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tarmyjay · 9 July 2013, 04:21 AM

Hi All

Hope you are all well and, if you are here in London, enjoying the Sun

So, after a couple of years on here and being a daily reader, I have managed to build myself a modest Rolex collection. I have the Hulk, the Sub C LN, the white Milgauss and the Sea Dweller 16600. Also had a moment of madness and picked up a Uboat 😳🙈

The question now is, do I continue to build the Rolex collection or shall I throw another brand into the mix? I can't really afford AP or Patek so I was thinking maybe a Cartier, Panerai, Omega or even a Zenith?

Your opinions and thoughts would be most welcome

Thatguy · 9 July 2013, 04:24 AM

Mix it up.

MaxCargo · 9 July 2013, 04:51 AM

maybe a speedmaster? or a tudor? how about grand seiko?

superdog · 9 July 2013, 05:01 AM

Forget the brand.

Find a watch that you really like. A watch that makes you giggle, just a little bit.

Buy that one.

porschejeff · 9 July 2013, 05:16 AM

I added Cartioer and Panerai, I like some variety. I was in Europe recently and really liked the U Boat, never saw those before.

DESH · 9 July 2013, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarmyjay

Hi All

Hope you are all well and, if you are here in London, enjoying the Sun

So, after a couple of years on here and being a daily reader, I have managed to build myself a modest Rolex collection. I have the Hulk, the Sub C LN, the white Milgauss and the Sea Dweller 16600. Also had a moment of madness and picked up a Uboat ��

The question now is, do I continue to build the Rolex collection or shall I throw another brand into the mix? I can't really afford AP or Patek so I was thinking maybe a Cartier, Panerai, Omega or even a Zenith?

Your opinions and thoughts would be most welcome

perhaps a Daytona?

applebook · 9 July 2013, 05:49 AM

Definitely get another brand since you've got so many Rollies already.

My top choices:

IWC
Blancpain
OMEGA
Zenith
GO

I wouldn't want Cartier.

Jocke · 9 July 2013, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Forget the brand.

Find a watch that you really like. A watch that makes you giggle, just a little bit.

Buy that one.

+1000

Just follow your heart, not ours.

Jack T · 9 July 2013, 05:55 AM

Consider the Omega Aqua Terra 8500, nicely straddles the Sport/Dress continuum. And a darn good watch.

boogiebot · 9 July 2013, 06:01 AM

personally I like Rolex so for me if the whole collection was to be Rolex you cant really go wrong. That said if you feel like you need another brand to add some variety any of the brands you mentioned are good

subtona · 9 July 2013, 06:50 AM

Panerai is interesting, until you decide you can afford patek..... But in the long run, it may be easier to afford patek sooner than later...

The other brands will likely not be as liquid as the rolex, so you may find yourself in a less optimal situation with them.

AK797 · 9 July 2013, 08:43 AM

Id sell the UB and Milgauss and save for an AP RO 15400, from Wights watches they are just £8K bnib a truly great price, or a Blancpain Fifty fathoms.

kilyung · 9 July 2013, 09:36 AM

Variety is the spice of life

AK797 · 9 July 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Variety is the spice of life

And divorce.

Mystro · 9 July 2013, 09:46 AM

Omega PO should be on the top of your list.

kilyung · 9 July 2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

And divorce.

Well you have to account for the bumps in the road.

JorgeCCW · 9 July 2013, 09:49 AM

Less is More. Consider Liquidating a couple of your watches or maybe 3 and get your piece of resistance. Maybe a grail that you never consider before for money reasons. I would give a hard look to your collection and see what watches are your joy and which ones are just using space on your box.
Just my 0.02cts

Betelc · 9 July 2013, 09:53 AM

Except the Milgauss, all your others are tool watches so to speak. Since you are inclined to such type of watches, you may want to consider a Panerai (base model)?

luv2fly · 9 July 2013, 09:59 AM

I agree with superdog and thousanded by Jocke....

htc8p · 9 July 2013, 10:03 AM

How about flipping ur divers then getting datejust and gmt. You dont leave rolex but you have every base covered.

busytimmy · 9 July 2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Forget the brand.

Find a watch that you really like. A watch that makes you giggle, just a little bit.

Buy that one.

This. Brand means nothing at the end of the day. I would say, if a watch really sings to you, buy that one.

cop414 · 9 July 2013, 10:18 AM

Omega would be a nice sidestep, maybe a PO or Speedmaster.

psv · 9 July 2013, 10:19 AM

Mix. Why do you need another Rolex?

slim4511 · 9 July 2013, 11:03 AM

My first two serious watches were Rolex and then found myself really wanting an Omega Speedmaster. So there it was two Rolexes and an Omega. I think I'm set for a while hopefully.

IGotId · 9 July 2013, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Less is More...
Just my 0.02cts

Jorge, I've followed a lot of your threads on the other forum...may I quote the above back to you in the future?

JorgeCCW · 9 July 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGotId

Jorge, I've followed a lot of your threads on the other forum...may I quote the above back to you in the future?

You got me! I guess you could.

Billywiz · 9 July 2013, 12:12 PM

STICK with Rolex there are so many more to choose...I made a mistake and bought a Panerai and hated it...bought a daytona...loved it...so much just bought a Pepsi too.

incontrol · 9 July 2013, 12:24 PM

There are so many different watches worth owning. I would never have them all from the same brand, just my opinion.

Sent from Kevin's Tapatalk!

wisguy · 9 July 2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

And divorce.

=1000!!! But my ex took four Rolexes with her!!! Gifts from me of course...

But going back to the OP, I had an all Rolex collection for a while, then I grew it to 10 various brands and have consolidated lately, I believe the more you have the more you want and the less you wear them.

I would look at other brands and see what gets your attention.

thsiao · 9 July 2013, 02:53 PM

Panerai... Mix it up. I also go through moments of madness where I want to collect a bunch from the same brand, just to later realize that I prefer variety.

9 July 2013, 04:21 AM	#1
tarmyjay Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 47	Another Rolex or something else......? Hi All Hope you are all well and, if you are here in London, enjoying the Sun So, after a couple of years on here and being a daily reader, I have managed to build myself a modest Rolex collection. I have the Hulk, the Sub C LN, the white Milgauss and the Sea Dweller 16600. Also had a moment of madness and picked up a Uboat 😳🙈 The question now is, do I continue to build the Rolex collection or shall I throw another brand into the mix? I can't really afford AP or Patek so I was thinking maybe a Cartier, Panerai, Omega or even a Zenith? Your opinions and thoughts would be most welcome

9 July 2013, 05:01 AM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,697	Forget the brand. Find a watch that you really like. A watch that makes you giggle, just a little bit. Buy that one. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

9 July 2013, 05:49 AM	#7
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Definitely get another brand since you've got so many Rollies already. My top choices: IWC Blancpain OMEGA Zenith GO I wouldn't want Cartier. __________________

9 July 2013, 05:55 AM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	Consider the Omega Aqua Terra 8500, nicely straddles the Sport/Dress continuum. And a darn good watch. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

9 July 2013, 06:50 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	Panerai is interesting, until you decide you can afford patek..... But in the long run, it may be easier to afford patek sooner than later... The other brands will likely not be as liquid as the rolex, so you may find yourself in a less optimal situation with them. __________________

9 July 2013, 04:24 AM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Mix it up.

9 July 2013, 05:16 AM	#5
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	I added Cartioer and Panerai, I like some variety. I was in Europe recently and really liked the U Boat, never saw those before.

9 July 2013, 06:01 AM	#10
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	personally I like Rolex so for me if the whole collection was to be Rolex you cant really go wrong. That said if you feel like you need another brand to add some variety any of the brands you mentioned are good

9 July 2013, 08:43 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Id sell the UB and Milgauss and save for an AP RO 15400, from Wights watches they are just £8K bnib a truly great price, or a Blancpain Fifty fathoms.

9 July 2013, 09:36 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Variety is the spice of life

9 July 2013, 09:46 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,711	Omega PO should be on the top of your list. __________________

9 July 2013, 09:49 AM	#17
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	Less is More. Consider Liquidating a couple of your watches or maybe 3 and get your piece of resistance. Maybe a grail that you never consider before for money reasons. I would give a hard look to your collection and see what watches are your joy and which ones are just using space on your box. Just my 0.02cts

9 July 2013, 09:53 AM	#18
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 311	Except the Milgauss, all your others are tool watches so to speak. Since you are inclined to such type of watches, you may want to consider a Panerai (base model)?

9 July 2013, 09:59 AM	#19
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	I agree with superdog and thousanded by Jocke....

9 July 2013, 10:03 AM	#20
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	How about flipping ur divers then getting datejust and gmt. You dont leave rolex but you have every base covered.

9 July 2013, 10:18 AM	#22
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Omega would be a nice sidestep, maybe a PO or Speedmaster. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

9 July 2013, 10:19 AM	#23
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Mix. Why do you need another Rolex?

9 July 2013, 11:03 AM	#24
slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	My first two serious watches were Rolex and then found myself really wanting an Omega Speedmaster. So there it was two Rolexes and an Omega. I think I'm set for a while hopefully. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

9 July 2013, 12:12 PM	#27
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	STICK with Rolex there are so many more to choose...I made a mistake and bought a Panerai and hated it...bought a daytona...loved it...so much just bought a Pepsi too.

9 July 2013, 12:24 PM	#28
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	There are so many different watches worth owning. I would never have them all from the same brand, just my opinion. Sent from Kevin's Tapatalk! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

9 July 2013, 02:53 PM	#30
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,213	Panerai... Mix it up. I also go through moments of madness where I want to collect a bunch from the same brand, just to later realize that I prefer variety. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

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