ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
28 April 2021, 08:49 AM | #31 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: YVR
Watch: Time Only
Posts: 2,332
|
Until you acquire a watch that you love you so much you would never sell, all watches are placeholders. Especially with individuals who keep a small collection.
I think my Explorer 1 out all of my watches is close to that level. |
28 April 2021, 08:57 AM | #32 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Watchrecon
Posts: 1,352
|
If buying a mere placeholder, then you are just throwing away money. Learned that mistake when I was a wee lad new to collecting. Now I just get what I want and don't fiddle around with anything else.
|
28 April 2021, 09:48 AM | #33 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: ASEAN/DC/EU
Watch: ing you
Posts: 2,776
|
Placeholder watches
Quote:
I got a BLRO (Pepsi) while waiting for my Blue SkyDweller (which was at RSC for repair). I got my wife a WG Daytona while waiting for a SS for her. I got myself a TT SkyDweller while waiting for a Full Gold SkyDweller. I got myself a YG DD40 while waiting for a platinum DD40. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT |
|
28 April 2021, 12:40 PM | #34 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 296
|
See I'm not a big Omega fan so thanks for sharing this. I never knew this even existed but this to me is a better looking placeholder to the SS Daytona than the Tudor Chrono. It even came out way before the Daytona (and arguably looks better) so I'm not even sure it is a placeholder, probably not.
But when comparing to the Tudor Chrono Panda, it blows it out the water with clean hands, small hour markers, no rivet bracelet and not a pair of beatty looking two eyes staring at me. |
28 April 2021, 01:15 PM | #35 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Plankton
Location: US
Watch: less
Posts: 4,161
|
|
28 April 2021, 01:30 PM | #36 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: 1 of 13 Colonies
Posts: 8,575
|
Screw placeholder watches.... Daytona, BLRO, LV now!!!
|
28 April 2021, 01:34 PM | #37 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR
Posts: 4,852
|
I have not had good luck settling. Best to wait for what you really want.
|
28 April 2021, 03:35 PM | #38 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
Posts: 3,223
|
Quote:
__________________
♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021 |
|
28 April 2021, 09:04 PM | #39 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 2,874
|
Quote:
I've done the placeholder thing myself in the past, and ultimately it's just a waste of money as a placeholder never scratches the itch. |
|
29 April 2021, 10:42 AM | #40 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Tulsa, OK
Watch: 126710 BLNR
Posts: 621
|
Quote:
My first Rolex was a TT YM, and the second was the 116503. I didn’t learn about all the hype until AFTER I purchased the 116503 (I didn’t realize how lucky I was). What’s funny is that I was about to buy a TT RG DJ (but was hesitant) when my SA saw the 116503 “coffin” on the in house jeweler’s table. She snagged it and brought it to me and said “what do you think about this one?” I said “That’s my favorite!” I had looked through the entire catalogue online, ignoring prices and just looking at aesthetics. That was the top of my list with about a tie with the BLNR. So I totally understand where you’re coming from here. The proportions are great and it’s extremely comfortable. I didn’t dislike the all gold or the stainless, but I just liked the TT. I don’t get all the hate, but that’s because it appeals to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.