What about your collection proves you are anti-hype?

[Boopie]

Ladies’ sized (29mm) Yachtmaster purchased new in 2/01, worn daily for 20 years (my avatar).

I know the original SS/Yachtmaster wasn’t a hit. Also, the ladies’ size has been discontinued. In 20 years (and in Los Angeles, no less) I haven’t seen another woman wear any ladies’ Yachtmaster.

My “new” Rolex is a slightly used 16200, 36mm DJ with a silver dial, Romans, with a smooth bezel on a SS Oyster. I like the larger size (although it’s a bit too big for my dainty wrists) and that the Oyster doesn’t have PCL.

It flies under the radar because it lacks the classic elements of a DJ, eg fluted bezel or a Jubilee. The silver dial with the WG Romans really pops, though.

Clearly I have a thing for monochromatic silver-toned watches.

Plus I passed on a Daytona at the Wynn in Vegas a few years ago! (TT; can’t remember the dial…tempted but I knew it was someone’s Grail.)

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by teck21

I think I’m all about the hype but of course I wouldn’t know for sure cos that’s how hype works.

And if people get joy from merely for possessing the hyped watches, hey good for them.

Or perhaps the horological police want to strip them of their watches for not being able to appreciate their watches in the correct manner?

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Mind showing your hyped collection pls? Would be honoured to see your collection.

[Dirt]

I'll play

Both my DSSDs are the old ones and that's where I draw the line in the sand for Rolex as I'm done with the exception of only a possible Shydweller if they ever make one of the two combinations I'm looking for in the future.
The rest of my watch collection is reasonably diverse across brands these days with an emerging focus on old school technology and nothing new fangled and heavily marketed in any way.

I can say that I am completely turned off by anything that doesn't bring tangible benefits to me

[teck21]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Mind showing your hyped collection pls? Would be honoured to see your collection.

No actually, I have decided that incoming and my collection type of threads without an interesting background are stupid and vacuous.

I did however make the mistake of making just such a post at some point before reaching that decision so you may look for it if you’re so inclined.


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[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by teck21

No actually, I have decided that incoming and my collection type of threads without an interesting background are stupid and vacuous.

I did however make the mistake of making just such a post at some point before reaching that decision so you may look for it if you’re so inclined.

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What exactly is "interesting background" please? This is a watch forum and people post incomings and their collection photos all the time regardless who they are or what their stories are. I posted my own incomings and collection from time-to-time too. I don't get the stupid or vacuous comment. I have never felt that way about anyone who posted their watch pic.

[hambone1983]

my most worn watch is a z-blue milgauss. It has it's fans but is decidedly not among the hyped Rolexes. And I wear a shinola probably 2nd most.

[ramenlover]

Originally Posted by teck21

No actually, I have decided that incoming and my collection type of threads without an interesting background are stupid and vacuous.

I did however make the mistake of making just such a post at some point before reaching that decision so you may look for it if you’re so inclined.


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What you posted says more about you than the people who post “stupid and vacuous” incomings. This is a watch forum, do you expect people to post about their fitness accomplishments?

[DCheeta]

I don’t have any followers on Instagram.

[RoRoRo]

Datejust II

[asiparks]

Many years ago, bought a Sub- sold it quickly afterwards as I was underwhelmed...Re bought another because the internets said " no collection is complete...." sold that too.
Kept most of my IWC, Blancpain, Panerai, Omega & Seiko watches.
Have list of other watches I want, (none of them AP's or PP's), before any current Rolex, were they available to buy.
Have one Rolex 216570 now, which I like a lot, due to it's larger size, brushed finish and absence of blingy bezel.

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

As did I.

My collection neither proves nor disproves anything about me. It's just my watches.

Exactly!

I'm not sure that I am anti hype, but I'm definitely pro watches if that helps?

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by ramenlover

What you posted says more about you than the people who post “stupid and vacuous” incomings. This is a watch forum, do you expect people to post about their fitness accomplishments?

That's not what he said.
he said those threads without an interesting story were stupid and vacuous.

I'd rather read those with some background or context too.

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by zengineer

No Daytona, no Superhero watches, no soda watches and not even the proper color or crystal material on my Speedmaster.

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What a rebel! Nice watch

[ramenlover]

Originally Posted by asiparks

That's not what he said.
he said those threads without an interesting story were stupid and vacuous.

I'd rather read those with some background or context too.

Not every watch incoming has a story, some people just want to share their new watch acquisition on a watch forum and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

What exactly is "interesting background" please? This is a watch forum and people post incomings and their collection photos all the time regardless who they are or what their stories are. I posted my own incomings and collection from time-to-time too. I don't get the stupid or vacuous comment. I have never felt that way about anyone who posted their watch pic.

What is interesting to me is likely irrelevant to everyone else on a forum of strangers , as what interests other people is irrelevant to me.

A collection without any story is simply a collection of watches which makes it uninteresting to me because I too have a collection of watches without an interesting background as to how it came about.

You clearly find it interesting, so you do you.


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[teck21]

Originally Posted by ramenlover

Not every watch incoming has a story, some people just want to share their new watch acquisition on a watch forum and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Of course, mine don’t have much of one either.

People who love to look at the collections of others without being interested in the story of how it came to be or some other such detail, go right ahead.

I just find therm vacuous and don’t look at them.

There are enough people sharing pictures of their watches that look exactly the same on the internet.

I do make an exception for the BB58 because I’m sentimentally attached to the reference.


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[robinmgb]

Recently traded my last Rolex for an ALS Saxonia Thin.
It won’t appreciate and be easy to sell like all the stainless steel sports Rolex models I’ve owned in the last few years but rather than being a mass produced “king of the high street “ brand it is a top tier piece of hand finished high horology, quality over hype for me!

[Xerxes77]

I have a Hublot and a Breguet….
And wish to ad a Ulysse Nardin

[amanbra]

Not sure anyone can beat this one :)




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[PatekPhobic]

Mines are PP Golden Ellipse and Rolex Cellini Moonphase.

[ramenlover]

Originally Posted by teck21

Of course, mine don’t have much of one either.

People who love to look at the collections of others without being interested in the story of how it came to be or some other such detail, go right ahead.

I just find therm vacuous and don’t look at them.

There are enough people sharing pictures of their watches that look exactly the same on the internet.

I do make an exception for the BB58 because I’m sentimentally attached to the reference.


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What you said is fair. For me it’s about capturing the beauty of watches through photography and sharing a personally captured version of the aspects of your watches you find beautiful. A good story is a bonus. Following your definition of what is and isn’t vacuous, at least half my collection would not be worthy of a post.

[pearson1995]

Originally Posted by poweredbyjae

I have a JLC in my collection.

I’m the same. 100% watch making with 0% hype.

[Rushne]

Well I would say my Panerai and 12 year old Omega Seamaster show anti-hype.
Outside of that i would say my join date also proves I was interested in watches looooong before hype was a thing.

Does turning down a Jubilee BLNR at my AD last week count?

AD: "Would you like this BLNR instead of the Pepsi?"
Me: "Thanks but no thanks, the Pepsi has my heart"
AD: "But this is extremely popular"
Me: "I know, believe me, but I want to buy a watch that I love and want to keep, not try for a bit, then sell for a profit"
AD: "Fair enough, I understand. Good point"

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by IR201

I feel like at least once in every thread someone gets accused of being into Rolex for just hype or investment purposes.

So what about your collection or collection strategy/past decisions/desires PROVES that you are against the hype (whether instagram hype or common forum opinion). I recognize no one needs to prove anything to anyone - just hoping for a fun conversation.

Here is mine:

I like the WG numeral "T-rex" hand explorer 1.

I prefer my Breitling Superocean 42 ii blue over my YM 40 blue and recently parted with the latter against most everyone's advice on here.

I parted with the hulk during its peak hype time because I found it "too green".

I am on the cusp of parting with the SD4K against popular wisdom.

I love Seiko!

I think the white dial DJ 41 is clearly the best over the blue and others.

I am personally not a big fan of the Daytona line and have never tried to acquire one.

I liked the white milgauss before it became more fashionable.

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Now I'm sure you guys have been in the game a lot longer than me and have better ones! Would love to hear.

I dislike the "Hulk"

I dislike stainless steel Daytonas - I find the asymmetric case quite unappealing

I bought an SD43

I also bought a BB58 Blue which is worth less now than I paid for it (which I was aware of at the time)

My favourite watch is a Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph

I have multiple G Shocks

[Driver8]

Much like the OP I've never really liked, or tried to buy, a Daytona.

A few months ago I turned down a 126710BLRO from my AD.

I've literally just sold my (hopefully newly fixed) SD43, despite 99% of owners saying it's too good to sell.

[Throttle]

I have personalised Rolexes using 100% original Rolex parts.
Eg. My 16610 has a dial with my name laser etched in red on. The second hand is painted red, the datewheel is a red one from a turnograph 116264 which uses the same cal3135.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by JerBear

I picked the black Sub over the Hulk

Other than that I’m riding 1st class on the hype train

That I know 5 years ago the exact reverse would prove you are not a hype/bandwagon chaser but an individualist.

[AK797]

Out of the twenty plus high quality watches I have ever bought, 90% of them were before 2017 when the hype here really took off. Oh, and that I called my AD about the CE Daytona three days after it was revealed, not within 3 minutes.

[Throttle]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I dislike the "Hulk"

I dislike stainless steel Daytonas - I find the asymmetric case quite unappealing

I bought an SD43

I also bought a BB58 Blue which is worth less now than I paid for it (which I was aware of at the time)

My favourite watch is a Chopard Mille Miglia Chronograph

I have multiple G Shocks

Well done

I am similar. I totaly dont care a damn for the new sports models.
No hulks, no batmen, no new pepsis.
But tons of full gold and 5 digit and vintage stuff.

But i only have Rolexes and vintage Tudors, 1 omega. no pateks, APs, PAms etc….

[fnfiveseven]

- Tried on a Hulk at the AD back in 2016 and preferred the black Sub instead.
- In 2017, my AD laid all rhodium, blue and white DJ41 in front of me. I picked the white since it complimented my Sub alot better
- YM Two Tone - This is currently my go to. Absolutely love it.
- A Two Tone champagne Daytona may be on the books next.

I don't sit around doing loads of research of whats hot and not. I simply browse TRF or IG occasionally and see a random watch picture and if it looks good, I will go think about it, and then try it on if I can and then get it.

I have a BLRO which I also love so hopefully this hasnt voided what I said above :)