ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

JParm · 29 August 2019, 05:00 AM

That life's not for me. I like variety!

Nikrnic · 29 August 2019, 05:17 AM

Cant do one. Just bought a 16710 so I'll be letting go of an Omega Sub and maybe a Tudor Sub. I feel like I've finally dialed in my collection with nothing on my want list and if it doesn't get worn it should and will be sold.

Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

Phooi · 29 August 2019, 05:39 AM

Couldn’t do the one watch thing. I’m not really a collector. I just enjoy watches. Each watch I’ve acquired over the years have a story so I never want to get rid of them.

droptopman · 29 August 2019, 06:43 AM

Yes, think about it. Probably keep my 114060 as the ONE. It would be a good time to sell as values are up across the board. In the end, I have what I want and I wear them all. But I still think about it.

BobDyl · 29 August 2019, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

The greatest watch ever made is all anyone needs.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

+1. I think the LN is the most perfect "single watch" of all time.

Houston77 · 29 August 2019, 07:30 AM

The funniest part of this thread is that I started it and yet sold the watch I posted, haha.

Tom Foley · 29 August 2019, 03:41 PM

Datejust, but I currently have 16 watches, with 5 Rolex and 2 Tudor, and I would like to get down to three.

2019 Datejust
2002 Explorer
2004 ND Sub

Hopefully I will be able to do it.

Maverick686 · 29 August 2019, 04:33 PM

I have a BLNR, Speedy Moonwatch, and a Seiko Shogun. I've owned a Polar Explorer and a Hulk.

I tired of the Explorer, and hated the lack of a non-rotating bezel (I travel frequently). The Hulk green just wasn't me, and the green just didn't seem to fit with anything I wore.

Once I got the BLNR, I just couldn't take it off my wrist. It's my most complimented watch. It's the closest I'll get to a one watch guy - no other Rolex has appealed to me enough lately to really want it.

The Speedy is great, and flies under the radar, but the lack of date annoys me and I miss the GMT function of the BLNR.

The Shogun is awesome for a beater and for when I go diving. It's got a lot of scars. It's also my gym watch / do anything watch.

I might be a one Rollie guy, but there are occasions that call for the other watches.

I'm tempted to buy a BLRO and put it on an Oyster, but then I know I'll get annoyed having to rotate my BLNR and BLRO and re-set the damn things.

Not to mention the money is better spent invested in income producing assets rather than more watches.

But goddamn, the BLNR makes me smile when I glance down at it in the sunlight. It's something I looked for for a whole year before I found one at an AD, and it has a lot of sentimental value for that period in my life.

Number3 · 29 August 2019, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

The funniest part of this thread is that I started it and yet sold the watch I posted, haha.

What! Why?

peterskinner · 29 August 2019, 06:27 PM

These days, just a DD40 in white gold. The vast majority of people manage perfectly well with one watch. Let’s be honest, mechanical watches are now a fascinating novelty, a phone is more useful.

dafuture · 30 August 2019, 03:20 AM

I'd actually like to do this at some point. My issue is more that I need to figure out which watch I'd want to do it all. A ceramic Daytona would be great, but chances of getting one are non-existent. Beyond that...there are a lot of tough decisions that would have to be made. Some day....

superstarmar · 30 August 2019, 03:32 AM

I’m down to one ... My choice and couldn’t be happier
other than the full pm version. One day but until then !!!

brandrea · 30 August 2019, 03:51 AM

Revisiting this thread ...

I don’t think the inflated prices or scarcity influences my thinking at all because that not why I started collecting.

Rather, I do sort of envy the person who has one watch and is content to make memories with it. I just don’t think that is me, at least not at this time.

LuminousMaximus · 30 August 2019, 04:13 AM

I have three plus the RG Yachtmaster for my wife.

Yellow Gold SUBMARINER "smurf" 116618lb

Rose GOld DAYTONA 116505

Sd4k 116600

Thought about just keeping the Sub, but for my delicate wrists, I need something a little lighter, especially when doing strenuous Activities.

Love the Sub for the Heft when I want heft! Plus, I really love the flat blue in the sun and fluorescent lighting!

Love the Sd4k, because it is more than just a Sub. Has more heft and presence than a regular SS Sub, but not nearly as much as a PM Sub.

Love the Matte dial no cyclops, and it just wears more comfortable especially with the glidelock.

The PM Daytona, also weighs less than the Full PM SUB, but much more than the sd4k. Plus, it wears so comfortably. I mean real comfortably. and really all it needs is the Easy-link, unlike the Full PM Sub that needs the Glidelock

Plus the DAytona, is a real looker. I'll go into how awesome the RG and Black dial is...

So I need at least three,
to be my 1

GMT Aviator · 30 August 2019, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDyl

+1. I think the LN is the most perfect "single watch" of all time.

Yep. Couldn’t agree more.

othertbone · 30 August 2019, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

If so, which one from your collection?

Mine:

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nope, never! But good luck to you my friend!

ddubb · 30 August 2019, 08:26 AM

One watch? Blasphemy!

Cesium137 · 30 August 2019, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

On the verge of selling Batman / Hulk for a DD40

May do it today actually

Do it, break free from the herd

Boaters · 30 August 2019, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I agree.....crazy talk

Good info ..Nuf said

Kloud · 30 August 2019, 01:02 PM

Given the fact that each of my watches marks an important event in my life, no.

Pongster · 30 August 2019, 01:47 PM

Yes. Planning to give all to my boys. And retain only one.

But the one is not yet in my stash.

This -

Or one with lapis lazuli dial. If i can find one.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

HogwldFLTR · 30 August 2019, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s crazy talk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I agree.....crazy talk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddubb

One watch? Blasphemy!

Maybe crazy talk, maybe blasphemy but when the one arises, there is no substitute!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cesium137

Do it, break free from the herd

I can agree with this, for certain!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I've thought of it but have too many and don't want to do that much work. If I were to live with one it would be the SD4K.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I came close recently trading in 19 for 2 (one for me and one for the misses) and ending up with three Rolex and several extra non Rolex. It was a large load off of my shoulders. As part of the deal they are having my ExpII serviced and God only knows when I'll get it back. Also kept the SD4K.

Well the SD4K was traded for an 18238 which is a nice watch and combined with the 16570 make a nice back up pair for the 116506. On the other hand I was thinking this morning that I should change watches as the weekend is upon me. But no, the 116506 is just such a perfect watch that I have difficulty wanting to wear anything else. Oh I can see owning (and do own) multiple watches but at least for me, when the one appears it makes all others somewhat lesser and lacking in desirability.

This mornings recliner shot!!!

mikkolopez · 30 August 2019, 10:25 PM

This thought has been creeping up on me. I’ve started cutting down.

The watches for my kids in the SDB. Those left are slowly being moved on.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thehunter · 30 August 2019, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

If so, which one from your collection?

Mine:

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No. :|

garyk · 30 August 2019, 11:32 PM

Boy, good question. However, I got my first Rolex in 1979, a Submariner date and I've often regretted not keeping every Rolex I've had since. I currently have 4 with a YG green dial Daytona on order and over the years I've sold 4. I would list them here but it depresses me too much...

Jamie1111 · 30 August 2019, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

On the verge of selling Batman / Hulk for a DD40

May do it today actually

Gonna have to agree. Do it

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LuminousMaximus · 4 November 2019, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

The funniest part of this thread is that I started it and yet sold the watch I posted, haha.

Haha. We know not how long before the idea turns into action...

subdateII · 4 November 2019, 10:29 AM

I’d love to be a one watch man but I can’t. I’m limiting myself to 5 watches. If I add one another one has to go...

Roger Lococco · 4 November 2019, 10:38 AM

I could go with just this one and be completely happy.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

direwolf · 4 November 2019, 10:47 AM

It would easily be this one.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2019, 05:00 AM	#151
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	That life's not for me. I like variety! __________________

29 August 2019, 06:43 AM	#154
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Yes, think about it. Probably keep my 114060 as the ONE. It would be a good time to sell as values are up across the board. In the end, I have what I want and I wear them all. But I still think about it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

29 August 2019, 03:41 PM	#157
Tom Foley "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Tom Foley Location: USA Watch: 114270 K series Posts: 39	If I had to keep just one it would be my 2019 Datejust, but I currently have 16 watches, with 5 Rolex and 2 Tudor, and I would like to get down to three. 2019 Datejust 2002 Explorer 2004 ND Sub Hopefully I will be able to do it.

30 August 2019, 03:20 AM	#161
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I'd actually like to do this at some point. My issue is more that I need to figure out which watch I'd want to do it all. A ceramic Daytona would be great, but chances of getting one are non-existent. Beyond that...there are a lot of tough decisions that would have to be made. Some day.... __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

30 August 2019, 04:13 AM	#164
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Ever just want to sell them all and just roll with one? I have three plus the RG Yachtmaster for my wife. Yellow Gold SUBMARINER "smurf" 116618lb Rose GOld DAYTONA 116505 Sd4k 116600 Thought about just keeping the Sub, but for my delicate wrists, I need something a little lighter, especially when doing strenuous Activities. Love the Sub for the Heft when I want heft! Plus, I really love the flat blue in the sun and fluorescent lighting! Love the Sd4k, because it is more than just a Sub. Has more heft and presence than a regular SS Sub, but not nearly as much as a PM Sub. Love the Matte dial no cyclops, and it just wears more comfortable especially with the glidelock. The PM Daytona, also weighs less than the Full PM SUB, but much more than the sd4k. Plus, it wears so comfortably. I mean real comfortably. and really all it needs is the Easy-link, unlike the Full PM Sub that needs the Glidelock Plus the DAytona, is a real looker. I'll go into how awesome the RG and Black dial is... So I need at least three, to be my 1 __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

29 August 2019, 05:17 AM	#152
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Cant do one. Just bought a 16710 so I'll be letting go of an Omega Sub and maybe a Tudor Sub. I feel like I've finally dialed in my collection with nothing on my want list and if it doesn't get worn it should and will be sold. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

29 August 2019, 05:39 AM	#153
Phooi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: California Posts: 880	Couldn’t do the one watch thing. I’m not really a collector. I just enjoy watches. Each watch I’ve acquired over the years have a story so I never want to get rid of them.

29 August 2019, 07:30 AM	#156
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	The funniest part of this thread is that I started it and yet sold the watch I posted, haha.

29 August 2019, 04:33 PM	#158
Maverick686 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Traveling Watch: BLNR Posts: 186	I have a BLNR, Speedy Moonwatch, and a Seiko Shogun. I've owned a Polar Explorer and a Hulk. I tired of the Explorer, and hated the lack of a non-rotating bezel (I travel frequently). The Hulk green just wasn't me, and the green just didn't seem to fit with anything I wore. Once I got the BLNR, I just couldn't take it off my wrist. It's my most complimented watch. It's the closest I'll get to a one watch guy - no other Rolex has appealed to me enough lately to really want it. The Speedy is great, and flies under the radar, but the lack of date annoys me and I miss the GMT function of the BLNR. The Shogun is awesome for a beater and for when I go diving. It's got a lot of scars. It's also my gym watch / do anything watch. I might be a one Rollie guy, but there are occasions that call for the other watches. I'm tempted to buy a BLRO and put it on an Oyster, but then I know I'll get annoyed having to rotate my BLNR and BLRO and re-set the damn things. Not to mention the money is better spent invested in income producing assets rather than more watches. But goddamn, the BLNR makes me smile when I glance down at it in the sunlight. It's something I looked for for a whole year before I found one at an AD, and it has a lot of sentimental value for that period in my life.

29 August 2019, 06:27 PM	#160
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	These days, just a DD40 in white gold. The vast majority of people manage perfectly well with one watch. Let’s be honest, mechanical watches are now a fascinating novelty, a phone is more useful.

30 August 2019, 03:51 AM	#163
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,844	Revisiting this thread ... I don’t think the inflated prices or scarcity influences my thinking at all because that not why I started collecting. Rather, I do sort of envy the person who has one watch and is content to make memories with it. I just don’t think that is me, at least not at this time.

30 August 2019, 08:26 AM	#167
ddubb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE USA Posts: 153	One watch? Blasphemy!

30 August 2019, 01:02 PM	#170
Kloud "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Watch: 16234 Posts: 51	Given the fact that each of my watches marks an important event in my life, no.

30 August 2019, 01:47 PM	#171
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Yes. Planning to give all to my boys. And retain only one. But the one is not yet in my stash. This - Or one with lapis lazuli dial. If i can find one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 10:25 PM	#173
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	This thought has been creeping up on me. I’ve started cutting down. The watches for my kids in the SDB. Those left are slowly being moved on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

30 August 2019, 11:32 PM	#175
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,057	Boy, good question. However, I got my first Rolex in 1979, a Submariner date and I've often regretted not keeping every Rolex I've had since. I currently have 4 with a YG green dial Daytona on order and over the years I've sold 4. I would list them here but it depresses me too much... __________________

4 November 2019, 10:29 AM	#178
subdateII "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 161	I’d love to be a one watch man but I can’t. I’m limiting myself to 5 watches. If I add one another one has to go...

4 November 2019, 10:38 AM	#179
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,856	I could go with just this one and be completely happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

4 November 2019, 10:47 AM	#180
direwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 467	It would easily be this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Inspiration move me brightly

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)