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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

I have had as many as 10 watches at once. However, I figured out I only own one wrist that I wear watches on.

I basically wear my Rolex all the time seven days a week for almost a year. Very little you can’t do with this watch on. The Tudor Is my beater and really gets not enough wrist time. I primarily wearing if I’m doing something particularly high risk that I am concerned I could scratch the surface of the Rolex.

The Omega is vintage from 1962 and belonged to my father. This was quite the fancy dress watch back in the day and it looks incredibly small and delicate now. No wrist time.

I could absolutely go to one watch: the Rolex.

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Nice collection you have! That watch of your father’s is amazing; just thinking the emotional value and what that watch has experienced!!

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d love to be a one watch guy, and maybe someday I’ll do it. Right now, I need a little variety.

I think I feel the same...

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mahefa

I certainly have thought about it.

Explorer II and DayDate are both important. So if it would have to be only one, then maybe Explorer II.

Great watches! Exp II is very underestimated!

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envuks · 10 July 2018, 12:09 AM

Did I read that right? He scuba dives with a president?

Anyone else catch that toward the end?

ras47 · 10 July 2018, 01:08 AM

I'm a one Rolex guy. My GMT2 BLRO. I pair it with my other watch, an Omega Speedmaster. I like the two watch rotation. One goes on the winder at night, the other goes on my bedside stand.

matthundreds · 10 July 2018, 01:26 AM

I would LOVE to have 3 in the rotation. I was lucky enough to get an 114060 from my wife as a gift. I think having one is great. It makes it super easy to decide what to wear in the morning. I am a big fan of the DJ41's and would love to have something with a white face to dress up a bit. My wife said no more watches for at least 5 years (or until she gets one).

Nav01L · 10 July 2018, 01:38 AM

I reduced to a white 216570 kinda by operation of how things go, when my girl discovered the 116710 suited wrist her too. But then again I have many non Rolex watches to change to, so doesn’t really count I guess ;)

FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

I'm a one Rolex guy. My GMT2 BLRO. I pair it with my other watch, an Omega Speedmaster. I like the two watch rotation. One goes on the winder at night, the other goes on my bedside stand.

Great pair!

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by matthundreds

I would LOVE to have 3 in the rotation. I was lucky enough to get an 114060 from my wife as a gift. I think having one is great. It makes it super easy to decide what to wear in the morning. I am a big fan of the DJ41's and would love to have something with a white face to dress up a bit. My wife said no more watches for at least 5 years (or until she gets one).

Living with one watch is truly easy!

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

I reduced to a white 216570 kinda by operation of how things go, when my girl discovered the 116710 suited wrist her too. But then again I have many non Rolex watches to change to, so doesn’t really count I guess ;)

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liu_watch · 10 July 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FinWatch

I just got a recommandation to check this interview:
Talking Watches: With Jack Nicklaus
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ta...-jack-nicklaus

I was so impressed! This interview got me thinking: is it possible to live with only one watch? Is someone here living with only one Rolex? Pros and cons?

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These are three very different questions that could require long-essay answers:
1. Is it possible to live with only one watch?
Yes, but why? Don't we come here to this forum for the hobby? Affordability should not be an issue because watches are available at all price levels.

2. Anyone owns just one Rolex?
Pretty sure many do on the forum - one Rolex plus others from non-Rolex brands.

3. Pros and Cons (of owning one watch)?
Pro: Only one watch to worry about
Con: Only one watch to admire

007_Omega · 10 July 2018, 05:32 AM

It's entirely possible.

In theory, I could probably live with just a Sub, GMT (black), or Explorer as my only watch. Too much of a watch lover to probably ever do that.

Most people actually just own one watch anyway, let alone that one watch being a Rolex.

I believe less is more anyway. I like having connections with my watches and building stories. I've seen people who own a Sub then own multiple other inferior divers. I can understand owning a cheaper alternative but when you have the grail then I'd just be satisfied. I wouldn't want to wear anything else...

Torque Time · 10 July 2018, 05:46 AM

Like Jack, I wear the only Rolex I own everyday. It is a birth yr 1971 TT DJ. Why not?

For what it’s worth...If I remember Jack correctly, he said he got his Gold DD in 1967 and has had it for 50 yrs. If 1967 is the yr he got the watch, he would have been ~27 yrs old.

What a great example to look at when someone begins to wonder if they are too young to wear a solid gold watch.

Just sayin...

rmlovett1 · 10 July 2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d love to be a one watch guy, and maybe someday I’ll do it. Right now, I need a little variety.

I feel the same as Brian, I could do it but am enjoying variety right now.
Although...If a one watch guy...I’d want a backup

Guess I’d be a 2 watch guy at minimum:)
If I’d do it...it’d probably be 6263 Big red Daytona with a SD4K to go along

capote · 10 July 2018, 05:50 AM

Yes

lenfried29 · 10 July 2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by herts9

I've survived having just one for many years. I work in an office, have no need for a dress piece, so one is fine by me. I can still enjoy the hobby when all I have to choose from is a black DSSD every day

FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by liu_watch

These are three very different questions that could require long-essay answers:

1. Is it possible to live with only one watch?

Yes, but why? Don't we come here to this forum for the hobby? Affordability should not be an issue because watches are available at all price levels.

2. Anyone owns just one Rolex?

Pretty sure many do on the forum - one Rolex plus others from non-Rolex brands.

3. Pros and Cons (of owning one watch)?

Pro: Only one watch to worry about

Con: Only one watch to admire

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tng11 · 10 July 2018, 06:44 AM

Hells yeah I can live with just one Rolex...

Four in the collection is the sweet spot for me.

FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 007_Omega

It's entirely possible.

In theory, I could probably live with just a Sub, GMT (black), or Explorer as my only watch. Too much of a watch lover to probably ever do that.

Most people actually just own one watch anyway, let alone that one watch being a Rolex.

I believe less is more anyway. I like having connections with my watches and building stories. I've seen people who own a Sub then own multiple other inferior divers. I can understand owning a cheaper alternative but when you have the grail then I'd just be satisfied. I wouldn't want to wear anything else...

Yeah! I think it is the same with me: too much loving different kind of (in my case) Rolex watches.. I try to think as a good thing that if you are building a collection with more than one watch, your watches will be in better condition after few years because of the rotation...

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torque Time

Like Jack, I wear the only Rolex I own everyday. It is a birth yr 1971 TT DJ. Why not?

For what it’s worth...If I remember Jack correctly, he said he got his Gold DD in 1967 and has had it for 50 yrs. If 1967 is the yr he got the watch, he would have been ~27 yrs old.

What a great example to look at when someone begins to wonder if they are too young to wear a solid gold watch.

Just sayin...

Wow! Great!

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I feel the same as Brian, I could do it but am enjoying variety right now.
Although...If a one watch guy...I’d want a backup

Guess I’d be a 2 watch guy at minimum:)
If I’d do it...it’d probably be 6263 Big red Daytona with a SD4K to go along

One always have to have a backup watch!

That would be great combo: Daytona&SD4K!

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FinWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Hells yeah I can live with just one Rolex...

Four in the collection is the sweet spot for me.

Wow! Stylish collection!

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jzzmn88 · 10 July 2018, 07:58 AM

Only Rolex is my 116234 blue dial. Daily for the past 2 years.

Z-Sub · 10 July 2018, 08:15 AM

not me. although my favorite is SD I still love the GMT's the Subs...

jrs146 · 10 July 2018, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tng11

Hells yeah I can live with just one Rolex...

Four in the collection is the sweet spot for me.

Very nice!

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Brandon -B- · 10 July 2018, 09:05 AM

I am currently trying to find the origin of my watch obsession and I think it’s because I don’t have the One watch. I think I’m not that into watches but in searching for the ONE, I’ve become obsessed with them in general. I have a Tudor right now that I wear almost every day but honestly I think I just want a new Explorer and I’d be done with it all. I have a Seiko that i wear sometimes but I mostly just wear the Tudor. Yes I’d be fine with just one Rolex.

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Bladeshot · 10 July 2018, 09:29 AM

Shiny objects catch my eye. There’s always another winking back at me!

Great topic. I went down to one Rolex, a 116719, last summer. Someone told me I’d also want a SS for variety and lighter weight. That was true for me. I need a SS and I like to have a PM. Currently, I have 4 total. 2 modern and 2 vintage. Plus a 16710 pepsi Full Set for my son. I don’t want to go down to any fewer. I like variety. 2 watches would be my minimum, and I don’t intend to thin out the collection. It’s my hobby, and I like to trade around.

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august1410 · 10 July 2018, 09:32 AM

I have only one Rolex, but I have a few other watches, all of which inexpensive, but I like them.

Mostly, I wear the Rolex. I didn't wait over 35 years for one to keep it put away. It's got honest wear on it and I love it that way.

HogwldFLTR · 10 July 2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FinWatch

Thanks for advice:
I don’t know how to multi quote with Tapatalk&iPhone—I would love to do that!

Is it possible; how?

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Oops, not an iPhone or tapatalk. Otherwise easy peassy. On the first post you want to quote hit the "quote sign" next to the work "Quote." Hit that sign for all the posts you want to quote except for the last post you want to quote. For that, the last one, hit the word "Quote." The results will be a post of multiple quotes.

Rolex addict · 10 July 2018, 09:57 AM

One Rolex? Unthinkable!!

10 July 2018, 12:09 AM	#94
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Did I read that right? He scuba dives with a president? Anyone else catch that toward the end? __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

10 July 2018, 01:08 AM	#95
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I'm a one Rolex guy. My GMT2 BLRO. I pair it with my other watch, an Omega Speedmaster. I like the two watch rotation. One goes on the winder at night, the other goes on my bedside stand. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

10 July 2018, 01:38 AM	#97
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	I reduced to a white 216570 kinda by operation of how things go, when my girl discovered the 116710 suited wrist her too. But then again I have many non Rolex watches to change to, so doesn’t really count I guess ;) __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

10 July 2018, 08:15 AM	#114
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	not me. although my favorite is SD I still love the GMT's the Subs... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

10 July 2018, 09:29 AM	#117
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Shiny objects catch my eye. There’s always another winking back at me! Great topic. I went down to one Rolex, a 116719, last summer. Someone told me I’d also want a SS for variety and lighter weight. That was true for me. I need a SS and I like to have a PM. Currently, I have 4 total. 2 modern and 2 vintage. Plus a 16710 pepsi Full Set for my son. I don’t want to go down to any fewer. I like variety. 2 watches would be my minimum, and I don’t intend to thin out the collection. It’s my hobby, and I like to trade around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

10 July 2018, 01:26 AM	#96
matthundreds "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: Columbus Watch: 114060 Posts: 54	I would LOVE to have 3 in the rotation. I was lucky enough to get an 114060 from my wife as a gift. I think having one is great. It makes it super easy to decide what to wear in the morning. I am a big fan of the DJ41's and would love to have something with a white face to dress up a bit. My wife said no more watches for at least 5 years (or until she gets one).

10 July 2018, 05:32 AM	#102
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 905	It's entirely possible. In theory, I could probably live with just a Sub, GMT (black), or Explorer as my only watch. Too much of a watch lover to probably ever do that. Most people actually just own one watch anyway, let alone that one watch being a Rolex. I believe less is more anyway. I like having connections with my watches and building stories. I've seen people who own a Sub then own multiple other inferior divers. I can understand owning a cheaper alternative but when you have the grail then I'd just be satisfied. I wouldn't want to wear anything else...

10 July 2018, 05:46 AM	#103
Torque Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Archie Location: Washington, DC Watch: TT DJ 1601 Posts: 359	Like Jack, I wear the only Rolex I own everyday. It is a birth yr 1971 TT DJ. Why not? For what it’s worth...If I remember Jack correctly, he said he got his Gold DD in 1967 and has had it for 50 yrs. If 1967 is the yr he got the watch, he would have been ~27 yrs old. What a great example to look at when someone begins to wonder if they are too young to wear a solid gold watch. Just sayin...

10 July 2018, 05:50 AM	#105
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Yes

10 July 2018, 06:44 AM	#108
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	Hells yeah I can live with just one Rolex... Four in the collection is the sweet spot for me.

10 July 2018, 07:58 AM	#113
jzzmn88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: SoCal Watch: 118238 Posts: 35	Only Rolex is my 116234 blue dial. Daily for the past 2 years.

10 July 2018, 09:05 AM	#116
Brandon -B- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Santa Rosa, CA Watch: Tissot Seastar1000 Posts: 80	I am currently trying to find the origin of my watch obsession and I think it’s because I don’t have the One watch. I think I’m not that into watches but in searching for the ONE, I’ve become obsessed with them in general. I have a Tudor right now that I wear almost every day but honestly I think I just want a new Explorer and I’d be done with it all. I have a Seiko that i wear sometimes but I mostly just wear the Tudor. Yes I’d be fine with just one Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2018, 09:32 AM	#118
august1410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: 1983 15003 Posts: 626	I have only one Rolex, but I have a few other watches, all of which inexpensive, but I like them. Mostly, I wear the Rolex. I didn't wait over 35 years for one to keep it put away. It's got honest wear on it and I love it that way. __________________ “The timid man yearns for full value and asks for a tenth. The bold man strikes for double value and compromises on par.” - Mark Twain

10 July 2018, 09:57 AM	#120
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	One Rolex? Unthinkable!!

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