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jameschang7116 · 16 July 2017, 10:29 AM

This was the first group picture of my collection

After 4 years trades and acquisitions, the group picture was taken again.

As you can see I am a modern watch guy, collecting the watches from popular brands. I either buy used watches or good discounted new watches. I payed full price at the AD for the 5711 and 116520 though.

To me, the collecting watches is not "spending money", it is transforming the money to another format. The difference in the bank account is just one digit, for example x50,000 to x30,000, but the difference in your life and mind is totally different. I enjoy waring the watches everyday, touch them everyday, physical feel the quality they bring you. I can't feel such a happiness if I have one digit difference in the bank account. I really feel this way, how many of you have the same feeling?

One more thing, what's your suggestion for my next target in this collection?

(Similar post was post in the Rolex Forum, I apologize if you see duplicate. I'd like to learn the opinion from Patek guys, too!)

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kultschar · 16 July 2017, 10:37 AM

Very nice and great progression!

GMT next? Move a Daytona for a 5164?

jameschang7116 · 16 July 2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

Very nice and great progression!

GMT next? Move a Daytona for a 5164?

Indeed, I need a GMT watch. 5164 is a nice one, but I am not a rubber bend guy. Any other suggestion? I have been considering 5130 and Lange time zone, but living in US the daylight saving time makes me hesitate to move forward.

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ap1 · 16 July 2017, 11:52 AM

Pic 2 > 1

Wonderful collection, I'm stealing your justification, makes sense.

jameschang7116 · 16 July 2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Pic 2 > 1

Wonderful collection, I'm stealing your justification, makes sense.

Glad to know someone agrees my point :)

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ap1 · 16 July 2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jameschang7116

Glad to know someone agrees my point :)

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There is one minor point we will choose to ignore. 100k in bank is 100k. Buy 100k of watches, flip - now have .8 times 100k. But whatever, it's more fun as you say

AK797 · 16 July 2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

There is one minor point we will choose to ignore. 100k in bank is 100k. Buy 100k of watches, flip - now have .8 times 100k. But whatever, it's more fun as you say

Altho if your currency collapses suddenly the price of your hard to find popular watches rises.

Jay (Eire) · 16 July 2017, 12:38 PM

I think your next move should be towards an independent.

Also, like me, you are heavily concentrated in 'sports' watches with the Lange being the exception. So maybe independent + non sports watch could be a filter for the next search.

Great collection.

lapince · 16 July 2017, 03:29 PM

You should reconsider rubber, a ROO or an Aquanaut are amazing to wear, feel, and super comfortable, yes even some ROO's are very comfy, ceramic or forged carbon diver for example.

About the rest cool collection, but since you like sporty really try on rubber ones, before a watch on rubber meant not great, that's over now, I have only bracelets and rubber, and very happy about it...

sirish19 · 16 July 2017, 05:03 PM

Great collection. As for the next piece, how about a Patek AC or PC?

brmeyers · 16 July 2017, 05:22 PM

Very nice collection!!

How about some platinum - 5130p, 5905p, 5146p, 5070p or wait for 5170p?

Racerdj · 16 July 2017, 08:24 PM

That's quite a transformation! Well done!

1William · 16 July 2017, 10:15 PM

Great collection.

Vipes · 16 July 2017, 10:31 PM

I think you have your bases covered. Amazing collection.
I would add something in platinum. How about a Patek 5905p? Annual calendar with chrono in platinum for about 60k on the secondary market.

Foxman2k · 16 July 2017, 10:38 PM

I think you should have at least 1 Grand Seiko spring drive. Incredible watches.

Snowflake?

KarlS · 16 July 2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jameschang7116

Indeed, I need a GMT watch. 5164 is a nice one, but I am not a rubber bend guy. Any other suggestion? I have been considering 5130 and Lange time zone, but living in US the daylight saving time makes me hesitate to move forward.

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Look on the positive side...it will be correct 50% of the year!!

mps354 · 16 July 2017, 11:09 PM

Quite the evolution! I'd go for an annual or perpetual calendar next

Chute · 17 July 2017, 02:17 AM

I'd add a Grand Seiko or JLC Perpetual

pam66 · 17 July 2017, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jameschang7116

indeed, i need a gmt watch. 5164 is a nice one, but i am not a rubber bend guy. Any other suggestion? I have been considering 5130 and lange time zone, but living in us the daylight saving time makes me hesitate to move forward.

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5524

KarlS · 17 July 2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pam66

5524

Or take a pick

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incontrol · 17 July 2017, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

Very nice collection!!

How about some platinum - 5130p, 5905p, 5146p, 5070p or wait for 5170p?

Beautiful collection! I agree, you need some platinum in the mix.

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pam66 · 17 July 2017, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

Or take a pick

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still 5524::::)))))

mickyd329 · 17 July 2017, 02:48 PM

You have an amazing collection there. I totally agree with your thought process. Life is short and you can't take your money with you.

lapince · 17 July 2017, 07:40 PM

Oh and I agree totally with you on the bank account issue, if Indidn't Inwould have 200+k more in the bank than I do, but luch prefer watches, no comparison

Tony@KopiGau · 18 July 2017, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

Or take a pick

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Nice lineup, plenty of world time

TOlsen · 19 July 2017, 03:28 AM

Wow, great collection!

I would suggest to consolidate;

Move the president, RO and 5980/1R for an AP 15202BA, and the Rose Gold Daytona for a WG BLRO to get the GMT. Killer collection.

PJ S · 19 July 2017, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jameschang7116

Indeed, I need a GMT watch. 5164 is a nice one, but I am not a rubber bend guy. Any other suggestion? I have been considering 5130 and Lange time zone, but living in US the daylight saving time makes me hesitate to move forward.

It looks like the 5164 can work with the 67’s bracelet, if the rubber strap is the only stumbling block.

scrappy · 19 July 2017, 08:54 AM

Pateks are definitely addictive.

Peterandwatches · 19 July 2017, 10:05 AM

I echo the thoughts toward an indie brand, like Journe.

sea-dweller · 19 July 2017, 10:07 AM

Superb collection!

16 July 2017, 10:29 AM	#1
jameschang7116 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 182	Group Pictures and What's the next? This was the first group picture of my collection After 4 years trades and acquisitions, the group picture was taken again. As you can see I am a modern watch guy, collecting the watches from popular brands. I either buy used watches or good discounted new watches. I payed full price at the AD for the 5711 and 116520 though. To me, the collecting watches is not "spending money", it is transforming the money to another format. The difference in the bank account is just one digit, for example x50,000 to x30,000, but the difference in your life and mind is totally different. I enjoy waring the watches everyday, touch them everyday, physical feel the quality they bring you. I can't feel such a happiness if I have one digit difference in the bank account. I really feel this way, how many of you have the same feeling? One more thing, what's your suggestion for my next target in this collection? (Similar post was post in the Rolex Forum, I apologize if you see duplicate. I'd like to learn the opinion from Patek guys, too!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2017, 05:03 PM	#10
sirish19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Tokyo Watch: PP-VC-AP Posts: 1,003	Great collection. As for the next piece, how about a Patek AC or PC? __________________

16 July 2017, 08:24 PM	#12
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	That's quite a transformation! Well done! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 July 2017, 02:48 PM	#23
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 1,765	You have an amazing collection there. I totally agree with your thought process. Life is short and you can't take your money with you. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk /Daytona C White/Rolex SS BLRO / Rolex Sub Green / Rolex Explorer II/ Rolex DJ Blue

19 July 2017, 10:07 AM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Superb collection! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

16 July 2017, 10:37 AM	#2
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Very nice and great progression! GMT next? Move a Daytona for a 5164?

16 July 2017, 11:52 AM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	Pic 2 > 1 Wonderful collection, I'm stealing your justification, makes sense.

16 July 2017, 12:38 PM	#8
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,467	I think your next move should be towards an independent. Also, like me, you are heavily concentrated in 'sports' watches with the Lange being the exception. So maybe independent + non sports watch could be a filter for the next search. Great collection.

16 July 2017, 03:29 PM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	You should reconsider rubber, a ROO or an Aquanaut are amazing to wear, feel, and super comfortable, yes even some ROO's are very comfy, ceramic or forged carbon diver for example. About the rest cool collection, but since you like sporty really try on rubber ones, before a watch on rubber meant not great, that's over now, I have only bracelets and rubber, and very happy about it...

16 July 2017, 05:22 PM	#11
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Very nice collection!! How about some platinum - 5130p, 5905p, 5146p, 5070p or wait for 5170p?

16 July 2017, 10:15 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Great collection.

16 July 2017, 10:31 PM	#14
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,835	I think you have your bases covered. Amazing collection. I would add something in platinum. How about a Patek 5905p? Annual calendar with chrono in platinum for about 60k on the secondary market.

16 July 2017, 10:38 PM	#15
Foxman2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 282	I think you should have at least 1 Grand Seiko spring drive. Incredible watches. Snowflake?

16 July 2017, 11:09 PM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Quite the evolution! I'd go for an annual or perpetual calendar next

17 July 2017, 02:17 AM	#18
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,532	I'd add a Grand Seiko or JLC Perpetual

17 July 2017, 07:40 PM	#24
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Oh and I agree totally with you on the bank account issue, if Indidn't Inwould have 200+k more in the bank than I do, but luch prefer watches, no comparison

19 July 2017, 03:28 AM	#26
TOlsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 211	Wow, great collection! I would suggest to consolidate; Move the president, RO and 5980/1R for an AP 15202BA, and the Rose Gold Daytona for a WG BLRO to get the GMT. Killer collection.

19 July 2017, 08:54 AM	#28
scrappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 623	Pateks are definitely addictive.

19 July 2017, 10:05 AM	#29
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	I echo the thoughts toward an indie brand, like Journe.

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