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heresiarh · 7 February 2018, 09:58 AM

I have not posted in a while since I've been busy with something or the other.

It seems like that I am going over to the dark side by simplifying my life and owning / wearing just one piece. And that piece just happens to be the 116520. I'm getting rid of my small collection with some money in the bank and the rest being spent on the Daytona.

I just want to try and see if I can be that one watch person. I'm treating this as an experiment and lets see what happens.

I'll start posting some pics once I get it and keep this post updated on the experiment.

RHIII · 7 February 2018, 10:04 AM

Good luck!!!!!

Seaward · 7 February 2018, 10:06 AM

Goo all ‘rounder.

fskywalker · 7 February 2018, 10:19 AM

Good luck on experiment!

stratguy · 7 February 2018, 10:25 AM

Although, I'm not a one-watch person, I could be very easily. For me, it wouldn't be a Daytona, but that's just me. It's like anything in life - you just need to decide you are going to do it, and then just do it.

Good luck.

TickTockChuck · 7 February 2018, 10:31 AM

I suppose when you think about it, one quality watch should be enough. Just wear and enjoy it without concern for developing a collection. Plus those trips to the RSC for routine servicing can really add up for several pieces. I often think about a minimalist way of life, perhaps it may be happier. Good luck! Cheers!

Reddy_Kilowatt · 7 February 2018, 10:32 AM

Why would this make you nervous?

heresiarh · 7 February 2018, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

Why would this make you nervous?

Well, nervous might not be the right term but there is a sense of hesitancy in taking this step. But I'm committed.

I did this with my guitar collection and it took me a while to trim down to just one acoustic and one electric guitar. I spent more time collecting than actually playing the damn instruments.

heresiarh · 7 February 2018, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratguy

Although, I'm not a one-watch person, I could be very easily. For me, it wouldn't be a Daytona, but that's just me. It's like anything in life - you just need to decide you are going to do it, and then just do it.

Good luck.

What would you choose?

Daytona has been the holy grail for me for a long time.

henrylee · 7 February 2018, 10:57 AM

I would do it but mine would have to be the white gold Pepsi or white gold smurf.

TickTockChuck · 7 February 2018, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresiarh

Well, nervous might not be the right term but there is a sense of hesitancy in taking this step. But I'm committed.

I did this with my guitar collection and it took me a while to trim down to just one acoustic and one electric guitar. I spent more time collecting than actually playing the damn instruments.

Ha indeed!! I too am a guitar/amp/pedal collector and find myself tripping over them. Thought of just keeping the best of each type and selling the rest. So it goes. Cheers!

watchwatcher · 7 February 2018, 12:00 PM

OK...that's a great watch to try it with.

I would need something with a date, but that's me...

Chadridv · 7 February 2018, 12:04 PM

Interesting experiment. Probably a hilarious idea for most who don’t own a nice watch or have always owned only one.

Good luck to you! Keep us updated.

heresiarh · 7 February 2018, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

Ha indeed!! I too am a guitar/amp/pedal collector and find myself tripping over them. Thought of just keeping the best of each type and selling the rest. So it goes. Cheers!

Have you tried any amps by Tone King?

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Phrank · 7 February 2018, 12:15 PM

Daytona is my Grail watch, and finally got the SS 116520 I'd been wanting two weeks ago.

I'm toying with the idea of a No Date Sub, or most likely a Rhodium Datejust, but the fact is, I can't really see committing that amount of dollars for another watch in lieu of a family vacation or something else.

My Daytona is the one....but we'll see how I do in a year or so.

danbrew · 7 February 2018, 01:33 PM

I'd have a hard time being a one watch kind of guy. Heck, I have a hard time being a "one" of anything kind of guy. But if I absolutely had to have just one watch? The most practical (for me) would be a no-date SubC - 114060. If practicality wasn't the issue, it'd definitely be the 116719BLRO. That's my grail watch these days.

polaris72 · 7 February 2018, 02:52 PM

You will end up spending more money to get used ones getting back in your collection. Not a good move unless you crave for Daytona.

sensui · 7 February 2018, 03:13 PM

Good luck. You picked a nice choice to try this new "lifestyle."

dadonn2 · 7 February 2018, 08:32 PM

It's an ambitious endeavor. Does it preclude you from considering buying another watch? I've whittled down to one just so I could get back on the hunt. Dropping that would be harder than not having a watch.

rajurama · 7 February 2018, 08:45 PM

Life is short for just one watch

HL65 · 7 February 2018, 08:45 PM

I think if it was my SS SkyD I could do only one watch. With that said I will opt for many!

Good luck!

1William · 7 February 2018, 10:01 PM

Good luck with it and let us know how it goes.

David cote · 7 February 2018, 10:36 PM

I tired just wearing one watch for 30 days, I didn't last 2 weeks...
Good luck

HORNBLOWER · 7 February 2018, 11:51 PM

Tried it, didn't work for me. Best of luck.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 7 February 2018, 11:52 PM

Good luck

P1219 · 7 February 2018, 11:53 PM

Good luck!

DoctorA · 7 February 2018, 11:54 PM

Good luck! It’s akways that occasion or that instance that “calls” for a certainwatch and it’s nice to have it!

sager · 8 February 2018, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David cote

I tired just wearing one watch for 30 days, I didn't last 2 weeks...
Good luck

Lol...

Tried it myself. Didn't work.

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heresiarh · 8 February 2018, 02:51 AM

Day 1: feeling good.

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Wingman244 · 8 February 2018, 03:06 AM

I have sold off two of my modest three watch collection - I have been wearing one watch since October 2017. But it's not the watch I kept - which now sits in a drawer - my Zenith Striking 10th. I am wearing an Apple Watch Series 3 every day... LOL. I tell you the activity rings have me. Apple has "gamified" the wearing experience. It's also great for my physical health - I have lost 13lbs. Well, I am sorry to bring this up in the thread...

7 February 2018, 09:58 AM	#1
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Rolex Daytona 116520: One Watch Experiment I have not posted in a while since I've been busy with something or the other. It seems like that I am going over to the dark side by simplifying my life and owning / wearing just one piece. And that piece just happens to be the 116520. I'm getting rid of my small collection with some money in the bank and the rest being spent on the Daytona. I just want to try and see if I can be that one watch person. I'm treating this as an experiment and lets see what happens. I'll start posting some pics once I get it and keep this post updated on the experiment. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

7 February 2018, 10:06 AM	#3
Seaward "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Charles Location: New York Posts: 607	Goo all ‘rounder. __________________ 14060M 116520 116300 116710BLNR 116500LN

7 February 2018, 10:19 AM	#4
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7 February 2018, 10:57 AM	#10
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	I would do it but mine would have to be the white gold Pepsi or white gold smurf. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

7 February 2018, 12:04 PM	#13
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Interesting experiment. Probably a hilarious idea for most who don’t own a nice watch or have always owned only one. Good luck to you! Keep us updated. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

7 February 2018, 10:04 AM	#2
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Good luck!!!!!

7 February 2018, 10:25 AM	#5
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Although, I'm not a one-watch person, I could be very easily. For me, it wouldn't be a Daytona, but that's just me. It's like anything in life - you just need to decide you are going to do it, and then just do it. Good luck.

7 February 2018, 10:31 AM	#6
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	I suppose when you think about it, one quality watch should be enough. Just wear and enjoy it without concern for developing a collection. Plus those trips to the RSC for routine servicing can really add up for several pieces. I often think about a minimalist way of life, perhaps it may be happier. Good luck! Cheers!

7 February 2018, 10:32 AM	#7
Reddy_Kilowatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NW USA Watch: 16220 & 216570 Posts: 392	Why would this make you nervous?

7 February 2018, 12:00 PM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	OK...that's a great watch to try it with. I would need something with a date, but that's me...

7 February 2018, 12:15 PM	#15
Phrank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 2,124	Daytona is my Grail watch, and finally got the SS 116520 I'd been wanting two weeks ago. I'm toying with the idea of a No Date Sub, or most likely a Rhodium Datejust, but the fact is, I can't really see committing that amount of dollars for another watch in lieu of a family vacation or something else. My Daytona is the one....but we'll see how I do in a year or so.

7 February 2018, 01:33 PM	#16
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	I'd have a hard time being a one watch kind of guy. Heck, I have a hard time being a "one" of anything kind of guy. But if I absolutely had to have just one watch? The most practical (for me) would be a no-date SubC - 114060. If practicality wasn't the issue, it'd definitely be the 116719BLRO. That's my grail watch these days. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

7 February 2018, 02:52 PM	#17
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	You will end up spending more money to get used ones getting back in your collection. Not a good move unless you crave for Daytona.

7 February 2018, 03:13 PM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Good luck. You picked a nice choice to try this new "lifestyle."

7 February 2018, 08:32 PM	#19
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	It's an ambitious endeavor. Does it preclude you from considering buying another watch? I've whittled down to one just so I could get back on the hunt. Dropping that would be harder than not having a watch.

7 February 2018, 08:45 PM	#20
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Life is short for just one watch __________________ रोलेक्स

7 February 2018, 08:45 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I think if it was my SS SkyD I could do only one watch. With that said I will opt for many! Good luck! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 February 2018, 10:01 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Good luck with it and let us know how it goes.

7 February 2018, 10:36 PM	#23
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	I tired just wearing one watch for 30 days, I didn't last 2 weeks... Good luck

7 February 2018, 11:51 PM	#24
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Tried it, didn't work for me. Best of luck.

7 February 2018, 11:52 PM	#25
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	Good luck

7 February 2018, 11:53 PM	#26
P1219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Karl Location: NY-Asia Watch: 116520 Posts: 19	Good luck!

7 February 2018, 11:54 PM	#27
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Good luck! It’s akways that occasion or that instance that “calls” for a certainwatch and it’s nice to have it! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

8 February 2018, 02:51 AM	#29
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Day 1: feeling good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

8 February 2018, 03:06 AM	#30
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 733	I have sold off two of my modest three watch collection - I have been wearing one watch since October 2017. But it's not the watch I kept - which now sits in a drawer - my Zenith Striking 10th. I am wearing an Apple Watch Series 3 every day... LOL. I tell you the activity rings have me. Apple has "gamified" the wearing experience. It's also great for my physical health - I have lost 13lbs. Well, I am sorry to bring this up in the thread... Attached Images

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