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hyperlight12 · 16 May 2010, 07:28 AM

I normally only start with one and finish with the same one at night, but you're right - the DSSD is the holy grail

HL65 · 16 May 2010, 07:31 AM

Great collection--that is a good problem to have! Many wish they could have the same problem!!

Watchboxman · 16 May 2010, 09:12 AM

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT POST!
I think your collection is PERFECT!!!

All Steel, each watch is ideal for any situation..... Steel DateJust for a dress watch.... I THINK IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!! NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED!!!!

WELL DONE!

I can see the love in your collection.

Tools · 16 May 2010, 09:19 AM

I used to wear my favorites all the time, but then the rest were neglected (or at least my mind was saying so) ..........

Now I have to think about what is in the box and force myself to wear the others for at least a couple of days.....

Mockingbird · 16 May 2010, 09:19 AM

Good question, currently I'm debating selling a large portion of my collection that never sees my wrist to fund a grail JLC purchase. Hopefully THAT will be "the one'!

Renoir · 16 May 2010, 10:25 AM

That's a fantastic collection GJ! If you are happy with them, there's no reason to go for a "grail".

I'm fortunate to feel that the 3 watches I have are all grails to me and I honestly don't prefer one more than the other. Also, because they're all "equals" I don't feel guilty about wearing one more than another.

Congrats on your collection!

sakuraba · 16 May 2010, 10:36 AM

I've considered selling all of mine and getting one or two grails, but being afraid to wear a watch was something I promised myself never to do.

I comfort myself in knowing that I am able to appreciate my favorite watches without having to own them.

G.J · 16 May 2010, 03:11 PM

Thanks for your kind words...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchboxman

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT POST!
I think your collection is PERFECT!!!

All Steel, each watch is ideal for any situation..... Steel DateJust for a dress watch.... I THINK IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!! NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED!!!!

WELL DONE!

I can see the love in your collection.

Lion · 16 May 2010, 03:41 PM

I have two Rolexes and wear my favorite one every day, It's a GMT Pepsi and my back up is a Sub 14060m(which I have never worn).....I'm very happy with my current watches and I've wanted the Pepsi for over 40 years. There are other models that I do like but you can only wear one at a time!!!

brady · 16 May 2010, 04:13 PM

I have been debating selling all my watches except my new Patek Aquanaut to fund a YG GMT or maybe a WG sub. This would leave me without a tool watch but would give me a great SS watch for everyday wear and a special Rolex. I think I have fallen into letting my collection get ahead of me.

ParisDakarBmw · 16 May 2010, 04:14 PM

Very nice collection! I wish I had the problem of what Rolex to wear!

JJ Irani · 16 May 2010, 04:15 PM

That's a terrific collection, G.J.

All you have to do is shut your eyes real tight and think of the 5 watches you have and then think which one would look nice for that day. That's the one you wear!!

Works for me!!

G.J · 16 May 2010, 04:41 PM

I will give that a try JJ...

Changmaisausage · 16 May 2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I have two Rolexes and wear my favorite one every day, It's a GMT Pepsi and my back up is a Sub 14060m(which I have never worn).....I'm very happy with my current watches and I've wanted the Pepsi for over 40 years. There are other models that I do like but you can only wear one at a time!!!

Never worn?? why keep it if you have/are never going to wear it?

All of my watches are rotated the Daytona gets the least wrist time fololwed by my new DJII. The other three are worn almost weekly.

everose · 16 May 2010, 05:49 PM

GJ...You have a beautifully balanced collection.

Have you ever thought of keeping just one to hand and the others in an inconvenient place.(say at the bank,making it difficult to swap them out so easily)...basically forcing you to wear and really appreciate that ONE for a while.
Maybe if they were not in front of you everyday it would help stop the restlessness.

Also, when you did have a change, it would be like renewing an old friendship.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, etc....its almost as exciting as getting a new watch,without the monetary pain!!!!!!

Time and time again,....... when people on TRF broke up their collections, many seemed later to regret it.

Good luck....and i always enjoy your posts.

G.J · 16 May 2010, 08:10 PM

Good idea Everose...

Think I will give that a serious try..

hooliganhooker · 16 May 2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everose

GJ...You have a beautifully balanced collection.

Have you ever thought of keeping just one to hand and the others in an inconvenient place.(say at the bank,making it difficult to swap them out so easily)...basically forcing you to wear and really appreciate that ONE for a while.
Maybe if they were not in front of you everyday it would help stop the restlessness.

Also, when you did have a change, it would be like renewing an old friendship.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, etc....its almost as exciting as getting a new watch,without the monetary pain!!!!!!

Time and time again,....... when people on TRF broke up their collections, many seemed later to regret it.

Good luck....and i always enjoy your posts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

Good idea Everose...

Think I will give that a serious try..

LOL. My wife does that with the kids' toys. Every 3 months or so, she boxes up a bunch of toys from their rooms, takes them out to the garage, grabs a previously stored box, and VOILA...it's like Christmas!!!

You'd probably missing the hours of enjoyment of just tinkering with them though.

kiaora1 · 17 May 2010, 01:10 AM

I am a newbie and have just one Rolex watch so far - a brand new SS sub 16610 date. But I have plans hehe... a GMT II "M" 3186 pepsi, a yachtmaster... a TT... a 18kt gold...

...rolexitis is such a terrible affliction. What's the cure?

jvo300 · 17 May 2010, 01:33 AM

Great collection and great question!

I've recently embarked on trimming of my collection and rationalizing down to the peices I love most. These may or may not be all "grail" material. Afterall, a watch doesn't have to be a grail for you to love it!

I do like the idea of breaking down the occasions for watch wearing and attempting to match those to watches. For me, I think about 4 watches would be ideal: 1. dress watch 2. beater 3. sporty watch 4. special/grail.

veidtadrian · 17 May 2010, 01:52 AM

Nice collection! From my own experience, don't find too many ppl who chose to own both an EXP I and a white EXP II (both are very low key watches)
BTW: I am a huge Oranje fan...Sneijder is a genius!

I've thought about this too as I now enjoy my sub much more than my 2 DJs and I really want a PRESIDENT! I am not in anyway at all criticizing people who constantly are trading watches, but one is presumably taking a large depreciation hit (even if bought 2nd hand) when selling (esp to a dealer). I guess if one sold on this forum for a similar price bought then it might be better.

I guess one has to truly desire the grail above all else such that one is willing to sacrifice a huge monetary loss (in the case of selling your collection)...the emotional value of the grail must really make it worth it.

Take my hypothetical situation:
I really want to get a YG President
(my current grail, yes it is a pretty lame grail, but I am young and rather parsimonious. In reality, a Pink Gold Daytona would be my grail. Don't think I am too blingy as I fancy the 1016 too).

Hypothetically:
Say the Pres costs 8-9k..
I could perhaps sell my two SS DJ [say 3.5k],the sub [say 2.5k] plus some money to a dealer to get the Pres.

Though the enjoyment of my current grail would perhaps equal or exceed the enjoyment of my current collection: I would always think that if I could have originally bought the watches I just sold for the price sold-> then I would have much greater enjoyment than my grail as it would have been a great bargain to get the watches at the prices I sold them at.

Sorry for the overwrought post..just suffering from insomnia!

I guess I am just trying to say: for me the monetary/value factor in acquiring or selling a rolex is a factor (just one of a multitude of factors) in my enjoyment of the watches.

So that is why to me it isn't worth it selling my Rolexes as long as I at least somewhat wear them.

Again, most people probably enjoy the thrill of acquiring new pieces...but I just think too much about lost value!

chris russell · 17 May 2010, 03:24 AM

which of any number of Rolexes to wear. I have had a half dozen of them over the years, now have two, an SD and a Millie. But, I estimate I have over the last 5 years contributed ten times as much to education, building hospitals, building shelters for abused women, providing food for the poor, as I have spent on luxury watches. I figure that's a fair ratio.

Oh, and yes, the SD has sorta settled into my daily-wearer, with the Milgauss lately falling more into formal dress occasions like fundraising dinners and the like.

16 May 2010, 07:31 AM	#32
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great collection--that is a good problem to have! Many wish they could have the same problem!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 May 2010, 09:19 AM	#34
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I used to wear my favorites all the time, but then the rest were neglected (or at least my mind was saying so) .......... Now I have to think about what is in the box and force myself to wear the others for at least a couple of days..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 May 2010, 10:36 AM	#37
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I've considered selling all of mine and getting one or two grails, but being afraid to wear a watch was something I promised myself never to do. I comfort myself in knowing that I am able to appreciate my favorite watches without having to own them. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

16 May 2010, 03:41 PM	#39
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have two Rolexes and wear my favorite one every day, It's a GMT Pepsi and my back up is a Sub 14060m(which I have never worn).....I'm very happy with my current watches and I've wanted the Pepsi for over 40 years. There are other models that I do like but you can only wear one at a time!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 May 2010, 04:15 PM	#42
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That's a terrific collection, G.J. All you have to do is shut your eyes real tight and think of the 5 watches you have and then think which one would look nice for that day. That's the one you wear!! Works for me!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 May 2010, 07:28 AM	#31
hyperlight12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116519 Posts: 306	I normally only start with one and finish with the same one at night, but you're right - the DSSD is the holy grail

16 May 2010, 09:12 AM	#33
Watchboxman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt Ommaney Posts: 24	THIS IS AN EXCELLENT POST! I think your collection is PERFECT!!! All Steel, each watch is ideal for any situation..... Steel DateJust for a dress watch.... I THINK IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!!! NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED!!!! WELL DONE! I can see the love in your collection.

16 May 2010, 09:19 AM	#35
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Good question, currently I'm debating selling a large portion of my collection that never sees my wrist to fund a grail JLC purchase. Hopefully THAT will be "the one'!

16 May 2010, 10:25 AM	#36
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	That's a fantastic collection GJ! If you are happy with them, there's no reason to go for a "grail". I'm fortunate to feel that the 3 watches I have are all grails to me and I honestly don't prefer one more than the other. Also, because they're all "equals" I don't feel guilty about wearing one more than another. Congrats on your collection!

16 May 2010, 04:13 PM	#40
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	I have been debating selling all my watches except my new Patek Aquanaut to fund a YG GMT or maybe a WG sub. This would leave me without a tool watch but would give me a great SS watch for everyday wear and a special Rolex. I think I have fallen into letting my collection get ahead of me.

16 May 2010, 04:14 PM	#41
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Very nice collection! I wish I had the problem of what Rolex to wear!

16 May 2010, 04:41 PM	#43
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	I will give that a try JJ... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

16 May 2010, 05:49 PM	#45
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	GJ...You have a beautifully balanced collection. Have you ever thought of keeping just one to hand and the others in an inconvenient place.(say at the bank,making it difficult to swap them out so easily)...basically forcing you to wear and really appreciate that ONE for a while. Maybe if they were not in front of you everyday it would help stop the restlessness. Also, when you did have a change, it would be like renewing an old friendship. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, etc....its almost as exciting as getting a new watch,without the monetary pain!!!!!! Time and time again,....... when people on TRF broke up their collections, many seemed later to regret it. Good luck....and i always enjoy your posts.

16 May 2010, 08:10 PM	#46
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Good idea Everose... Think I will give that a serious try.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

17 May 2010, 01:10 AM	#48
kiaora1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: SS Sub 16610 Date Posts: 12	I am a newbie and have just one Rolex watch so far - a brand new SS sub 16610 date. But I have plans hehe... a GMT II "M" 3186 pepsi, a yachtmaster... a TT... a 18kt gold... ...rolexitis is such a terrible affliction. What's the cure?

17 May 2010, 01:33 AM	#49
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Great collection and great question! I've recently embarked on trimming of my collection and rationalizing down to the peices I love most. These may or may not be all "grail" material. Afterall, a watch doesn't have to be a grail for you to love it! I do like the idea of breaking down the occasions for watch wearing and attempting to match those to watches. For me, I think about 4 watches would be ideal: 1. dress watch 2. beater 3. sporty watch 4. special/grail.

17 May 2010, 01:52 AM	#50
veidtadrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ozymandias Location: BKK/NO/LDN/MPLS Watch: (2) SS DJ + SS Sub Posts: 311	Nice collection! From my own experience, don't find too many ppl who chose to own both an EXP I and a white EXP II (both are very low key watches) BTW: I am a huge Oranje fan...Sneijder is a genius! I've thought about this too as I now enjoy my sub much more than my 2 DJs and I really want a PRESIDENT! I am not in anyway at all criticizing people who constantly are trading watches, but one is presumably taking a large depreciation hit (even if bought 2nd hand) when selling (esp to a dealer). I guess if one sold on this forum for a similar price bought then it might be better. I guess one has to truly desire the grail above all else such that one is willing to sacrifice a huge monetary loss (in the case of selling your collection)...the emotional value of the grail must really make it worth it. Take my hypothetical situation: I really want to get a YG President (my current grail, yes it is a pretty lame grail, but I am young and rather parsimonious. In reality, a Pink Gold Daytona would be my grail. Don't think I am too blingy as I fancy the 1016 too). Hypothetically: Say the Pres costs 8-9k.. I could perhaps sell my two SS DJ [say 3.5k],the sub [say 2.5k] plus some money to a dealer to get the Pres. Though the enjoyment of my current grail would perhaps equal or exceed the enjoyment of my current collection: I would always think that if I could have originally bought the watches I just sold for the price sold-> then I would have much greater enjoyment than my grail as it would have been a great bargain to get the watches at the prices I sold them at. Sorry for the overwrought post..just suffering from insomnia! I guess I am just trying to say: for me the monetary/value factor in acquiring or selling a rolex is a factor (just one of a multitude of factors) in my enjoyment of the watches. So that is why to me it isn't worth it selling my Rolexes as long as I at least somewhat wear them. Again, most people probably enjoy the thrill of acquiring new pieces...but I just think too much about lost value!

17 May 2010, 03:24 AM	#51
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I hope we all know how lucky we are here, that our biggest problem for the day is... which of any number of Rolexes to wear. I have had a half dozen of them over the years, now have two, an SD and a Millie. But, I estimate I have over the last 5 years contributed ten times as much to education, building hospitals, building shelters for abused women, providing food for the poor, as I have spent on luxury watches. I figure that's a fair ratio. Oh, and yes, the SD has sorta settled into my daily-wearer, with the Milgauss lately falling more into formal dress occasions like fundraising dinners and the like.

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