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wfreed22 · 15 August 2018, 03:35 AM

Did you end up regretting the ability to have many great pieces for one or a few incredible pieces?

watchwatcher · 15 August 2018, 03:39 AM

I've gone through just about every possible permutation with consolidating or adding to the collection.

In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own.

LuminousMaximus · 15 August 2018, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I've gone through just about every possible permutation with consolidating or adding to the collection.

In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own.

That’s getting 7 the hard way...lol

wfreed22 · 15 August 2018, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I've gone through just about every possible permutation with consolidating or adding to the collection.

In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own.

That's my fear that there is no real grail, just the next watch that is out of your price range...

ap1 · 15 August 2018, 03:46 AM

^ kinda that

tyler1980 · 15 August 2018, 03:50 AM

no. I never want my grail. Unattainable is sort of the point because if i got it im 100% sure i would be disappointed eventually, and it puts an end point to a collection rather than it being an evolution.

wfreed22 · 15 August 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

no. I never want my grail. Thats sort of the point because if i got it im 100% sure i would be disappointed eventually and it puts an end point to a collection rather than an evolution.

So do you have an actual grail that you won't buy or do you not let yourself assign grail status to a certain watch?

tyler1980 · 15 August 2018, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wfreed22

So do you have an actual grail that you won't buy or do you not let yourself assign grail status to a certain watch?

sure i have a grail (a few) but they are all way, way into the mid six figures. So there is really no way thats happening and i don't really want it to either. In my mind its the pinnacle of what i would want, not what i will have.

If i won the lottery id probably buy them. And be mad that i did because they wouldn't be perfect

thesharkfactor · 15 August 2018, 03:56 AM

Wanting is sometimes better than having.
Have and there is nothing to want. ..etc.

GreatScott · 15 August 2018, 03:58 AM

I consolidated, not to get to a grail, but to try and tame this beast we call a hobby.

It does feel good to have little choice again, like the good old days.

Jeffreyc87 · 15 August 2018, 04:10 AM

At one time I had 7 SS Rolexes.......decided to consolidate......3 yrs later I just have a WG Sub and a WG BLRO.....to me....best decision I ever made as 7 was too much to decide and none were getting quality wearing time....only think left for me is to:

1) possibly change my BLRO to the blue dial
2) buy the Platona

Do what sings to you!

Lemonvr6 · 15 August 2018, 04:18 AM

I’m on the cusp of a 3 into 1 trade. We will see if there’s regret

Brian Page · 15 August 2018, 04:19 AM

That's a tough one. I've had what I thought were some of my grails and ended up flipping for other things.. I think the hunt is better than actually owning them sometimes...

trojanrolex · 15 August 2018, 04:23 AM

I think we have some great answers in this thread.

I think it's only human to want what we don't have.

David5807 · 15 August 2018, 04:29 AM

[QUOTE=In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own.

[/QUOTE]

Above pretty much sums up my feelings at this point but rarely do I regret selling my two datejusts for my grail AP which I recently purchased.

Kiddodoc · 15 August 2018, 04:31 AM

Would agree about grails. Once you own it, it doesn’t feel like a grail. I do have favorites though.

droptopman · 15 August 2018, 04:35 AM

At one point had 12. Consolidated for the "grail" plus I kept a couple others. Once I had it, I was somewhat afraid to wear it--I do not start is it safe threads, I wear my watches for everything, but my grail was a mint vintage gilt Sub and I just had a hard time wearing like I do my other watches. Eventually I sold it.

Best part of the process was I reduced the size of my collection. 12 was way too many. Some hardly got any wrist time. Plus paying insurance premiums on a collection that size is crazy. Learned there really is no grail for me. I just like Rolex and my tastes changes from time to time and I can move watches or buy new ones, but no more grails.

V25V · 15 August 2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Wanting is sometimes better than having.
Have and there is nothing to want. ..etc.

So true and when you think about it, shows what a sickness we have. You get what you want and then you immediately want something else? Insane.

scarlet knight · 15 August 2018, 04:44 AM

I clearly have more watches than I can wear.
Last year, I sold three watches to buy a Patek Calatrava.
This year, I sold two watches to get a Rolex Bluesy.
So net down three watches.
I would rather have less watches and better watches at this stage.

scarlet knight · 15 August 2018, 04:49 AM

The two additions:

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Carry The Interest · 15 August 2018, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

sure i have a grail (a few) but they are all way, way into the mid six figures. So there is really no way thats happening and i don't really want it to either. In my mind its the pinnacle of what i would want, not what i will have.

If i won the lottery id probably buy them. And be mad that i did because they wouldn't be perfect

Out of curiosity, would you mind sharing a few items on your grail list? I follow your IG page so I am pretty familiar with your current collection. Would just love to know what are grails for you since a few pieces in your current collection (like the 5712 and 5524) are grails for me

Providence Collector · 15 August 2018, 04:56 AM

Consolidated in 2014 in order to acquire my grail Daytona 116520 white dial - see avatar. 100% satisfied.

V25V · 15 August 2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

I clearly have more watches than I can wear.
Last year, I sold three watches to buy a Patek Calatrava.
This year, I sold two watches to get a Rolex Bluesy.
So net down three watches.
I would rather have less watches and better watches at this stage.

This is where I am at. I have sold a couple to justify another and it really feels good. I suspect I will do it again soon when another one I am chasing comes available.

VicLeChic · 15 August 2018, 05:03 AM

I had a grail but owning it doesn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying my other pieces. Yes the grail feels even more special but the other pieces are very satisfying in their own right. I would never sell part of my collection for a single watch, I would regret it, I'm sure.

Mystro · 15 August 2018, 05:07 AM

I am decades in this hobby. To pine for a new watch is part of this hobby. Being content with the ultimate "grail watch" is fairy tail and a trap.

SFBAY · 15 August 2018, 05:07 AM

I feel way beyond satisfied with what I have. In fact, the three Rolex watches I have is probably two too many. I have achieved my personal grail with a DJ41, Subc date, and a BLNR. I’m 99.9% sure I’ll never purchase another watch. For me, a more expensive Rolex or PP doesn’t equal better. I’m having trouble figuring out how to rotate my watches and therefore considering giving one to my dad so he can enjoy it and someday my son can say he’s wearing a watch that was worn by his grandfather and father.

joli160 · 15 August 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffreyc87

At one time I had 7 SS Rolexes.......decided to consolidate......3 yrs later I just have a WG Sub and a WG BLRO.....to me....best decision I ever made as 7 was too much to decide and none were getting quality wearing time....only think left for me is to:

1) possibly change my BLRO to the blue dial
2) buy the Platona

Do what sings to you!

To me this makes perfect sense

Lemonvr6 · 15 August 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

I feel way beyond satisfied with what I have. In fact, the three Rolex watches I have is probably two too many. I have achieved my personal grail with a DJ41, Subc date, and a BLNR. I’m 99.9% sure I’ll never purchase another watch. For me, a more expensive Rolex or PP doesn’t equal better. I’m having trouble figuring out how to rotate my watches and therefore considering giving one to my dad so he can enjoy it and someday my son can say he’s wearing a watch that was worn by his grandfather and father.

I’m going to probably use bubble pricing to get something I would otherwise never consider. To be fair I was pretty set with my collection for a while

beshannon · 15 August 2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I am decades in this hobby. To pine for a new watch is part of this hobby. Being content with the ultimate "grail watch" is fairy tail and a trap.

Agreed

A true grail is unobtainable and yes I have sold many pieces that I was not wearing.

SFBAY · 15 August 2018, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

I’m going to probably use bubble pricing to get something I would otherwise never consider. To be fair I was pretty set with my collection for a while

Even if I won the lottery there isn’t another watch I want to own.

15 August 2018, 03:35 AM	#1
wfreed22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Boston Watch: 114060 Posts: 68	Who has consolidated their collection for their grail? Was it worth it? Did you end up regretting the ability to have many great pieces for one or a few incredible pieces?

15 August 2018, 03:50 AM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	no. I never want my grail. Unattainable is sort of the point because if i got it im 100% sure i would be disappointed eventually, and it puts an end point to a collection rather than it being an evolution. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

15 August 2018, 04:10 AM	#11
Jeffreyc87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Earth Posts: 369	7 SS to 2 PM At one time I had 7 SS Rolexes.......decided to consolidate......3 yrs later I just have a WG Sub and a WG BLRO.....to me....best decision I ever made as 7 was too much to decide and none were getting quality wearing time....only think left for me is to: 1) possibly change my BLRO to the blue dial 2) buy the Platona Do what sings to you!

15 August 2018, 04:18 AM	#12
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	I’m on the cusp of a 3 into 1 trade. We will see if there’s regret __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

15 August 2018, 04:35 AM	#17
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	At one point had 12. Consolidated for the "grail" plus I kept a couple others. Once I had it, I was somewhat afraid to wear it--I do not start is it safe threads, I wear my watches for everything, but my grail was a mint vintage gilt Sub and I just had a hard time wearing like I do my other watches. Eventually I sold it. Best part of the process was I reduced the size of my collection. 12 was way too many. Some hardly got any wrist time. Plus paying insurance premiums on a collection that size is crazy. Learned there really is no grail for me. I just like Rolex and my tastes changes from time to time and I can move watches or buy new ones, but no more grails. __________________ 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.

15 August 2018, 03:39 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I've gone through just about every possible permutation with consolidating or adding to the collection. In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own.

15 August 2018, 03:46 AM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	^ kinda that

15 August 2018, 03:56 AM	#9
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,487	Wanting is sometimes better than having. Have and there is nothing to want. ..etc.

15 August 2018, 03:58 AM	#10
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 835	I consolidated, not to get to a grail, but to try and tame this beast we call a hobby. It does feel good to have little choice again, like the good old days.

15 August 2018, 04:19 AM	#13
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,525	That's a tough one. I've had what I thought were some of my grails and ended up flipping for other things.. I think the hunt is better than actually owning them sometimes...

15 August 2018, 04:23 AM	#14
trojanrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 44	I think we have some great answers in this thread. I think it's only human to want what we don't have.

15 August 2018, 04:29 AM	#15
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,657	[QUOTE=In the end I've decided there's no grail. There's just watches I want to own. [/QUOTE] Above pretty much sums up my feelings at this point but rarely do I regret selling my two datejusts for my grail AP which I recently purchased.

15 August 2018, 04:31 AM	#16
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,474	Would agree about grails. Once you own it, it doesn’t feel like a grail. I do have favorites though.

15 August 2018, 04:44 AM	#19
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	Have consolidated I clearly have more watches than I can wear. Last year, I sold three watches to buy a Patek Calatrava. This year, I sold two watches to get a Rolex Bluesy. So net down three watches. I would rather have less watches and better watches at this stage.

15 August 2018, 04:49 AM	#20
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	The two additions: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 August 2018, 04:56 AM	#22
Providence Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ron Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 260	Consolidated in 2014 in order to acquire my grail Daytona 116520 white dial - see avatar. 100% satisfied.

15 August 2018, 05:03 AM	#24
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I had a grail but owning it doesn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying my other pieces. Yes the grail feels even more special but the other pieces are very satisfying in their own right. I would never sell part of my collection for a single watch, I would regret it, I'm sure.

15 August 2018, 05:07 AM	#25
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	I am decades in this hobby. To pine for a new watch is part of this hobby. Being content with the ultimate "grail watch" is fairy tail and a trap. __________________

15 August 2018, 05:07 AM	#26
SFBAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 546	I feel way beyond satisfied with what I have. In fact, the three Rolex watches I have is probably two too many. I have achieved my personal grail with a DJ41, Subc date, and a BLNR. I’m 99.9% sure I’ll never purchase another watch. For me, a more expensive Rolex or PP doesn’t equal better. I’m having trouble figuring out how to rotate my watches and therefore considering giving one to my dad so he can enjoy it and someday my son can say he’s wearing a watch that was worn by his grandfather and father.

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