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mike · 26 April 2012, 09:14 AM

No right or wrong answer. Depends on you. I wouldn't but that's just me.

Joeohio · 26 April 2012, 09:27 AM

Thanks for all your thoughts! Going to try and find one to at least get pricing options local AD sold the one I had seen.
Definitely keeping the speedy...

I've had a few conversations with JustABreathAway...has helped me along.

FremStar · 26 April 2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeohio

Thanks for all your thoughts! Going to try and find one to at least get pricing options local AD sold the one I had seen.
Definitely keeping the speedy...

I've had a few conversations with JustABreathAway...has helped me along.

if you spoke to Dr. JBA then I can't wait to see your unveil thread! Early congratulations on your DD2!!!

Hairdude1 · 26 April 2012, 09:41 AM

The question I have is that will it be worth trading your current collection for a fraction of the vaule yet alone the emotional value for 1 time piece. If you can part ways and know that each piece will not be missed then move forward. If that is a negative, start saving!

Dr. Robert · 26 April 2012, 09:57 AM

Don't get rid of your Rolex watch(es) or Casio (s)....everything else.....arrivederci, sayonara, auf wiedersehen.

kilyung · 26 April 2012, 10:13 AM

Do it.

warren G. · 26 April 2012, 10:32 AM

I would do it. The DDII and Speedy would be a great duo.

harry in montreal · 26 April 2012, 10:39 AM

ask most art collectors or serious car collectors.

its best to have one Great thing than a bunch of Good things.

SaddleSC · 26 April 2012, 10:44 AM

I always have this strategy in the back of my mind. My short-term grail is a 116619LB WG Submariner. I think I like having the variety of multiple pieces, but I did wear my TT 16613 Submariner for about 12 years (24/7) until I started to build the collection and was completely happy with just one watch.

It is always tempting to push all your chips into the center of the table and be able to wear a true grail everyday. I have certainly come close a number of times, but could never quite pull the trigger. Good luck in your decision. Let me know how it turns out!

Joeohio · 26 April 2012, 10:51 AM

This all started with me looking at an EXP II; but I got to thinking how many do I need and how much do I really wear them (limited at work; mostly traveling, nites and weekends).
Then i saw a DDII Blue Wave Pic and keep coming back to it...

boogiebot · 26 April 2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

The question I have is that will it be worth trading your current collection for a fraction of the vaule yet alone the emotional value for 1 time piece. If you can part ways and know that each piece will not be missed then move forward. If that is a negative, start saving!

for a second there my dyslexia thought i read "start starving" instead of start saving. I guess if i was going to pull the trigger on a DD2 i would need to starve to save

zippycar · 26 April 2012, 11:27 AM

Go for it. I traded my Exp II + Cash for a pre- loved DD, and wear it every day; work, the beach, the pool, you name it.

kilyung · 26 April 2012, 11:50 AM

I like Charles' "all in" analogy. I'm pushing the limit of what I can reasonably wear in a month. In fact, many of my pieces have not seen the light of day outside the bank. I'm trying to get my collection consolidated but it seems one goes out and two come in.

dalip · 26 April 2012, 12:06 PM

I disagree with the one watch 'special' assertion. Each and every watch I currently own has a firm place in my heart. I know because I think about them even when they're not on my wrist.....tossing up which one I'll go to next.....what's on at work that day.....whether I'm coming home before going out in the evening etc etc. I rotate at different speeds also..

In terms of the wach you're looking at. You have stated that you've only see it in pics? I may be mistaken......Have you tried it on? There is no way I'd go for a watch of that magnitude without having put it on my wrist.

If you have and it honestly made you're heart melt then sure....if you're prepared to get rid of your others it actually says as much about your relationship with them as it does with the one you desire.

Good luck in any case.....but be sure. It's a huge move.

Joeohio · 26 April 2012, 01:26 PM

Have had on wrist (not fitted) very briefly. Again, started out looking at the EXPII but then really started considering moving to one (2) watches rather than adding to collection now...Just have to try and make a decision

inspires · 26 April 2012, 01:50 PM

If it makes you happy then go for it!

Lagunatic · 26 April 2012, 02:09 PM

Do it

MortgageGuy · 26 April 2012, 02:09 PM

For me I wouldnt be able to do it with one but if you think you can go for it... You can always get them all again

Bobble · 26 April 2012, 07:25 PM

Just do it, whilst it is a sacrifice at the moment, you could always buy a Sub next year

impalass · 26 April 2012, 09:57 PM

Imo the only way you could live with one Rolex would necessitate staying off TRF.

In other words, can't be done.

travisb · 26 April 2012, 11:05 PM

But I would consider it if I thought I could be a 1 watch guy..

Joeohio · 27 April 2012, 12:10 AM

Don't know if I could handle moving to only 1 watch AND staying away from TRF...too much withdrawal (but I may actually be more productive at work)

After a nites sleep I'm still torn ...

26 April 2012, 09:57 AM	#35
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Don't get rid of your Rolex watch(es) or Casio (s)....everything else.....arrivederci, sayonara, auf wiedersehen. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 10:32 AM	#37
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I would do it. The DDII and Speedy would be a great duo. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

26 April 2012, 10:44 AM	#39
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I always have this strategy in the back of my mind. My short-term grail is a 116619LB WG Submariner. I think I like having the variety of multiple pieces, but I did wear my TT 16613 Submariner for about 12 years (24/7) until I started to build the collection and was completely happy with just one watch. It is always tempting to push all your chips into the center of the table and be able to wear a true grail everyday. I have certainly come close a number of times, but could never quite pull the trigger. Good luck in your decision. Let me know how it turns out! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

26 April 2012, 12:06 PM	#44
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I disagree with the one watch 'special' assertion. Each and every watch I currently own has a firm place in my heart. I know because I think about them even when they're not on my wrist.....tossing up which one I'll go to next.....what's on at work that day.....whether I'm coming home before going out in the evening etc etc. I rotate at different speeds also.. In terms of the wach you're looking at. You have stated that you've only see it in pics? I may be mistaken......Have you tried it on? There is no way I'd go for a watch of that magnitude without having put it on my wrist. If you have and it honestly made you're heart melt then sure....if you're prepared to get rid of your others it actually says as much about your relationship with them as it does with the one you desire. Good luck in any case.....but be sure. It's a huge move. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 April 2012, 01:50 PM	#46
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	If it makes you happy then go for it! __________________ _____________ All GREEN

26 April 2012, 09:14 AM	#31
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	No right or wrong answer. Depends on you. I wouldn't but that's just me.

26 April 2012, 09:27 AM	#32
Joeohio "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 71	Thanks for all your thoughts! Going to try and find one to at least get pricing options local AD sold the one I had seen. Definitely keeping the speedy... I've had a few conversations with JustABreathAway...has helped me along.

26 April 2012, 09:41 AM	#34
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	The question I have is that will it be worth trading your current collection for a fraction of the vaule yet alone the emotional value for 1 time piece. If you can part ways and know that each piece will not be missed then move forward. If that is a negative, start saving!

26 April 2012, 10:13 AM	#36
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Do it.

26 April 2012, 10:39 AM	#38
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	ask most art collectors or serious car collectors. its best to have one Great thing than a bunch of Good things.

26 April 2012, 10:51 AM	#40
Joeohio "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 71	This all started with me looking at an EXP II; but I got to thinking how many do I need and how much do I really wear them (limited at work; mostly traveling, nites and weekends). Then i saw a DDII Blue Wave Pic and keep coming back to it...

26 April 2012, 11:27 AM	#42
zippycar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta Watch: day-date, finally! Posts: 46	Go for it. I traded my Exp II + Cash for a pre- loved DD, and wear it every day; work, the beach, the pool, you name it.

26 April 2012, 11:50 AM	#43
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I like Charles' "all in" analogy. I'm pushing the limit of what I can reasonably wear in a month. In fact, many of my pieces have not seen the light of day outside the bank. I'm trying to get my collection consolidated but it seems one goes out and two come in.

26 April 2012, 01:26 PM	#45
Joeohio "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 71	Have had on wrist (not fitted) very briefly. Again, started out looking at the EXPII but then really started considering moving to one (2) watches rather than adding to collection now...Just have to try and make a decision

26 April 2012, 02:09 PM	#47
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Do it

26 April 2012, 02:09 PM	#48
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	For me I wouldnt be able to do it with one but if you think you can go for it... You can always get them all again __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

26 April 2012, 07:25 PM	#49
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Just do it, whilst it is a sacrifice at the moment, you could always buy a Sub next year

26 April 2012, 09:57 PM	#50
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Imo the only way you could live with one Rolex would necessitate staying off TRF. In other words, can't be done.

26 April 2012, 11:05 PM	#51
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I've never done it before. But I would consider it if I thought I could be a 1 watch guy..

27 April 2012, 12:10 AM	#52
Joeohio "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 71	Don't know if I could handle moving to only 1 watch AND staying away from TRF...too much withdrawal (but I may actually be more productive at work) After a nites sleep I'm still torn ...

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