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andyol1966 · 31 May 2012, 07:47 PM

I currently own a SubC (LN) and I am thinking of getting an Explorer II 42 White face as I love the rugged clean looks and think it will complement my black face Sub.
However as the Sub is my only watch, I am going through those doubts that I'm sure many of you have had when considering going for another watch to your one and only?
Wondering if I may regret having two? I am being greedy? Can I justify it? etc.
Sure some of you can relate to this. I am not really a watch collector, but my heart is drawn to the new polar Exp, but my head is telling me something different.
Any advice would be appreciated.

wokafu · 31 May 2012, 07:56 PM

one is never enough...i thought i was gonna be satisfied with 6..but now i wanted 7..maybe 8..:S if your ok with it financially i'll say get what you want..(might be a lil difficult to get it through your wife ..i know cause ive been there)

Monte Cristo · 31 May 2012, 08:03 PM

I would never regret having two great, but different watches, especially Rolex

Although as wokafu just said if its ok with the wife & wallet Then go for it.
Alternatively if you regret the Exp then flipping it will not be a problem IMO

Chris B · 31 May 2012, 08:04 PM

Your doubts should tell you that you're probably not ready to purchase just yet, at least with this particular model anyway.

dddrees · 31 May 2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris b

your doubts should tell you that you're probably not ready to purchase just yet, at least with this particular model anyway.

x2

Minos · 31 May 2012, 08:18 PM

I understand your situation quite well.
I now have a SubC, a Exp II and a DSSD, and I want to reduce to two watches, keeping the SubC no matter what.
In a sense, I going in an opposite direction, meeting you halfway, at the two-watch intersection.
The wife, of course, doesn't see the point of having two watches, but it good for my balance.

I've asked for suggestions on the way to go in another thread and had very good ideas.
Two watches makes sense. You don't get bored too quickly, you're not limited to a single one and you get to have two very different babies.
I'm currently in the market to trade my Exp II for a planet Ocean 8500 and sell the DSSD for $$$. An alternative would be to sell the Exp II for $$$ and exchange the DSSD for a new GMTc or (if someone has one) a JLC Master Compressor Navy Seals.
The idea is two watches, equally wearable in all circumstances, but with enough differences.
Good hunting! I know it's not easy...

up2nogood · 31 May 2012, 08:20 PM

Entirely a wallet based decision, IMHO. No shame in using funds to invest first, and then buying toys from the resulting income.

texex91 · 31 May 2012, 09:38 PM

Start building a rotation.

You will come to appreciate having more than one watch for various moods, days, occasions.

Now the tough part, what to get

Ebruner · 31 May 2012, 09:40 PM

It is a slippery slope, ending only in intense therapy or financial ruin.

It's hard to own just one. Enjoy the hobby.

-Eddie

zama · 31 May 2012, 09:47 PM

the best advice is leave the forum if you want to avoid temptation. The more you look, see and talk about watches the more likely you are to buy more. Which as most suggest if they can be funded then enjoy, if you are happy with one watch stay there as well. As I have got older and work harder (i.e. > 40, married and no kids planned) watches have become an easy outlet and following the TRF at night as I am doing now is becoming a hobby. While watches don't routinely go up in value they are a safer and potentially healthier hobby than car racing or climbing mountains. Ultimately none of us need more than one watch, with my i-phone I probably don't even need one, so it comes down to how you want to allocate your funds.

Kingair · 31 May 2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

It is a slippery slope, ending only in intense therapy or financial ruin.

It's hard to own just one. Enjoy the hobby.

-Eddie

x 2
I started with one . . . a few months later number two . . .
And now looking for a number 3 . . .

Never ending story . . . ;-)

HAGOne

impalass · 31 May 2012, 10:00 PM

A two watch rotation is ideal imo, especially when service time comes up.

The Sub C LN and Explorer II are a perfect match ! Don't know if you can justify it, but don't think you'll regret it.

jay1988 · 31 May 2012, 10:08 PM

Honestly you don't seem like you really want to.

The only reason I would think you would want another watch (you say you're not a collector) is if you needed it for a certain occasion.

If you were to get a second watch I think you need a dress watch. Something that would go in a suit.

Cru Jones · 31 May 2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

The Sub C LN and Explorer II are a perfect match ! Don't know if you can justify it, but don't think you'll regret it.

x2!

Just to say, I alternate between two watches (mostly) and I am happy to also alternate brands. But, if the Explorer II is "the one", go for it.

brian8121 · 31 May 2012, 10:12 PM

Having not read the OP's post, I'll just say: Assuming it's not a financial strain, yes.

polarinda · 31 May 2012, 10:16 PM

you need two minimum. One you absolutely love, the other you absolutely must have.

andyol1966 · 31 May 2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

A two watch rotation is ideal imo, especially when service time comes up.

The Sub C LN and Explorer II are a perfect match ! Don't know if you can justify it, but don't think you'll regret it.

Good point Mark. Will certainly overcome the problem of not having a nice watch when service time arrives. Glad you feel the two would be a good match.

Wing-Co · 31 May 2012, 10:18 PM

[QUOTE=zama;3326090]the best advice is leave the forum if you want to avoid temptation.

+1 - IT'S KILLING ME WITH TEMPTATION!

WhatTheDeuce · 31 May 2012, 10:22 PM

andyol1966 · 31 May 2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay1988

Honestly you don't seem like you really want to.

The only reason I would think you would want another watch (you say you're not a collector) is if you needed it for a certain occasion.

If you were to get a second watch I think you need a dress watch. Something that would go in a suit.

It's just parting with the cash is the hard part. I hardly ever where a suit, so a sports/tool watch appeals more than a dressier watch.

andyol1966 · 31 May 2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

I see what people mean about temptation. Looks gorgeous! Going after work to try it on at AD. See if it sings to me.

77T · 31 May 2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyol1966

It's just parting with the cash is the hard part. I hardly ever where a suit, so a sports/tool watch appeals more than a dressier watch.

Sounds like the start of a beautiful flipping, trading, buying, selling obsession - all roads lead to ruinous Rolex relationships and co-dependence.

I'd say go for it, your idea makes perfect sense to us! Then when you see something else you like, start the flipping machine...

floater156 · 31 May 2012, 11:07 PM

go for it

Trouble15 · 31 May 2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

go for it

x2

TempoKing · 31 May 2012, 11:24 PM

Like the song says (Children of Piraeus)
...How much I’d love to have
One, two, three and four Rolex, proud and fine
......And when one day they gain in value
.....They’ll be in demand and collectible
.......For this precious port of mine (the port of Piraeus)..:

Those of you that know this song - please forgive my slight word alteration.

kilyung · 31 May 2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyol1966

I currently own a SubC (LN) and I am thinking of getting an Explorer II 42 White face as I love the rugged clean looks and think it will complement my black face Sub.
However as the Sub is my only watch, I am going through those doubts that I'm sure many of you have had when considering going for another watch to your one and only?
Wondering if I may regret having two? I am being greedy? Can I justify it? etc.
Sure some of you can relate to this. I am not really a watch collector, but my heart is drawn to the new polar Exp, but my head is telling me something different.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Everyone with one watch, raise your hands!
Now everyone with more than one watch, raise your hands.
Majority rules, get the ExpII.

Monte Cristo · 31 May 2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

Like the song says (Children of Piraeus)
...How much I’d love to have
One, two, three and four Rolex, proud and fine
......And when one day they gain in value
.....They’ll be in demand and collectible
.......For this precious port of mine (the port of Piraeus)..:

Those of you that know this song - please forgive my slight word alteration.

Opaaaaa

shoppy · 1 June 2012, 01:09 AM

I would get the explorer, the two make perfect companions. Difference in dial colour, ones a diver and the other for travelling.

azguy · 1 June 2012, 01:10 AM

sure, why not

w4rmk · 1 June 2012, 01:28 AM

Sounds like a similar decision that I made, except I have a GMTIIc and I went for the previous generation ExpII with white dial, it's about half the price and I like the smaller size/proportions better, but your choices would also be a great combo. I use the GMTIIc as my dress watch and the ExpII as my rough and tumble watch.

31 May 2012, 07:47 PM	#1
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Do I go for a second Rolex? I currently own a SubC (LN) and I am thinking of getting an Explorer II 42 White face as I love the rugged clean looks and think it will complement my black face Sub. However as the Sub is my only watch, I am going through those doubts that I'm sure many of you have had when considering going for another watch to your one and only? Wondering if I may regret having two? I am being greedy? Can I justify it? etc. Sure some of you can relate to this. I am not really a watch collector, but my heart is drawn to the new polar Exp, but my head is telling me something different. Any advice would be appreciated.

31 May 2012, 08:03 PM	#3
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	I would never regret having two great, but different watches, especially Rolex Although as wokafu just said if its ok with the wife & wallet Then go for it. Alternatively if you regret the Exp then flipping it will not be a problem IMO __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

31 May 2012, 08:18 PM	#6
Minos Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Christophe Location: Belgium Watch: The 1 on my wrist. Posts: 68	With you there... I understand your situation quite well. I now have a SubC, a Exp II and a DSSD, and I want to reduce to two watches, keeping the SubC no matter what. In a sense, I going in an opposite direction, meeting you halfway, at the two-watch intersection. The wife, of course, doesn't see the point of having two watches, but it good for my balance. I've asked for suggestions on the way to go in another thread and had very good ideas. Two watches makes sense. You don't get bored too quickly, you're not limited to a single one and you get to have two very different babies. I'm currently in the market to trade my Exp II for a planet Ocean 8500 and sell the DSSD for $$$. An alternative would be to sell the Exp II for $$$ and exchange the DSSD for a new GMTc or (if someone has one) a JLC Master Compressor Navy Seals. The idea is two watches, equally wearable in all circumstances, but with enough differences. Good hunting! I know it's not easy...

31 May 2012, 09:40 PM	#9
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	It is a slippery slope, ending only in intense therapy or financial ruin. It's hard to own just one. Enjoy the hobby. -Eddie __________________

31 May 2012, 09:47 PM	#10
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	the best advice is leave the forum if you want to avoid temptation. The more you look, see and talk about watches the more likely you are to buy more. Which as most suggest if they can be funded then enjoy, if you are happy with one watch stay there as well. As I have got older and work harder (i.e. > 40, married and no kids planned) watches have become an easy outlet and following the TRF at night as I am doing now is becoming a hobby. While watches don't routinely go up in value they are a safer and potentially healthier hobby than car racing or climbing mountains. Ultimately none of us need more than one watch, with my i-phone I probably don't even need one, so it comes down to how you want to allocate your funds. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

31 May 2012, 07:56 PM	#2
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	one is never enough...i thought i was gonna be satisfied with 6..but now i wanted 7..maybe 8..:S if your ok with it financially i'll say get what you want..(might be a lil difficult to get it through your wife ..i know cause ive been there)

31 May 2012, 08:04 PM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Your doubts should tell you that you're probably not ready to purchase just yet, at least with this particular model anyway.

31 May 2012, 08:20 PM	#7
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Entirely a wallet based decision, IMHO. No shame in using funds to invest first, and then buying toys from the resulting income.

31 May 2012, 09:38 PM	#8
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Start building a rotation. You will come to appreciate having more than one watch for various moods, days, occasions. Now the tough part, what to get

31 May 2012, 10:00 PM	#12
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	A two watch rotation is ideal imo, especially when service time comes up. The Sub C LN and Explorer II are a perfect match ! Don't know if you can justify it, but don't think you'll regret it.

31 May 2012, 10:08 PM	#13
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	Honestly you don't seem like you really want to. The only reason I would think you would want another watch (you say you're not a collector) is if you needed it for a certain occasion. If you were to get a second watch I think you need a dress watch. Something that would go in a suit.

31 May 2012, 10:12 PM	#15
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Having not read the OP's post, I'll just say: Assuming it's not a financial strain, yes.

31 May 2012, 10:16 PM	#16
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	you need two minimum. One you absolutely love, the other you absolutely must have.

31 May 2012, 10:18 PM	#18
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	[QUOTE=zama;3326090]the best advice is leave the forum if you want to avoid temptation. +1 - IT'S KILLING ME WITH TEMPTATION!

31 May 2012, 10:22 PM	#19
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488

31 May 2012, 11:07 PM	#23
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	go for it __________________ Lead by example through production.

31 May 2012, 11:24 PM	#25
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Like the song says (Children of Piraeus) ...How much I’d love to have One, two, three and four Rolex, proud and fine ......And when one day they gain in value .....They’ll be in demand and collectible .......For this precious port of mine (the port of Piraeus)..: Those of you that know this song - please forgive my slight word alteration.

1 June 2012, 01:09 AM	#28
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	I would get the explorer, the two make perfect companions. Difference in dial colour, ones a diver and the other for travelling. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

1 June 2012, 01:10 AM	#29
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	sure, why not

1 June 2012, 01:28 AM	#30
w4rmk Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Richard Kloc Location: New York Watch: Deepsea D-Blue Posts: 250	Sounds like a similar decision that I made, except I have a GMTIIc and I went for the previous generation ExpII with white dial, it's about half the price and I like the smaller size/proportions better, but your choices would also be a great combo. I use the GMTIIc as my dress watch and the ExpII as my rough and tumble watch.

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