“One-Watch collection” philosophy

[RDT-G23]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

Suppose that:

* you wanted to keep only one “expensive” ($6000+) watch from your current collection and that would be a Rolex (you would have to sell the others).
* you could have other inexpensive watches as well, but still trying to keep the total number of watches to a minimum.

Which model of Rolex would you keep and why?

* Would you chose a “fancy” watch (e.g. Yellow gold, colorful dials, blingy) but only wear it on occasions?
* Would you chose a “plain” watch (e.g. monochrome, three-hands, steel), but then wear it everyday?
* …. ?

I'm sorry, I can't suppose such a thing. (BTW, it is "choose", not "chose", for the record)

[cerendigit]

Originally Posted by LS88

Waiting on Patek 5990 and Meteorite Daytona RG on OF to round out collection

I think you might be on the wrong forum. Don’t quote me.

[Brich436]

I hate to admit it but I wear this one 95% of the time.

After a few days of wearing it... it just becomes a part of you. The best gear just dissapears and you don't even realize you are using or wearing it.

You become seduced by the simple beauty of it. If I could only have one watch this would be it. Its all you ever need and can be worn in any situation.

[Nice marmot]

Originally Posted by Brich436

I hate to admit it but I wear this one 95% of the time.

After a few days of wearing it... it just becomes a part of you. The best gear just dissapears and you don't even realize you are using or wearing it.

You become seduced by the simple beauty of it. If I could only have one watch this would be it. Its all you ever need and can be worn in any situation.

I could not have said it any better. I got an Explorer four months ago and it has become a part of me just like you describe. As a matter of fact any watch I think about buying now I have to ask myself “am I going to enjoy it more than the Explorer? Will it be more comfortable?” I have yet to convince myself that will be the case so I haven’t pursued anything else.

[bobernet]

This one would do it. I don’t care if James Bond or Jerome Powell or anyone else does it - a dive watch with nice clothes doesn’t work for me.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by LS88

Waiting on Patek 5990 and Meteorite Daytona RG on OF to round out collection

Very Impressive

[LS88]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

I think you might be on the wrong forum. Don’t quote me.

Yes sorry. Meant to post in the one pic of collection thread but I don’t know how to move it.

[Fifteen]

Originally Posted by LS88

Waiting on Patek 5990 and Meteorite Daytona RG on OF to round out collection

Definitely from texas

[prescience6631]

Smurf


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[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

I’ll start. I think I would lean towards a plain-ish Rolex, but still don’t try to wear it everyday.

Probably this 214270


I just don’t feel this would be appropriate to wear with a suit, so I’ll have a cheaper (and less conspicuous), leather band watch.


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Game over That's it

[Kenny G]

Originally Posted by bobernet

This one would do it. I don’t care if James Bond or Jerome Powell or anyone else does it - a dive watch with nice clothes doesn’t work for me.

That dial..

[steveclr]

Originally Posted by LS88

Yes sorry. Meant to post in the one pic of collection thread but I don’t know how to move it.

Oh, I understand now. But really, whenever I see something this controversial, I look at the post count.

[Kowaco]

All you need


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[jamesbondOO7]

It would probably be my GMT eye of the tiger. It does everything. I tried to get down to just one, but I seem to be unable and I am at 5 now.

[NachoNeal]

[IMG]rolex by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Probably this one. But the new Explorer would be a close second because it's so low key and comfortable.