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IR201 · 23 May 2020, 02:43 PM

I've got a 10 rolex collection but lately I've been buying a string of Seikos, Squales, etc. And I'm really enjoying them. Haven't been wearing the Rolex lately much at all. Is that normal?! What does it mean? Anyone else go through something similar?

kieselguhr · 23 May 2020, 02:48 PM

Personally prefer variety in a collection. Also price is a wash. If you like it, buy it

mbc · 23 May 2020, 02:49 PM

Yes. I have many high end watches, but still enjoy my G shock, Shinola on the quartz side and i'm chasing a 70's funky omega right now. Watches don't have to be expensive (or modern, or even mechanical, sacrilege I know) to speak to you...

Ny325 · 23 May 2020, 02:59 PM

Yes. My G Shock DW5600-BB is the watch I wear the most. Second is my Sarb033. Timex is also in the rotation.

Fjweld · 23 May 2020, 03:15 PM

So boringly

dricig · 23 May 2020, 03:34 PM

It's just a phase, it will pass.

Yess · 23 May 2020, 03:41 PM

I think there's tons of watches that offer amazing value for money. G Shock is one exame mentioned here. Seiko is a brand that offers it on the whole.

Go for it I say.

boogiebot · 23 May 2020, 04:52 PM

I have been looking at lots of watches lately that are WAY cheaper than Rolex. It’s actually been fun to check them out. I still like Rolex but the hype and issues sourcing them has kind of turned me off from the brand.

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vint0 · 23 May 2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

I have been looking at lots of watches lately that are WAY cheaper than Rolex. It’s actually been fun to check them out. I still like Rolex but the hype and issues sourcing them has kind of turned me off from the brand.

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I won't really say hype. To me an item can be said to be hyped if it doesn't match up in quality. But we know Rolex is not about that and they've stood the test of time because they're maintain that top notch quality.

Harry-57 · 23 May 2020, 05:17 PM

I like watches. I have way too many. Some of them are Rolex and I have a particular liking for the brand. Past that, I'm open to anything that I find interesting. They are usually less expensive.

Cru Jones · 23 May 2020, 05:18 PM

Do you wear the watch or the price tag?

Ihatecheese · 23 May 2020, 05:34 PM

Variety is the spice of life. Specially once brainwashed on the oyster case :)

DCheeta · 23 May 2020, 05:50 PM

Absolutely, yes! I have a bunch of Seikos and G-Shocks, they’re really fun to buy and to wear. Unless the price of a watch is prohibitive for me, it has little to do with my watch buying decisions or enjoyment.

Oaker1 · 23 May 2020, 06:39 PM

Absolutely. Variety is the spice of life! Rolex sits aside Omega, IWC, Tudor, 6 x G Shock squares, and an Owl (Start up), in my collection.

The Apple Watch is still pricking my attention, but I still can’t pull the trigger. Is it actually a watch or an iPhone on the wrist. Something is holding me back.

Pongster · 23 May 2020, 07:15 PM

I have. And after exploring that end you will also get the itch to explore the opposite end of the price spectrum. Rolex is nice. But there are other nicer watches out there.

jimcameron · 23 May 2020, 07:21 PM

When you buy a Rolex, you are paying about 75% for the name.

stevedssd · 23 May 2020, 07:33 PM

I've followed a similar path with watches that are much less expensive and enjoy all of my collection. My most recent three purchases have been Hamiltons, it's great to mix things up

Maxy · 24 May 2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

When you buy a Rolex, you are paying about 75% for the name.

It's easy to make a good watch. It's hard to get a 'name' in that process.

IR201 · 23 May 2020, 09:39 PM

Good points guys! Guess I'm just feeling bad about the expensive ones not getting attention..but I'm sure the pendulum will swing back

Old Expat Beast · 23 May 2020, 10:17 PM

My Rolex collection has taken a back seat to my interest in Seiko and Grand Seiko, especially vintage (1960s-70s) over the last few years. The Seiko rabbit hole is deep and long, and fun.

Maxy · 24 May 2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

My Rolex collection has taken a back seat to my interest in Seiko and Grand Seiko, especially vintage (1960s-70s) over the last few years. The Seiko rabbit hole is deep and long, and fun.

Are you over your Tudor phase ?

1William · 23 May 2020, 10:25 PM

I am a huge fan of Rolex and have started and will end with the brand. With that said, I also really like Tudor, Seiko/Grand Seiko/Panerai/ Omega/Hamilton/Tissot, you get the thought. I own 11 Rolex watches and a majority of the wrist time goes to Seiko and Tudor. That is a trend right now that will change or not and I will be off onto something else. I stopped worrying about getting wrist time for my collection and just wear what I want when I want and for as long as I want. Then I move on. Do the same and just embrace the watches you own with no rules. Enjoy.

stevedssd · 24 May 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I am a huge fan of Rolex and have started and will end with the brand. With that said, I also really like Tudor, Seiko/Grand Seiko/Panerai/ Omega/Hamilton/Tissot, you get the thought. I own 11 Rolex watches and a majority of the wrist time goes to Seiko and Tudor. That is a trend right now that will change or not and I will be off onto something else. I stopped worrying about getting wrist time for my collection and just wear what I want when I want and for as long as I want. Then I move on. Do the same and just embrace the watches you own with no rules. Enjoy.

This nicely sums it up for me

JamieBLNR · 24 May 2020, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stevedssd

This nicely sums it up for me

Me 2. I read that and it clicked with me.

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scarlet knight · 24 May 2020, 12:06 AM

I have a big Seiko collection and I am expanding my Casio G Shock collection. The economic turmoil makes one not confident in dropping a ton of money on a watch now.

offrdmania · 24 May 2020, 12:55 AM

I too own Rolex but I just picked up this guy as a daily beater.

THE FURY · 24 May 2020, 01:11 AM

I think watches are like dating, you go through phases and outgrow certain characteristics. Your tastes develop and expand, that’s a good thing. You may come back to Rolex but for now enjoy the horizon. I have not had a Rolex in rotation in 2 years..

alphadweller · 24 May 2020, 03:00 AM

I love my cheap and cheerful mechanical affordables. They get a lot of wrist time. They look great and they're fairly accurate. Unbeatable value and good fun.

rootbeer7 · 24 May 2020, 03:43 AM

I’m now getting into vintage skin divers!

IR201 · 24 May 2020, 04:19 AM

Love the idea of not worrying about wrist time! Alright let me step this one up a notch since people think I'm normal which I'm delighted about :) How about buying homages of luxury watches you actually own??

23 May 2020, 02:43 PM	#1
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	10 rolexes but buying 'affordables' I've got a 10 rolex collection but lately I've been buying a string of Seikos, Squales, etc. And I'm really enjoying them. Haven't been wearing the Rolex lately much at all. Is that normal?! What does it mean? Anyone else go through something similar?

23 May 2020, 02:48 PM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,415	10 rolexes but buying 'affordables' Personally prefer variety in a collection. Also price is a wash. If you like it, buy it

23 May 2020, 03:34 PM	#6
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 678	It's just a phase, it will pass. __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

23 May 2020, 10:17 PM	#20
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,355	My Rolex collection has taken a back seat to my interest in Seiko and Grand Seiko, especially vintage (1960s-70s) over the last few years. The Seiko rabbit hole is deep and long, and fun. __________________ _______________________

24 May 2020, 12:55 AM	#26
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,838	I too own Rolex but I just picked up this guy as a daily beater. __________________ TRF Member 11738

23 May 2020, 02:49 PM	#3
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Yes. I have many high end watches, but still enjoy my G shock, Shinola on the quartz side and i'm chasing a 70's funky omega right now. Watches don't have to be expensive (or modern, or even mechanical, sacrilege I know) to speak to you...

23 May 2020, 02:59 PM	#4
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,797	Yes. My G Shock DW5600-BB is the watch I wear the most. Second is my Sarb033. Timex is also in the rotation.

23 May 2020, 03:15 PM	#5
Fjweld "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Chicago Watch: 16570, 1601, Posts: 452	So boringly

23 May 2020, 03:41 PM	#7
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	I think there's tons of watches that offer amazing value for money. G Shock is one exame mentioned here. Seiko is a brand that offers it on the whole. Go for it I say.

23 May 2020, 04:52 PM	#8
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	I have been looking at lots of watches lately that are WAY cheaper than Rolex. It’s actually been fun to check them out. I still like Rolex but the hype and issues sourcing them has kind of turned me off from the brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 May 2020, 05:17 PM	#10
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,644	I like watches. I have way too many. Some of them are Rolex and I have a particular liking for the brand. Past that, I'm open to anything that I find interesting. They are usually less expensive.

23 May 2020, 05:18 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	Do you wear the watch or the price tag?

23 May 2020, 05:34 PM	#12
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Variety is the spice of life. Specially once brainwashed on the oyster case :)

23 May 2020, 05:50 PM	#13
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Absolutely, yes! I have a bunch of Seikos and G-Shocks, they’re really fun to buy and to wear. Unless the price of a watch is prohibitive for me, it has little to do with my watch buying decisions or enjoyment.

23 May 2020, 06:39 PM	#14
Oaker1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: UK Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 262	Absolutely. Variety is the spice of life! Rolex sits aside Omega, IWC, Tudor, 6 x G Shock squares, and an Owl (Start up), in my collection. The Apple Watch is still pricking my attention, but I still can’t pull the trigger. Is it actually a watch or an iPhone on the wrist. Something is holding me back.

23 May 2020, 07:15 PM	#15
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I have. And after exploring that end you will also get the itch to explore the opposite end of the price spectrum. Rolex is nice. But there are other nicer watches out there.

23 May 2020, 07:21 PM	#16
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,516	When you buy a Rolex, you are paying about 75% for the name.

23 May 2020, 07:33 PM	#17
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	I've followed a similar path with watches that are much less expensive and enjoy all of my collection. My most recent three purchases have been Hamiltons, it's great to mix things up

23 May 2020, 09:39 PM	#19
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Good points guys! Guess I'm just feeling bad about the expensive ones not getting attention..but I'm sure the pendulum will swing back

23 May 2020, 10:25 PM	#22
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	I am a huge fan of Rolex and have started and will end with the brand. With that said, I also really like Tudor, Seiko/Grand Seiko/Panerai/ Omega/Hamilton/Tissot, you get the thought. I own 11 Rolex watches and a majority of the wrist time goes to Seiko and Tudor. That is a trend right now that will change or not and I will be off onto something else. I stopped worrying about getting wrist time for my collection and just wear what I want when I want and for as long as I want. Then I move on. Do the same and just embrace the watches you own with no rules. Enjoy.

24 May 2020, 12:06 AM	#25
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,133	I have a big Seiko collection and I am expanding my Casio G Shock collection. The economic turmoil makes one not confident in dropping a ton of money on a watch now.

24 May 2020, 01:11 AM	#27
THE FURY "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Montreal Posts: 152	I think watches are like dating, you go through phases and outgrow certain characteristics. Your tastes develop and expand, that’s a good thing. You may come back to Rolex but for now enjoy the horizon. I have not had a Rolex in rotation in 2 years.. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

24 May 2020, 03:00 AM	#28
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,897	I love my cheap and cheerful mechanical affordables. They get a lot of wrist time. They look great and they're fairly accurate. Unbeatable value and good fun.

24 May 2020, 04:19 AM	#30
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Love the idea of not worrying about wrist time! Alright let me step this one up a notch since people think I'm normal which I'm delighted about :) How about buying homages of luxury watches you actually own??

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