What’s your perfect 5 piece collection.

[CPRWATCH]

Something like this for me , & I know there’s 6 watches in the picture but I couldn’t choose which Sub to leave out .

[subtona]

Can’t decide...

Explorer II is travel watch/beater, it stays.

Patek PC is my daily wear, it stays.

The rest is up for grabs, some I have and some I don’t.

Would like to reduce to 5.

Ps new Ed white speedy also in consideration but not sure where it fits in.

[Swaye]

Pt Day Date
116508 Green
AP 15202
FPJ Havana Lune RG
Patek 5711R

[alonsowwss]

DD rose gold green dial
AP skeleton
Daytona Ceramic White
Patek 5270
Seiko skx007

[woodsworth]

1. Rolex DD RG/Olive dial
2. AP 15202st (or rg)/blue dial
3. ALS Datograph in plat
4. AP ROO 44mm Ceramic/Slate dial, or 44mm Carbon, or 44mm TI
5. Patek 5125r Wempe LE

That ought to do me just fine :>

[Father and Son]

My two cents--

Variety in model, color, bracelet, bracelet finish, size, movement/functions, etc.

With that in mind- my idea of the perfect collection would have representation from Sub, GMT, DJ, DD and Daytona lines...

This is close to what I have (except no DD or Daytona)... We actually don't like Daytona's on our wrist as much as we like them in photos. They wear small and don't "pop"..

We chose Hulk for our Sub since we think black subs are too common and we already have an Omega Moonwatch for our "black watch"... And the way that green dial dances with light- just wow. The oyster is brushed which is a nice touch...

We have two GMT's because Batman on oyster and Pepsi on jubilee really are different watches and this line is our favorite.

We love our Datejust 2 because it is a classic dressy Rolex DJ with more masculine features and proportions. This watch was not on our radar until we saw one in person and were hooked. The blue sunburst and fluted WG bezel are so sharp. The oyster has polished center links. This model was discontinued for the DJ41 which is actually smaller and has less blingy of a bezel and smaller dial markers.

Ideally we could have 4-5 modern and 4-5 vintage.

[chloebear]

Really interesting question...I'm stuck on two. I like my duo so much that I'm having a really hard time picking the next one, but here we go:

1. Black dial 42mm Explorer II - the foundation of my collection. Many have come and gone, but this one will never leave. My daily wearer.
2 SS Pepsi GMT Master II - fantastic partner in crime to the Explorer II; jubilee vs. oyster, 40 vs. 42, colorful vs. steel bezel, refined vs. masculine.

The ones I don't have yet:
3. Patek Calatrava (5196R)
4. Explorer - perfect weekender and the watch I will give my son one day. He's 15 and this is the only non-Apple watch that he loves.
5. Got to have a diver....Bluesy.

[cerendigit]

#1 127610BLNR Batgirl
#2 114060 SubC NoDate
#3 126334 DJ41 Fluted Bezel Jubilee Bracelet
#4 116618LB Gold Sub
#5 228239 WG DayDate 40

[sirish19]

When I was building my collection, I was aiming for a balanced 5-piece collection and focused on brand diversity, functional usefulness, fit for occasion, and of course, haute horological with the holy trinity. In addition, I wanted to focus on watches that were iconic for the brand and, as such, weren’t simply a fad and I wouldn’t get tired of quickly and be tempted to flip.

My current collection:

1. Diver/Beater - Submariner



This was actually the 6th watch in my collection that I added later when I started diving and realized that I “needed” a diver.

2. GMT/Travel Watch - 16710 Pepsi



This is the one that started it all 17 years ago. Birth year watch for my son that will likely be the first to leave the collection.


3. Dress watch on leather strap - I can’t decide which I would leave out so leave them both in (sorry, these give me 6) - PP 5146G and VC Patrimony



4. Stainless Steel iconic sports watch - AP 15202ST



5. Chronograph - 1968 Speedmaster - in this case, I added vintage as well



So far, this collection has completely satisfied the itch for over 3 years. I drool over a lot of the pictures of incomings on here and would be happy to add to the collection but I have not thought about flipping anything and probably won’t add any more watches for a while.


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[cerendigit]

^ Your collection is top notch


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[sirish19]

Originally Posted by sirish19

When I was building my collection, I was aiming for a balanced 5-piece collection and focused on brand diversity, functional usefulness, fit for occasion, and of course, haute horological with the holy trinity. In addition, I wanted to focus on watches that were iconic for the brand and, as such, weren’t simply a fad and I wouldn’t get tired of quickly and be tempted to flip.

My current collection:

1. Diver/Beater - Submariner



This was actually the 6th watch in my collection that I added later when I started diving and realized that I “needed” a diver.

2. GMT/Travel Watch - 16710 Pepsi



This is the one that started it all 17 years ago. Birth year watch for my son that will likely be the first to leave the collection.


3. Dress watch on leather strap - I can’t decide which I would leave out so leave them both in (sorry, these give me 6) - PP 5146G and VC Patrimony



4. Stainless Steel iconic sports watch - AP 15202ST



5. Chronograph - 1968 Speedmaster - in this case, I added vintage as well



So far, this collection has completely satisfied the itch for over 3 years. I drool over a lot of the pictures of incomings on here and would be happy to add to the collection but I have not thought about flipping anything and probably won’t add any more watches for a while.


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Oh yeah, there is actually a seventh “watch” in the collection that comes out for special occasions...




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[chloebear]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Really interesting question...I'm stuck on two. I like my duo so much that I'm having a really hard time picking the next one, but here we go:

1. Black dial 42mm Explorer II - the foundation of my collection. Many have come and gone, but this one will never leave. My daily wearer.
2 SS Pepsi GMT Master II - fantastic partner in crime to the Explorer II; jubilee vs. oyster, 40 vs. 42, colorful vs. steel bezel, refined vs. masculine.

The ones I don't have yet:
3. Patek Calatrava (5196R)
4. Explorer - perfect weekender and the watch I will give my son one day. He's 15 and this is the only non-Apple watch that he loves.
5. Got to have a diver....Bluesy.

This post has been helpful for me to think through where I want to go. My original post was somewhat unrealistic. Here's my revised - more realistic - picks. I'm not in a hurry, but I think I can get there in a year or two. In the interim I'm going to enjoy what I currently have.

1. Explorer
2. Explorer II (might swap black for polar)
3. Submariner Hulk
4. GMT Master II Pepsi
5. JLC MUT small seconds

[Fort Rolex]

I’ll go with five that I have:

Exp II 42mm Polar
GMT 16700 Pepsi
SkyD Blue
AP 15500 RO
Drive de Cartier

My first watch, the beloved Breitling Steelfish, has been left off. Pouring one out for her!

Think I’m covered for all scenarios

[juve]

214270 Explorer
114060 Sub C No Date
127610BLNR GMT
Daytona Ceramic White
PP Aquanaut

[iTreelex]

1) sd4k

[subdaytonadjfan]

1) 126710BLRO
2) 16610LV flat 4
3) Lange 1 white gold
4) Aquanaut 5164
5) 214270 Mk II / Pepsi 16710 daily

[flat4th]

Rolex 116500 white dial
Rolex 114060LN
Omega Speedmaster
AP 15202
Rolex 116710BLNR

[Bsmith73]

Rolex sub 114060

Omega Speedmaster

Tudor Black Bay GMT

Seiko sbdc 0083 Bluemo

Tudor Ranger 41mm

I have 3 on my list need 2 more to complete it.



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[Wllnv19]

My current collection




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[2000-NJDEVILS]

My 5 favorite watches and corresponding championship rings to wear with each.

[abozz]

Rolex Divers

126660 DSSD JC
126600 SD43
116610LN SubC Date Black
116619 SMURF
116618LB YG

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[samuel019]

These. Granted I haven’t taken off my SDK since I got it.

[icnbne]

Recreational: Seadweller 4k
Travel: GMT II
Daily: Speedmaster Professional
Flex: AP Royal Oak Jumbo
Dress: Calatrava or 38mm FP Octa

[NYG1121]

Daily beater/tank: 116610LV
Smart casual: 116500 white or BLNR
Upscale casual: 26315 ROC grey dial
Travel/low key: Speedy pro on leather
Dress watch: DD

[prnceofpersia23]

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Rags

This is my perfect 5 piece collection.




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I like it!

[RTG]

1. Explorer II 216570 Black
2. Sky-Dweller 326935 Rhodium
3. Yacht-Master 42
Honestly Pretty happy with nothing else... but onto five:
4. Moser 42mm Blue Tourbillon
5. Lange Zeitwerk, flavor of the day. Tomorrow may be a Richard Mille if binge drinking or Breitling Emergency if feeling adventurous.

Honorable mentions. Tudor Pelagos Blue, Sky-Dweller Blue, AP RO 15500st Blue

[RomanH]

Omega Speedmaster
Rolex Submariner
Tag Heuer Monaco
Patek Philippe Grand Complication
AP Royal Oak Offshore

[danwang0520]

1. diver: Rolex Sub Red 1680
2. gmt: Rolex 126710blro pepsi
3. chrono: Rolex 116500LN white panda dial
4. classic sports: Rolex Day-Date 40
5. dress watch: Patek 5327 calatrava perpetual calendar

[Woody]

Rolex Submariner 116618LB
Rolex Daytona 116520
Rolex Explorer 216570
Rolex Milgauss 116400GV
Rolex Submariner 14060M

......but a Zenith A384 Revival and one of the new JLC master Control Chronograph Calendars could make it onto the list in the coming months