Conversion from hoarding all brands to Patek

[rebel_1]

Nice threesome! Your collection has changed a lot since you started this thread. Thanks for sharing. Watching this thread progress, I am inspired, but I cannot see myself with only three! But, if I could only have three, yours would do the trick!

Congrats!

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Is this time again to update my collection.
Dropping the idea of a dressy complicated due to current trends. Now it’s all about sport watches.
So for now I am down to 3 , these 3 feel good. Original though was to add later the new Pepsi as my number 4th, but today I feel I don’t need it . Let’s see what I say in a few months when the call comes in



Cheers



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Killer collection!!


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[dmash]

So you finally got rid of the Hulk huh!?

I love this thread, so many nice pieces, it’s always enjoyable to see what you decide on, especially because I’m also a proponent of 3-4 pieces maximum.

Cheers my friend!

[AK797]

Wow, that is stunning chrono collection! No excuse for you not be running like a maniac and being super fit now, Jorge.

[tonupbklyn]

i feel the AP will (should) be replaced.

[subtona]

Always enjoy watching your evolution.

Contemplating my own direction heavily at this time.

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by subtona

Always enjoy watching your evolution.

Contemplating my own direction heavily at this time.

OUh oh!

[MP5]

Still a top thread

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Is this time again to update my collection.
Dropping the idea of a dressy complicated due to current trends. Now it’s all about sport watches.
So for now I am down to 3 , these 3 feel good. Original though was to add later the new Pepsi as my number 4th, but today I feel I don’t need it . Let’s see what I say in a few months when the call comes in



Cheers



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Beautiful collection!
I’m in the same thinking...4 m a y b e 5 is my sweet spot.
Although 3 is a less stressful number

[sgwatch]

Very nice, Jorge. I get what you are doing, moving to more sport-oriented watches. But I actually prefer the 5170G and 5164R. I can understand how the 5164R could scratch easily though. And I've never seen the 5990 live, just in pics. I have the AP forged carbon diver, which I really like - but it's quite a bit lighter and smaller than your ROO (the rose and ceramic look fantastic). I think you like chronographs! :-)

I wish I could narrow it down to three or four that I would like! :-)

Thank you for all your thoughts as you progress with your collection. By the way, if you don't mind, how long did you have the 5164R and 5170G?

[toucan]

Bring back the 5164r!!!!!

[Peterandwatches]

Wowzers - what a 3 piece trio.

I think we likely share a similar philosophy to our collections, although yours is somewhere between 7-23 levels higher than mine. I'm looking for a diversity of wearable pieces, across different brands, and really trying to keep the collection at 3-4. Love what you've done.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

OUh oh!

Waiting is so hard.

[Token74]

Great post, and I'm currently on that journey. I'm going through phase 3 at the moment!!

After rationalising the collection massively and getting rid of watches is outgrown, my plan a couple of years ago was to end up with:

- SpeedMaster
- Sea Dweller
- Royal Oak
- Nautilus

But I have been sidetracked and currently have:

- SpeedMaster
- Sea Dweller
- Royal Oak Silver Dial
- Royal Oak Blue Dial
- Royal Oak Offshore Diver
- Daytona 116500
- Daytona 116519 OF
- JLC Reverso

And I've ordered the new GMT BLRO just to add to the chaos!!

I think this is just a phase I have to go through and I have got them all at a good price so I should broadly break even when I finally trim down the collection.

What I trim the collection down to remains to be seen, but when I eventually get to the front of a queue for a 5990 (bear in mind I've not managed to get on a queue yet!) I will have to make my mind up, because at that point I will go down to four.

I then want to spend the rest of my days enjoying what I have and bonding with the watches (sounds odd, but I'm sure people here understand).


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[scrappy]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Is this time again to update my collection.
Dropping the idea of a dressy complicated due to current trends. Now it’s all about sport watches.
So for now I am down to 3 , these 3 feel good. Original though was to add later the new Pepsi as my number 4th, but today I feel I don’t need it . Let’s see what I say in a few months when the call comes in

Cheers



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Who makes that watch roll?

[subtona]

Originally Posted by scrappy

Who makes that watch roll?

Looks like phase de lune?

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Nice threesome! Your collection has changed a lot since you started this thread. Thanks for sharing. Watching this thread progress, I am inspired, but I cannot see myself with only three! But, if I could only have three, yours would do the trick!

Congrats!

yes, its hard to find 3 pieces that can keep you content, besides the addiction another factor is to choose watches that match your lifestyle

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Killer collection!!


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Thanks bro

Originally Posted by dmash

So you finally got rid of the Hulk huh!?

I love this thread, so many nice pieces, it’s always enjoyable to see what you decide on, especially because I’m also a proponent of 3-4 pieces maximum.

Cheers my friend!

Thanks , I appreciated

Originally Posted by AK797

Wow, that is stunning chrono collection! No excuse for you not be running like a maniac and being super fit now, Jorge.

ikr and i used to don't care about chronos and now is all I have

Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

i feel the AP will (should) be replaced.

It has a lot to do with my lifestyle and my watch collecting objectives. And of course you have to love it

Originally Posted by subtona

Always enjoy watching your evolution.

Contemplating my own direction heavily at this time.

Thanks and oooh oh

Originally Posted by MP5

Still a top thread

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by Richris1

Beautiful collection!
I’m in the same thinking...4 m a y b e 5 is my sweet spot.
Although 3 is a less stressful number

Thanks bro ; 3-4 works for me, but everyone is different

Originally Posted by sgwatch

Very nice, Jorge. I get what you are doing, moving to more sport-oriented watches. But I actually prefer the 5170G and 5164R. I can understand how the 5164R could scratch easily though. And I've never seen the 5990 live, just in pics. I have the AP forged carbon diver, which I really like - but it's quite a bit lighter and smaller than your ROO (the rose and ceramic look fantastic). I think you like chronographs! :-)

I wish I could narrow it down to three or four that I would like! :-)

Thank you for all your thoughts as you progress with your collection. By the way, if you don't mind, how long did you have the 5164R and 5170G?

Thanks for kind words, I know the way of thinking that lead me to 5170G but
how many times we (at least me) buy saying this is it and then turns out that is not. watches like 5170 are beautiful but not the best to deal on current market. So I am just being realistic and buying watches that I like and that I won't be killed later on.
Maybe 9 months and 6 months not sure

Originally Posted by toucan

Bring back the 5164r!!!!!

Sorry bro can't deal with Nautis or Aquas on PM, they will suffer or I will suffer. Not fun for me

Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Wowzers - what a 3 piece trio.

I think we likely share a similar philosophy to our collections, although yours is somewhere between 7-23 levels higher than mine. I'm looking for a diversity of wearable pieces, across different brands, and really trying to keep the collection at 3-4. Love what you've done.

Thanks , appreciated

Originally Posted by Token74

Great post, and I'm currently on that journey. I'm going through phase 3 at the moment!!

After rationalising the collection massively and getting rid of watches is outgrown, my plan a couple of years ago was to end up with:

- SpeedMaster
- Sea Dweller
- Royal Oak
- Nautilus

But I have been sidetracked and currently have:

- SpeedMaster
- Sea Dweller
- Royal Oak Silver Dial
- Royal Oak Blue Dial
- Royal Oak Offshore Diver
- Daytona 116500
- Daytona 116519 OF
- JLC Reverso

And I've ordered the new GMT BLRO just to add to the chaos!!

I think this is just a phase I have to go through and I have got them all at a good price so I should broadly break even when I finally trim down the collection.

What I trim the collection down to remains to be seen, but when I eventually get to the front of a queue for a 5990 (bear in mind I've not managed to get on a queue yet!) I will have to make my mind up, because at that point I will go down to four.

I then want to spend the rest of my days enjoying what I have and bonding with the watches (sounds odd, but I'm sure people here understand).


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Good stuff bro

Originally Posted by scrappy

Who makes that watch roll?

Everest

[Jay (Eire)]

Jorge, despite our differences of opinion on the other thread I do appreciate this post very much. It's a really great documentary of the evolution of a collection, change of tastes, change of trends, thoughts on value and so on.

And no question you have a fantastic threesome. And I do agree 100% with your view that these are three that you won't get killed on later on, something I think about a lot.

[JorgeCCW]

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[benlee]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

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Out of curiosity, if you are "forced" to keep only 3, which will you keep?

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by benlee

Out of curiosity, if you are "forced" to keep only 3, which will you keep?

You are not gonna believe this but I would keep:
1)AP
2)Daytona
3)D-blue

Cheers


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[tom2517]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

You are not gonna believe this but I would keep:
1)AP
2)Daytona
3)D-blue

Cheers


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I would swap the AP for the Patek, and yeah, the Daytona and D-Blue.

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

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Great collection, Jorge!

For as “big” as the 5990 is, it sure looks “small” next to the Daytona C, which is not a big watch by any stretch.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

You are not gonna believe this but I would keep:
1)AP
2)Daytona
3)D-blue

Cheers


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wow, ive got assume the ceramic bezel is that important otherwise im confused

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

wow, ive got assume the ceramic bezel is that important otherwise im confused

I think you are partially right , those 3 watches are the ones I wear the most and all of those have Ceramic bezels. Nautilus is a watch that I have to ask myself in what kind of activities I’ll be involved during the day before I decide to put it on my wrist and don’t forget wrist awareness ; all that translates in less chances to wear it.
So probably Ceramic bezels help , but I am sure the scratch magnet characteristics of the Nautilus has the biggest influence.

It’s a great watch but you have to accept its limitations, once you do that you can cope with it or not.

Cheers


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[pam66]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Is this time again to update my collection.
Dropping the idea of a dressy complicated due to current trends. Now it’s all about sport watches.
So for now I am down to 3 , these 3 feel good. Original though was to add later the new Pepsi as my number 4th, but today I feel I don’t need it . Let’s see what I say in a few months when the call comes in



Cheers



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great! i'd get rid of the AP and buy a 5170P instead (it is not a dress watch!!!!).

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by pam66

great! i'd get rid of the AP and buy a 5170P instead (it is not a dress watch!!!!).

So you are saying that 5170P is not a dress watch ? Sorry but it is.

I would love to be the case that dress watches were still alive. But unfortunately the demand for them is very little.
We as true WIS can recognize Haute horology and have appreciation for them.
But the reality is different, sad but true.
I am not wealthy enough to pay 79k (like 5170p) on a watch that has little market at best.



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[pam66]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

So you are saying that 5170P is not a dress watch ? Sorry but it is.

I would love to be the case that dress watches were still alive. But unfortunately the demand for them is very little.
We as true WIS can recognize Haute horology and have appreciation for them.
But the reality is different, sad but true.
I am not wealthy enough to pay 79k (like 5170p) on a watch that has little market at best.



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well, there is a different possibility. the predecessor of the 5170P, the 5070P, has gone up in value a lot. maybe the 5170P will have the same fate once discontinued....
it is a dress watch, in a way. but it certainly can be dressed down a lot....

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by pam66

well, there is a different possibility. the predecessor of the 5170P, the 5070P, has gone up in value a lot. maybe the 5170P will have the same fate once discontinued....

it is a dress watch, in a way. but it certainly can be dressed down a lot....

A lot of dress watches can be dress down, but people don’t want even that. They want a bracelet (or rubber straps) with sport characteristics. 5170P is far away from that. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy it and enjoy it , is a beautiful watch , but cut your loses before hand.

5170P will follow the same path as 5170G. Production numbers for the 5070 are the direct opposite to the ones for 5170 reference. Don’t see the 5170 following the same path as 5070.
IMHO of course



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[pam66]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

A lot of dress watches can be dress down, but people don’t want even that. They want a bracelet (or rubber straps) with sport characteristics. 5170P is far away from that. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy it and enjoy it , is a beautiful watch , but cut your loses before hand.

5170P will follow the same path as 5170G. Production numbers for the 5070 are the direct opposite to the ones for 5170 reference. Don’t see the 5170 following the same path as 5070.
IMHO of course



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well, currently there is no shortage of 5170P, that is certainly correct. the question is whether thierry will stop production after the two year run, as he did with the 5070P.
as you say the trend to bracelet/rubber strap is surely there but i want at least one watch on a leather strap. going high end and buying at the right price is possibly the best way of hedging against big depreciation.