Trimming down

[Mikelikslurpee]

Hi trf!
I'm pretty new here but would like to get you advice on my current collection.
Hoping to get a 5711 and am looking to trim my collection to just 5 or less hopefully.

What should i dispose?
Thanks!!




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[malarky_hk]

Welcome to TRF. Nice collection.

I would ditch the TAG, PAM, BB and Nomos. You've got your bases covered with the remainder.

[dualcarb]

I would get rid of the Tag, BB and Pam.

[Mikelikslurpee]

Originally Posted by dualcarb

I would get rid of the Tag, BB and Pam.

Thanks!
Would like to keep the bb as much as possible; but thanks!
The tag was a gift from my father so it has to stay.
Thanks!

[Lordofrolex]

I would cut the TAG, BB, zenith, nomos.

I personally would keep the PAM but if you need to make more room I guess that can go also.

By the way you have a great collection.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I would cut the TAG, BB, zenith, nomos.

I personally would keep the PAM but if you need to make more room I guess that can go also.

By the way you have a great collection.

As you said

[capote]

Keep 1815 chrono, Nomos and 5196, toss the rest.

[Rinjani]

I would cut the tag, nomos, pam,tudor bb, zenith in that order. Everything else looks great!

[zama]

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Welcome to TRF. Nice collection.

I would ditch the TAG, PAM, BB and Nomos. You've got your bases covered with the remainder.

I could do without the BLNR as well, the Zenith is more interesting as an every day watch, some nice tasty treats there.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by Mikelikslurpee

I'm pretty new here but would like to get you advice on my current collection.
Hoping to get a 5711 and am looking to trim my collection to just 5 or less hopefully.

What should i dispose?

Keep:
Zenith – covers having a chronograph in the collection
ALS
Tudor – maybe swap for blue or new black model, for a real daily beater.

This is where things might start to get confusing, a little bit…

If the BLNR is needed for the GMT function, then I’d propose selling it AND the 5167, to get the 5164.
I’d normally steer clear of advocating the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, as I don’t see the point in having both.

Now, if the BLNR was preferred for whatever reason, then I’d suggest putting the sale of the 5167 towards the 5711, and the Tudor could then be dispensed with.
If the funds aren’t a problem, per se, then I’d consider selling the 5167 AND the Calatrava, to get a 5205, which could be used with formal attire, if that’s the reason for the Calatrava.
Equally, the Nomos could fill that role, unless you need those at the event to know you’re at their social level.

So that would give you:
ALS
Zenith
Tudor (or BLNR)
5205
5711

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I would cut the TAG, BB, zenith, nomos.

I personally would keep the PAM but if you need to make more room I guess that can go also.

By the way you have a great collection.

This. And although I agree that keeping the PAM is the way to go, I wouldn't hesitate to jettison the 5196 to free up additional funds for a truly inspired chronograph.

The sentimental attachment of some pieces will likely dismiss these suggestions but still these are my objective observations.

[nick c]

Very nice collection

[Mikelikslurpee]

Originally Posted by Tony64

This. And although I agree that keeping the PAM is the way to go, I wouldn't hesitate to jettison the 5196 to free up additional funds for a truly inspired chronograph.



The sentimental attachment of some pieces will likely dismiss these suggestions but still these are my objective observations.

Thanks tony!
I agree; the blnr is a sentimental favorite; it got me started.

If i may ask; what would be for you a truly inspired chrono?
I have owned a white daytona but soldnit in gavor of the 5167.


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[Mikelikslurpee]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Keep:
Zenith – covers having a chronograph in the collection
ALS
Tudor – maybe swap for blue or new black model, for a real daily beater.

This is where things might start to get confusing, a little bit…

If the BLNR is needed for the GMT function, then I’d propose selling it AND the 5167, to get the 5164.
I’d normally steer clear of advocating the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, as I don’t see the point in having both.

Now, if the BLNR was preferred for whatever reason, then I’d suggest putting the sale of the 5167 towards the 5711, and the Tudor could then be dispensed with.
If the funds aren’t a problem, per se, then I’d consider selling the 5167 AND the Calatrava, to get a 5205, which could be used with formal attire, if that’s the reason for the Calatrava.
Equally, the Nomos could fill that role, unless you need those at the event to know you’re at their social level.

So that would give you:
ALS
Zenith
Tudor (or BLNR)
5205
5711

Excellent input.
Would you think that the 5711 in white could double down as a replacement for a dress watch to replace my 5196g?

My biggest problem is i keep adding pieces upon impulse and i frequently end up with more pieces rather than consolidating.


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[GFONG]

I would keep : Lange / Patek and Rolex GMT.

[SUB14]

That's a great collection!

If you want to downsize I was thinking about the following 6 watches (even though I like the Calatrava for it's clean look and history, but I prefer the newer 5227R);

ALS / PP Aquanaut / Rolex
Zenith / Tudor / Panerai

If you want to trade or get a new watch, I would probably sell any of the bottom row. However, these 6 watches are a great collection with a lot of diversity. I just noticed you got the TAG from your father, so that's a keeper as well. Maybe add 1 more watch for an 8 watch collection?

But I'm wondering, what are the watches you wear the most, and which are just sitting in that case? What are your thoughts about the ultimate rotation?

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by Mikelikslurpee

Excellent input.
Would you think that the 5711 in white could double down as a replacement for a dress watch to replace my 5196g?

My biggest problem is i keep adding pieces upon impulse and i frequently end up with more pieces rather than consolidating.

I'm sure others will disagree, but I don't see the 5711 as dressy, irrespective of dail colour.
In all honesty, if it was my collection, I'd switch the 96 for something else in the dressy/formal style, such as Moser & Cie, Parmigani Tonda, Piaget, rather than put too many eggs in the one Patek basket.
Variety is the spice of life, as they say, and you could make the final result fairly cost neutral for yourself.

The only right answer is ultimately the one you're most comfortable living with - so don't be surprised if there are a lot of differing opinions on what stays, goes, gets replaced.

[watch_the_time]

I'd sell the 1815 Up/Down to me for pennies on the dollar! Honestly, I'd sell the Patek or the ALS because they're competing with one another and both hold resale value. I'd prob let the Patek go because it holds value the best and you're replacing it with another.

Goodluck

[subtona]

You have a great & diverse collection.



If i am really pressed, the Nomos, aquanaut & the zenith would go although I think they are each really nice this is my best critical elimination.

Nomos a clear runner up to the beautiful calatrava, redundant.

Aquanaut love it but I wang my Patek on leather.

Zenith quirky design not for me.

Ps to those who say lose the BB, it has to stay, it is the only diver and every collection needs a diver imho.

[cervantes]

Really nice collection! It's hard to say, but maybe the Nomos and Pam. But if you could, I would leave it as is.

[Le Chef]

ALS, 5196, 5167, BLNR.

If you can't bare to get rid of the TAG then think about the 3-4 watches you would REALLY like to own and just sell what you have to fund those watches.

[Mikelikslurpee]

Originally Posted by SUB14

That's a great collection!

If you want to downsize I was thinking about the following 6 watches (even though I like the Calatrava for it's clean look and history, but I prefer the newer 5227R);

ALS / PP Aquanaut / Rolex
Zenith / Tudor / Panerai

If you want to trade or get a new watch, I would probably sell any of the bottom row. However, these 6 watches are a great collection with a lot of diversity. I just noticed you got the TAG from your father, so that's a keeper as well. Maybe add 1 more watch for an 8 watch collection?

But I'm wondering, what are the watches you wear the most, and which are just sitting in that case? What are your thoughts about the ultimate rotation?

Thanks sub14!
What usually ends up in the case is the pam and the zenith.

My ultimate rotation would be a diver, a dress watch, dress with complication, a chronograph, and 2 beater sports watches.
Its really hard to be objective and trim down; since i really like all of them.


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[Mikelikslurpee]

Originally Posted by subtona

You have a great & diverse collection.



If i am really pressed, the Nomos, aquanaut & the zenith would go although I think they are each really nice this is my best critical elimination.

Nomos a clear runner up to the beautiful calatrava, redundant.

Aquanaut love it but I wang my Patek on leather.

Zenith quirky design not for me.

Ps to those who say lose the BB, it has to stay, it is the only diver and every collection needs a diver imho.

Thanks for the kind words!
Yes; i do feel the nomos has to go.
If i were to let go of the zenith what chrono would you recommend?
I have had the daytona before so what else would be an alternative?


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[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Mikelikslurpee

Thanks tony!
I agree; the blnr is a sentimental favorite; it got me started.

If i may ask; what would be for you a truly inspired chrono?
I have owned a white daytona but soldnit in gavor of the 5167.


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If a nice chronograph is an important part of your collection, as I believe it should be, then there is much to consider. Depending on budget, it could range from an iconic Omega Speedmaster (arguably one of the most legible and time tested chronos) to some of the more modern offerings from Patek or Vacheron, of which I'm particularly partial to their dress chronos.

The Zenith that you currently have is nice from an aesthetic standpoint, but the overlapping subdials compromise the chrono legibility to a point that I find unacceptable. The el primero movement is historically important and Zenith has many other fine offerings that use this same movement, as did the prior incarnation of the Daytona.

Since you asked, for me a truly inspired chronograph would probably look something like this:

[Le Chef]

You could go for one of the classics: a Speedmaster Pro, or an AP Royal Oak Chrono

[Le Chef]

Agree this is a great watch, if you can find one. a number of Lange fans prefer this configuration to the newer, cleaner dial layout.

[Abdullasaif]

Zenith, pam, caltrava, tudor and the nosmos can leave

[Hairdude1]

Move what doesn't get wrist time

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Mikelikslurpee

Thanks for the kind words!
Yes; i do feel the nomos has to go.
If i were to let go of the zenith what chrono would you recommend?
I have had the daytona before so what else would be an alternative?


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The zenith is a nice watch and I could see it first thing in nicely as the fun weekend piece... For a 3 subdial chrono, a speedy pro is hard to beat.

But of course I was trying to just eliminate not substitute

having had a moment to digest the question, Calatrava / GMT / Panerai would be the 3 i kept given the ultimatum, i think they would cover your bases well and that the 5711 would take its place nicely along side them

[AK797]

Originally Posted by subtona

You have a great & diverse collection.



If i am really pressed, the Nomos, aquanaut & the zenith would go although I think they are each really nice this is my best critical elimination.

Nomos a clear runner up to the beautiful calatrava, redundant.

Aquanaut love it but I wang my Patek on leather.

Zenith quirky design not for me.

Ps to those who say lose the BB, it has to stay, it is the only diver and every collection needs a diver imho.

Come on Gus, this is a family forum.

I'd keep the Lange, Aqua and BLNR. Add the 5711 and you have only 4.