State of My Collection...Thoughts?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

Attention whore... Just saying =)

A little harsh, I thought.

....just sayin'.

[Nodzex]

Buy what you like, not what others like!
There will always be those who will say get this brand, lose this brand or a piece!
You have a very nice collection!

[Merlin69]

Great collection! Congrats!

[MrMercedes]

Great collection!! I think, the DD should be your next watch!

[brucethemanlee]

impressive

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by polaris72

I think that’s a great collection you built and ventured to other brands too. I particularly like you having Hamilton watches there and not just the expensive pieces. True collector.

I don't disagree with and i think its great to have a collection of watches from multiple brands and price ranges.

BUT if you only collected Rolex watches of a certain price point and style, can't that person be considered a true collector too?

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

Attention whore... Just saying =)

Isn't that everyone who posts their watches online or social media ?

[LC23]

dope!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by LAREALTOR

Thanks all! Truly wasn’t just “attention seeking” ... I haven’t posted on here in a while. I agree I need a PM piece and the idea of pairing it down to like 5 watches may be best.”

No that guy is right, you and you alone are the sole attention seeker on this luxury forum full of members with 1000s of posts.

[yesnaya]

Thoughts? Hmmm.....

I like to wear my watches regularly (1x/wk if possible) so 13 is not my magic number. Anything above 6/7 (for me) feels like its more about the look of the collection than the wearing experience.

Now regarding the pieces:

Of the 3 Omegas i prefer the regular speedy above the other 2 (i'd probably liquidate the other 2). So -2 there.

Keep the pelagos as the beater (even though some may feel the blue on blue is not as versatile as black on black). Plus its nice to have some color in there.

Seadweller and bluesy keep.

Daytona looks best on bracelet for me. Love the BLRO and Skydweller.

DJ looks tiny, YM44.... you have a skydweller, a bluesy, and a SD43 so I'm not sure when/why you would choose it over any of those 3. So that's another -2.

2 at the top on straps... another -2.

That would leave you with 2 GMT (BLRO & skydweller), 2 chronographs (daytona and moonwatch), and 3 divers (bluesy, sd43, pelagos).

2 white dials, 2 blue dials, 3 black dials.

3 brushed bracelets and 4 PCL bracelets (1 of which is 2-tone).

And 7 pieces feels doable.... like they would actually get good wrist-time.

Just my 2 cents.

[Turbo Racer]

Great collection. If mine, I would add PP to the collection. My favorite is the 5170. A nautilus would be great as well.

The guy above me mentioned something if that resonated with me. For my collection, I try to keep it functional. Doesn’t mean that I have to wear the watch every day but, it should serve a purpose. That purpose may be just to complete something or, it may be to wear for certain types of activities or occasions. Sometimes, it’s just a lookout LOL. Good luck in your search!!

[JSCP]

I would edit out two of the Omega and others. Get a YG DD white dial, then you will have what’s missing....then buy a Patek, but doubt you will get so easily a green yg daytona or nautilus. Not easy even for VIP’s.

[LAREALTOR]

Thanks all for the mostly thoughtful and encouraging responses. I am planning to add the DD40 in silver motif dial and sticks before year end and will most likely sell my white SkyD as I ideally want that piece in blue on jubilee.

As for those of you who said remove the Omegas and the Tudor/Hamilton, etc.

I have a watch collection. Collectors dont need to wear all their watches. They can buy pieces because of the style or history or because a few times a year they'll throw it on. I actually love my Omega Speedmaster with the moonphase and date on it.

[Etschell]

Need pm

[JSCP]

Originally Posted by LAREALTOR

Thanks all for the mostly thoughtful and encouraging responses. I am planning to add the DD40 in silver motif dial and sticks before year end and will most likely sell my white SkyD as I ideally want that piece in blue on jubilee.

As for those of you who said remove the Omegas and the Tudor/Hamilton, etc.

I have a watch collection. Collectors don’t need to wear all their watches. They can buy pieces because of the style or history or because a few times a year they'll throw it on. I actually love my Omega Speedmaster with the moonphase and date on it.

Great choice. As collector that went in last year from 80+ good watches, a lot vjntage, reduced to now about 40, half are new models and half are vjntage I do know that one doesn’t need to wear all.

Yet, I think you keeping the Moonphase is enough Omega. and as maybe an XL Cartier Tank.

best,

[RoscoPico]

love the collection. you may decide less is more at some point. but enjoy them all while you do.
and like you said, add some pm and PP or whatever brand tickles your fancy

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by subprimero

I would distill the collection down to your favorites and add PM pieces and complications.

this is pretty much what i meant to say lol

[jw72]

I fell out my chair laughing, funniest thing I saw in a long time (bottom of post). I had to go back and take a second look at your watches. Congratulations, nice collection, I come her to see what you got, post them all. I am on many sites, classic car, whiskey, watches and Porsche people post what they are proud of, be proud brother you have done well. I did not see the sea dweller 43, you holden back? lol...

Attention whore... Just saying =)

A little harsh, I thought.
....just sayin’.

[Sub*Man]

PP and Rolex Gold would be nice. Maybe AP as well, but only RO. If you can get the Mayer and a Nautilus, you should do whatever it takes to do that.

[Mainewatchman]

Nice! If it was me I would cut down how many and add a PM and venture outside to PP, AP, VC, ALS or even FPJ to really get into some fun pieces!