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Token74 · 17 August 2018, 06:23 PM

The last 18 months have been crazy and things have gotten out of hand! My current collection is as follows:

Rolex Daytona 116519
Rolex Daytona 116500
Rolex Sea Dweller 116600
Rolex GMT BLRO
Rolex GMT BLNR
Omega Speedmaster Reduced
AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue Dial
AP Royal Oak Diver
TAG Microtimer
JLC Reverso
IWC Portofino

There is also a Silver dial AP Royal Oak 15450 but the wife has stolen that so no longer part of MY collection!

There are three reasons for the rationalisation:

1. There is a Patek 5990 on order
2. There is only so much wrist time available
3. Some watches never get worn anymore

Reason '3' is the most interesting to me. I really craved the AP's and when I first got them, I really felt it was a step up from Rolex, but as time has gone on, as much as I love the design of the AP's, I find myself wearing Rolex all the time! I had to go through the AP ownership process, but it turns out that Rolex suits me and my lifestyle better than AP.

Another surprise for me has been the Sea Dweller which I came close to flipping a couple of times, but it's grown and grown on me and it would now be the last to go.

The WG Daytona on O/F was an impulse purchase and this rarely ends well! However, since having it, I've worn the SS Daytona only twice, and that was because I felt I should!

The final surprise is the BLRO. I ordered it without really being sold on it based on the Basel pictures, I had warned my AD that I may turn it down when I saw it in the flesh, but it has amazed me and it gets more wrist time than any other in my collection. Whereas, the BLNR never gets worn.

I have a watch winder that holds three watches, and I can wear one watch at a time...so I'm going down to four watches! Well, four plus the Microtimer (sentimental reasons) and the Speedy (for rare occasions where it's unsafe to wear an expensive watch).

Everyone will have a view on which to keep, but after long consideration, I've made my decision!!

The first spot is taken by the Sea Dweller, simply wouldn't be without it.

The second spot has surprised me, but the White Gold Daytona beats the SS Daytona!

The third is also a surprise, but the BLRO has blown me away and is staying!

The final spot is reserved for the 5990.

So...no place for AP, JLC, or IWC in my collection, Rolex wins!

The sale will start in September!

If you've read all of this, well done! I have only posted it to make sure I do actually go through with this!!

And for anyone wondering weather the Patek will suit my lifestyle etc. if AP doesn't, the 5990 is my grail and will be my work watch

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17 August 2018, 06:23 PM	#1
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Collection Rationalisation! The last 18 months have been crazy and things have gotten out of hand! My current collection is as follows: Rolex Daytona 116519 Rolex Daytona 116500 Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 Rolex GMT BLRO Rolex GMT BLNR Omega Speedmaster Reduced AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue Dial AP Royal Oak Diver TAG Microtimer JLC Reverso IWC Portofino There is also a Silver dial AP Royal Oak 15450 but the wife has stolen that so no longer part of MY collection! There are three reasons for the rationalisation: 1. There is a Patek 5990 on order 2. There is only so much wrist time available 3. Some watches never get worn anymore Reason '3' is the most interesting to me. I really craved the AP's and when I first got them, I really felt it was a step up from Rolex, but as time has gone on, as much as I love the design of the AP's, I find myself wearing Rolex all the time! I had to go through the AP ownership process, but it turns out that Rolex suits me and my lifestyle better than AP. Another surprise for me has been the Sea Dweller which I came close to flipping a couple of times, but it's grown and grown on me and it would now be the last to go. The WG Daytona on O/F was an impulse purchase and this rarely ends well! However, since having it, I've worn the SS Daytona only twice, and that was because I felt I should! The final surprise is the BLRO. I ordered it without really being sold on it based on the Basel pictures, I had warned my AD that I may turn it down when I saw it in the flesh, but it has amazed me and it gets more wrist time than any other in my collection. Whereas, the BLNR never gets worn. I have a watch winder that holds three watches, and I can wear one watch at a time...so I'm going down to four watches! Well, four plus the Microtimer (sentimental reasons) and the Speedy (for rare occasions where it's unsafe to wear an expensive watch). Everyone will have a view on which to keep, but after long consideration, I've made my decision!! The first spot is taken by the Sea Dweller, simply wouldn't be without it. The second spot has surprised me, but the White Gold Daytona beats the SS Daytona! The third is also a surprise, but the BLRO has blown me away and is staying! The final spot is reserved for the 5990. So...no place for AP, JLC, or IWC in my collection, Rolex wins! The sale will start in September! If you've read all of this, well done! I have only posted it to make sure I do actually go through with this!! And for anyone wondering weather the Patek will suit my lifestyle etc. if AP doesn't, the 5990 is my grail and will be my work watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

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