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jgottsman11 · 11 June 2020, 06:28 AM

I personally feel that I have no urge to expand my collection. I don't want the watch to "wear me", as I've seen said here before. I like wearing my YM Monday-Thursday at work and the Day Date for weekends and formal nights out. Rolexforum definitely doesn't help when it comes to staying put, but I don't think another watch would do me any good besides the joy of having more. I've got my bases covered.

What about everyone else? My main hobby is playing and collecting guitars and I've gone from owning 30+ guitars at one time, down to 14 and I am comfortable at that number as they all get play time. Before, I would only pick certain guitars up just to say I actually touched them that month.

Gwai · 11 June 2020, 07:01 AM

Definitely think not wanting more and more is a healthy attitude. That being said, I'm definitely not done with the two watches I have... Guess my field just comes with a couple of more bases.

Cheers
Marc

Wedders · 11 June 2020, 07:03 AM

I’ve got 14 and that’s too many. Every time I sell some I just replace them and realise I’ve got a problem.

NachoNeal · 11 June 2020, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

I personally feel that I have no urge to expand my collection. I don't want the watch to "wear me", as I've seen said here before. I like wearing my YM Monday-Thursday at work and the Day Date for weekends and formal nights out. Rolexforum definitely doesn't help when it comes to staying put, but I don't think another watch would do me any good besides the joy of having more. I've got my bases covered.

What about everyone else? My main hobby is playing and collecting guitars and I've gone from owning 30+ guitars at one time, down to 14 and I am comfortable at that number as they all get play time. Before, I would only pick certain guitars up just to say I actually touched them that month.

I'm the same way, but with a sub and a DJ41.
And if I'm traveling or playing rough, I us an old beater seiko.

donas · 11 June 2020, 08:20 AM

It's never over, don't fool yourself.

socialpro · 11 June 2020, 08:25 AM

Some may stay, some may go - but don't think this will ever end for me.

AF_Rob · 11 June 2020, 08:29 AM

I’m pretty content and have been for a while. If one comes in, another has to go.

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JoseR · 11 June 2020, 08:30 AM

I have two Rolex and waiting to see if anything new comes out that I'm interested in from Rolex. If not, I like the Omega AT 8900 on leather. That would be it.....I think..

abacona · 11 June 2020, 08:48 AM

Thought I’d be done after one 16710

Ended up picking up 2 watches within the next year

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richard371 · 11 June 2020, 08:50 AM

Im down to just my Daytona for over 3 years now and no interest in anything else. With the pandemic i mainly wear my AW. With each iteration it becomes almost a must wear. I'll keep the Daytona because it's so nice but won't be buying anymore mechanicals. I believe in the next 5 years most people won't even wear them.

zakattack62 · 11 June 2020, 08:51 AM

I think a two watch collection makes sense. When one is in for servicing you're still good to go. And agree one casual and one more formal or dressier.
Do we really NEED more than that?

subtona · 11 June 2020, 09:02 AM

Reduction in progress

gnuyork · 11 June 2020, 09:14 AM

I want to thin my modest collection to just one. Maybe two if I keep a dress watch.

But like you, I like guitars and just one will never do. Same with amps.

DG123 · 11 June 2020, 09:26 AM

Come December this is one watch for going on 10 years, and I don't have a reason to need two.

iTreelex · 11 June 2020, 09:35 AM

The eyes of man are never satisfied OP. If you're not content with what you have then you will never be content with more. That is true even in this hobby. We are fortunate enough to have these. You have a good pair and you wear them on the regular. Also good to hear that you went down on your guitar collection and are actually enjoying them all.

There's no use to hoard things and line them with a veneer called a collection. Wear the watch and own your things, not the other way around.

gnuyork · 11 June 2020, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DG123

Come December this is one watch for going on 10 years, and I don't have a reason to need two.

Boom! I'm thinking of going for an OP as an only watch... seems perfect for many different occasions, and especially suited for daily wear.

D.P.G. · 11 June 2020, 09:40 AM

I don't I have the only watch I want and wear it daily as a tool watch. GMT Master ll (BLNR) with new movement and Jubilee bracelet, it's perfect.

NachoNeal · 11 June 2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by richard371

Im down to just my Daytona for over 3 years now and no interest in anything else. With the pandemic i mainly wear my AW. With each iteration it becomes almost a must wear. I'll keep the Daytona because it's so nice but won't be buying anymore mechanicals. I believe in the next 5 years most people won't even wear them.

um ok.

DoctorA · 11 June 2020, 09:41 AM

Every single watch I buy, I tell myself “that’s the last one” then I find myself buying another one!
So I came to be in peace with the idea that I AM ADDICTED.

But don’t want treatment

Boothroyd · 11 June 2020, 09:43 AM

Barring unforeseen circumstances, I am pretty sure I am done. Funding other priorities right now, and another watch seems superfluous to me at the moment.

DG123 · 11 June 2020, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnuyork

Boom! I'm thinking of going for an OP as an only watch... seems perfect for many different occasions, and especially suited for daily wear.

Do it

Onequik135i · 11 June 2020, 09:44 AM

I really was trying to keep it at 3 until I had recently picked up a PAM111. And still want to add another (5513) which I have been fighting myself with over the recent months. Guess it’s never ending at this point !

GMT Aviator · 11 June 2020, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wedders

I’ve got 14 and that’s too many. Every time I sell some I just replace them and realise I’ve got a problem.

You sound just like me!

HogwldFLTR · 11 June 2020, 09:45 AM

I'm waiting for a non Rolex and actually wish I'd not ordered it. Unfortunately the money is paid. Other than that no more coming in the foreseeable future.

NachoNeal · 11 June 2020, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'm waiting for a non Rolex and actually wish I'd not ordered it. Unfortunately the money is paid. Other than that no more coming in the foreseeable future.

what are you waiting for?

Kiddodoc · 11 June 2020, 09:55 AM

I had 19 but just sold 3. I plan on replacing my 116233 with a 126333 as I feel that 36 is too small for me. I am very content at where I am in my collection. All get used. I love my watches and use them regularly. I have other things I want my money to go towards at this time.

Pauln · 11 June 2020, 10:05 AM

I sold a few and am down to two. Which I think may be my sweet spot.

Paul7 · 11 June 2020, 10:09 AM

I have an inherited DJ36 for business/formal and an Explorer II 40mm for casual, don't need any more.

JoseR · 11 June 2020, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Every single watch I buy, I tell myself “that’s the last one” then I find myself buying another one!
So I came to be in peace with the idea that I AM ADDICTED.

But don’t want treatment

You're an happy addict...

nothing wrong with that..

TswaneNguni · 11 June 2020, 10:34 AM

Large collection .

Getting one this week which I have been waiting for .(Around a a year).
Will post when it arrives.

Have another I am waiting for ...whenever that may come.
That's it.

20 years spent in building this collection and happy with it .

Have a few in the collection I may sell in future.

11 June 2020, 06:28 AM	#1
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,290	Who here has no expectation of expanding their collection? I personally feel that I have no urge to expand my collection. I don't want the watch to "wear me", as I've seen said here before. I like wearing my YM Monday-Thursday at work and the Day Date for weekends and formal nights out. Rolexforum definitely doesn't help when it comes to staying put, but I don't think another watch would do me any good besides the joy of having more. I've got my bases covered. What about everyone else? My main hobby is playing and collecting guitars and I've gone from owning 30+ guitars at one time, down to 14 and I am comfortable at that number as they all get play time. Before, I would only pick certain guitars up just to say I actually touched them that month. __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

11 June 2020, 08:30 AM	#8
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,157	I have two Rolex and waiting to see if anything new comes out that I'm interested in from Rolex. If not, I like the Omega AT 8900 on leather. That would be it.....I think.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

11 June 2020, 09:02 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	Reduction in progress __________________

11 June 2020, 09:41 AM	#19
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Every single watch I buy, I tell myself “that’s the last one” then I find myself buying another one! So I came to be in peace with the idea that I AM ADDICTED. But don’t want treatment __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

11 June 2020, 09:43 AM	#20
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,189	Barring unforeseen circumstances, I am pretty sure I am done. Funding other priorities right now, and another watch seems superfluous to me at the moment. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

11 June 2020, 07:01 AM	#2
Gwai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: Germany Posts: 743	Definitely think not wanting more and more is a healthy attitude. That being said, I'm definitely not done with the two watches I have... Guess my field just comes with a couple of more bases. Cheers Marc

11 June 2020, 07:03 AM	#3
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	I’ve got 14 and that’s too many. Every time I sell some I just replace them and realise I’ve got a problem.

11 June 2020, 08:20 AM	#5
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	It's never over, don't fool yourself.

11 June 2020, 08:25 AM	#6
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Some may stay, some may go - but don't think this will ever end for me.

11 June 2020, 08:29 AM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,515	I’m pretty content and have been for a while. If one comes in, another has to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2020, 08:48 AM	#9
abacona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SF Posts: 107	Thought I’d be done after one 16710 Ended up picking up 2 watches within the next year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2020, 08:50 AM	#10
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,848	Im down to just my Daytona for over 3 years now and no interest in anything else. With the pandemic i mainly wear my AW. With each iteration it becomes almost a must wear. I'll keep the Daytona because it's so nice but won't be buying anymore mechanicals. I believe in the next 5 years most people won't even wear them.

11 June 2020, 08:51 AM	#11
zakattack62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London Ontario Ca Posts: 216	I think a two watch collection makes sense. When one is in for servicing you're still good to go. And agree one casual and one more formal or dressier. Do we really NEED more than that?

11 June 2020, 09:14 AM	#13
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,249	I want to thin my modest collection to just one. Maybe two if I keep a dress watch. But like you, I like guitars and just one will never do. Same with amps.

11 June 2020, 09:35 AM	#15
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	The eyes of man are never satisfied OP. If you're not content with what you have then you will never be content with more. That is true even in this hobby. We are fortunate enough to have these. You have a good pair and you wear them on the regular. Also good to hear that you went down on your guitar collection and are actually enjoying them all. There's no use to hoard things and line them with a veneer called a collection. Wear the watch and own your things, not the other way around.

11 June 2020, 09:40 AM	#17
D.P.G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Watch: 126710 BLNR (2019) Posts: 272	I don't I have the only watch I want and wear it daily as a tool watch. GMT Master ll (BLNR) with new movement and Jubilee bracelet, it's perfect.

11 June 2020, 09:44 AM	#22
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,438	I really was trying to keep it at 3 until I had recently picked up a PAM111. And still want to add another (5513) which I have been fighting myself with over the recent months. Guess it’s never ending at this point ! __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

11 June 2020, 09:45 AM	#24
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I'm waiting for a non Rolex and actually wish I'd not ordered it. Unfortunately the money is paid. Other than that no more coming in the foreseeable future. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 June 2020, 09:55 AM	#26
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,482	I had 19 but just sold 3. I plan on replacing my 116233 with a 126333 as I feel that 36 is too small for me. I am very content at where I am in my collection. All get used. I love my watches and use them regularly. I have other things I want my money to go towards at this time.

11 June 2020, 10:05 AM	#27
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I sold a few and am down to two. Which I think may be my sweet spot.

11 June 2020, 10:09 AM	#28
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	I have an inherited DJ36 for business/formal and an Explorer II 40mm for casual, don't need any more.

11 June 2020, 10:34 AM	#30
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Large collection . Getting one this week which I have been waiting for .(Around a a year). Will post when it arrives. Have another I am waiting for ...whenever that may come. That's it. 20 years spent in building this collection and happy with it . Have a few in the collection I may sell in future.

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