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Dhiren · 5 November 2020, 06:28 AM

I must first of all thank this forum for the knowledge I got about Rolex from all of you.

I started seriously looking into Rolex from the year 2016-2017. I joined the forum in 2016. My first watch was sub was an A series 1999 model picked up new and somewhere along the way I also picked up the 16700 GMT A series and a few years down the road my Daytona also at MRP from an AD

From 2017 onward I was really very lucky to have picked up the rest of my collection all from ADs and all of them at MRP, without buying a PM piece or bundling it with another purchase.

Yesterday I got a call from my AD offering me the new Submariner LV.

I was over the moon . Told the AD that I will be coming the next day to pick it up.
This morning I woke up and it dawned on me that I have a pretty large Collection of watch’s and they hardly see wrist time. And here I was getting ready to go pick up another one .......
and the excitement I felt the day before was gone .....
I no longer felt the compulsive and instinctive need to own it.
I now feel that I am done with buying any more watches for some time.
I then called my AD and told him that I am going to pass on this Rolex and will look at it after a few months.
Don’t know if it is a decision I will regret down the line....

A few pictures of my collection that I would like to dedicate to all the members here and thank you all for sharing your knowledge and insights which helped me build up this collection

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MichelleP · 5 November 2020, 06:33 AM

Very nice collection. I think you made the right call not getting the new Sub.

Ferdelious · 5 November 2020, 06:33 AM

That's all you need right there! Great collection!

fooey · 5 November 2020, 06:48 AM

Enjoy your retirement

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alphadweller · 5 November 2020, 06:49 AM

Superb collection as is.

ap1 · 5 November 2020, 07:25 AM

Can’t beat hulk row, nice!

Vivalas · 5 November 2020, 07:25 AM

Great collection - I would have taken the LV and sold something else. For onE it’s a new size and it wears very nicely. Smaller lugs too.

HJZS2K · 5 November 2020, 07:36 AM

I envy you my friend. Not because of your collection (which is awesome) but your state of contentment. Enjoy it, the watches and the feeling. I'm sure it isn't the end of the road but rather a different path.

stormshadow · 5 November 2020, 07:38 AM

Very nice set of pieces. Not a bad idea to enjoy the ones you have.

VincentM · 5 November 2020, 07:44 AM

You made the right decision. Beautiful pics of a great collection.

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Cadi1 · 5 November 2020, 07:46 AM

Wow. Very nice collection. I would enjoy the ones you have.

brandrea · 5 November 2020, 07:49 AM

Collecting is such a personal choice it’s impossible for me to say what is right for you.

Now if it were me I probably would pair back on the quantity of watches and focus on what I really want to own and wear.

It sounds like you made the right decision for you, as you already have quite a substantial number of watches in your collection.

Enjoy them

Robf52 · 5 November 2020, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HJZS2K

I envy you my friend. Not because of your collection (which is awesome) but your state of contentment. Enjoy it, the watches and the feeling. I'm sure it isn't the end of the road but rather a different path.

Well said. Contentment even as a temporary state of mind is a positive. Great collection OP; good luck and good health to you.

samuel019 · 5 November 2020, 08:01 AM

Took a ton of guts and restraint to say no. I can understand though. I recently announced my "retirement" yesterday after picking up a SS Daytona 116520.

Granted Not the 116500 and that is the only caveat to my retirement, AD call only and if it does something is leaving.

So you said no and it was an AD call. Kudos to you.

BNA/LION · 5 November 2020, 08:14 AM

Great Collection!

TTalk · 5 November 2020, 08:17 AM

Sounds like contentment to me.

fskywalker · 5 November 2020, 08:20 AM

Good call if not convinced on the purchase

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HogwldFLTR · 5 November 2020, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhiren

I must first of all thank this forum for the knowledge I got about Rolex from all of you.

I started seriously looking into Rolex from the year 2016-2017. I joined the forum in 2016. My first watch was sub was an A series 1999 model picked up new and somewhere along the way I also picked up the 16700 GMT A series and a few years down the road my Daytona also at MRP from an AD

From 2017 onward I was really very lucky to have picked up the rest of my collection all from ADs and all of them at MRP, without buying a PM piece or bundling it with another purchase.

Yesterday I got a call from my AD offering me the new Submariner LV.

I was over the moon . Told the AD that I will be coming the next day to pick it up.
This morning I woke up and it dawned on me that I have a pretty large Collection of watch’s and they hardly see wrist time. And here I was getting ready to go pick up another one .......
and the excitement I felt the day before was gone .....
I no longer felt the compulsive and instinctive need to own it.
I now feel that I am done with buying any more watches for some time.
I then called my AD and told him that I am going to pass on this Rolex and will look at it after a few months.
Don’t know if it is a decision I will regret down the line....

A few pictures of my collection that I would like to dedicate to all the members here and thank you all for sharing your knowledge and insights which helped me build up this collection

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I understand well what you were feeling when you looked at your collection and wondered why you needed another watch. I felt that way a couple of years ago when I downsized my collection. It was driving me nuts having watches I wasn't wearing or even trying to force myself to wear. Great decision to let someone else have the watch!!! You've a great collection already and if you are happy with what you have that's all that matters. Enjoy what you have and enjoy being free from compulsion!!!

mmalek1 · 5 November 2020, 08:56 AM

I am feeling the same these days. I still have a 116610 that I wore once from the AD and now it sits in a box. I kept telling myself I would wear it, but just doesn’t happen. I recently made the decision to have one my old favorites serviced and now that one is my daily wear...my ball watch. It was a watch that really made me appreciate this hobby. I am worn out with the recent market games we have been experiencing. Hell, they are just watches. I have been more interested in getting back into backpacking trips and the gear for it. I appreciate what I have and hope to keep it at that for now.

Dr. Robert · 5 November 2020, 09:21 AM

Cool collection

G.D.BeanCounter · 5 November 2020, 09:28 AM

Nice collection. Complacency is bliss. Enjoy!

jed11 · 5 November 2020, 09:29 AM

Great collection already...and we only have two wrists :)

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zeeww · 5 November 2020, 09:34 AM

You’ve been too kind to leave out some details that you’ve also helped a few people here to get some desired watches - I certainly benefited from your kindness. The way you treat people/life/business, has been inspirational, and I’m pretty confident that your collection is a reflection of well you are regarded generally (certainly by your AD).

Hope you’re keeping well my friend!

Strad · 5 November 2020, 09:48 AM

I would say that you're pretty well set up.

mykii · 5 November 2020, 10:17 AM

I'd say you don't need it. The new LV is for everyone who couldn't get a Hulk ;). Well done, for the difficult but mature decision.

juve · 5 November 2020, 10:27 AM

Beautiful collection. Time to look at PP or AP

Kiddodoc · 5 November 2020, 10:31 AM

Great collection! Where did you get the leather band on your sub? Would love one for my 1680 sub.

Pw92676 · 5 November 2020, 11:05 AM

Great collection. You may find that sense of excitement with other brands.

viswak · 5 November 2020, 11:56 AM

Great collection. I struggle with this everyday. I think you made the right decision. The next person in line owes you a nice lunch/dinner.

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Sunny_Submariner · 5 November 2020, 11:58 AM

You said you were over the moon....are you the London Watch Collector!?

5 November 2020, 06:28 AM	#1
Dhiren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: India Posts: 514	End of the Road .......? I must first of all thank this forum for the knowledge I got about Rolex from all of you. I started seriously looking into Rolex from the year 2016-2017. I joined the forum in 2016. My first watch was sub was an A series 1999 model picked up new and somewhere along the way I also picked up the 16700 GMT A series and a few years down the road my Daytona also at MRP from an AD From 2017 onward I was really very lucky to have picked up the rest of my collection all from ADs and all of them at MRP, without buying a PM piece or bundling it with another purchase. Yesterday I got a call from my AD offering me the new Submariner LV. I was over the moon . Told the AD that I will be coming the next day to pick it up. This morning I woke up and it dawned on me that I have a pretty large Collection of watch’s and they hardly see wrist time. And here I was getting ready to go pick up another one ....... and the excitement I felt the day before was gone ..... I no longer felt the compulsive and instinctive need to own it. I now feel that I am done with buying any more watches for some time. I then called my AD and told him that I am going to pass on this Rolex and will look at it after a few months. Don’t know if it is a decision I will regret down the line.... A few pictures of my collection that I would like to dedicate to all the members here and thank you all for sharing your knowledge and insights which helped me build up this collection Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

5 November 2020, 06:33 AM	#3
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,178	That's all you need right there! Great collection! __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

5 November 2020, 08:01 AM	#14
samuel019 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,035	Took a ton of guts and restraint to say no. I can understand though. I recently announced my "retirement" yesterday after picking up a SS Daytona 116520. Granted Not the 116500 and that is the only caveat to my retirement, AD call only and if it does something is leaving. So you said no and it was an AD call. Kudos to you. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

5 November 2020, 08:14 AM	#15
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	End of the Road .......? Great Collection! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

5 November 2020, 08:20 AM	#17
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,604	Good call if not convinced on the purchase Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

5 November 2020, 06:33 AM	#2
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,107	Very nice collection. I think you made the right call not getting the new Sub.

5 November 2020, 06:48 AM	#4
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,228	Enjoy your retirement Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

5 November 2020, 06:49 AM	#5
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,908	Superb collection as is.

5 November 2020, 07:25 AM	#6
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Can’t beat hulk row, nice!

5 November 2020, 07:25 AM	#7
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	Great collection - I would have taken the LV and sold something else. For onE it’s a new size and it wears very nicely. Smaller lugs too.

5 November 2020, 07:36 AM	#8
HJZS2K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: J Location: NY Posts: 311	I envy you my friend. Not because of your collection (which is awesome) but your state of contentment. Enjoy it, the watches and the feeling. I'm sure it isn't the end of the road but rather a different path.

5 November 2020, 07:38 AM	#9
stormshadow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 513	Very nice set of pieces. Not a bad idea to enjoy the ones you have.

5 November 2020, 07:44 AM	#10
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 116518-LV-CHNR-DJ- Posts: 631	You made the right decision. Beautiful pics of a great collection. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

5 November 2020, 07:46 AM	#11
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	Wow. Very nice collection. I would enjoy the ones you have.

5 November 2020, 07:49 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	Collecting is such a personal choice it’s impossible for me to say what is right for you. Now if it were me I probably would pair back on the quantity of watches and focus on what I really want to own and wear. It sounds like you made the right decision for you, as you already have quite a substantial number of watches in your collection. Enjoy them

5 November 2020, 08:17 AM	#16
TTalk Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 650	Sounds like contentment to me.

5 November 2020, 08:56 AM	#19
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,753	I am feeling the same these days. I still have a 116610 that I wore once from the AD and now it sits in a box. I kept telling myself I would wear it, but just doesn’t happen. I recently made the decision to have one my old favorites serviced and now that one is my daily wear...my ball watch. It was a watch that really made me appreciate this hobby. I am worn out with the recent market games we have been experiencing. Hell, they are just watches. I have been more interested in getting back into backpacking trips and the gear for it. I appreciate what I have and hope to keep it at that for now. __________________ ♛16610LV, ♛116710BLNR, ♛214270, ♛116610LN, ♛216570, ♛116900, ♛16600, ♛116400GV, ΩSpeedmaster Silver Snoopy 45th and 50th, ΩSpeedmaster ST1, ΩCK859, Seiko Alpinist SPB089, Casio Oceanus S100, Ball DM1020

5 November 2020, 09:21 AM	#20
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	Cool collection __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 November 2020, 09:28 AM	#21
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Nice collection. Complacency is bliss. Enjoy!

5 November 2020, 09:29 AM	#22
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Great collection already...and we only have two wrists :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2020, 09:34 AM	#23
zeeww "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Posts: 205	You’ve been too kind to leave out some details that you’ve also helped a few people here to get some desired watches - I certainly benefited from your kindness. The way you treat people/life/business, has been inspirational, and I’m pretty confident that your collection is a reflection of well you are regarded generally (certainly by your AD). Hope you’re keeping well my friend!

5 November 2020, 09:48 AM	#24
Strad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 257	I would say that you're pretty well set up.

5 November 2020, 10:17 AM	#25
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	I'd say you don't need it. The new LV is for everyone who couldn't get a Hulk ;). Well done, for the difficult but mature decision. __________________

5 November 2020, 10:27 AM	#26
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 884	Beautiful collection. Time to look at PP or AP

5 November 2020, 10:31 AM	#27
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	Great collection! Where did you get the leather band on your sub? Would love one for my 1680 sub.

5 November 2020, 11:05 AM	#28
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,134	Great collection. You may find that sense of excitement with other brands.

5 November 2020, 11:56 AM	#29
viswak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Viswa Krishnam Location: BLR, USA (CA) Watch: Rolex, Omega, GS Posts: 50	Great collection. I struggle with this everyday. I think you made the right decision. The next person in line owes you a nice lunch/dinner. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

5 November 2020, 11:58 AM	#30
Sunny_Submariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 89	You said you were over the moon....are you the London Watch Collector!?

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