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5 July 2017, 02:14 AM | #1 |
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Am I insane to want two of the same watch?
I have a 18038 Day-Date in Yellow Gold w/ President bracelet and black tapestry dial that I wear daily.
Have been eyeing the double-quickset 1990s platinum version with the silver dial (or is it rhodium?) and diamond markers. I'm not so in to the white gold - platinum has a subtly different look that I love. My first-world dilemma beyond the expense of this endeavor is that I've never owned two fine watches simultaneously - so I'm not sure what my game plan would be in terms of deciding what to wear when. Secondly, there are other things of some interest to me, like the Yachtmaster in gold. Any thoughts on all of this? Thanks so much! |
5 July 2017, 02:17 AM | #2 |
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having two of the same watch is insane... you'll fit in nicely here
I have two AP offshores in different metals and dial colors. Other than that they are the same watch. They play nicely together. |
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Same model, no; same metal and dial colour, maybe.
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I don't think it's insane at all. The two pieces you discussed, while both day date 36mm, are entirely different in terms of metal and dial configuration. I wouldn't hesitate, if that particular model is your favorite in terms of looks and comfort, to have more than one variation.
Similarly, I've got two 36mm DJ models, one SS and one two tone.
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I knew I came to the right place. Thank you for enabling me ...
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This also begs my next question - does the "glacier" dial have some sort of significant value? It seems to ask more than the silver/rhodium dials. Should I consider the glacier? I do like it.
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5 July 2017, 02:46 AM | #10 |
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Get what you love the most, although I would go glacier dial, beautiful and exclusive to the platinum models. Adds just that little more differentiation for you.
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Not at all. Whenever I buy a watch I buy two in case something happens to one. I'm the same way with cars. Only one wife though...
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I'm insane for sure. I have two DJII and two Milgauss .... I need a cure....
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I have 4 BLRO's! 3*16710 and a 116719, two is just the beginning!
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Yes, but you're on a watch forum... so you will fit right in.
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Nah...a little nutty, but not crazy.
I would say this, however, take a look at the DD40. There are enough differences with the larger dial size and newer movement that I think adding one would be less...insane. |
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Pretty normal around here.
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I think it does, it's a beautiful dial and unique to Platinum and almost its signifier, I wouldn't have any other on mine.
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What watchwatcher said. 40mm is MUCH more contemporary. For that matter look at the Skydweller :-)
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Realizing I'm in very good company here.
With regard to the suggestion for a 40 mm, I feel like I'd probably get used to that size and stop liking my 36. Plus, they are SO expensive! 36 works well on me. I'm inclined toward the glacier, although I've never tried it on, so I may have to find it somewhere to see whether I prefer that to the rhodium. Also trying to decide between the 118206 vs. the 18206. I understand the differentiation is primarily that the center links are hollow on the 18206 like on my 18038 and that this is important due to bracelet stretch. That said, the 18038 I have is in pretty good shape for its age. Does that platinum bracelet have the same concerns re stretch as the yellow gold? The idea of the double-quick-set is also somewhat appealing, in any event ... but that is the 18206 as well, right? |
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Not at all...2 GMT and 2 Daytona's here...
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I'm going to do the same thing with my SD, like this awesome guy did with his.
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I'd be curious if anyone here owns 2 copies of the exact same watch. Same metal, model, maybe even year lol and why?
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Oh, that's really good to know! Especially for daily wear, probably preferable. Does the platinum stretch? |
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5 July 2017, 04:17 AM | #26 |
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Someone here had 2 Day Date 2s in platinum with exactly the same dial
You are perfectly normal in comparison |
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Once you go PT you might not wear the 18038.........
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Those are different watches. When you buy two identical pieces you may want to mentally figure it all out. Have one for home one for work type thing.
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5 July 2017, 04:37 AM | #29 |
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I own a gold president and a platinum masterpiece love them both
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I had not thought of doubling up, so I am going to put it straight out of my mind...'... A black dialed TOG would contrast nicely with my white faced, and thinking about it, I could triple up with the green TOG that was released on the Japanese market, just to complete the set!
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