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Hairdude1 · 2 May 2012, 02:56 PM

I am looking to grow my collection. I currently have a GMT II "Coke", Explorer I "39mm" and GMTIIC. What would be other good watches "Rolex" to help round out or complete my collection. Do you think a DayDate? DateJust? Explorer II? Etc... Just looking for opinions! Thanks!!!!

kilyung · 2 May 2012, 03:06 PM

DJ/DD or Daytona. Maybe some gold?

Hairdude1 · 2 May 2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

DJ/DD or Daytona. Maybe some gold?

Thanks. I love the DJII I am afraid the Daytona will look small on wrist.

HRV · 2 May 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Thanks. I love the DJII I am afraid the Daytona will look small on wrist.

In that case it can only be the DSSD

Hanz079 · 2 May 2012, 03:08 PM

You definitely need a sub.

Hairdude1 · 2 May 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanz079

You definitely need a sub.

No date or with? What do you think will be more collectable?

Dan Pierce · 2 May 2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

No date or with? What do you think will be more collectable?

Are you just interested in what's collectible to others or what's a well rounded collection for you?
dP

Runnin' Rebel · 2 May 2012, 03:11 PM

116610LV and TT ROOT BEER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gwalker · 2 May 2012, 03:19 PM

Only you can decide what you want. It's a personal choice. Pick what you like best and would wear the most.

pacifichrono · 2 May 2012, 03:35 PM

Daytona, plus maybe a nice Tudor.

Jassen2270 · 5 May 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

only you can decide what you want. It's a personal choice. Pick what you like best and would wear the most.

+1

77T · 2 May 2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I am looking to grow my collection. I currently have a GMT II "Coke", Explorer I "39mm" and GMTIIC. What would be other good watches "Rolex" to help round out or complete my collection. Do you think a DayDate? DateJust? Explorer II? Etc... Just looking for opinions! Thanks!!!!

There is no finish line - as you add more you'll see more pieces to add/flip/trade

Just my 2¢ - here's my idea of a plan:
Starter set: Sub, Explorer, Datejust
Next level, add: Daytona, Day-Date, GMT
Final level, add: DSSD, YM-II, Milgauss

And if you still have money, begin your dive into the Vintage models...

tudorlex · 2 May 2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

There is no finish line - as you add more you'll see more pieces to add/flip/trade

Just my 2¢ - here's my idea of a plan:
Starter set: Sub, Explorer, Datejust
Next level, add: Daytona, Day-Date, GMT
Final level, add: DSSD, YM-II, Milgauss

And if you still have money, begin your dive into the Vintage models...

But when you get to the final level you tend to revisit the starter level. So, it's when your happy, that's when you're collection is complete

htc8p · 2 May 2012, 05:03 PM

you could use a diver and a chronograph.

the sub and daytona for rolex.

or

dj and daytona.

JohanG · 2 May 2012, 05:15 PM

A datejust IMO. Good value for the money and a rather low profile yet it screams good taste!

Kabayan · 2 May 2012, 05:46 PM

I would say, either a sub or DSSD....

Ticking_Sonata · 2 May 2012, 05:52 PM

Submarine or daytona.

dddrees · 2 May 2012, 08:52 PM

Some collect the same model different versions.

Some collect different models.

Some collect different brands.

A complete collection is a collection that meets the collectors needs and desires, there is no right or wrong answer.

Get the watch or watches that you like the most.

capote · 2 May 2012, 09:00 PM

How about a DD?

TakesALickin · 2 May 2012, 09:06 PM

When you run out of money, the collection's complete.

vitix · 2 May 2012, 09:13 PM

For me will be:
Datejust, Subdate, GMT, Daytona

MoBe · 2 May 2012, 09:14 PM

Anything with a Rolex Submariner.

mountbaldy · 2 May 2012, 09:26 PM

The answer is: NOTHING. There is no such thing as a complete collection, unless you buy one of every model they sell.

What I have seen is that there there diving diehards, GMT diehards and others. Diving diehards collect only diving watches and they have a couple of gmts. GMT dieshards collect only GMTs but have couple of subs and others collect all kinds. Sometimes you fall in love with a particular model and buy different year models of it.

It is for you to decide where you fit. What ever watch attracts you, that's the one to get. It does not matter if all you have is 200 SS models. You do not need to vary your collection. You can have 200 TT watches and it doesn't mean you need to add some SS. What you like that you buy.

Me personally, I am repulsed by some Rolex models likethe Daytona and the Datejusts and Daydates - I would not buy them even if they were 90% off BUT I am drawn like a zombie towards their diving series and I love them.

TSW · 2 May 2012, 09:38 PM

My collection will never be completed.

travisb · 2 May 2012, 09:53 PM

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My collection will never be completed.

jhamiltonwa · 2 May 2012, 09:54 PM

A watch you can swim/dive in, a watch with multiple timezones for travel, a watch for a suit, and, if you're keen, a chronograph, Apart from that no further watches are necessary, unless you want them.

Ozzy12 · 2 May 2012, 10:16 PM

Me personally the Rolex part of my collection has been built with a LV Sub (throw the black dial on if you don't like green, you'll love the maxi) and a SS Daytona. The third Rolex has been rotating between GMTIIc, TT sub, Seadweller and Milgauss. Then I throw some a mix of Breit-bling, JLC, Chopard in for good measure.

beshannon · 2 May 2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I am looking to grow my collection. I currently have a GMT II "Coke", Explorer I "39mm" and GMTIIC. What would be other good watches "Rolex" to help round out or complete my collection. Do you think a DayDate? DateJust? Explorer II? Etc... Just looking for opinions! Thanks!!!!

So you are looking for a complete Rolex collection then? A watch collection would include other brands and models

How · 2 May 2012, 10:35 PM

IMHO, no collection should ever be complete without the legendary, iconic and timeless, Rolex Submariner.

jay1988 · 2 May 2012, 10:51 PM

For me a complete collection depends on the collector. If you live a life where you have a casual day job and enjoy doing rock climbing on the weekends then something like a GMT and Explorer II will probably give you all you need.

If you have a formal office job, have to attend black tie events and the most casual you get is a polo shirt and some smart shorts then you probably need a dress watch, a sub and a DJ to round it all of.

Most WIS will probably always want more but I believe when you have a nice watch for every occasion you encounter then you are as complete as you can get. Obviously nice for a black tie even is something like a Patek whereas nice for white water rafting would be something like an Explorer II.

Personally, despite being a WIS, I have a list of 5 watches which I consider to make a perfect collection for me.

2 May 2012, 02:56 PM	#1
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	What makes a complete Watch Collection?? I am looking to grow my collection. I currently have a GMT II "Coke", Explorer I "39mm" and GMTIIC. What would be other good watches "Rolex" to help round out or complete my collection. Do you think a DayDate? DateJust? Explorer II? Etc... Just looking for opinions! Thanks!!!!

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pacifichrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: San Diego Watch: 1968 GMT 1675 Posts: 1,059	Daytona, plus maybe a nice Tudor. __________________ Regards from Sunny San Diego..........Tom

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Some collect the same model different versions. Some collect different models. Some collect different brands. A complete collection is a collection that meets the collectors needs and desires, there is no right or wrong answer. Get the watch or watches that you like the most. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	When you run out of money, the collection's complete. __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

2 May 2012, 03:06 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	DJ/DD or Daytona. Maybe some gold?

2 May 2012, 03:08 PM	#5
Hanz079 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 195	You definitely need a sub.

2 May 2012, 03:19 PM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Only you can decide what you want. It's a personal choice. Pick what you like best and would wear the most.

2 May 2012, 05:03 PM	#14
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,450	you could use a diver and a chronograph. the sub and daytona for rolex. or dj and daytona.

2 May 2012, 05:15 PM	#15
JohanG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Johan Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Posts: 150	A datejust IMO. Good value for the money and a rather low profile yet it screams good taste!

2 May 2012, 05:46 PM	#16
Kabayan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: west kabayan Location: Jakarta Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP Posts: 54	I would say, either a sub or DSSD....

2 May 2012, 05:52 PM	#17
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	Submarine or daytona.

2 May 2012, 09:00 PM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	How about a DD?

2 May 2012, 09:13 PM	#21
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	For me will be: Datejust, Subdate, GMT, Daytona

2 May 2012, 09:14 PM	#22
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Anything with a Rolex Submariner.

2 May 2012, 09:26 PM	#23
mountbaldy Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: socal Posts: 95	The answer is: NOTHING. There is no such thing as a complete collection, unless you buy one of every model they sell. What I have seen is that there there diving diehards, GMT diehards and others. Diving diehards collect only diving watches and they have a couple of gmts. GMT dieshards collect only GMTs but have couple of subs and others collect all kinds. Sometimes you fall in love with a particular model and buy different year models of it. It is for you to decide where you fit. What ever watch attracts you, that's the one to get. It does not matter if all you have is 200 SS models. You do not need to vary your collection. You can have 200 TT watches and it doesn't mean you need to add some SS. What you like that you buy. Me personally, I am repulsed by some Rolex models likethe Daytona and the Datejusts and Daydates - I would not buy them even if they were 90% off BUT I am drawn like a zombie towards their diving series and I love them.

2 May 2012, 09:38 PM	#24
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	My collection will never be completed. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 May 2012, 09:54 PM	#26
jhamiltonwa "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: '87 Air King Date Posts: 154	A watch you can swim/dive in, a watch with multiple timezones for travel, a watch for a suit, and, if you're keen, a chronograph, Apart from that no further watches are necessary, unless you want them.

2 May 2012, 10:16 PM	#27
Ozzy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205	Me personally the Rolex part of my collection has been built with a LV Sub (throw the black dial on if you don't like green, you'll love the maxi) and a SS Daytona. The third Rolex has been rotating between GMTIIc, TT sub, Seadweller and Milgauss. Then I throw some a mix of Breit-bling, JLC, Chopard in for good measure.

2 May 2012, 10:35 PM	#29
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	IMHO, no collection should ever be complete without the legendary, iconic and timeless, Rolex Submariner.

2 May 2012, 10:51 PM	#30
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	For me a complete collection depends on the collector. If you live a life where you have a casual day job and enjoy doing rock climbing on the weekends then something like a GMT and Explorer II will probably give you all you need. If you have a formal office job, have to attend black tie events and the most casual you get is a polo shirt and some smart shorts then you probably need a dress watch, a sub and a DJ to round it all of. Most WIS will probably always want more but I believe when you have a nice watch for every occasion you encounter then you are as complete as you can get. Obviously nice for a black tie even is something like a Patek whereas nice for white water rafting would be something like an Explorer II. Personally, despite being a WIS, I have a list of 5 watches which I consider to make a perfect collection for me.

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