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Ridly · 9 January 2013, 02:22 AM

Thought I would give a little update on my pathetic but growing collection.

I promised myself that I would stop for a few years once I reached 5. And I wouldn't go over 10 grand on any.

Just picked up the Speedmaster from a forum member who was really great to work with. I needed one. What a great watch. Its my daily now.

The Jaeger is listed over 10 but thanks to a bit of a discount it came in under the mark.

#4 is going to be a Zenith Chronomaster Open or Striking 10th. (for some flair)

The last one in the five is going to be another Rolex. I know I have asked this before but I am putting off this decision until my last because I still am having a huge problem deciding between the gmt iic or subc.

Looking at what I have so far which would fit the group better?

Any opinions on my set so far? Am I leaving anything out?

thomaspp · 9 January 2013, 02:41 AM

good work! I'm partial to the Sub C which would be a much cleaner (i.e. less busy) dial than those you have already and as compared to the GMT.

bde · 9 January 2013, 02:46 AM

Great set so far! I'd say you should definitely go for the Subc. That's the one thing you don't have, a sport/dive watch. Plus, the Sub is so iconic, it should have a place in your set. Besides, you already have a GMT function with the Explorer.

I'm also a big Zenith fan, and of those two the Striking 10th would be my choice. You might also want to look at the Captain Winsor annual calendar. It too has the El Primero movement.

Armyguy03 · 9 January 2013, 02:47 AM

Your collection is far from pathetic. Sub C!!!

SaddleSC · 9 January 2013, 02:50 AM

Another vote for the Sub C...and since all your other dials are black, go for the LVC:)

Ridly · 9 January 2013, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Another vote for the Sub C...and since all your other dials are black, go for the LVC:)

I know they are but I am VERY white and a white dial looks really strange on me. (thats why I got rid of the Capeland flyback 10006) The best I can do is the sliver dial on the Zenith. Its about as light as I can go.

financeman · 9 January 2013, 03:09 AM

Your collection is very nice. Congrats on acquiring it.

Another vote for the subC. I think it would fit in great with your collection.

Ravager135 · 9 January 2013, 03:52 AM

SubC LV. Mix it up.

jay1988 · 9 January 2013, 03:54 AM

I'd get a DJII into the mix and a Rose gold JLC ultra thin (used I think you could get it under 10k).

Nice collection

steveclocks · 9 January 2013, 04:08 AM

Nice trio !!!
Looking forward to see it grow

kilyung · 9 January 2013, 04:13 AM

Sub

Speed · 9 January 2013, 04:29 AM

Would you consider a non-Ceramic Sub?

timely · 9 January 2013, 04:31 AM

From looking at your great collection I would say the SUB C is a must

Ridly · 9 January 2013, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Would you consider a non-Ceramic Sub?

No way. Im a HUGE fan of ceramic in all its glorious forms. especially bezels.

floater156 · 9 January 2013, 05:21 AM

Instead of spending $40-50k on five watches, I'd prefer one grail and then a beater or two. Personally, I'd go 116718 for $25k, 116610 for $7.5k, and 116333 for $8.5k. Good luch on achieving your goal!

travisb · 9 January 2013, 05:22 AM

Those 3 look really good together.
SubC or GMTC would fit in nicely.
Ever consider either in a TT or are you sticking to SS?

mmmk604 · 9 January 2013, 05:44 AM

You need a SubC for sure...

Micha · 9 January 2013, 05:51 AM

PATHETIC???

I would go for a white dial next.....

impalass · 9 January 2013, 05:51 AM

One more vote for the Sub C.

FremStar · 9 January 2013, 05:55 AM

No suggestion from me... Keep going! Your collection is materializing quite nicely!

topjimmi · 9 January 2013, 06:29 AM

I'd say you need a diver.

WhatTheDeuce · 9 January 2013, 06:34 AM

Very nice plan!!!

SubC for #5

mjclark32 · 9 January 2013, 06:41 AM

Great trio

esm · 9 January 2013, 06:49 AM

What were the thoughts behind your current collection? Personal favourites?

I'd go with more iconic pieces if there was ever a limited number and budget set.

nauticajoe · 9 January 2013, 09:17 AM

Nice trio!

Can't wait for the next 2!

htc8p · 9 January 2013, 01:24 PM

nice collection. you could use a diver or a tank watch. i already see too many chronos. but whatever youre into is fine too

jlc123 · 9 January 2013, 01:29 PM

Sub

opm2008 · 9 January 2013, 01:33 PM

Very Nice trio!

timely · 9 January 2013, 01:38 PM

To change things up I added a Tutor Black Bay to my collectin, A true RED SUB

gregvisser · 9 January 2013, 01:50 PM

You are a chrono man. I would keep the Omega, JLC, get a Zenith and a Daytona. Job done.

4 is all you need.

Greg

9 January 2013, 02:22 AM	#1
Ridly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ny Watch: Explorer ii 42mm Posts: 219	My big 5 under 10G's! 3 down 2 to go! Thought I would give a little update on my pathetic but growing collection. I promised myself that I would stop for a few years once I reached 5. And I wouldn't go over 10 grand on any. Just picked up the Speedmaster from a forum member who was really great to work with. I needed one. What a great watch. Its my daily now. The Jaeger is listed over 10 but thanks to a bit of a discount it came in under the mark. #4 is going to be a Zenith Chronomaster Open or Striking 10th. (for some flair) The last one in the five is going to be another Rolex. I know I have asked this before but I am putting off this decision until my last because I still am having a huge problem deciding between the gmt iic or subc. Looking at what I have so far which would fit the group better? Any opinions on my set so far? Am I leaving anything out? Attached Images

9 January 2013, 02:41 AM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	good work! I'm partial to the Sub C which would be a much cleaner (i.e. less busy) dial than those you have already and as compared to the GMT. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 January 2013, 03:09 AM	#7
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Your collection is very nice. Congrats on acquiring it. Another vote for the subC. I think it would fit in great with your collection. __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

9 January 2013, 05:21 AM	#15
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Instead of spending $40-50k on five watches, I'd prefer one grail and then a beater or two. Personally, I'd go 116718 for $25k, 116610 for $7.5k, and 116333 for $8.5k. Good luch on achieving your goal! __________________ Lead by example through production.

9 January 2013, 05:51 AM	#18
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	PATHETIC??? I would go for a white dial next..... __________________ life is good

9 January 2013, 02:46 AM	#3
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Great set so far! I'd say you should definitely go for the Subc. That's the one thing you don't have, a sport/dive watch. Plus, the Sub is so iconic, it should have a place in your set. Besides, you already have a GMT function with the Explorer. I'm also a big Zenith fan, and of those two the Striking 10th would be my choice. You might also want to look at the Captain Winsor annual calendar. It too has the El Primero movement.

9 January 2013, 02:47 AM	#4
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Your collection is far from pathetic. Sub C!!! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 January 2013, 02:50 AM	#5
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Another vote for the Sub C...and since all your other dials are black, go for the LVC:) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

9 January 2013, 03:52 AM	#8
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	SubC LV. Mix it up.

9 January 2013, 03:54 AM	#9
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	I'd get a DJII into the mix and a Rose gold JLC ultra thin (used I think you could get it under 10k). Nice collection

9 January 2013, 04:08 AM	#10
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Nice trio !!! Looking forward to see it grow

9 January 2013, 04:13 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sub

9 January 2013, 04:29 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Would you consider a non-Ceramic Sub?

9 January 2013, 04:31 AM	#13
timely Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Bob Location: NE PA Watch: 3131 bubble back Posts: 641	From looking at your great collection I would say the SUB C is a must

9 January 2013, 05:22 AM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Those 3 look really good together. SubC or GMTC would fit in nicely. Ever consider either in a TT or are you sticking to SS?

9 January 2013, 05:44 AM	#17
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	You need a SubC for sure...

9 January 2013, 05:51 AM	#19
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	One more vote for the Sub C.

9 January 2013, 05:55 AM	#20
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	No suggestion from me... Keep going! Your collection is materializing quite nicely! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

9 January 2013, 06:29 AM	#21
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	I'd say you need a diver.

9 January 2013, 06:34 AM	#22
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Very nice plan!!! SubC for #5 __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

9 January 2013, 06:41 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great trio __________________

9 January 2013, 06:49 AM	#24
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	What were the thoughts behind your current collection? Personal favourites? I'd go with more iconic pieces if there was ever a limited number and budget set.

9 January 2013, 09:17 AM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice trio! Can't wait for the next 2!

9 January 2013, 01:24 PM	#26
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	nice collection. you could use a diver or a tank watch. i already see too many chronos. but whatever youre into is fine too

9 January 2013, 01:29 PM	#27
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Sub

9 January 2013, 01:33 PM	#28
opm2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Andre Tan Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 69	Very Nice trio!

9 January 2013, 01:38 PM	#29
timely Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Bob Location: NE PA Watch: 3131 bubble back Posts: 641	To change things up I added a Tutor Black Bay to my collectin, A true RED SUB

9 January 2013, 01:50 PM	#30
gregvisser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Greg Visser Location: New Zealand Posts: 587	You are a chrono man. I would keep the Omega, JLC, get a Zenith and a Daytona. Job done. 4 is all you need. Greg

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