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Buy, wear and trade up. Keep collection small 2 -3 pieces 117 60.31%
Quantity matters. Buy many instead of 1 expensive one 22 11.34%
Buy many plus the heavy hitter later on. 55 28.35%
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Old 27 October 2023, 11:30 PM   #31
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These are interesting threads to me, as my POV on collecting watches has evolved thru the years. I currently own 7 watches, 1-Tudor, 1-Tag, 1-Panerai, 1-Breitling, and 3-Rolexes.
The Tudor and the Tag have been given to my sons to wear and keep.
All 3 of the Rolexes are GMT's, 2 of them are BLNR's. While that might seem strange, the intent is to give each son a BLNR, as they both found them to be there favorite Rolex. It leaves me with a VTNR, a very cool watch for me, a lefty.
This will leave me 3 watches, which I think is a good number to own and rotate. I think any changes to my 3 would be a trade, not an add. Maybe trade the Breitling and PAM for 1 watch, we will see.
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Old 27 October 2023, 11:58 PM   #32
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Gotta have 2. A daily driver and a sports car
I would go with a 16570 or 116622 plus a DD40


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Old 28 October 2023, 12:01 AM   #33
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You know, it's more about what the watch is, and what I need/want it for. When you start talking about collecting, then (for me) it becomes an issue of how often I can- and will- wear it and does that make sense.

(As much as watch collecting can make sense lol)
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:02 AM   #34
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One gold piece and one SS and a lot of cash left over.
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:26 AM   #35
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I have been debating on selling most of my collection and getting 5905 Annual Calendar Chrono. Its not easy to pull the trigger.
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:27 AM   #36
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Fun topic!

I don't think I would choose the one, no matter how heavy. If you said I could have $50K for 3-4 watches or $100K for 1, I would take the $50K. I like a little variety. Although I will say, there is a base where I would take just one, and that's probably $5K. With that amount to spend I think I would take one watch.
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:42 AM   #37
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3 or 4 really nice watches for me rather than a big hitter
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:42 AM   #38
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I have fun with many, more or less heavy.
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:43 AM   #39
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I DD exactly that Daytona. I get to wear my favorite watch every day, which makes me happy. Most here want double digit collections. To each his own...
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:46 AM   #40
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:57 AM   #41
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I have been debating on selling most of my collection and getting 5905 Annual Calendar Chrono. Its not easy to pull the trigger.

Have you tried one on? They’re relatively flashy due to the polished case and also bigger than youd expect.
It’s an absolute stunner though.




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Old 28 October 2023, 01:07 AM   #42
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[QUOTE=Krash;12998664]It depends where on the cost scale we’re at.

$10,000 Range - I’d rather have one Rolex Submariner than 3 or 4 cheaper watches.

Once we get to $20,000, then definitely at least 2 watches.

$50,000 and higher - I’d rather have 3 or 4 nice watches.

Krash gets it.
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Old 28 October 2023, 01:35 AM   #43
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In my view a collection should have some staples (ex Submariner(s), GMT(s)) and 2-3 heavy hitters.

You acquire the staples as they become available, and continue to work towards the heavy hitters. My AD has a list of watches on my wish list and a few are labelled as "Grail" pieces. My Grail's include Platinum Daytona and a couple of Nautilus models.

Currently I have a YG White dial Day Date 40, and a PP 5712R. I would consider both of those heavy hitters. I am still working towards at least one more.
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Old 28 October 2023, 01:39 AM   #44
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Old 28 October 2023, 02:17 AM   #45
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In my view a collection should have some staples (ex Submariner(s), GMT(s)) and 2-3 heavy hitters.

You acquire the staples as they become available, and continue to work towards the heavy hitters. My AD has a list of watches on my wish list and a few are labelled as "Grail" pieces. My Grail's include Platinum Daytona and a couple of Nautilus models.

Currently I have a YG White dial Day Date 40, and a PP 5712R. I would consider both of those heavy hitters. I am still working towards at least one more.
I'm with you. That's the way it should be IMO. I find myself matching my watch(color or style ) to my outfit. So I need a variety of them to stay " fresh " stay "flexy" if you know u know. Lol.
Year 2018 Right after I turned 30 I decided I needed somethings significant to mark alongside my life journey, I started luxury watch buying in 2019 market was hot, hard to get a sports piece. Had Gshocks earlier then that. Took me awhile to figure out the "game". Now I got awesome SAs that would advocate for me, took me years to build the relationship. This year I began venturing out to other brands, but no means I'm " Rolexed out " if that's a term. There are still more than a hand full of current and discountinued rolexs I want. I know I'm gonna add a panerai not because I want it for the sak of collecting. Because there is 1 discountinued reference I really want. I'm gonna add a black Tudor pelagos FXD. I've been going to AP boutique they offered me 2 pieces which I'm not too keen on so I declined waiting on the right one. I'm also looking at neo vintage 39mm AP ROCs. My end game would be what I have now with a few ROCs plus an AP openwork of any config. That's as far I can see at this moment. As most of you know. Things always change. Our taste changes with age. So probably more to come.
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Old 28 October 2023, 02:29 AM   #46
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What the hell is a heavy hitter they are all just watches yes some cost more but they all only have one function to tell the time on the wrist.Unless you are one of those who goes around with a sticker on forehead hey look at me I am wearing a very very Expensive Rolex buy what you like and want to wear not the price. .
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Old 28 October 2023, 02:38 AM   #47
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TRF needs more of this.

That’s your opinion, which you may have.
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Old 28 October 2023, 03:02 AM   #48
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The problem with having 1 heavy hitter vs a collection of lower priced watches is you will inevitably encounter situations where you will be hesitant to wear a $40K watch, so you will wind up buying less expensive watches for those ocasions. So I think even with a big one you still need a supporting cast.
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Old 28 October 2023, 03:10 AM   #49
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When I have a watch that I REALLY like, I tend to wear it till death. A
"heavy hitter" to me means PM's and or stones. For my lifestyle this type of watch would be useless and honestly would not wear them if they were free.

Most of the time "heavy hitters" will have poor water resistance, Shock protection and sensitive to magnetism. Just won't do for me. Or fragile in the aspect of materials used.

Wearing a watch that I really love leaves little time for a big collection. So after 45 years of buying, collecting and selling I have come full circle to just a couple. I usually wear one 24/7 Monday thru Friday. Then switch to another for the weekend. My weekend watch is also my standby when my primary is being serviced. There is 1 more I will add just because I like it. That will be a Speedy around mid 2024. I have the one in mind that I want.

Overall pretty happy to be able to slim down a collection and enjoy watches as much as I use to.
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Old 28 October 2023, 03:17 AM   #50
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I understand quality over quantity, but I'm not sure it really applies to the examples some here have given. Is a PM Rolex higher quality than a SS Rolex? I do not think so, it's just more expensive material. They both do the same, same engine on the inside, same finishing, same longevity, just different price for the different metal. So I see all Rolex as basically on par with each other in terms of quality. AP openworked vs AP RO, or Patek perpetual vs calatrava is a different matter. Ultimately, they are all high quality - just buy what you like and can rationalize.
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Old 28 October 2023, 03:18 AM   #51
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I'm good with two or three watches.
And if one or none of them is a "heavy hitter", I'm totally fine with that.
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Old 28 October 2023, 03:35 AM   #52
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Quality over quantity IMO. For myself personally, I’d like to keep my collection relatively small (less than 10), so I’m aiming for 7-10 PM pieces and 1-3 SS pieces.
Everyone has different goals/tastes/collection ideas. I’m really glad we don’t all have the same thoughts….that’s what makes life fun/interesting.
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Old 28 October 2023, 07:17 AM   #53
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I prefer 3 Rolex worth 40k than one full gold Rolex of same value. I could add the pm piece as a special occasion kind of watch, but never replace my sturdy SS ones.
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Old 28 October 2023, 07:46 AM   #54
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So, I just noticed there is a poll for this thread. That is the problem with primarily using TapaTalk when conversing on TRF. You don't always have proper context. Anyway, I still prefer more watches than fewer watches, but only to a point, and I'm not sure any of those options are something I can vote for.
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Old 28 October 2023, 07:58 AM   #55
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Depends on one’s definition of heavy hitter, to me the value does not determine how
Cool the watch is
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Old 28 October 2023, 08:07 AM   #56
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Quality always over quantity.
I feel this is correct. I could never be a one watch person even though that is exactly what I did for 25 yrs. I found I got tired of owning mainly SS Rolex watches and did add PM pieces. I feel that I tend to change my collection here and there but love the SS for day to day wear. I would say keep working with your AD to get the one you want and if you have to sell some (but not all) to be where you feel content then do it.
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Old 28 October 2023, 08:08 AM   #57
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Would you rather have 3-4 watches vs 1 heavy hitter?

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I think the stage of collecting also matters. When you are earlier in the game, wearing different watches from different brands helps you find out what you actually like.

Later, I think concentrating on a smaller number of higher end watches is a natural progression.


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This for me. I’m a new collector. I’ve been collecting for 2 months & only have a $40k, 4 watch collection. I enjoy the variety right now, and would love to add 6-8 more pieces.

I could see myself winnowing the collection down in the future to 3-5 top pieces, especially if pieces aren’t being worn on a regular basis.


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Old 28 October 2023, 11:28 AM   #58
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I'm happy with just 1. I'm not sure if that 1 watch would have as much meaning if there were many?
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Old 28 October 2023, 12:16 PM   #59
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I couldn’t do one watch regardless of price. At minimum two, maybe three so there’s some variety
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