collections

[RolexV3]

I don't know if this has been asked before but I am curious as to why some collectors have 5 or 6 of the same model Rolex such as Submariners
or Sea dwellers..I have seen pics were some have 2 different daytona's
which I figure 1 for different occasions just don't understand have 5 or 6
of the same watch...

[timetravel125]

WIS's are insatiable.

Bank accounts, it seems, could be emptied out, but PASSION, is never satisfied.

[mike]

There are those that build collections around one specific reference. To them the changes or "evolution" of a particular reference holds a great fascination.

It's worth noting as well that because of those collectors that "specialize" in a particular reference we are all better for it as our collective knowledge of the subtlies of a reference is enhanced as most are more than willing to share the fruits of their research.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Originally Posted by RolexV3

I don't know if this has been asked before but I am curious as to why some collectors have 5 or 6 of the same model Rolex such as Submariners
or Sea dwellers..I have seen pics were some have 2 different daytona's
which I figure 1 for different occasions just don't understand have 5 or 6
of the same watch...

I guess to Beat the competition when selling

[scl6118]

I never really understood that either. Even if I were rich, I think I would get one of a model and then move onto another for variety.

[sakuraba]

Like car collectors who focus on a particular brand/ model/ year, WIS collections have their own focus. They may look similar, but it's the slight subtleties that are appreciated by the enthusiast.

Much like a non-WIS always thinks we're nuts to keep buying more than one Rolex, it's much the same for collectors who simply take it to another level.

[Tools]

Well, let's see...........

For Subs you need:

A 6200
A 5508
A 6536
A 5512
A 5513
A 1680
A 1680 in red
A 16800
A 168000

And toss in some COMEX models, unusual dials, Brevet crowns, and modern 16610 references and you actually have a very nice "collection" of Subs...

If you have a Sub, a Daytona, and a DJ; you simply have 3 nice watches... but you really don't have a "collection", unless your plan is to have one or each mode - then you have a nice start...

[Yazo]

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, let's see...........

For Subs you need:

A 6200
A 5508
A 6536
A 5512
A 5513
A 1680
A 1680 in red
A 16800
A 168000

And toss in some COMEX models, unusual dials, Brevet crowns, and modern 16610 references and you actually have a very nice "collection" of Subs...

If you have a Sub, a Daytona, and a DJ; you simply have 3 nice watches... but you really don't have a "collection."

You missed the 6204!

[Speed]

Darn...I'll just have to get by with a few nice watches...

[paverman]

Originally Posted by scl6118

I never really understood that either. Even if I were rich, I think I would get one of a model and then move onto another for variety.

I concur. I've gotten WAAAYY more watches in the past year than I ever thought I would, but they all have a different look and feel. The only two that are similar is a no date sub (my original start to this madness) and a new GMT IIC, but even they are different because of the larger case and the date feature. The rest of my collection looks like a gathering of the United Nations.
I do understand the desire for some collectors to focus in on a narrower range, however. That's what makes these posts interesting, all the different opinions.