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Gvids · 21 February 2018, 11:23 AM

Hey All,

I absolutely LOVE watches, and spend a bit too much time each day scrolling through these forums and instagram. Every day I have an urge to add another watch to the collection, however I have seen that as the collection grows, my attachment to each timepiece lessens a bit.

Whenever I have my Explorer 214270 on the wrist, I have the urge to become a "one-watch" guy, wearing this beauty daily for the next 30-40 years. Any successful "one-watch" Rolex owners out there with a story to tell?

Cheers,

GV

Etschell · 21 February 2018, 11:25 AM

nope. no intention of it either.

RickR · 21 February 2018, 11:30 AM

No, but I do only wear one at a time.

Justinmg · 21 February 2018, 11:32 AM

You picked a great watch for “one watch”

Derkuhlmann · 21 February 2018, 11:45 AM

Yep 114060. However, if a ceramic Coke GMT comes out that will change probably. Probably won’t be able to stop myself.

Beelzy · 21 February 2018, 11:56 AM

I don't have time to play with rotating watches. Rolex works and they don't break or leak.
One Submariner and I'm good.

Boothroyd · 21 February 2018, 11:59 AM

I was for 6 years, using the Explorer as my watch. I think that is the best all-arounder in the Rolex collection. I like the Mark I slightly more, but that is a great model!

77T · 21 February 2018, 12:05 PM

Funny you’d ask this today. I am now a “one Rolex” owner of a black dialed, oyster banded, engine turned bezeled, 36mm Datejust.

Package arrived this morning.

Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk

Gvids · 22 February 2018, 10:13 AM

Nice one!

scarlet knight · 21 February 2018, 12:07 PM

I am lucky if I wear one watch a day. I think I wore 2or 3 today. I’ve forgotten about watches that are better than what many people have.

Andad · 21 February 2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I am lucky if I wear one watch a day. I think I wore 2or 3 today. I’ve forgotten about watches that are better than what many people have.

What?

Rebel · 21 February 2018, 12:10 PM

Yes. If you will allow me to count my Tudor Submariner.

However, I do have a Casio for exercise, yard work and around the house, etc.

16610v · 21 February 2018, 12:13 PM

Don't confirm too early for only owning 1 watch, you will eventually get more and more~

Chloe&Harley · 22 February 2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 16610v

Don't confirm too early for only owning 1 watch, you will eventually get more and more~

I agree just bought first and already thinking what’s next and how many more.

nikesupremedunk · 21 February 2018, 12:16 PM

Maybe after I try every Rolex model I'm interested in I can become a 1 watch guy, but until then I like having a rotation and trying new watches.

If I had to do it, I'd choose a DD.

robotkiller · 21 February 2018, 12:36 PM

Have been a one watch guy for the past four years. BLNR before this one.

ian6988 · 21 February 2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by robotkiller

Have been a one watch guy for the past four years. BLNR before this one.

If I can find a Daytona C at MSRP, I’d also trade my BLNR and OP39 for it without regret.

HogwldFLTR · 21 February 2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robotkiller

Have been a one watch guy for the past four years. BLNR before this one.

Great photo of the 500!!! The bezel almost looks silver with the reflections!! I couldn't live with the Daytona alone due to the lack of date function. As it is I do wear mine in the mix but not as much as I should at the price i paid. I'm not certain if I could live with one watch. I'd like to say I could possibly with the SkyD but I'd also want a knock around watch was well so not likely.

Uppersouth · 21 February 2018, 03:31 PM

Not a one watch guy, but I like to put a little distance in between watch purchases to really enjoy the honeymoon with a new watch.

encarter13 · 21 February 2018, 12:29 PM

Honestly, when I first started shopping for a Rolex I figured I would be a one watch guy. I bought a 114060. Nice and classic and I feel like it goes with almost anything. However, I have been bit by the bug and I am now the proud owner of 3 Rolex watches. That being said, I think 5 is all I "need"....maybe.

ian6988 · 21 February 2018, 12:38 PM

There’s just too many nice watches out there to be tied up to one watch.

Gharddog03 · 21 February 2018, 12:39 PM

One is all you need!

chloebear · 21 February 2018, 12:40 PM

I could be a one watch guy no problem. I'm not at the moment, but if I was going to it would be my black 42mm Explorer 2. Although honestly any Rolex makes for a great one and only. My twin brother is a one Rolex guy. He wears an mk1 Explorer and loves it. I could do a DJ, Submariner, Milgauss, GMT no problem as a one and only.

riverrat · 21 February 2018, 12:47 PM

I got a HULK and liked it a lot. Then I got a SS Daytona 116520. Ill wear my Hulk in the Summer at the beach but I could easily get by and be happy with the Daytona for all my uses. I am on "the list" for a couple more but not sure Id buy them even if I got the call. Unless it was a ceramic Daytona......

10klakes · 21 February 2018, 01:14 PM

I was a one watch guy for 12 years (Exp II - black dial 16570). I now have several and enjoy having a variety to choose from each morning. When I see the wear and character of my Exp II, I know that my newer pieces may never have the same charm or patina from a lighter rotation.

EDL7 · 21 February 2018, 01:15 PM

This..

brandrea · 21 February 2018, 01:19 PM

I wish. I do like the concept of making all the memories with one watch to tell the tale.

Poor · 21 February 2018, 01:23 PM

One watch guy here too, a 114060 Submariner. I’ve looked at other watches and even pondered buying another but the no date Sub is just so versatile. Dressed up or dressed down, it just fits right in. The only one that really might make me consider adding a second model would be a new SS Pepsi if Rolex ever brings it back.

Alex21 · 21 February 2018, 01:46 PM

One watch guy there too with a sub LN date. I had a GMT II in 1992 that i sold 2 years later. To be honest, i'm hoping that Basel will reveal a new GMT coke SS. I feel i would be more excited than when i got the LN maybe because it was my first Rolex back then or simply because it's a more fun watch. Don't know yet what's happening in my mind..but i damn i miss that GMT coke!

Dr.Smellody · 21 February 2018, 01:46 PM

I once was....

21 February 2018, 11:23 AM	#1
Gvids "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Any "one-watch" Rolex Owners? Hey All, I absolutely LOVE watches, and spend a bit too much time each day scrolling through these forums and instagram. Every day I have an urge to add another watch to the collection, however I have seen that as the collection grows, my attachment to each timepiece lessens a bit. Whenever I have my Explorer 214270 on the wrist, I have the urge to become a "one-watch" guy, wearing this beauty daily for the next 30-40 years. Any successful "one-watch" Rolex owners out there with a story to tell? Cheers, GV Attached Images

21 February 2018, 11:25 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nope. no intention of it either. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

21 February 2018, 11:32 AM	#4
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	You picked a great watch for “one watch” __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

21 February 2018, 11:59 AM	#7
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I was for 6 years, using the Explorer as my watch. I think that is the best all-arounder in the Rolex collection. I like the Mark I slightly more, but that is a great model! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

21 February 2018, 12:05 PM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Funny you’d ask this today. I am now a “one Rolex” owner of a black dialed, oyster banded, engine turned bezeled, 36mm Datejust. Package arrived this morning. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 February 2018, 11:30 AM	#3
RickR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: ♕ Posts: 232	No, but I do only wear one at a time.

21 February 2018, 11:45 AM	#5
Derkuhlmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southeast US Posts: 95	Yep 114060. However, if a ceramic Coke GMT comes out that will change probably. Probably won’t be able to stop myself.

21 February 2018, 11:56 AM	#6
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	I don't have time to play with rotating watches. Rolex works and they don't break or leak. One Submariner and I'm good.

22 February 2018, 10:13 AM	#9
Gvids "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 11	Nice one!

21 February 2018, 12:07 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I am lucky if I wear one watch a day. I think I wore 2or 3 today. I’ve forgotten about watches that are better than what many people have.

21 February 2018, 12:10 PM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Yes. If you will allow me to count my Tudor Submariner. However, I do have a Casio for exercise, yard work and around the house, etc. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

21 February 2018, 12:13 PM	#13
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	Don't confirm too early for only owning 1 watch, you will eventually get more and more~ __________________ Instagram: litwing23

21 February 2018, 12:16 PM	#15
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Maybe after I try every Rolex model I'm interested in I can become a 1 watch guy, but until then I like having a rotation and trying new watches. If I had to do it, I'd choose a DD. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

21 February 2018, 12:36 PM	#16
robotkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 93	Have been a one watch guy for the past four years. BLNR before this one.

21 February 2018, 03:31 PM	#19
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	Not a one watch guy, but I like to put a little distance in between watch purchases to really enjoy the honeymoon with a new watch. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

21 February 2018, 12:29 PM	#20
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Honestly, when I first started shopping for a Rolex I figured I would be a one watch guy. I bought a 114060. Nice and classic and I feel like it goes with almost anything. However, I have been bit by the bug and I am now the proud owner of 3 Rolex watches. That being said, I think 5 is all I "need"....maybe. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

21 February 2018, 12:38 PM	#21
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	There’s just too many nice watches out there to be tied up to one watch.

21 February 2018, 12:39 PM	#22
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	One is all you need!

21 February 2018, 12:40 PM	#23
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I could be a one watch guy no problem. I'm not at the moment, but if I was going to it would be my black 42mm Explorer 2. Although honestly any Rolex makes for a great one and only. My twin brother is a one Rolex guy. He wears an mk1 Explorer and loves it. I could do a DJ, Submariner, Milgauss, GMT no problem as a one and only.

21 February 2018, 12:47 PM	#24
riverrat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southeast US Posts: 74	I got a HULK and liked it a lot. Then I got a SS Daytona 116520. Ill wear my Hulk in the Summer at the beach but I could easily get by and be happy with the Daytona for all my uses. I am on "the list" for a couple more but not sure Id buy them even if I got the call. Unless it was a ceramic Daytona......

21 February 2018, 01:14 PM	#25
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	I was a one watch guy for 12 years (Exp II - black dial 16570). I now have several and enjoy having a variety to choose from each morning. When I see the wear and character of my Exp II, I know that my newer pieces may never have the same charm or patina from a lighter rotation.

21 February 2018, 01:15 PM	#26
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	This..

21 February 2018, 01:19 PM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	I wish. I do like the concept of making all the memories with one watch to tell the tale.

21 February 2018, 01:23 PM	#28
Poor Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 34	One watch guy here too, a 114060 Submariner. I’ve looked at other watches and even pondered buying another but the no date Sub is just so versatile. Dressed up or dressed down, it just fits right in. The only one that really might make me consider adding a second model would be a new SS Pepsi if Rolex ever brings it back.

21 February 2018, 01:46 PM	#29
Alex21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: James Bond Location: Palace hotels Watch: ♕ Posts: 156	One watch guy there too with a sub LN date. I had a GMT II in 1992 that i sold 2 years later. To be honest, i'm hoping that Basel will reveal a new GMT coke SS. I feel i would be more excited than when i got the LN maybe because it was my first Rolex back then or simply because it's a more fun watch. Don't know yet what's happening in my mind..but i damn i miss that GMT coke!

21 February 2018, 01:46 PM	#30
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	I once was....

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