Rolex Chronology

[LVDICEMAN]

Just wondering how your collections began and where they are heading.

First - Explorer II

Second - GMT Pepsi

Third - Have not bought it yet but maybe the Daytona. Not sure why but somedays I really like the look of them and some days I just do not get the whole units per hour thing.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Welcome to TRF
Started with a Pepsi GMT and Now Yachtmaster
I kept it small and humble

[tudorlex]

Started 20 yrs ago with Omega Speedmaster Chrono & 1 yr later an Exp 2 Black. 2 & 1/2 yrs ago added a DJ White, Tudor Sub Blue and not getting past the lack of date on the daytona, bought 2 Tudor Chrono's one Silver with Black, the other White with Silver dials. But I still go to the Exp 2 as my preference & so recently sold the Omega as never got wrist time & trying to further reduce the collection and just hold onto the Exp 2. Only need 1. Ok, maybe 3.

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by LVDICEMAN

Just wondering how your collections began and where they are heading.

First - Explorer II

Second - GMT Pepsi

Third - Have not bought it yet but maybe the Daytona. Not sure why but somedays I really like the look of them and some days I just do not get the whole units per hour thing.

Units per hour is a useful way to measure speed. Say you're driving in your car and you pass a mile marker. As soon as you pass you start the chrono. By the time you've hit the second mile marker you stop the chrono, at this point the second hand will be pointing to your speed averaged over the mile you just drove. At 30 sec you'll see 120 (mph).

My first Rolex was a dj, my most recent is a ym2.

[gwalker]

Tough choice. Didn't you see the post earlier that you can't call it a collection with only 3 watches (such BS) I think you have a good thing going keep it up!!!

[knoffie]

Started with a 16610 replica a friend brought back from Hong Kong about 6 years ago ...lasted 3 minutes after I went for a swim . But the passion had been ignited. A few Invicta 8926's followed ..then three Marcello Nettunos...all sold on ( another "wannabee' watch) then a 16233 gold and S/S...... but a bit"blingy" for me..then a 14060M ..beautiful but sold to finance my daughter's house deposit.. and if honest with myself I really wanted a date model. And tomorrow a "V" serial 16610 is due to arrive . After spending over $12,000 on watches I will finally get what I have always really wanted. Still I have not lost all that much in my meanderings..so the whole experience has been worth it.
Knoffie

[Dr. Robert]

In order of acquisition: 5513 (was stolen), Expl. II (1655), 14060 sub, 114270 expl., 79090 Tudor sub date.

[George Ab]

I started with a 31mm speed king about 20 years ago. I was darn proud of that watch. Purchased from a friend with $100 down and installment of $50 until I paid off the $500. Sub ND, then SD which I stayed with for years and years. Plenty of others (every sport model, but the Milgauss and Exp 1), but I only really want one diver and one GMT. The GMT being an Exp II polar and the diver being a Seadweller. Actually trying a Sub ND right now, but I think I need to go back to the SD. I love a pretty face and the weight is nice.

[castroses]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Units per hour is a useful way to measure speed. Say you're driving in your car and you pass a mile marker. As soon as you pass you start the chrono. By the time you've hit the second mile marker you stop the chrono, at this point the second hand will be pointing to your speed averaged over the mile you just drove. At 30 sec you'll see 120 (mph).
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LOL IF you were driving in your car why would you not just look at the speedo?!?!?!

[Sixxgrand1]

Just mentioning the ROLEX brand:
- champagne dial TT Datejust
- GV
- DSSD
- Exp I
- Exp II
- Daytona

[Bruno C]

My collection started when I was a kid. For my 14th birthday my father gave me my first watch, a Casio that it's running perfectly nowadays.
In 2009 I bought my first automatic: Tag Heuer LINK.
In 2010 I restored my old grandfather's Omega Seamaster (´59).
In June 2011 I bought my first Rolex, Sub14060M.

It's a small collection, but i love it so much.

Now, I'm looking for an Omega Speedmaster (really love that watch!!!!), and after that a DJ. Hope I can reach them!!

[dddrees]

In order of acquisition:

SS GMT-IIC 116710 (V-series)
SS/Pt. Yacht-Master 16622 (M-series)
TT DJ-II 116333 (V-Series)
SS Daytona 116520W (V-Series)
SS Submariner 16610LV (V-Series)
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW371713
JLC Master Geographic 1502420
JLC Master Calendar 151842A
Omega Speed Master Pro 3573.50.00
Pam 000 M Series Luminor Base Logo
Breitling Navitimer World
SS Submariner 1680 Mark VI (Closed 6 Feet First)
Pam 88 N Series Luminor GMT
SS GMT-II 16710 (E-series)

I have a few ideas as to where I might want to go next, however I am pretty happy at this point in time.

[Chipmunk]

I started with a TT DJ followed by TT GMTIIC, SS SUB, Pepsi GMT.

[brkanand]

1. June 2009 - TT Midsize blue dial YM
2. November 2009 - SS Daytona White dial
3. ?? 2011 - TT GMT

[eric23]

I started with the Air-King, then a Sub ND (Sold that off a while ago), then a Milgauss and I just got a SD. Now I want to get a new EXII this is getting expensive!

[yannis]

Started with a D serial 16710 GMT Master II
then,
a late Z 16710 GMT Master II with the 3186 mechanism and M 116710 GMTc, then i sold them and now i own a random serial 2011 GMT II c again.
Hopefully i will couple this with a ceramic Sub in black sooner or later.

[zhiunit]

1) TT daytona with gold crystal dial and diamond markers
2) SS/WG DJ 36mm rhodium dial with diamond markers
3) i want a jlc grand date =/ maybe in 2 years or so

[cedargrove]

Dec/10 - Milgauss
Jan/11 - GMT IIc
Sep/11 -31mm OP for my wife

Next? - so many
- Zenith Striking 10th
- new Explorer II
- Seadweller - maybe vintage, double red?
- gold sports Rolex - GMT or Daytona - not for a very long time

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Tough choice. Didn't you see the post earlier that you can't call it a collection with only 3 watches (such BS) I think you have a good thing going keep it up!!!

[nyfida]

Started with v serial Daytona and then purchased a randon serial Gmt ceramic. Now Im working on a Sub lv ceramic and then new Explorer.

[landroverking]

GMT Daytona GMT Sub TT bluesy Daytona sub TT bluesy 18kt bluesy SD

[esm]

Started with a 16610LV just over 3 years ago and it had been an awesome journey so far

[Bdel]

Sub (sold)
Sea dweller
Exp II
Air King
Milgauss
Yachtmaster

[chazha]

Milgauss black dial
SUB lv going to sell
Milgauss GV going to sell as well..



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[Linzjnr]

My small collection, has taken more than ten years. Hopefully in a couple of years I will add a nice preloved Polar Exp11, I think I enjoy the dreaming and saving as much as the owning. Having to work and save somehow makes them seem more valuable, cheers

[dricig]

The sickness started around 25 years ago when my wife bought me a new 15010 white face Date with romans. I wore it a number of years as a patrolman.
A few years later I got a 16750 GMT Master just because.
Received a TT Date-Just when promoted to Deputy Chief.
Recently added a 16600 as a retirement present.

I still have and wear them all. Lot's of memories.

Other brands have come and gone, but these are special

dave

[theoilrigger]

Sub LV then Explorer II would love to add a Thunderbird...