Turns out I’m a 1 watch guy

[chicagowatchman]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Two would be the suggested minimum, so that you can wear one when the other goes for service.

[Tavi]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

Wow, that Sky Dweller with the white dial is stunning, people have been raving about the blue dial version but that white dial you have is just awesome. If you get some spare time any chance of some more images from different angles please.



I ask because I have asked my AD for a Sky D, they have said that blue is all but impossible to get at the moment but a white or black dial is possible within a reasonable time frame, I have seen a black dial but never the white on SS/WG.



Thanks.

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[kneedeep]

SkyD would be a great 1 watch.

[wach16]

Originally Posted by peterskinner

I think you’re on the right track; I went through a similar process, eventually reducing to a white gold DD40. It’s my only watch and I wouldn’t change that.
Get one great watch, wear it every day, cherish it. Sell the rest, don’t look back.


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+1 Just did the same thing and consolidated my collection into a DD40 in white gold as well and love it.

[Tavi]

Originally Posted by peterskinner

I think you’re on the right track; I went through a similar process, eventually reducing to a white gold DD40. It’s my only watch and I wouldn’t change that.
Get one great watch, wear it every day, cherish it. Sell the rest, don’t look back.


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Very nice watch - this is the kind of “down to 1 watch” that I’m looking for.


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[steeevvvooo]

Checking in as I am considering something similar. Would mean me selling an AP ROC, an Omega NYC and a GS snowflake for a DD40. Would keep a couple of sentimental pieces, a vintage datejust and a speedmaster.

Also considering a Vacheron overseas as my "main" watch due to the quick change strap options. Might be worth considering for you too if you want to thin down the collection while retaining some variety, although you would lose the PM aspect a DD40 brings.

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[StackLexus17]

Originally Posted by Tavi

Everyone, thanks for the great advice and insight. I think it’s going to come down to one SS SkyD and a WG or Platinum DD. Let’s see how the year goes...if great, platinum it is!

Have a great week!


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Curveball....
Ever think of consolidating for a Patek instead?

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Tavi

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Awesome watch, that dial really pops, this is making me think about getting a white dial Sky Dweller. Thanks.

[eDaytona]

I personally would keep them. Your taste change over time and you fall out and in love with your watches. Now if you seriously think your a one watch or two then do it. I personally would keep. I still haven’t that, I need an all gold watch desire but maybe you have?

I have SkyD, Daytona, Panerai, and Breitling. I rotate them every few weeks and enjoy them very much.

Best

[vesnyder]

That white face SkyDweller is beautiful! Could no see getting rid of that.

[Gotgolf52]

Keep the SkyD and buy yellow gold DD and done

[Tavi]

Quick update: still have all of them - couldn’t let any go, they’re family after all :) I guess I’ll keep on buying and the nest one will be the DD 40, probably in a few years when I turn the big 50.

It sure is nice going back to the BLNR for a few days, weeks...whatever, the world is my oyster. Then I’ll really enjoy the BLRO and so on.

I’ve also always wanted a JLC reverso...maybe that’s a good next watch before the bigger investment in a DD.


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[Tangier11]

Originally Posted by nairn1980

it won’t work. You’ll get down to one and start adding again lol

x2

[Harry-57]

If I had to consolidate down to two pieces, personally I would keep the beautiful white Sky Dweller and add something with a timer or chrono function, for car parks, cooking, etc. A sub would probably do it for me. I guess one of the GMT Masters you already have would also do the job.

[Mandy01]

Originally Posted by Joeguy

Give the surplus watches to someone you trust (spouse, sibling etc) and tell them to hold them for you for a year.
They don’t have to hide them just keep them out of your reach so that it’s too inconvenient to wear the watches on a whim.

See how that goes maybe.


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If I would stay with 1 watch only probably would be an SS Daytona or Sub no date, just personal preference. If 2 watch in collection one of them would be a PM for sure.

[Blansky]

Selling your watches is temporary insanity.

Leave then in the watch box and come back to them once you've healed.

There are tons of these threads and when we read them we usually just go, '"oh, you're a one watch guy? That's nice dear."

And we all look at each other knowingly.

[Pauln]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If you love the SkyDweller and it gets most of your wrist time, why not just continue to enjoy wearing it.

Personally I’d let the others sit a while and see if you miss them. If not, let them go and pocket the cash.

FWIW the DD wears completely different to a a SkyDweller so I’m not sure how that leap would work out for you.

Sound advice! Why mess up something that’s working?

[Bigsoftee]

I would keep the SD and trade the others for a DD40.

[cuibono]

I have that same Skyd and I too am looking to add a (YG) DD in the medium term. Amazing two watch combo IMHO. I also wear my other watches and don't sell since every watch has a special meaning to me.

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[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Tavi

My fellow TRF-ers,

So...I currently have 4 watches: BLRO, BLNR (oyster), SS SkyD white and Panerai 233. While I enjoy all of them, my favorite is the SkyD which gets over 90% wrist time.

My thought and question to those who have gone through the similar agony - would it make sense to consolidate everything into a white gold or platinum DD? Maybe a gold SkyD (since I really love the size, movement and ingenious month display)?

I know it comes down to personal taste and habit...but figured some of you have gone through this process...thank you kindly.




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Keep this awesome Sky Dweller, you wear it a lot so why get rid of it.

Sell the watches that you don't wear and buy a second watch, the Day Date if that is what appeals, but be certain that this is the watch you want as it will be an expensive mistake to go back and resource the watches you used to have.

DO NOT sell the Sky Dweller, you will miss it.

[playford]

what about a gold GMT/Sub rather than DD so you still have something sporty?

[watchwatcher]

Well, for starters, you're not a one watch guy. You've got four watches. So, after you've gotten rid of all the others and you're happy, then you're a one watch guy.

From my experience, I've learned to not be rash. Some decisions are hard to come back from, if not impossible.

I would pick one of the other three watches as a keeper and ditch the other two. If you still feel the same way after a period of 3-6 months, then get rid of the last one. My two cents.

[904VT]

More than one watch for me but my 116610 gets almost all the wrist time

[Collector2019]

if the skyd is your latest addition, I would recommend you wait and give it sometime before you make consolidation decision. The last 3 months I have been literally adding a watch each month and every new pick up becomes my fav and I can't wear anything else! but after a while I get used to it and it becomes regularly rotated.