had fallen into my same firearm collecting habit. Sold those watches and moved to Rolex where it started again. Determined to get it under control. Now, if one comes in, then one goes out. Should be easier with Rolex as there are really only a few I truly desire.

It can easily move past the reasonable into the absurd.

[subtona]

3or5

[fishingbear]

You may not want to ask me…

[subprimero]

I collect watches. I don't worry about redundancy.

[worldofoyster]

there's always room for another one

[WalterE]

Admittedly, I am not a collector. I am marvelled by watches in general and love "wearing" those which have that something special in my eyes.

I found out there were pieces I hardly ever wore, since I tend to wear them for longer streaks (rather than a daily rotation). So I too decided to trim my collection down to three plus a disposable.

In my case, at the moment: Cartier Ronde (suit), Panerai 560 (beach), Rolex Explorer II Polar (daily) + Apple Watch for those times when I need something disposable.

I have difficulties ENJOYING more than three at a time, even though that does not mean I stop being interested and "aware of my surroundings" (in case I fall in love with something else).

[pettyfeversk]

In many ways, three watches is a perfect number but there is always that other watch that may be out there at sone point. I currently have 3 Rolex watches and would consider one more Rolex in the future. I plan to add one beater watch also but that will be it for me, hopefully!!!

[B2 Stealth]

Bought, sold and traded thru the years. My sweet spot is 4:
BLRO
Polar ExplorerII
SD43
Blue dial Sky-Dweller on Oyster.
Not interested in anymore Rolex. Covers all the bases. Ticks all the boxes. If I went down to three I would move the SD43--and I'm not doing that.

[dja]

I like three, I think it hits the sweet spot. Right now I have four, plus my two dress watches a PP and AP.