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BigAppleBill · 26 July 2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vandyologist

I like what I like!

Well said. Kudos for buying and wearing what you love!

WatchtraderNY · 26 July 2021, 10:15 AM

stunning collection!!!!

brandrea · 26 July 2021, 10:33 AM

Great collection. I’d add a diver and be done

CountryBoy · 26 July 2021, 11:54 AM

DELIGHTFUL. Mother of all collections. Makes me happy to see all these gorgeous watch.
If I sell all my kettle, cannot pay for any of them.

How do you decide what to wear, and are there any of them that you wear less than a week or two in a year?

GB-man · 26 July 2021, 12:04 PM

lovewatches1987 · 26 July 2021, 01:38 PM

Stunning collection

AperolSpritz · 26 July 2021, 07:23 PM

AMAZING!

Congrats

But it's definitely missing an AP if I may ;-)

1William · 26 July 2021, 09:20 PM

Great collection.

JR16 · 26 July 2021, 11:26 PM

Very nice ! Certainly a collection that matches my tastes- well done !

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mjm700 · 27 July 2021, 04:20 AM

Pretty insane. I admire the thought that went into the different straps for each - really makes it. At some point i’d be interested to hear how the explorer fits in / when you turn to it. I know it is very popular with many but not one i usually focus.

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Playinwittime · 27 July 2021, 04:34 AM

Spectacular collection! Good for you in keeping the number down to a reasonable amount. I'm having difficulty with pairing down that far, but if I wasn't lazy to sell much of my collection, I'd convert my collection to a similar small group of Journes, Langes, Pateks and Rolexes and stop there.

slomosen · 27 July 2021, 05:01 AM

Fantastic! Have you been collecting for long? And more importantly, how does one establish a relationship with an AD that allows for so many choice pieces? :)

GeraldGentaFan · 27 July 2021, 05:38 AM

Congratulations, beautiful collection. We have many similar pieces, but you are definitely ahead of me in Journe. I hope to add some pieces (CO, RQ, CS) in the next 1-2 years.

10XRolex · 27 July 2021, 05:39 AM

I can't even get my hands on just one Patek. I'm a bit envious.

slawa · 27 July 2021, 07:54 AM

Stunning collection .

pb2au · 27 July 2021, 09:35 AM

Fantastic collection. So tasteful.

subtona · 27 July 2021, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vandyologist

Agree. I occasionally kick around consolidating the the 5167 and 5712/1a into something else (as I prefer the 5164 and 5711) but it’s a tough trigger to pull because they’re irreplaceable from my AD and they appreciate that I haven’t moved any of the “hot” watches allocated to me.

Exactly what I was thinking. Understandable about the hesitation of letting them go. Sometimes I resolve my choices by reminding myself I’m not in the watch business. If I’m not wearing them, I move them on and make space for something else

BrunoMalik · 27 July 2021, 03:33 PM

Beautiful

Partekular · 2 August 2021, 12:12 AM

Your collection is very impressive.

I looked back through your Rolex forum days and I wondered…

Why did you lose faith in Rolex? I did, way back in the last century … My Cosmograph needed repairing too regularly and I don’t seek attention - rather the reverse. I went IWC.

I also wanted to ask you why the move to PP? The Gronefeld 1941 mechanism reflected true L and S mechanical beauty and attention to detail which PP, seemingly resting on its laurels, seems to have neglected. How does PP challenge that mechanically?

The attention seeking green Nautilus 5711 - well - call me a cynic but the publicity was priceless…. The watch, not so much.

I am calling a PP halt with the 5320 and 5172 and the only PP left to tempt my palate are the minute repeaters. Bankruptcy is not on my menu. But you are not tempted - why?

I’m also curious about your Aquanauts. I saw them as a way around the design copyright of the Nautilus and so I haven't been tempted. What do you think about this issue given Gerald Genta’s views?

dardeca · 11 August 2021, 03:06 AM

Amazing collection!

Separately, what watch box is that? Looks very nice.

inadeje · 11 August 2021, 07:23 AM

Your collection is undoubtedly astounding. Others have asked, but the overlap mentioned by others does seem to be apparent. Are there pieces you find yourself wearing less than others?

Sthe · 11 August 2021, 09:11 AM

You have a really nice collection, I hope to to have this someday.

brucethemanlee · 11 August 2021, 09:33 AM

Damn!!!

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mjm700 · 11 August 2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

Your collection is undoubtedly astounding. Others have asked, but the overlap mentioned by others does seem to be apparent. Are there pieces you find yourself wearing less than others?

I get it. Sometime you vacation in your timezone, sometimes you don’t… :)

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usmc_k9_vet · 11 August 2021, 03:08 PM

Absolutely amazing! And now I’m going to go back to the top of this thread to look at all those beauties again.

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Stevez · 12 August 2021, 06:44 AM

Awesome!

Harry_S · 12 August 2021, 07:29 AM

Incredible collection. Wear in health :-)

vandyologist · 12 August 2021, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

Your collection is undoubtedly astounding. Others have asked, but the overlap mentioned by others does seem to be apparent. Are there pieces you find yourself wearing less than others?

I really try hard to wear them all, but rarely wear the Seamaster so it’s likely to go next. Not sure what, if anything, I’ll replace it with.

With regards to the overlap, it doesn’t bother me. Really the only pieces that are quite similar to each other to me are the 5167/5164 and the 5711/5712. That said, the 5167 is much thinner than the 5164 so I find myself grabbing each on its own merits. As I mentioned before, I prefer the simplicity of the 5711 to the 5712 but also enjoying wearing the latter. Cheers!

AG23 · 12 August 2021, 03:52 PM

Congrats on a great collection.

I love the look of the 5320 on the green strap- any chance of a wrist pic next time it makes rotation?

mjm700 · 13 August 2021, 12:16 AM

If i noticed correctly, it looks like your 5712R is your only RG piece. It is similarly my only one in that metal, and in fact, the only think I own that is not plat/WG/ss. Thoughts about adding other RG pieces? I was thinking of a 5227R, but might be too classic to get enough wrist time. Also thinking i need some RG in my accessories to coordinate (a little)…

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26 July 2021, 10:15 AM	#32
WatchtraderNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 337	stunning collection!!!!

26 July 2021, 10:33 AM	#33
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,526	Great collection. I’d add a diver and be done

26 July 2021, 11:54 AM	#34
CountryBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Yonder Watch: sun, moon, heehaw Posts: 288	DELIGHTFUL. Mother of all collections. Makes me happy to see all these gorgeous watch. If I sell all my kettle, cannot pay for any of them. How do you decide what to wear, and are there any of them that you wear less than a week or two in a year?

26 July 2021, 01:38 PM	#36
lovewatches1987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 127	Stunning collection

26 July 2021, 07:23 PM	#37
AperolSpritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Around the World Posts: 348	AMAZING! Congrats But it's definitely missing an AP if I may ;-)

26 July 2021, 09:20 PM	#38
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	Great collection.

26 July 2021, 11:26 PM	#39
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Very nice ! Certainly a collection that matches my tastes- well done ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 July 2021, 04:20 AM	#40
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 373	Pretty insane. I admire the thought that went into the different straps for each - really makes it. At some point i’d be interested to hear how the explorer fits in / when you turn to it. I know it is very popular with many but not one i usually focus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 July 2021, 04:34 AM	#41
Playinwittime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: out! I'm coming. Posts: 199	Spectacular collection! Good for you in keeping the number down to a reasonable amount. I'm having difficulty with pairing down that far, but if I wasn't lazy to sell much of my collection, I'd convert my collection to a similar small group of Journes, Langes, Pateks and Rolexes and stop there.

27 July 2021, 05:01 AM	#42
slomosen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 16	Fantastic! Have you been collecting for long? And more importantly, how does one establish a relationship with an AD that allows for so many choice pieces? :)

27 July 2021, 05:38 AM	#43
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	Congratulations, beautiful collection. We have many similar pieces, but you are definitely ahead of me in Journe. I hope to add some pieces (CO, RQ, CS) in the next 1-2 years.

27 July 2021, 05:39 AM	#44
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,579	I can't even get my hands on just one Patek. I'm a bit envious.

27 July 2021, 07:54 AM	#45
slawa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: new york Posts: 191	Stunning collection .

27 July 2021, 09:35 AM	#46
pb2au "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Sanj Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Depends on day Posts: 347	Fantastic collection. So tasteful.

27 July 2021, 03:33 PM	#48
BrunoMalik Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: EU Posts: 248	Beautiful

2 August 2021, 12:12 AM	#49
Partekular "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Scotland Posts: 434	Your collection is very impressive. I looked back through your Rolex forum days and I wondered… Why did you lose faith in Rolex? I did, way back in the last century … My Cosmograph needed repairing too regularly and I don’t seek attention - rather the reverse. I went IWC. I also wanted to ask you why the move to PP? The Gronefeld 1941 mechanism reflected true L and S mechanical beauty and attention to detail which PP, seemingly resting on its laurels, seems to have neglected. How does PP challenge that mechanically? The attention seeking green Nautilus 5711 - well - call me a cynic but the publicity was priceless…. The watch, not so much. I am calling a PP halt with the 5320 and 5172 and the only PP left to tempt my palate are the minute repeaters. Bankruptcy is not on my menu. But you are not tempted - why? I’m also curious about your Aquanauts. I saw them as a way around the design copyright of the Nautilus and so I haven't been tempted. What do you think about this issue given Gerald Genta’s views?

11 August 2021, 03:06 AM	#50
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,445	Amazing collection! Separately, what watch box is that? Looks very nice.

11 August 2021, 09:11 AM	#52
Sthe Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 46	You have a really nice collection, I hope to to have this someday.

11 August 2021, 09:33 AM	#53
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,489	Damn!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2021, 03:08 PM	#55
usmc_k9_vet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Issaquah Posts: 1,597	Absolutely amazing! And now I’m going to go back to the top of this thread to look at all those beauties again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 06:44 AM	#56
Stevez Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Posts: 69	Awesome!

12 August 2021, 07:29 AM	#57
Harry_S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Posts: 186	Incredible collection. Wear in health :-)

12 August 2021, 03:52 PM	#59
AG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Al Location: Australia Posts: 332	Congrats on a great collection. I love the look of the 5320 on the green strap- any chance of a wrist pic next time it makes rotation?

13 August 2021, 12:16 AM	#60
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 373	If i noticed correctly, it looks like your 5712R is your only RG piece. It is similarly my only one in that metal, and in fact, the only think I own that is not plat/WG/ss. Thoughts about adding other RG pieces? I was thinking of a 5227R, but might be too classic to get enough wrist time. Also thinking i need some RG in my accessories to coordinate (a little)… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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