Conversion from hoarding all brands to Patek

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Later in we will take bets which one goes lol

Just ship me your 5711 P. I need it to help my modest collection :)




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[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Just noticed the BLNR is missing as was on my wrist!! Have to sell one now!!

Your wrist counts as a slot, so no need to jettison it. 👍👍

[kultschar]

Ever had a Aquanaut Karl? Guessing you have prob been there and done that lol.

I would struggle to wear the white 5711 with the Platinum next to it

Look forward to the additions

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Ever had a Aquanaut Karl? Guessing you have prob been there and done that lol.

I would struggle to wear the white 5711 with the Platinum next to it

Look forward to the additions

Ha ha yes had 5167 and 116655 and just felt with the 5711 were too similar

[RussW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Later in we will take bets which one goes lol

Great collection Karl. For me the one to go would be the Journe.

Is the incoming a 5131/1p?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by RussW

Great collection Karl. For me the one to go would be the Journe.

Is the incoming a 5131/1p?

Well the 5320 is November and ......

[RussW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Well the 5320 is November and ......

[JorgeCCW]

Just a little update




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[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Just a little update




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Nice. I too bought the hodinkee sistem 51. Haven’t received it yet. How do you like it?


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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Nice. I too bought the hodinkee sistem 51. Haven’t received it yet. How do you like it?


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I think is a cool watch for what it is. Don’t see myself wearing it a lot but to me represents a watch that growing up I wasn’t able to get and now I own one like symbol.




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[sgwatch]

Originally Posted by KarlS

It’s tough....I try wear it on weekends but I have policy no sports watches with suits

That 5711 version is just too nice!

[Xerxes77]

I like UN EL TORO it’s a master piece of his category

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Just a little update




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Love it my friend


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[goog53]

Looking good J! Love the case as well

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I like UN EL TORO it’s a master piece of his category

Yes, was fun looking back, Jorge you have owned so many great watches.

Maybe you should get the 5712a back?

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I like UN EL TORO it’s a master piece of his category

El Toro it’s an awesome watch , it’s a perpetual calendar , gmt , 100m water resistance, comfy rubber , rose gold.
Not too many watches bring that to the table.


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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Love it my friend


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Originally Posted by goog53

Looking good J! Love the case as well

Thanks Bros , Casa it’s a winner too


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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by AK797

Yes, was fun looking back, Jorge you have owned so many great watches.



Maybe you should get the 5712a back?

Thanks , yeah was a crazy run.
As far as the 5712/1a I can’t do it , it’s a beautiful watch but I just tried Mike’s new 5712/1a and felt that thinness on my wrist again , felt like I have a Piaget altiplano bro . I guess if you don’t care about the thinness then it’s a perfect Nautilus


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Thanks , yeah was a crazy run.
As far as the 5712/1a I can’t do it , it’s a beautiful watch but I just tried Mike’s new 5712/1a and felt that thinness on my wrist again , felt like I have a Piaget altiplano bro . I guess if you don’t care about the thinness then it’s a perfect Nautilus


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Gold done got you good.

[ericl]

This is a fascinating post that I fell into. As a fellow degenerate, I have this internal debate all of the time. I have far too many watches (yes, this is a ridiculous statement) and none get the proper wrist time but I love the variety. I also think I am too close to the watches and some have reasons for not selling. However, would like to fund a 5712/1A and am interested to free up some funds.

My collection (in alphabetical order if the pics don't post correct, background to know what is on or off the table to pare down) :
-AP Royal Oak 26331 Blue face (a grail, timeless piece. Would rather keep this)
-Baume & Mercier Capeland S (won't raise enough $ to sell, nice beater watch)
-Bell & Ross (gift from wife and daughter, can't sell - plus won't raise enough funds)
-Breitling Colt automatic (gift from Wife, won't consider selling and it won't drive enough $ to fund the next purchase)
-Cartier Santos Chrono (honeymoon gift, won't sell)
-Cartier Chronoscaph 21 (matching with wife, won't sell)
-Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black edition (LOVE THE TIRE BAND! but... open to selling)
-IWC Portofino (open to selling, I happen to like this watch a lot. Additionally, my only leather band)
-Omega Constellation (engagement gift, first nice watch, will never sell)
-Panerai 728 (brand new, not in pic but love the novelty of a Panerai, I am sure I will lose $ if I sell)
-Rolex Daytona 116520 White (original grail - timeless piece)
-Rolex 116513 blue face (this WAS a grail. I love the face. But don't dig the two tone. not that understated even with the Rubber B band But i think I need to get over it being a grail when I could free up +/- 10 k to help with the 5712)
-Rolex BLNR (still love this watch, nice wrist time, can't believe how in demand it still is)
-Rolex SD 4k (was a partial gift from a friend, can't sell - plus possible decent investment that I won't actually lose money on unlike EVERY OTHER PIECE ON HERE!)

I originally wanted to have representation from all of the (attainable to me) major watch brands when I began building my collection 18 years ago. I figured the Panerai and Patek would complete the journey. However, the overall collection just doesn't get enough wrist time.
So after this regurgitation of excess, i think the answer is to unload the blue face daytona along with the Chopard and raise close to half of the funds for the 5712, freeing up some space and reducing the watch total. Until my ceramic daytona and blue face SS sky dweller come in.... Am i missing anything? Theoretically I should unload the Baume & Mercier too. Am I wrong to not be interested to sell an item to "only" raise +/-1,000 dollars if I sell it

Sorry for rambling text. Watches make my head spin. TIA!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ericl

This is a fascinating post that I fell into. As a fellow degenerate, I have this internal debate all of the time. I have far too many watches (yes, this is a ridiculous statement) and none get the proper wrist time but I love the variety. I also think I am too close to the watches and some have reasons for not selling. However, would like to fund a 5712/1A and am interested to free up some funds.

My collection (in alphabetical order if the pics don't post correct, background to know what is on or off the table to pare down) :
-AP Royal Oak 26331 Blue face (a grail, timeless piece. Would rather keep this)
-Baume & Mercier Capeland S (won't raise enough $ to sell, nice beater watch)
-Bell & Ross (gift from wife and daughter, can't sell - plus won't raise enough funds)
-Breitling Colt automatic (gift from Wife, won't consider selling and it won't drive enough $ to fund the next purchase)
-Cartier Santos Chrono (honeymoon gift, won't sell)
-Cartier Chronoscaph 21 (matching with wife, won't sell)
-Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black edition (LOVE THE TIRE BAND! but... open to selling)
-IWC Portofino (open to selling, I happen to like this watch a lot. Additionally, my only leather band)
-Omega Constellation (engagement gift, first nice watch, will never sell)
-Panerai 728 (brand new, not in pic but love the novelty of a Panerai, I am sure I will lose $ if I sell)
-Rolex Daytona 116520 White (original grail - timeless piece)
-Rolex 116513 blue face (this WAS a grail. I love the face. But don't dig the two tone. not that understated even with the Rubber B band But i think I need to get over it being a grail when I could free up +/- 10 k to help with the 5712)
-Rolex BLNR (still love this watch, nice wrist time, can't believe how in demand it still is)
-Rolex SD 4k (was a partial gift from a friend, can't sell - plus possible decent investment that I won't actually lose money on unlike EVERY OTHER PIECE ON HERE!)

I originally wanted to have representation from all of the (attainable to me) major watch brands when I began building my collection 18 years ago. I figured the Panerai and Patek would complete the journey. However, the overall collection just doesn't get enough wrist time.
So after this regurgitation of excess, i think the answer is to unload the blue face daytona along with the Chopard and raise close to half of the funds for the 5712, freeing up some space and reducing the watch total. Until my ceramic daytona and blue face SS sky dweller come in.... Am i missing anything? Theoretically I should unload the Baume & Mercier too. Am I wrong to not be interested to sell an item to "only" raise +/-1,000 dollars if I sell it

Sorry for rambling text. Watches make my head spin. TIA!

I like your collection, I've owned a variation of most of those brands, but as none of mine were gifts or sentimental I consolidated down to just Rolex, AP and PP. I would get the 5712 for sure, a great representative of PP and sell 3/4 of the others to get there. If you are getting 2 more Rolexes you can sell 2/3 of the current ones.

[sapper17]

Well, after much deliberation I went from 7 down to 3 + 1. Here they are!



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[AK797]

Originally Posted by sapper17

Well, after much deliberation I went from 7 down to 3 + 1. Here they are!



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Nice set, and who says Pateks are small?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by sapper17

Well, after much deliberation I went from 7 down to 3 + 1. Here they are!



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thats forced perspective ... case study

I saw a similar pic the other day that made it look like a whale shark underwater was about 10 times as big as the fishing boat above it.

Its not photoshopped its forced perspective. The shark is inches away from the camera, the boat isnt.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by sapper17

Well, after much deliberation I went from 7 down to 3 + 1. Here they are!



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This is crazy, has me panicked. looks huge compared to those other pieces

[sapper17]

Originally Posted by ap1

This is crazy, has me panicked. looks huge compared to those other pieces

I will take another picture, the 5164 is probably 4 inched closer to the lens because of the strap. It’s amazing, I full recommend it


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by sapper17

I will take another picture, the 5164 is probably 4 inched closer to the lens because of the strap. It’s amazing, I full recommend it


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It's OK, we know it can't lie down like the bracelets.

[dr35mm]

Fantastic thread, as a minimalism lover, I always try to apply that philosophy to every aspect of my life, watches included. I’ve never been interested in owning lots of watches, I would hate the decision making process and I know I wont be able to enjoy them as much. For now I wear one, the amazing Rolex Submariner, but hopefully down the line I can break my own rule, with a piece worth breaking it. I have a hard time picking a Favorite between the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, 2 is my perfect number.

Less will always be more.

But for now, very happy with the Submariner.




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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by ericl

This is a fascinating post that I fell into. As a fellow degenerate, I have this internal debate all of the time. I have far too many watches (yes, this is a ridiculous statement) and none get the proper wrist time but I love the variety. I also think I am too close to the watches and some have reasons for not selling. However, would like to fund a 5712/1A and am interested to free up some funds.



My collection (in alphabetical order if the pics don't post correct, background to know what is on or off the table to pare down) :

-AP Royal Oak 26331 Blue face (a grail, timeless piece. Would rather keep this)

-Baume & Mercier Capeland S (won't raise enough $ to sell, nice beater watch)

-Bell & Ross (gift from wife and daughter, can't sell - plus won't raise enough funds)

-Breitling Colt automatic (gift from Wife, won't consider selling and it won't drive enough $ to fund the next purchase)

-Cartier Santos Chrono (honeymoon gift, won't sell)

-Cartier Chronoscaph 21 (matching with wife, won't sell)

-Chopard Mille Miglia Speed Black edition (LOVE THE TIRE BAND! but... open to selling)

-IWC Portofino (open to selling, I happen to like this watch a lot. Additionally, my only leather band)

-Omega Constellation (engagement gift, first nice watch, will never sell)

-Panerai 728 (brand new, not in pic but love the novelty of a Panerai, I am sure I will lose $ if I sell)

-Rolex Daytona 116520 White (original grail - timeless piece)

-Rolex 116513 blue face (this WAS a grail. I love the face. But don't dig the two tone. not that understated even with the Rubber B band But i think I need to get over it being a grail when I could free up +/- 10 k to help with the 5712)

-Rolex BLNR (still love this watch, nice wrist time, can't believe how in demand it still is)

-Rolex SD 4k (was a partial gift from a friend, can't sell - plus possible decent investment that I won't actually lose money on unlike EVERY OTHER PIECE ON HERE!)



I originally wanted to have representation from all of the (attainable to me) major watch brands when I began building my collection 18 years ago. I figured the Panerai and Patek would complete the journey. However, the overall collection just doesn't get enough wrist time.

So after this regurgitation of excess, i think the answer is to unload the blue face daytona along with the Chopard and raise close to half of the funds for the 5712, freeing up some space and reducing the watch total. Until my ceramic daytona and blue face SS sky dweller come in.... Am i missing anything? Theoretically I should unload the Baume & Mercier too. Am I wrong to not be interested to sell an item to "only" raise +/-1,000 dollars if I sell it



Sorry for rambling text. Watches make my head spin. TIA!

Lovely collection man

Originally Posted by AK797

Gold done got you good.

Gold is nice but need to be careful

Originally Posted by dr35mm

Fantastic thread, as a minimalism lover, I always try to apply that philosophy to every aspect of my life, watches included. I’ve never been interested in owning lots of watches, I would hate the decision making process and I know I wont be able to enjoy them as much. For now I wear one, the amazing Rolex Submariner, but hopefully down the line I can break my own rule, with a piece worth breaking it. I have a hard time picking a Favorite between the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, 2 is my perfect number.

Less will always be more.

But for now, very happy with the Submariner.




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Such a classic bro , can’t go wrong with a Sub

Originally Posted by sapper17

Well, after much deliberation I went from 7 down to 3 + 1. Here they are!



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Damn. You did good




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[JorgeCCW]

Is this time again to update my collection.
Dropping the idea of a dressy complicated due to current trends. Now it’s all about sport watches.
So for now I am down to 3 , these 3 feel good. Original though was to add later the new Pepsi as my number 4th, but today I feel I don’t need it . Let’s see what I say in a few months when the call comes in



Cheers



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