Show us your two watch collection!

[Doctor.Ian]

Originally Posted by dennisnpdk

Side note: Can someone explain to a watch newbie like myself why the sapphire on my $4K SuperOcean 44 Special looks far superior than that on my Submariner? I’m referring to how reflective the crystal is on the Sub vs the SO44. I don’t think there are different sapphires and if there is, I can’t imagine Rolex would use one of lesser quality than Breitling. Maybe it’s the difference in water resistance and thereby difference thickness that gives them the different looks? Pardon my ignorance on this matter.

I believe the reflection/appearance is due to the lack of an AR (anti-reflective) coating on Rolex crystals.

If this is incorrect, let the wrath of the community rain down on me.




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[RolexDave68]

Since 2/18 still enjoying these


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[jitdc]

My two watch collection at the moment.


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[Strummer25]

Originally Posted by ma2045

My two little divers...

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Got the SD4K but man I miss that Omega 2500

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by jitdc

My two watch collection at the moment.


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Nice No Dates!


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[Gerry62]

recent purchases



for many years with me

[ChronoSloth]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Great photo of a classic pair. All you’ll ever need, really.

[Northlove]

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[APPRF]

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

I have a two watch collection
Air-King with the CHNR.
Make for a good beater and for best watch.

Nice. Don't beat the Air King too much. I feel this sleeper is going places. Getting one next week. Also for Root Beer, you have good taste.

[APPRF]

So many good combos. I like the ones with a Rolex, and a PP, AP, VC as the second one too.

[fleabag]

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[pearson1995]

Originally Posted by RolexDave68

Since 2/18 still enjoying these


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Two of the best old and new references there... I’ve never owned a ‘vintage’ watch, this would definitely be one I’d consider.

[ChronoSloth]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Like you, I prefer non-date, black dial models. I went in little different direction, however. Yours have Mercedes hands versus my traditional batons. Also, your pair have triangle lumes at twelve o’clock while mine incorporate the raised crown. Interesting how subtle preferences arise in different collections.

[chloebear]

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[Vvvlllooo]

[MTdweller]

My current two.

[FATO]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Probably these two

But so hard to pick






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I like the Omega!


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[FATO]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Thank you



Its from the Omega Museum collection; piece number 8



Ref: 516.53.39.50.02.001



I did consider putting the other museum piece up for nomination in this thread. But even though its one of my fav pieces with the breguet numbers and enamel dial, the yellow gold aspect probably limits its wear in a modest 2 watch collection.

I love the blue hands


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[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by ChronoSloth

Great photo of a classic pair. All you’ll ever need, really.

Thanks for the kind words my friend. You can call me a purist I guess. I do think a vintage Datejust may be in order to add a date complication to the mix as well as a non-black dial.

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by ChronoSloth

Like you, I prefer non-date, black dial models. I went in little different direction, however. Yours have Mercedes hands versus my traditional batons. Also, your pair have triangle lumes at twelve o’clock while mine incorporate the raised crown. Interesting how subtle preferences arise in different collections.

Fantastic pair you have! I know the “panda” gets a lot of attention but for me the black dial Daytona is the one.

I do wonder sometimes if my pair is a bit redundant. At the outset it was not the plan to own the Explorer AND the Sub, just the Explorer. Alas, plans change...

[Lenny1989]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

See me at Bosbevok on YouTube

Great combo

[FATO]

Originally Posted by bp1000

Thank you



Its from the Omega Museum collection; piece number 8



Ref: 516.53.39.50.02.001



I did consider putting the other museum piece up for nomination in this thread. But even though its one of my fav pieces with the breguet numbers and enamel dial, the yellow gold aspect probably limits its wear in a modest 2 watch collection.

Is the omega with the blue hands still the no 8? What is the difference in production run between your two museum collection pieces?


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[bp1000]

Originally Posted by FATO

Is the omega with the blue hands still the no 8? What is the difference in production run between your two museum collection pieces?


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The one you are quoting with the blue hands is a piece from the omega museum collection number 10

Number 8 is the other one

Number 8
3201 movement
Pink gold case

Number 10
3203 movement
Enamel dial
Blue hands
Yellow gold

Essentially both chronographs with slightly different functions and read outs
Other differences are case material and dial

[MAJ75]

I've been enjoying this thread this morning & though I don't have mine in one picture I felt compelled to make my own contribution.

Here are my perfect two (which incidentally get the most collective wrist time amongst the others I have in rotation).

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by chriswang0130

Here’s my 2, number 3 incoming


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Fantastic combo! The rare black Milgauss. I am majorly feeling the pull of the JC of late.

[Muzikman]

Originally Posted by Sweep swag

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I have the ss sub date ceramic and was thinking of a little bling for next purchase, whenever that happens but hoping soon lol, and though the root beer would look pretty similar to the sub since both are sports watches and have black dial and similar looking and size cases but the rose gold just shines and separates itself from the sub and looks incredible and the gold adds that classy and dressy sports watch look also so can dress it up or down either way. Thanks for this pic

[Muzikman]

Originally Posted by dennisnpdk

Just picked up my 116610LN yesterday and I’m excited to get to know it better. I now officially have a two watch collection, although I’m debating on selling the SuperOcean and just wear out the Sub so to speak. I’m not in a place in my life yet, where I need a collection per se.

Side note: Can someone explain to a watch newbie like myself why the sapphire on my $4K SuperOcean 44 Special looks far superior than that on my Submariner? I’m referring to how reflective the crystal is on the Sub vs the SO44. I don’t think there are different sapphires and if there is, I can’t imagine Rolex would use one of lesser quality than Breitling. Maybe it’s the difference in water resistance and thereby difference thickness that gives them the different looks? Pardon my ignorance on this matter.


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That’s because Rolex, unlike other luxury brands like Omega, Breitling etc. don’t use anti reflective coating on it’s crystals except the cyclops lens, which is AR coated for better visibility of the date. Some say the reason is that the AR coating comes off over the years or during service and rolex wants to make their watches durable and something that’ll look same over the years. Whereas some say that without the AR, the watch shines more, reflects more light and is more blingy! I believe it’s the latter coz my sub ceramic date steel in black dial does shine far more than my friend’s omega seamaster black dial. The visibility is more on omega and can tell time from even some distance but the rolex is far more shinier/blingy and looks more classy and expensive. I kinda like that!

[Rebel]

Nice sets. Great pics.

[ChronoSloth]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Fantastic pair you have! I know the “panda” gets a lot of attention but for me the black dial Daytona is the one.

I do wonder sometimes if my pair is a bit redundant. At the outset it was not the plan to own the Explorer AND the Sub, just the Explorer. Alas, plans change...

No, not redundant at all, completely different looks. More importantly, very different wrist feel between an Explorer and a Sub.

I, too, am looking vintage for my next purchase. Not a DateJust, however. I can't handle the cyclops. I love the functionality of the GMT, but will never be able to overcome the lack of symmetry that comes with a date. I recently sold my vintage 6263 Daytona and want to replace it with a 6238. After years of collecting, most references in and then out, I think I've nailed down my tastes enough to be happy. For me, these three cover all bases.

114300 OP39
116500 Daytona
6238 Pre Daytona (hopefully incoming soon)

What amazes me is after wearing different iterations of the entire Rolex line, through the years, I'm smitten with the damn OP39 ! ! !

[Cerachrom]

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