Downsizing?

[Brew]

I am not quite sure how this happened, but I am going from this…


To this...



Well, this was at least a good reason to post a picture of the new watch box, isn’t it?


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[Loevhagen]

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

If you don't mind me asking...why?!?

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

I think you will get "downsizing credit," if you actually do it. Getting a second, smaller box for more, more expensive pieces likely doesn't qualify. No?

Good luck with your effort, though. I'm clearly failing.

[j-watch]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

If you don't mind me asking...why?!?

He's probably buying a house!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by j-watch

He's probably buying a house!

Unless he's going thru a divorce in which case he's buying a woman he hates a house.

[Seaotter]

Nice box !

Almost the same box, nice for in the safe.


And Nice watches.

Speedmaster, 3 Rolex watches & 1 Tudor

You like Rhodium dials ?

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Nice box !

Almost the same box, nice for in the safe.
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And Nice watches.

Speedmaster, 3 Rolex watches & 1 Tudor

You like Rhodium dials ?

Thanks. I see further "downsizing" to yours in my future . . . .

Yes, I do like rhodium dials. There's something about the way it changes in the light, but isn't flashy that really gets me. Visibility is not as good, though.

[zengineer]

I have a healthy "play money" budget but judging by some of the collections I see on this forum a much smaller one than many have. More watches means less cars, firearms, motorcycles and other stuff.

I have fewer watches than in the past but while it is somewhat a voluntary financial constraint, it was more because I learned over the years the difference between a watch I wanted to own and a watch I would wear. I have sort of lost interest in watches I won't wear regularly and cars I won't drive regularly, etc. Part of it also comes from finding the right mix of watches. I am in an office setting at a desk 80% of the time and in factories doing hands on , sometimes dirty or rough duty the other 20%. I don't dive, boat or even swim much. I wear a 39mm Explorer I most days. I like my Speedmaster for casual after work and weekend activities and have a white OP39 on leather cor weddings, funerals and more formal times and its a nice change up from a black dial at the office. I have an Omega Seamaster and Sinn 203 for the times when a dive or dive style watch makes sense.

I just don't need more watches and could probably get down to a few less and never feel like I didn't have a few good options to pick from in the morning. I understand collecting but I've come to realize I am not a collector. I'm at 6 counting a Gshock that I almost never wear and plan to be at 4 within a few months. I peaked at 10 or 11 a while back.

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[Brew]

Originally Posted by zengineer

I just don't need more watches and could probably get down to a few less and never feel like I didn't have a few good options to pick from in the morning.

I wasn't aware that "need" was part of the equation. But, certainly agree otherwise. The old, top box has a bunch of watches I've enjoyed over the years. They no longer see any wrist time, really. But I did enjoy them each, at one time or another over the years.

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Say it isn't so

[GB-man]

Nice work! I’m down from 9 to 3. Recent kills include 5711, 116600, 126710, 116500 , Tudor Pelagos, 16610lv. AP44 on the chopping block.

What’s left is 5164/A, GS SBGR305, and Tudor BBN ETA

Just not feeling the love lately.

[Seaotter]

I see further "downsizing" to yours in my future . . . .



Yes, I do like rhodium dials. There's something about the way it changes in the light, but isn't flashy that really gets me. Visibility is not as good, though.

I own a Day-Date 40 whit a Dark Rhodium Stripe dial, love it.

Your Yacht-Master looked stunning !

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice work! I’m down from 9 to 3. Recent kills include 5711, 116600, 126710, 116500 , Tudor Pelagos, 16610lv. AP44 on the chopping block.

What’s left is 5164/A, GS SBGR305, and Tudor BBN ETA

Just not feeling the love lately.

Still a great trio though

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Seaotter

Your Yacht-Master looked stunning !

Thank you! It really is a "pretty" watch. The only thing better that it has going for it is just how remarkably comfortable it is to wear.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice work! I’m down from 9 to 3. Recent kills include 5711, 116600, 126710, 116500 , Tudor Pelagos, 16610lv. AP44 on the chopping block.

What’s left is 5164/A, GS SBGR305, and Tudor BBN ETA

Just not feeling the love lately.

I think I could be very happy with your three, too.

Wait. I'd need another box . . . .

[Iron swan]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Savage downsizing! Not the biggest speedmaster fan myself, but... I respect your move.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Still a great trio though

Thanks Bas. I think planning for my first kid has got me considering other more important things.

I’ll be back with a vengeance.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Thanks Bas. I think planning for my first kid has got me considering other more important things.

I’ll be back with a vengeance.

Sure thing, definitely got your priorities straight.

And if you take some time off from the hobby you'll be able to enjoy it again in some time

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Brew

I wasn't aware that "need" was part of the equation. But, certainly agree otherwise. The old, top box has a bunch of watches I've enjoyed over the years. They no longer see any wrist time, really. But I did enjoy them each, at one time or another over the years.

It ( need) of course isn't the driver as in "I need 25 watches because the BLNR, the Pepsi, the Coke and the all black GMT are completely different watches" but it is in the form of "these are the only ones I need to be content and not be looking for another constantly".

I don't need a Bluesy, a Batman, a Hulk, a Daytona, a BLRO and a two tone Root Beer simply because they exist and I like them. I would just be buying them to have them and I get nothing out of that anymore.

I was looking at your before and after on my phone...and still am so maybe I'm missing that you cut the number by 66% but tripled the value total or something?
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[travisb]

Good move!!

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Curious as well. What gives? That's quite a transition yet admirable in a way.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Thanks Bas. I think planning for my first kid has got me considering other more important things.

I’ll be back with a vengeance.

Kids will do that to you. I think it's a dad's way of "nesting".

[BzKneez]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

what if you only got rid of the one on the right and kept the 6 on the left?

[Cadi1]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Nice collection. Are you selling the 6 or trading them?


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[BakerView]

What if you just kept one additional......of the six? Like the Daytona for your kid.
A man needs a change-out, a fill-in, etc. while his watch is in the shop, damaged, lost, stolen, used to aid in a coup, etc.
I think you would be glad one day that you kept a rotation piece and the Daytona isn't likely to go down in value. Kids really don't cost as much as you think; it's a slow drain. Perhaps let each piece go as you actually need to, reserving the best for last.

2 cents

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Wow curious to know why you are making the move as well, if you wish to share? I will miss your fantastic photos as well. Your bluesy pics were epic. All the best.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Brew

Well, this was at least a good reason to post a picture of the new watch box, isn’t it?

Absolutely...nice box and collection.

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I'm going from the six on the left...

...to the one on the right.

Wow.

Bold move, my friend.

[Relentless]

Curious as well. Hope all is good with you.

I would flip all of them for 116618LB and Platona, but probably find a way to keep hulk LOL.

Hope to hear more about this wild move.

B

[Brew]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Absolutely...nice box and collection.

Thanks Larry, Larry.