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Old 20 May 2012, 12:47 AM   #1
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Rotation never works

I try to wear my 4 goodies in rotation but is now stuck with the nd for 50days. My wrist refuses to wear the rest. I think rotation is a myth.
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Old 20 May 2012, 12:51 AM   #2
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seems to work great for the ND
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:06 AM   #3
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As long as you are happy with the one on your wrist all is good. For me rotation works just fine.
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:08 AM   #4
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You mean that people lied to me from the very beginning!?
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:09 AM   #5
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Rotation does not have to be on any particular time table.

It's nice to have 4 to 5 to put on when the right occasion calls.

Sometimes I catch myself wearing one for 20 days, then rotate three others within 2 days...just depends.

Nice to have the 'rotation' for sure
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:10 AM   #6
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Rotation works if you have a few watches....if you have Mike Wood quantities....impossible.
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:32 AM   #7
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Rotation works if you have a few watches....if you have Mike Wood quantities....impossible.
You also need the RIGHT watches. OP, sounds like you may need to trade out the rotation.
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:45 AM   #8
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Sometimes gearing up for the day ahead in the am-autopilot, running-late, pre-coffee-mode can lead to making the easiest watch selection - yesterday's thats still sitting out, wound up, and good to go. Such is life..duh...
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Old 20 May 2012, 01:50 AM   #9
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Have to disagree. If anything I don't know how you wear the same watch everyday for 50 days when you have other options. I know someone who successfully rotates between a £4,000 sub and a £50,000 Richard Mille so if he can rotate between those two I think it's crazy to say rotation "never" works.
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Old 20 May 2012, 02:14 AM   #10
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I do like to rotate my watches.. I like variety..
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Old 20 May 2012, 02:57 AM   #11
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Rotation works if you have a few watches....if you have Mike Wood quantities....impossible.
It can be done.......one in each extremity.
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Old 20 May 2012, 03:02 AM   #12
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I do like to rotate my watches.. I like variety..
Agreed. Love to mix things up.
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Old 20 May 2012, 03:06 AM   #13
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Rotation works for me.

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Old 20 May 2012, 04:06 AM   #14
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No no, I get what the OP suggests. But IMHO he may be (just like I am) going thru a honeymoon face.
But I agree that one watch cant cover all situations.
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Old 20 May 2012, 04:12 AM   #15
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Rotation is tough... I'm also stuck on the GMTIIC for a while now.
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Old 20 May 2012, 06:46 AM   #16
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I enjoy the rotation
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Old 20 May 2012, 09:21 AM   #17
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i do like to rotate my watches.. I like variety..
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Old 20 May 2012, 09:25 AM   #18
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No no, I get what the OP suggests. But IMHO he may be (just like I am) going thru a honeymoon face.
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X 2......Except I don't think it's a phase when it has been going on for over a year.
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Old 20 May 2012, 10:00 AM   #19
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I am done with rotation. Sold 3, 2 to go & then left with my original first purchase nearly 20 yrs ago, a 16570 black, the only reference for me.
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Old 20 May 2012, 10:11 AM   #20
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You also need the RIGHT watches. OP, sounds like you may need to trade out the rotation.
So true Mike!
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Old 20 May 2012, 10:26 AM   #21
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If your wearing a Rolex your rotation is right!
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Old 20 May 2012, 11:34 PM   #22
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Old 21 May 2012, 12:25 AM   #23
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I usually do a week at a time, that way I don't worry about a winder.

Starting the week with the Daytona is the one time I'm glad it doesn't have a date .
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Old 21 May 2012, 04:53 AM   #24
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Old 21 May 2012, 04:56 AM   #25
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I wish I had the money to be able to rotate haha
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Old 21 May 2012, 04:59 AM   #26
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Rotation has worked fine for me. But then I love what I've got and got what I love.
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Old 21 May 2012, 05:20 AM   #27
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I flipped a bunch of watches, now I've settled on a 4 watch rotation I'm happy with (with a dress watch in the safe). I wind up & wear one for 2 or 3 days, then onto the next one.
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Old 21 May 2012, 08:45 AM   #28
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I like to have one for work and a couple in rotation for off days
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Old 21 May 2012, 09:03 AM   #29
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Rotation can work.

Try sitting on it first.





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Old 21 May 2012, 09:14 AM   #30
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I'll wear your others for you...
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