Seriously thinking of trimming down my collection back to just 2 Rolexes!!

[nowzen]

JJ, as my 'Rolex collection' consists of one Sub ND, I am often amazed by the collections on this forum. Ignoring any health or financial issues, I really don't understand the point of owning multiple rolexes - unless from a collectors point of view - as a hobby (albeit an expensive one!).

I would have a hard time deciding between 2 Rolex, let alone four!
Anyways, I just want to encourage your downsizing to the 2 exceptional, but different watches.

Sometimes letting go of 'things' gives an added bit of freedom.

[NMS75]

I have one Rolex (Submariner) and two Omegas (Seamaster 300M and Seamaster PO 42mm). I have considered trading in my two Omegas for a second rolex (a GMT-IIc) and sticking with just the two watches. My theory is this will allow me choice but not too much choice over what watch to wear and it will also reduce service costs only having the two - plus I will have one to wear while the other is away for servicing etc. etc.

While I am relatively well paid I am certainly not rich or wealthy so being realistic about what I can afford is important. I would feel more comfortable with just two watches - and lets face it if you have two classic watches like the Sub and the GMT you can't go far wrong!

M

[newmedia]

JJ should sell four Rolex watches and buy one RADO.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Puffy

what's wrong with your teeth JJ? they look superb to me, almost like they're made out of Cerachrom

Well, Anders...........all that glitters is not gold!!

I actually wear dentures and in recent months, I snapped off one of my front incisors and then had to have dental implants put on both sides. Each implant cost NZ$1500 + another grand for a new upper denture with a new set of 6 "false" teeth..............plus other dental procedures totalling over 4 grand.

Sheesh..........should have become a dentist!!

Anyway, thanks for all your replies, guys. I know it's always so much harder to sell than to buy...............but I've set the ball rolling, starting with the Exp-II and shall then take it from there.

Cheers - JJ

[Pep04]

What ever watch you don't want, feel free to send to me. I will give it a good home and send it back when you want it again.

[Rolesor]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Anders...........all that glitters is not gold!!

I actually wear dentures and in recent months, I snapped off one of my front incisors and then had to have dental implants put on both sides. Each implant cost NZ$1500 + another grand for a new upper denture with a new set of 6 "false" teeth..............plus other dental procedures totalling over 4 grand.

Sheesh..........should have become a dentist!!

Anyway, thanks for all your replies, guys. I know it's always so much harder to sell than to buy...............but I've set the ball rolling, starting with the Exp-II and shall then take it from there.

Cheers - JJ

poor snow white!

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Anyway, thanks for all your replies, guys. I know it's always so much harder to sell than to buy...............but I've set the ball rolling, starting with the Exp-II and shall then take it from there.

Cheers - JJ

Just curious JJ, you thought about selling them here on TRF?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Just curious JJ, you thought about selling them here on TRF?

No, Patrick............prefer to do it locally through an antique dealer friend of mine who deals in used Rolexes. I've been dealing with him for years and I have to save myself the hassels of shipping and dollar conversions.

JJ

[Toms]

I think there is some value to trimming a collection from time to time. I do it every few years, and enjoy concentrating my efforts on one or two *special* watches, and then building the collection again in the future.

Just my .02

[CKLinLA]

All perfectly logical, but in joining TRF,
we have all left logic behind ... ...

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That's right, my friends.

There was a time when I believed in just TWO Rolexes - that's it, just TWO..........and I found myself very happy with that.

Now that I have FOUR, I find myself perpetually confused as to which one to wear and which one NOT to wear.

To be honest, the SS/Pt. YM and Sub-date are now getting the maximum wrist time. The Exp-II and TT GMT-IIC hardly any time at all.............the latter still being quite uncomfortable with that silly Easy Link system which realy doesn't work at all!!

Besides............I feel that money in the bank makes more sense. Let's see!!

Cheers - JJ

[hng]

You're right easier to buy than to let go but you made the wise decision. I got 2: sub date and gmt iic and perhaps will hang on there for many years to come. Good luck JJ!

[unclesallie]

you will be sorry...oh yes you will ! you bad flipper you!

signed, Your Conscience.

[autofiend]

I say go for it. Simpler, IMO, is better and having a little extra $$ in the bank is always a good policy.

I just did the same thing, though I now have the SD and an Omega PO that get the wrist time (I also kept a Seiko diver I use as a "beater"). Sold another Rolex and several other watches and brought it down to 3. Much more manageable and less decision making.

[rockyn]

Don't do it !!!!!!!!!!! You have the coolest Rolex sport watch collection.

[dalip]

Originally Posted by rockyn

Don't do it !!!!!!!!!!! You have the coolest Rolex sport watch collection.

Yep..but you cant chew with them.....

[sakuraba]

I call dibs on JJ's Rado!

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by dalip

Yep..but you cant chew with them.....

To true!!

[andrew79]

wow... GMT may be sold soon eh ?
good luck on the sale JJ.

[marcinthemiddle]

Hey JJ! Send me whichever ones you decide NOT to keep!

[DOUBLE 0 SE7EN]

IMO; GMT II c TT and the Submariner must stay..You can sell the YachtMaster and the ExplorerII..

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Anders...........all that glitters is not gold!!

I actually wear dentures and in recent months, I snapped off one of my front incisors and then had to have dental implants put on both sides. Each implant cost NZ$1500 + another grand for a new upper denture with a new set of 6 "false" teeth..............plus other dental procedures totalling over 4 grand.

Sheesh..........should have become a dentist!!

Anyway, thanks for all your replies, guys. I know it's always so much harder to sell than to buy...............but I've set the ball rolling, starting with the Exp-II and shall then take it from there.

Cheers - JJ

Sorry to hear mate! Teeth and eyes are more important than two watches. You'd scratch them terribly if you had to chew with them

you should start a JJ's Teeth Pledge website. I'd give you a few quid and I'm sure other members would as well

[TimeOnHand]

JJ...

Sell it ALL and get the BLUSEY...

all you need it ONE watch!

[mic6]

JJ

I would just sell the TT GMT and explorer II and buy a bluesy

Then I would have three of the best watches ever made plus some cash in the bank

[Lol-x]

I'm sure you must have enough money for your expenses JJ.

[DOUBLE 0 SE7EN]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I'm sure you must have enough money for your expenses JJ.

Sure he has but having more than two Rolex'es makes people get confused to which one to wear..

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No, Patrick............prefer to do it locally through an antique dealer friend of mine who deals in used Rolexes. I've been dealing with him for years and I have to save myself the hassels of shipping and dollar conversions.

JJ

Fair enough...I hope you get em sold and the money in the bank soon buddy.

[Watch Professor]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm not sure what Rolex were thinking with this Easy Link thingy.

The extension of the Easy Link provides the wearer with a whopping 5 mm extension!! Now which bloody wrist expands by such a large amount even if you went from the severest winter to the hottest, most humid Summer?

In this respect, the GLIDELOCK System makes much more sense.

JJ

I agree with you about the easy link 100%. Additionally, adjusting the micro pin is a royal pain. Fortunately, I was able to adjust it so that it feels comfortable enough without the need of the 1/2 link which is useless- too big. The glide lock does make much more sense.

I sold off most of my collection and I'm down to the GMT IIC and the Sub Date, "Z" series. The other 5 watches that I have left are inexpensive beaters.

Good luck with your decision. It's a tough one but one I can understand. One dental implant equals a Rolex. Right now, I have three Rolexes in my mouth.

[Watch Professor]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Anders...........all that glitters is not gold!!

I actually wear dentures and in recent months, I snapped off one of my front incisors and then had to have dental implants put on both sides. Each implant cost NZ$1500 + another grand for a new upper denture with a new set of 6 "false" teeth..............plus other dental procedures totalling over 4 grand.

Sheesh..........should have become a dentist!!

Anyway, thanks for all your replies, guys. I know it's always so much harder to sell than to buy...............but I've set the ball rolling, starting with the Exp-II and shall then take it from there.

Cheers - JJ

Just saw this post. That's pretty reasonable for an implant. Here in my neck of the woods, a complete implant with crown is between $4,000 and $5,000.

[Jimbits76]

Two Rolex watches are more than enough.

J

[steubi1]

I know exactly what you are going for, JJ....

You want to reduce to two only, take that cash and re-invest it for a brandnew, beautiful, stunning 116610LN!

Without easy link, but with glidelock....
Good decision, waiting for the pics ......

Tom