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Golfbone · 24 May 2022, 08:31 PM

Anyone who spends any time here is the type of person who is prone to having more than one Rolex. I mean.....if you were one and done why would you even be here discussing these things? I have a lot of watches and I feel they are fun to have and good investments (the watches I own have been) so why not enjoy? If I get offered a piece I like tomorrow I'll say yes even though I don't need it. Wanting and needing are different things and for some of us this is a minor or major hobby (minor for me).

Bladeshot · 24 May 2022, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Great collection. Aspire to own more along these lines esp pp and ap

I’m fortunate to be able to enjoy several watches. I really enjoyed getting to sit down with Patek in Paris. It was a lovely experience and they are an amazing Brand. Could not buy anything, but the visit was special for me.

Adam84 · 24 May 2022, 09:08 PM

just getting one at retail would be nice LOL....

Im always a 3 watch collection kind of guy though so an Explorer, Sub and DJ would do nicely...or substitute the Sub for a BLRO

I could go down to 2 and have a Yachtmaster and DJ i suppose.

rmlovett1 · 24 May 2022, 09:24 PM

No right answer…no wrong answer.
Your personal preference, whatever you’re happy with... is the only answer to the question.

1William · 24 May 2022, 09:38 PM

I currently own 14 Rolex watches. 13 SS and one PM. I am currently not looking as I have a collection I am happy with. In the future I might consolidate back into fewer pieces and transition back into PM. I also have more than my share of Tudors and Seiko's. I have just gone back to Panerai and am trying to buy some of the older models that were special to me from the brands past, 317/233/389/422 and am currently on the hunt for a Radiomir to finish that collection out.

calatravato · 24 May 2022, 11:01 PM

There's a tipping point...right before your family starts getting annoyed that you're blowing money on Rolexes that you could be using for other purposes to benefit the family, such as vacations, etc. That's where I figure I need to stop...

Robf52 · 24 May 2022, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

N + 1

or 2 or 3......

beshannon · 24 May 2022, 11:08 PM

I am at one and probably going to zero

watchwatcher · 24 May 2022, 11:12 PM

It all depends on who you ask.

Most of the people I know (outside of TRF, of course) do not own a single Rolex, and seem to be leading pretty happy lives in spite of that fact.

NachoNeal · 24 May 2022, 11:18 PM

I think three is about right.
I do derive some pleasure by adding another watch to my small collection. But I can't really understand deriving significantly more pleasure by adding a seventh or fifteenth or twentieth watch to the collection.

Swearengen · 24 May 2022, 11:27 PM

When I get to around 8 I think about consolidating.......and then start adding again

douglasf13 · 24 May 2022, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfbone

Anyone who spends any time here is the type of person who is prone to having more than one Rolex. I mean.....if you were one and done why would you even be here discussing these things? I have a lot of watches and I feel they are fun to have and good investments (the watches I own have been) so why not enjoy? If I get offered a piece I like tomorrow I'll say yes even though I don't need it. Wanting and needing are different things and for some of us this is a minor or major hobby (minor for me).

I only need one, and I love discussing watches. Enthusiasts aren’t necessarily collectors.

JTL31 · 24 May 2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

No right answer…no wrong answer.
Your personal preference, whatever you’re happy with... is the only answer to the question.

I have 2. One is earmarked for my daughter at a given age; maybe her golden birthday. I get to keep the other and write it into my estate.

sunnygps · 24 May 2022, 11:35 PM

I have quite a few Rolex and other brands, and have been thinking of consolidating. But, just can't figure out which ones to keep and which ones to let go. Hence, all stay put until that decision is made.

I do think that two or three at the max will be good enough to cover all occasions.

ExplorerI · 24 May 2022, 11:41 PM

Got three. Looking to add a couple more

padi56 · 24 May 2022, 11:45 PM

Watch Rob · 24 May 2022, 11:48 PM

One.

rmagoo57 · 24 May 2022, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Nice pile of watches!

HMHM · 25 May 2022, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Is the watch beside the Daytona a DRSD?

Bill11783 · 25 May 2022, 01:00 AM

Two is enough for me.

Big Tex Rolex · 25 May 2022, 01:37 AM

I guess 3 could be considered a “correct” answer … can we look this up, surely someone has written about this in a book of etiquette !!! Lol

1. Casual … work, play, lunches, shopping, etc. (for me, my Black Submariner)

2. Semi-Casual … fun, dinners, parties, cruises (for me, my “Bluesy”)

3. Formal (Dress) … Black Tie, weddings, funerals (for me, my Cellini)

That said, I have more than 3, but feel I should / would like to pare it down to 8.

I think with 8 I get the variety I am looking for.

My problem … when I get a new watch, I wear it all the time, and neglect my other watches … I have watches that I have not worn in 5 years, nice watches, watches that were hard to get, and I’m not wearing them … sheesh.

I find if you focus on fitting all occasions, by having a watch for each, then you can go as small as 3 … or even 2 (fun / work and dress) … or even 1, if it’s suitable for every occasion (TT DateJust).

BUT … the fun (to me) is in the collecting.

Driver8 · 25 May 2022, 01:45 AM

I currently have 5 Rolexes (amongst a much bigger collection of non-Rolexes). I've had more, and I've had less (obviously!), but between 3 and 5 is ideal for me.

I'm currently looking for 2 discontinued NOS pieces, and if/when I pick them up I will probably move my 14060M and 116334 on to accommodate them.

kegan · 25 May 2022, 01:47 AM

You would think a $10,000+ timepiece is reliable enough to own just one but it just isn’t so. Two is what you need.

Beto737 · 25 May 2022, 01:50 AM

Once your eyes and mind start wandering toward other brands, that might be a sign.

I’m after one, maybe three other Rolex pieces. After that, I think other brands are going to be in favor.

Santiago32 · 25 May 2022, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Very cool to see your collection Padi. Love them all

WatchGuy1966 · 25 May 2022, 03:17 AM

n+1

Majin Buu · 25 May 2022, 03:20 AM

From my point of view,
You can have as many watches as you can afford (kept in a safe),
but on heavy rotation two to three are enough !

j.

Oldwoods · 25 May 2022, 03:57 AM

I currently have 6. Sold number 7 recently but I am looking to replace it soon.
That will be it though..definitely..I’m almost sure.

DonLee · 25 May 2022, 03:59 AM

I have 1, and I might be done.

GMT Aviator · 25 May 2022, 04:03 AM

16 here and it’s too many. I’ve realised that collecting isn’t an exact science. Something you like today you may not like tomorrow and so collections evolve.
I like all the watches I have but for simplicity I’m thinking of downsizing and selling a few off and consolidating the ones I sell into a couple of PM pieces.

24 May 2022, 11:01 PM	#66
calatravato "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: New York Watch: PP 5711/1a-011 Posts: 478	There's a tipping point...right before your family starts getting annoyed that you're blowing money on Rolexes that you could be using for other purposes to benefit the family, such as vacations, etc. That's where I figure I need to stop... __________________ Instagram: @thewatchdawg

24 May 2022, 11:08 PM	#68
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I am at one and probably going to zero __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

24 May 2022, 11:18 PM	#70
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,823	I think three is about right. I do derive some pleasure by adding another watch to my small collection. But I can't really understand deriving significantly more pleasure by adding a seventh or fifteenth or twentieth watch to the collection. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

24 May 2022, 11:27 PM	#71
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,816	When I get to around 8 I think about consolidating.......and then start adding again __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

24 May 2022, 11:45 PM	#76
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,260	__________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 May 2022, 08:31 PM	#61
Golfbone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 689	Anyone who spends any time here is the type of person who is prone to having more than one Rolex. I mean.....if you were one and done why would you even be here discussing these things? I have a lot of watches and I feel they are fun to have and good investments (the watches I own have been) so why not enjoy? If I get offered a piece I like tomorrow I'll say yes even though I don't need it. Wanting and needing are different things and for some of us this is a minor or major hobby (minor for me).

24 May 2022, 09:08 PM	#63
Adam84 Banned Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: UK Watch: Cant choose! Posts: 232	just getting one at retail would be nice LOL.... Im always a 3 watch collection kind of guy though so an Explorer, Sub and DJ would do nicely...or substitute the Sub for a BLRO I could go down to 2 and have a Yachtmaster and DJ i suppose.

24 May 2022, 09:24 PM	#64
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,498	No right answer…no wrong answer. Your personal preference, whatever you’re happy with... is the only answer to the question.

24 May 2022, 09:38 PM	#65
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	I currently own 14 Rolex watches. 13 SS and one PM. I am currently not looking as I have a collection I am happy with. In the future I might consolidate back into fewer pieces and transition back into PM. I also have more than my share of Tudors and Seiko's. I have just gone back to Panerai and am trying to buy some of the older models that were special to me from the brands past, 317/233/389/422 and am currently on the hunt for a Radiomir to finish that collection out.

24 May 2022, 11:12 PM	#69
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	It all depends on who you ask. Most of the people I know (outside of TRF, of course) do not own a single Rolex, and seem to be leading pretty happy lives in spite of that fact.

24 May 2022, 11:35 PM	#74
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,135	I have quite a few Rolex and other brands, and have been thinking of consolidating. But, just can't figure out which ones to keep and which ones to let go. Hence, all stay put until that decision is made. I do think that two or three at the max will be good enough to cover all occasions.

24 May 2022, 11:41 PM	#75
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 734	Got three. Looking to add a couple more

24 May 2022, 11:48 PM	#77
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	One.

25 May 2022, 01:00 AM	#80
Bill11783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Bill Location: 🇺🇸 Watch: BLRO, LV Posts: 443	Two is enough for me.

25 May 2022, 01:37 AM	#81
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,476	I guess 3 could be considered a “correct” answer … can we look this up, surely someone has written about this in a book of etiquette !!! Lol 1. Casual … work, play, lunches, shopping, etc. (for me, my Black Submariner) 2. Semi-Casual … fun, dinners, parties, cruises (for me, my “Bluesy”) 3. Formal (Dress) … Black Tie, weddings, funerals (for me, my Cellini) That said, I have more than 3, but feel I should / would like to pare it down to 8. I think with 8 I get the variety I am looking for. My problem … when I get a new watch, I wear it all the time, and neglect my other watches … I have watches that I have not worn in 5 years, nice watches, watches that were hard to get, and I’m not wearing them … sheesh. I find if you focus on fitting all occasions, by having a watch for each, then you can go as small as 3 … or even 2 (fun / work and dress) … or even 1, if it’s suitable for every occasion (TT DateJust). BUT … the fun (to me) is in the collecting.

25 May 2022, 01:45 AM	#82
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,762	I currently have 5 Rolexes (amongst a much bigger collection of non-Rolexes). I've had more, and I've had less (obviously!), but between 3 and 5 is ideal for me. I'm currently looking for 2 discontinued NOS pieces, and if/when I pick them up I will probably move my 14060M and 116334 on to accommodate them. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

25 May 2022, 01:47 AM	#83
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 601	You would think a $10,000+ timepiece is reliable enough to own just one but it just isn’t so. Two is what you need.

25 May 2022, 01:50 AM	#84
Beto737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 795	Once your eyes and mind start wandering toward other brands, that might be a sign. I’m after one, maybe three other Rolex pieces. After that, I think other brands are going to be in favor.

25 May 2022, 03:17 AM	#86
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,750	n+1

25 May 2022, 03:20 AM	#87
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 920	From my point of view, You can have as many watches as you can afford (kept in a safe), but on heavy rotation two to three are enough ! j.

25 May 2022, 03:57 AM	#88
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 436	I currently have 6. Sold number 7 recently but I am looking to replace it soon. That will be it though..definitely..I’m almost sure. __________________ Enjoying: Daytona, Submariner Hulk, Bluesy, Seadweller, Explorer, White Milgauss, DJ41 fluted and mint green. Oyster Perpetual 41 green dial, Oyster Perpetual 39 grape dial, Tudor BB Harrods edition.

25 May 2022, 03:59 AM	#89
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,056	I have 1, and I might be done.

25 May 2022, 04:03 AM	#90
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	16 here and it’s too many. I’ve realised that collecting isn’t an exact science. Something you like today you may not like tomorrow and so collections evolve. I like all the watches I have but for simplicity I’m thinking of downsizing and selling a few off and consolidating the ones I sell into a couple of PM pieces.

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