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vaulter1 · 7 April 2017, 01:02 AM

I'm not a flipper of watches but have a small, modest collection. I usually rotate through a few of them over the course of the week but having recently picked up a lovely 16710 the rest have stayed in the box. I'm sure I'll get back to the rotation eventually but I'm curious if anyone else around here has experienced the same when adding to their collection.

vladamir15 · 8 April 2017, 01:51 AM

When I was in lower tier watches i would wear the watch for a week. Now, I've been wearing my new dj for about 3 weeks and plan to exclusively wear it for a total of a month before i put it into rotation. I think it's nice to wear a new watch exclusively for a period of time after purchase. You get to really enjoy your purchase and miss your other watches

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 8 April 2017, 02:07 AM

Usually 1 month, sometimes 2 if it really captivates me.

GB-man · 8 April 2017, 02:41 AM

Depends on the watch. Couple weeks give or take. I keep a small rotation though.

123Blueface · 8 April 2017, 02:48 AM

Depends on my mood.
Rarely wear same one two days in a row, even if on vacation.
If I bought, it was because I loved it, will keep it and will wear it.
I guess I treat my watches like my wife and my job. I have worked for the same company for 35 years and have been married to the same woman for equally as long.
I go all in. Have never flipped a watch or grown to dislike a purchase.

RichM · 8 April 2017, 03:08 AM

Usually a couple of weeks.

East Bay Rider · 8 April 2017, 12:26 PM

Obviously when newly acquired it is common to give all of one's attention to the new watch. I've found that I don't have the attention span to keep a large collection in constant rotation. I currently only have 4 watches that I wear with any regularity and I often switch the watch I'm wearing after work.

Lawman77 · 8 April 2017, 12:32 PM

I think it's uncouth to wear the same watch for more than one week consecutively.

Alcan · 8 April 2017, 12:46 PM

About 3 months for me, but I'll cheat with a few old flames in the meantime.

The Joker · 8 April 2017, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawman77

I think it's uncouth to wear the same watch for more than one week consecutively.

Only said on a watch forum.

They're not like underpants.

1William · 8 April 2017, 09:56 PM

For me it depends on the metal. If PM not as much as a SS.

123Blueface · 8 April 2017, 10:19 PM

Curious to know from folks that wait, given the expense to acquire many of the watches we discuss on this forum coupled with the unknown factor of how long our personal ticker has been wound (pun inteded as reference is to life), why wait?
It's like my 81 year old dad's closet with clothing he has yet to wear, with tags still on them. Why? Same with my now deceased mom, who never got to wear hers and never will.
Life is short. You worked hard for that watch. Wear it!!!

7 April 2017, 01:02 AM	#1
vaulter1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, NY Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 102	How long until new acquisitions become "Just part of the rotation"? I'm not a flipper of watches but have a small, modest collection. I usually rotate through a few of them over the course of the week but having recently picked up a lovely 16710 the rest have stayed in the box. I'm sure I'll get back to the rotation eventually but I'm curious if anyone else around here has experienced the same when adding to their collection.

8 April 2017, 01:51 AM	#2
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	When I was in lower tier watches i would wear the watch for a week. Now, I've been wearing my new dj for about 3 weeks and plan to exclusively wear it for a total of a month before i put it into rotation. I think it's nice to wear a new watch exclusively for a period of time after purchase. You get to really enjoy your purchase and miss your other watches __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

8 April 2017, 02:41 AM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Depends on the watch. Couple weeks give or take. I keep a small rotation though. __________________

8 April 2017, 03:08 AM	#6
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Usually a couple of weeks. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

8 April 2017, 12:26 PM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Obviously when newly acquired it is common to give all of one's attention to the new watch. I've found that I don't have the attention span to keep a large collection in constant rotation. I currently only have 4 watches that I wear with any regularity and I often switch the watch I'm wearing after work. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 April 2017, 02:07 AM	#3
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Usually 1 month, sometimes 2 if it really captivates me.

8 April 2017, 02:48 AM	#5
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Depends on my mood. Rarely wear same one two days in a row, even if on vacation. If I bought, it was because I loved it, will keep it and will wear it. I guess I treat my watches like my wife and my job. I have worked for the same company for 35 years and have been married to the same woman for equally as long. I go all in. Have never flipped a watch or grown to dislike a purchase.

8 April 2017, 12:32 PM	#8
Lawman77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 494	I think it's uncouth to wear the same watch for more than one week consecutively.

8 April 2017, 12:46 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	About 3 months for me, but I'll cheat with a few old flames in the meantime. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

8 April 2017, 09:56 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	For me it depends on the metal. If PM not as much as a SS.

8 April 2017, 10:19 PM	#12
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Curious to know from folks that wait, given the expense to acquire many of the watches we discuss on this forum coupled with the unknown factor of how long our personal ticker has been wound (pun inteded as reference is to life), why wait? It's like my 81 year old dad's closet with clothing he has yet to wear, with tags still on them. Why? Same with my now deceased mom, who never got to wear hers and never will. Life is short. You worked hard for that watch. Wear it!!!

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