If Only One

[Mike N]

Seems like a good decision for you. Congrats.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by AEV

Congrats.
Not only on the watch but also on managing to cure yourself from this ''disease'' of ours we call hobby. Maybe it's temporary, maybe it will be permanent but at least enjoy this time of simplicity and less is more.

Thank you, this is more the point than any of this.

[Krash]

If you’re only going to have one watch, that’s the one to have.


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[amh]

Good choice. I would have picked BLNR myself but that's just because I like having the GMT feature.

Could be many reasons to pare down:
- Cashing out. The Rolex SS market is still way up, anyone could sell their watches and would have owned them "for free."
- Simplicity. Having more can become a burden (insurance, risk of theft, more to maintain, more to store...)
- Chasing after the wind. Is the "grail" ever really achieved? Is there always another?

For me, the following little collection is really all I 'need'(*):
- A nice watch
- Every day watch
- Beater

I'm already there. I should really log out of TRF at this point and delete my bookmarks & cookies. No more auto-complete in my browser history.

(*) But I still want a BLNR!

So I'm on a few AD lists waiting for that model. I'm pretty sure if I stop reminding & visiting they'll forget me, not intending to chase it.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by amh

Good choice. I would have picked BLNR myself but that's just because I like having the GMT feature.

Could be many reasons to pare down:
- Cashing out. The Rolex SS market is still way up, anyone could sell their watches and would have owned them "for free."
- Simplicity. Having more can become a burden (insurance, risk of theft, more to maintain, more to store...)
- Chasing after the wind. Is the "grail" ever really achieved? Is there always another?

For me, the following little collection is really all I 'need'(*):
- A nice watch
- Every day watch
- Beater

I'm already there. I should really log out of TRF at this point and delete my bookmarks & cookies. No more auto-complete in my browser history.

(*) But I still want a BLNR!

So I'm on a few AD lists waiting for that model. I'm pretty sure if I stop reminding & visiting they'll forget me, not intending to chase it.

Yep and basically what I did! Love it, it is an all rounder. I know you really want the BLNR and it is a great watch, but your root beer is hard to beat.

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by amh

For me, the following little collection is really all I 'need'(*):
- A nice watch
- Every day watch
- Beater

Sounds like a Submariner to me!

[Mike N]

Blnr

[MrMercedes]

GMT for me!

[amh]

Originally Posted by tifosi

Sounds like a Submariner to me!

And that's true!

The modern 41mm Sub could be the ultimate sports watch:
- Iconic. It is the standard against which all other divers are compared.
- Still ~40mm. Not too big, not too small.
- Rugged
- Waterproof to depths it will never see
- Excellent bracelet
- Fits in with virtually every setting (casual, somewhat dressed up)
- The new case/lug/bracelet combo is proportional (IMO)



I just don't need one. I have the SD43... so why downgrade? (ha ha *wink wink* )

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by amh

And that's true!

The modern 41mm Sub could be the ultimate sports watch:
- Iconic. It is the standard against which all other divers are compared.
- Still ~40mm. Not too big, not too small.
- Rugged
- Waterproof to depths it will never see
- Excellent bracelet
- Fits in with virtually every setting (casual, somewhat dressed up)
- The new case/lug/bracelet combo is proportional (IMO)



I just don't need one. I have the SD43... so why downgrade? (ha ha *wink wink* )

You nailed it, and Rolex really nailed it with the 41mm Sub. It's so beautiful and well proportioned. Although I personally prefer the BLNR for that extra splash of color and the GMT function.

IMO it's anathema to a collection, which is perfect for OP in this instance. A 16610 was my only watch for years and it was the perfect watch to prevent me from building out a collection (although I eventually lost that war haha). Now I have a fairly large collection and my 126610 actually doesn't get much wrist time. I generally reach for the GMTs and if I want something more subtle I reach for a non-Rolex.

[MunnyGuy]

Originally Posted by JRell

I hear you and I like blue and the jubilee

Exactly why my first was a BLNR on a Jubilee! Solid choice!


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[train-time]

Originally Posted by JRell

If you would choice to only own one watch from these options, let me know which one. Going somewhere with this, but would really appreciate the feedback!

The underlying message in this inquiry has been inspiring to me as a watch collector of thirty years during which time I collected more watches than I can remember but will soon end up with just one. Oddly enough, it will also be a Submariner-Date.

Thanks for the inspiration to finally end the journey!

[JRell]

Originally Posted by train-time

The underlying message in this inquiry has been inspiring to me as a watch collector of thirty years during which time I collected more watches than I can remember but will soon end up with just one. Oddly enough, it will also be a Submariner-Date.

Thanks for the inspiration to finally end the journey!

Really appreciate the message. You got it exactly right, I just didn’t know where this was all going. I forgot the point, or even more so I never had a point. So happy with my one black sub date. I still enjoy the forum, but in a much more controlled and relaxed state! All the best to you, you will know if/when it is right to make the move.

[amh]

Originally Posted by JRell

Really appreciate the message. You got it exactly right, I just didn’t know where this was all going. I forgot the point, or even more so I never had a point. So happy with my one black sub date. I still enjoy the forum, but in a much more controlled and relaxed state! All the best to you, you will know if/when it is right to make the move.

Very happy for you! Things like this are worth pondering. I've gone through the same exercise with some other hobbies - had a bunch of stuff, wasn't using them mostly due to time constraints, sold most of my equipment. Happier with a reduced set of "stuff."

I've never owned a Sub - now I've got this nagging feeling I should at least try one on!

[JRell]

Originally Posted by amh

Very happy for you! Things like this are worth pondering. I've gone through the same exercise with some other hobbies - had a bunch of stuff, wasn't using them mostly due to time constraints, sold most of my equipment. Happier with a reduced set of "stuff."

I've never owned a Sub - now I've got this nagging feeling I should at least try one on!

Got for it, but fair warning that it could be a collection ender!

[train-time]

Originally Posted by JRell

Really appreciate the message. You got it exactly right, I just didn’t know where this was all going. I forgot the point, or even more so I never had a point. So happy with my one black sub date. I still enjoy the forum, but in a much more controlled and relaxed state! All the best to you, you will know if/when it is right to make the move.

The move is done. It took a lot of thought and contemplation to get to that one piece and I have always been under the impression that the Sub-Date was the foundation of my collection and if only one, then that would be the one.

As it turns out, I let all the Rolex go and retained one piece, my Omega Seamaster Diver Pro 300m (Black dial on rubber strap) as my "daily wearer."

Thirty years ago this month is when I bought my first Rolex, a GMT from the local AD, who lost the account last year. Since then, all but two ADs are gone from the State and the two left aren't worth dealing with so I decided to end the journey with the Brand. C'est la vie Rolex!

[JRell]

Originally Posted by train-time

The move is done. It took a lot of thought and contemplation to get to that one piece and I have always been under the impression that the Sub-Date was the foundation of my collection and if only one, then that would be the one.

As it turns out, I let all the Rolex go and retained one piece, my Omega Seamaster Diver Pro 300m (Black dial on rubber strap) as my "daily wearer."

Thirty years ago this month is when I bought my first Rolex, a GMT from the local AD, who lost the account last year. Since then, all but two ADs are gone from the State and the two left aren't worth dealing with so I decided to end the journey with the Brand. C'est la vie Rolex!

This is tremendous! Huge congrats! Doesn’t it feel good? I will say the SM always caught my eye. My post was more about being content, going with one, not so much the sub. But the sub and the SM are two timeless watches and can’t go wrong with either. Enjoy the extra cash and your watch!

[enjoythemusic]

Voted for this, yet must include a rubber strap.

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[JRell]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Voted for this, yet must include a rubber strap.

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You can’t vote - you are a baller and just got a Daytona! Lol congrats again and agree the BLNR is a great option.