Would you do this?

[Madison1]

Hey all,

I am trying to simplify my life and would like a watch that I can grow old with. I am looking at my next purchase in a similar vein to buying a house that is slightly too big knowing with children etc. You will grow into it.

My current collection is a speedy, SD43, Batman and Rootbeer. This has been carefully curated and I have been through many watches I didn't gel with.

I am thinking about consolidating to 3 watches. Speedy (chrono), SD43 (Diver) and then trading the two GMTs for a Day Date. I have the hots for the eissen...(to save my poor spelling let's just call it the stone dial).

I think with having two steel watches I would be covered for all occasions. Ultimately it's my choice but it would be great to hear thoughts on the following:

Has anyone traded up to take advantage of the current market?

Did anyone move into PM and regret it?

Are PM wearers conscious about the potential "image" of wearing a gold watch?

Will it be tough to reverse the decision given the upward trend of most models?

Thanks all

[BobtheViking]

If it was me I'd keep the black blue GMT and trade the root beer and SD43. As an everyday watch I think the GMT edges it for me.

3/4 watch collection seems about right to me and something I'm aiming for.

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[huncho]

i don't think anyone regrets moving up to a day date but yes be prepared that it is a flashy watch, rose gold less so than yellow obviously, and if you're going grey you might take a big loss if you don't like it. i would do it personally and i do think it's a watch you can wear every day as well

[rmlovett1]

I’d move to 1 gmt, diver, and DD.

[Benzsiam]

I would rather keep one of GMT and SD43 and add RG Day-Date Eisenkiesel with baguette hour markers dial.

That Day-Date is the most gorgeous timepiece, go for it.

[cerendigit]

You won’t regret buying a precious metal watch. Actually, the only problem with buying a precious metal watch is that the stainless steel watches will now feel light and flimsy.

And yes I was feeling self-conscious about about wearing a yellow gold daydate, so I bought a white gold one instead. However, if I had to make the same choice today, I might change my mind.


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[Gab27]

Do you like the SD43 more than the BLNR?

[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by Gab27

Do you like the SD43 more than the BLNR?

agreed, do you? all personal preference of course but I would move the SD43 and rootB for the DD.

[joli160]

Yes I would get the DD. It’s the ultimate Rolex in my eyes and the President bracelet is something else. The Eisenkiesel dial is beautiful and makes each watch truly unique. You don’t need any other watch because a DD wears perfect with casual attire as well and using it as a daily beater is no problem imho.

The image thing is in your head. I feel free and have no such thoughts, simply wear what I want. If somebody want to judge me on my watch, stuff him.
There is no need to give any consideration to ignorant or prejudiced people and certainly not let them dictate what you can or cannot do.

I’d trade a bit different and keep the CHNR, the most beautiful GMT ever made together with the SD43, just my 2C.
After buying a DD chances are the others don’t get much wrist time anymore if any at all, you might want to sell some more in the future

[JonaG]

The Eisenkiesel is a stunning piece but probably hard to get at AD? You would be looking at trading 2 steel pieces plus a ton of cash. You could trade all 3 then keep the speedy as the steel piece.

[RolexRon456]

I would def get a day date but the grey premium for the Eisenkisel is too much for me.

[sj24k]

With those four - I’d probably just ditch the CHNR and put the proceeds towards a PM piece. I know that means more cash out of hand, but then you’d have a pretty well-rounded collection.

(Not a fan of that particular dial on the DD, but get what you love and what you’ll enjoy wearing.)

Good luck.


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[stark1]

Originally Posted by sj24k

With those four - I’d probably just ditch the CHNR and put the proceeds towards a PM piece. I know that means more cash out of hand, but then you’d have a pretty well-rounded collection.

(Not a fan of that particular dial on the DD, but get what you love and what you’ll enjoy wearing.)

Good luck.

I agree with this recommendation. I wouldn't get rid of both GMT's, but keep one and save for the DD. Having two GMT's in the collection is a bit redundant, but keeping one in the mix seems very appropriate and wise.

[Madison1]

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

agreed, do you? all personal preference of course but I would move the SD43 and rootB for the DD.

SD43 is my daily becaue it goes with everything.

Thanks all. I agree that keeping one GMT is a good idea. Will prob trade rhe Speedy as it's rhe one I wear the least and a GMT. The additional issue is I would like to see the DD before making the decision but seems impossible.

[Harry-57]

The problem for me would be selling what I already had. It makes sense on just about every level to trade in things that currently hyped to such an extent that you can turn a couple of them into PM. I have considered doing it more than once. But the watches I have all represent something, were bought for a reason and have more than monetary value to me. That's my problem.

It also never hurts to do a reality check. "Simplifying one's life" might be the back brain running through a list of solutions for a situation which it can't define. Will slimming down the collection actually do anything positive, or will you eventually end up buying some of them twice? A DD is certainly a no brainer for me, but I would try to add. This is why I might have one, but no time soon.

As to which ones you should keep or not, that's entirely your decision. I can't tell you what works best for you. Good luck with it.

[travisb]

I’d do that.

[brandrea]

I like your collection

I’d consider moving one of the GMT’s and adding the DD. I know it’s not a 3 watch collection, but I think you may miss one of the collection

[BobtheViking]

Originally Posted by Madison1

SD43 is my daily becaue it goes with everything.



Thanks all. I agree that keeping one GMT is a good idea. Will prob trade rhe Speedy as it's rhe one I wear the least and a GMT. The additional issue is I would like to see the DD before making the decision but seems impossible.

Every collection needs a speedy! It's hands down the best chrono available and I think you'll miss it.

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[Tensai]

Are you a wanna be rapper or over 65? If not, skip the yellow gold and keep the stainless steel

[karwath]

Originally Posted by Madison1

SD43 is my daily becaue it goes with everything.

Thanks all. I agree that keeping one GMT is a good idea. Will prob trade rhe Speedy as it's rhe one I wear the least and a GMT. The additional issue is I would like to see the DD before making the decision but seems impossible.

This seems to be a logical choice.

Of all the watches you have, I would think the traveler GMT feature of the GMTs is be the one "feature" you might actually use often (compared to the extreme WR, dive time bezel and Helium valve of the Sea dweller, and the stop watch function of the Speedy).

Since you have 2 GMTs, it makes seems that one would go, and since I am not a big fan of the Speedy, that would be the other to go if it were me (also easiest to replace if you ever wanted to get another).

As far as the DD, as I get older it catches my eye, and I keep thinking the DD40 in platinum would be a watch I could easily "grow into."

[AEV]

I have recently purchased a DD and I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
As others have said, it is the ultimate Rolex. I went for RG as it is more subtle, though a DD does not need to be that.
It makes my other steel pieces a bit redundant.

I haven't seen/tried the SD43.
I had CHNR and I sold it. I kept the BLNR.

[1William]

You have a great collection and I would not sell/trade anything just yet. How about keeping everything you have and using the money you would have paid for the difference between the trade and the watches you trade or sell and buy a standard DD, 36 mm watch that is preowned and complete. Pick your metal, WG or YG, and look at all of the dial options. You will still have all of your other watches and can decide what you want to do once the DD is on board and you wear it a bit. You can always sell any of the other watches down the road or just enjoy them. As far as consolidating a collection, that is always possible but why not do it after you own the DD and see if it works. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

[Krash]

I’d do that simply because the GMT function is superfluous to me. I’m not a pilot and when I do travel, I just don’t think I need the GMT function.


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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Madison1

Has anyone traded up to take advantage of the current market?

Did anyone move into PM and regret it?

Are PM wearers conscious about the potential "image" of wearing a gold watch?

Will it be tough to reverse the decision given the upward trend of most models?

Absolutely...although if you end up paying secondary prices for the DD, then it seems to me like you're canceling out some of the advantages you've gained (if you bought the GMT's @ MSRP).

Sure...if you hang around here long enough, you can read all sorts of angst, over many things. Not me, personally, though. My issue has always been finding the right balance of PM to steel in my collection.

Depends on your definition of "image." Let's face it, if you look at yourself in the mirror, any watch is only a small fragment of the overall picture. (Well, maybe not to us WIS, but to a "normal" person, lol).

Yes, it will be tough to reverse the decision. Unless, of course, you can sell the DD and buy back the GMT's without losing any money from your original purchase. It usually doesn't work out that way, though.

Now, having said all that, you prefaced your post with your wanting a watch to grow old with. Is the DD that watch? Depending on how you answer that question determines what you should do to get it. Good luck,

[Wcdhtwn]

I like the plan overall, there are many options for what to trade for a DD. I think the SD43 is a keeper, mine is at RSC for a small procedure and I likely won’t have it until the end of December… I miss wearing it. I am wearing my GMT II LN as I type this and strongly support any plan allowing you to keep one of them.

I think it comes down to how much you’re willing to come out of pocket to add to the trade pieces.

[Madison1]

Thanks so much for all your advice. I really enjoy being a member of the forum and knowing I am not the only one out there obsessing over decisions :) Will have a think and keep you posted. I do really like the suggestion of adding and then deciding. It may be a little stretch at first to add but the benefit of then deciding which one to trade (if any) after taking a step back would be great.

[Laostuh]

If it were up to me, I would get rid of the Rootbeer and Speedy. Since SD43 is your daily keep it, Blue/Black GMT is classic and can go with anything. The Day Date will replace the 2 tone, and you've got a pretty well rounded collection. Whatever you decide, go at least 40MM. Judging from your collection you'll find a 36 MM too small. I sold my WG DD for that very reason. Good luck.

[Nav01L]

The recurring problem with PM Rolexes is that where they stand in terms of price, you have a lot of haute horlogerie options available that make a Rolex look very blunt and unrefined by comparison. I guess I’d get a Patek 5205 for that money. Will tell you the day just as well, and more accurately at that.