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Frogman4me · 29 November 2010, 12:23 AM

For me it's like building muscle. I build it up and break it down only to get bigger and better. I sell only to "upgrade" but the big picture is to have a half a dozen vintage examples but I am sure I will have more if finances permit as this will be a lifelong pursuit.

Dan Pierce · 29 November 2010, 12:27 AM

Thought about it but instead I've tried to cull the number in my collection to just the most desirable [for me anyway] vs cost. In a financial pinch [only] I'd sell all but the GMT which will land on my son's wrist AFTER my ashes are floating down the Ohio River.

dP

johnbeth · 29 November 2010, 12:32 AM

I would be tempted to downsize for the ultimate grail I want...

Tunacan26 · 29 November 2010, 12:33 AM

No, because I only have 2. If I had 20, maybe.

vukotab · 29 November 2010, 12:53 AM

Unfortunately, I did something like that two years ago. I was going trough very difficult period when it comes to finances, and most reasonable thing to do was to sold as many watches as I can.

Now I can only regret...and start saving for next collection!

TRW · 29 November 2010, 01:16 AM

If I downsized by One Watch,my left Wrist would be Bare.

R1@160@alltimes · 29 November 2010, 01:16 AM

I'm looking add at the moment.

timeisfathaoftruth · 29 November 2010, 01:32 AM

Downsize? I can't even get myself to trade!

Yazo · 29 November 2010, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

I would be tempted to downsize for the ultimate grail I want...

I did just this......... no regrets what-so-ever. Although I am now adding more to my collection now as the addiction never goes away.

kcmo · 29 November 2010, 05:20 AM

I've considered this many times, and still am thinking about it. In many ways, I think 2 watches is ideal, but I can't decide which 2!

Gerardus · 29 November 2010, 06:58 AM

I did it recently(this year), from 5 pieces to 2.

tudorlex · 29 November 2010, 08:19 AM

yep, want to go from current 5 (rolex & tudors) to 3. they dont get enough wrist time. Problem is I still want to add a day date.

autofiend · 29 November 2010, 09:05 AM

I just finished a major downsizing. I realized that I don't need many watches to be happy--and feel "lighter" if that makes sense. Sold off two vintage Rolex(es), my Omega PO, and my vintage Seikos. I appreciate my SD more now, and have "bonded" with it. Sometimes simpler is better, IMO. I've taken this approach to other areas in my life as well, and have simplified all around.

I know only have:

1. SD 16600 (For Friday and weekend duty)
2. MKII SeaFighter Type IIc on Isofrane strap (For Monday-Thursday duty)

Grissom · 29 November 2010, 09:20 AM

I wanted to, but, seemingly, I cannot!

Once I got my 16523 all serviced and ready to sell, I couldn't do it!

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29 November 2010, 12:27 AM	#32
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Thought about it but instead I've tried to cull the number in my collection to just the most desirable [for me anyway] vs cost. In a financial pinch [only] I'd sell all but the GMT which will land on my son's wrist AFTER my ashes are floating down the Ohio River. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 November 2010, 12:53 AM	#35
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Unfortunately, I did something like that two years ago. I was going trough very difficult period when it comes to finances, and most reasonable thing to do was to sold as many watches as I can. Now I can only regret...and start saving for next collection! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 November 2010, 01:16 AM	#37
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I'm looking add at the moment. __________________

29 November 2010, 01:32 AM	#38
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Downsize? I can't even get myself to trade! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

29 November 2010, 12:23 AM	#31
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	For me it's like building muscle. I build it up and break it down only to get bigger and better. I sell only to "upgrade" but the big picture is to have a half a dozen vintage examples but I am sure I will have more if finances permit as this will be a lifelong pursuit.

29 November 2010, 12:32 AM	#33
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I would be tempted to downsize for the ultimate grail I want...

29 November 2010, 12:33 AM	#34
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	No, because I only have 2. If I had 20, maybe.

29 November 2010, 01:16 AM	#36
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	If I downsized by One Watch,my left Wrist would be Bare.

29 November 2010, 05:20 AM	#40
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've considered this many times, and still am thinking about it. In many ways, I think 2 watches is ideal, but I can't decide which 2!

29 November 2010, 06:58 AM	#41
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	I did it recently(this year), from 5 pieces to 2. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

29 November 2010, 08:19 AM	#42
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	yep, want to go from current 5 (rolex & tudors) to 3. they dont get enough wrist time. Problem is I still want to add a day date.

29 November 2010, 09:05 AM	#43
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	I just finished a major downsizing. I realized that I don't need many watches to be happy--and feel "lighter" if that makes sense. Sold off two vintage Rolex(es), my Omega PO, and my vintage Seikos. I appreciate my SD more now, and have "bonded" with it. Sometimes simpler is better, IMO. I've taken this approach to other areas in my life as well, and have simplified all around. I know only have: 1. SD 16600 (For Friday and weekend duty) 2. MKII SeaFighter Type IIc on Isofrane strap (For Monday-Thursday duty)

29 November 2010, 09:20 AM	#44
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	I wanted to, but, seemingly, I cannot! Once I got my 16523 all serviced and ready to sell, I couldn't do it! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

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