If you could only have TWO- which ones?

[Psmith]

Just sport/pro models: Sub C LN and Exp II (42mm)

Need a dress(ier) watch?: Sub C LN and DJ II

[Wristmaster]

Keep the sub, get a dj or dd

[travisb]

[speedo]

a dj/dd - sub/gmt combo would be good for every occasion.
what a coincidence that i have a sub - dj combo!

[00pumpkin]

My two watches hold a lot of sentimental value so I could never part with either. I guess if I had to pick two then Im right where I need to be…

[Ridly]

Tell her you will pair down if she does the same. You get to keep two diamonds. Choose wisely. And in the future she only gets to have jewelry from the rack at cvs.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Your wife is correct of course, but you shouldn't stop there. You should go into her jewelry drawer(s) tonight and pull everything out. Then tell her she can keep two pieces of each kind, e.g. two pairs of earings, two bracelets, two necklaces, two rings, etc. Then go into her closet and take out all her shoes and purses. Tell her she can keep two pairs of shoes and two purses.

X2

[zama]

I would go PP Nautilus and Sub OR
DJ and PP Aquanaut OR
just keep DJ and Sub, because as 2 watches go they are a nice pair, both signature Rolex and suitable as day or play.

They were the first two in my plan for world domination.......

[mjclark32]

I think the sub and a dj are a great combo between sport and dress.

[Sig228]

ND Sub (already have) and a SS Daytona (will have someday). If that SS Daytona ever "grows" to 42mm, that someday will be sooner than later

[grayfox]

GMT and DAY

[tkerrmd]

guess I would go with these two.........

[BCNJ]

SUB LVC and rose gold DDII

[TimeOnHand]

I hope I never have to make such a decision.

[Trouble15]

Originally Posted by Rolex77

sub an TT DJ

same

[dmesserly]

16710 GMT II and Zenith Rainbow chrono SS/white dial circa 2000

[brian8121]

Of my current watch collection, it would have to be a Sub 16610LV (Black and green inserts) and the PP 5960P. I would be perfectly happy with those two - both are pretty versatile watches.

Edit: BTW, in your situation, I'd keep the Sub and the DJ. Two watches is not impossible to live with. She said you can't have more than two, but you could always flip if you get sick of a watch.

Good luck!

[Docar]

Keep the Rolexes, save up, and maybe some day, buy a couple of Balls.





It's an affordable brand.

[andyol1966]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Just sport/pro models: Sub C LN and Exp II (42mm)

Need a dress(ier) watch?: Sub C LN and DJ II

x2!

[drp2002]

DJ & Sub ND would be my two.
But...
I would also come to a compromise with my good Lady & not give up without a small fight

options to consider:
1. Sell some of your collection and offer to buy your wife a nice Rolex if she agrees to leave your collection alone
or
2. Keep your collection if you don't need the money... and treat your wife to something nice... maybe a vacation!
or
3. Sell part of your collection , keep your favourite 2 , but put the sale proceeds towards a grail for a future date

Good luck in your quest

[Smaug]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Your wife is correct of course, but you shouldn't stop there. You should go into her jewelry drawer(s) tonight and pull everything out. Then tell her she can keep two pieces of each kind, e.g. two pairs of earings, two bracelets, two necklaces, two rings, etc. Then go into her closet and take out all her shoes and purses. Tell her she can keep two pairs of shoes and two purses.

^ This is how to put it into perspective. But the validity of that argument depends on your wife's tastes. Assuming she doesn't go nuts with jewelry and bags and shoes, this won't work.

Another way to circumvent this problem is for you each to have your own "play money accounts." From each paycheck, you each get $xxx to spend on WHATEVER YOU WANT. No permission is necessary. She can get all the mani/pedis and purses she wants, as long as she doesn't spend the house money, and you can get as many fine watches as you want with that money.

How it works with my wife and I is that we each have our own habits. She's a saver, and has thousands of bucks in her account, and she cries a little inside each time she has to spend HER money on something. Thank GOD it is not all in one account, as I'm completely opposite. I've only had more than $1,000 once in the 8 years we've been married, and it was after I'd sold a $650 watch.

OK, now to answer the question. The two fine watches I'd have would be a classic Breguet with the guilloche dial, roman numerals, and no complications. Not even a seconds hand. Yellow gold on a glossy brown strap of some kind. That'd be my dress watch.

For my casual watch, I'd probably have a modern Datejust in stainless, smooth bezel, blue dial, roman numerals.

Watches in the Seiko price range would handily fill out the collection. I'm a member over at Poor Man's Watch Forum, and I think some of you might be shocked at how much watch one can get for under $1k.

For instance:

- a Vostok Amphibia for $75 shipped from the Ukraine. Great watch, and funky vintage design and communist styling.

- Bernhardt watches are great values too, and most (all?) of them have sapphire crystals. I have a Binnacle Anchor, which is about a $200 watch. Non-hacking, unidirectional automatic winding, hand-winding Miyota movement and exemplary build quality. The bracelet is Rolex class, and the case is designed so there is no gap between the strap and the case. The dial kind of resembles that of an Air-King with the Explorer numeral layout.

- A Seiko SKX007K driver is a fine example of the breed. When the "Hardlex" crystal gets scratched up, simply swap it out for a sapphire aftermarket one. With some patience, they can be regulated to run to COSC specs, on the wrist. (but maybe not in all positions) $200 watch. $100 crystal, maybe $50 labor.

[bewithabob]

Go out today, buy two. Just tell her you thought she said, two more.
Which two? Check with DAVID SW

[gmtuser55]

I'll take the Submariner and the YG day-date.

[kcmo]

For me, the two I own! Love them equally!

[Paksent]

Seadweller and gmt, one for daily, one for travels

Makes me think about trimming the fat;)

Just kidding

[SaddleSC]

If I could only keep two, it would be these two icons...

[GTS Dean]

If I had to pare my collection, it would probably come down to these as keepers:

TT Datejust:


And an iconic sport watch:


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TT OysterQuartz
SS/Black "U" Daytona
TT GMT II-C
DD OysterQuartz
Brietling Aero
Omega Speedmaster Pro

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by jackwebb

My wife must be the most non-observant person on the planet, or I have enough watches she can’t keep track. I have found that if I don’t tell her I have a new one and just start wearing it she never says a word, but if I say I want a new watch she says something to the affect of; “what are you going to sell” or “why do you need another watch, blah blah blah, money, something” went to lunch with her today wearing a new one and she didn’t even look at it. Good luck.

I say it's better to be upfront and truthful Joe.....

[goldrolielove]

An RM56 and a yg DDII for everyday use

[floater156]

DDII and GMTIIc