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glamorama · 14 December 2018, 10:57 PM

I'm currently pretty happy with my collection of 8 pieces. The theme of collection is probably diversification, don't like to have overlapping watches in style or complication.

I have long been lusting to add something in rose gold. Looking at Lange 1 Daymatic, Patek 5035R and GMT CHNR TT mostly. Previously also DD40.

The watches I wear most are Grand Seiko SBGR061, JLC Master Compressor Chronograph 2 and DaytonaC.

The WG Brequet worldtimer is my dress watch and I love the complication so it stays. The SD4K is not getting much wrist time unless its summer, a little too much presence or thickness, but every other detail is perfect and it is my wife's favourite. Wearing the Explorer II 16570 when traveling to less safe countries and as beater plus sentimental value so it stays.

Just got the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in Ti this summer when in Italy. It wears absolutely great on the wrist, has excellent movement that can be seen thru display caseback. What stops this from being my daily is the lack of date and 30m WR.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 42040 37mm is the odd one in collection perhaps. I just like the military style numbers, it is super-thin, it has a date and is in perfect condition. Will get a leather strap for this one and hopefully it will get more use.

So if you had patience to read all that you see my dilemma, I don't really wear all the watches but also don't want to trade any to get what I want. Do not want to spend the money for a full gold watch and maximum cash outlay would be in the vicinity of a TT GMT CHNR MSRP.

What do you suggest I do to get some rose gold in the collection? Buy a Rolex TT? Consolidate a few SS and get a full gold Rolex or Lange? Did you regret purging SS for PM?

GolfPunk · 14 December 2018, 11:08 PM

I sold my Rolex SS watches for my white gold daytona and I can’t see me ever going back to steel.

watchwatcher · 14 December 2018, 11:16 PM

I think I would just add the CHNR at this point and see how it fits in.

brandrea · 14 December 2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think I would just add the CHNR at this point and see how it fits in.

Me as well

GolfPunk · 14 December 2018, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think I would just add the CHNR at this point and see how it fits in.

Two tone is nowhere near the same as full
Gold. It’s all about the feel and weight of a full PM piece and until you’ve owned one it’s hard to get across the massive difference over steel.

watchwatcher · 14 December 2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Two tone is nowhere near the same as full
Gold. It’s all about the feel and weight of a full PM piece and until you’ve owned one it’s hard to get across the massive difference over steel.

Yes, Gary, I know what full gold feels like. You actually don't have to convince me that gold is different than steel.

The OP said his maximum cash outlay was that of a TT CHNR and he really didn't feel like giving up any of his collection, so my thought was to go the simplest route of adding the CHNR. He is free to accept or reject that idea.

JohnGT3RS · 14 December 2018, 11:47 PM

Nice collection. What about keeping the stainless theme going with an AP Royal Oak? I like the VC.

t65tampa · 15 December 2018, 12:17 AM

The 18K/SS CHNR is a cool watch. My AD has one, but since I have a 116713 LN, I passed on it. Going with a BLNR instead. I think the "two-tone" CHNR looks better in person than in pictures. Consider the updated movement and it makes it a real contender.

Good luck with your decision. Can't really go wrong.

That Bulgari looks cool, by the way.

GolfPunk · 15 December 2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yes, Gary, I know what full gold feels like. You actually don't have to convince me that gold is different than steel.

The OP said his maximum cash outlay was that of a TT CHNR and he really didn't feel like giving up any of his collection, so my thought was to go the simplest route of adding the CHNR. He is free to accept or reject that idea.

beshannon · 15 December 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

I don't really wear all the watches but also don't want to trade any to get what I want. Do not want to spend the money for a full gold watch

What do you suggest I do to get some rose gold in the collection?

Sorry I have no idea how to reconcile those statements.

Jace · 15 December 2018, 12:54 AM

It really depends on the brands to reconcile cost. There are amazing watches in PM that aren’t that expensive compared to Lange et al.

Blancpain GO GP and JLC come to mind.

A classic dress would be nice. Gold case on a croc strap.

I appreciate your dilemma. It took a while for me to come to the conclusion that if I don’t wear them they need to go. The only exception to this is been my father’s gold omega constellation. I don’t wear this watch but it isn’t going anywhere.

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AK797 · 15 December 2018, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Me as well

Me three. I prefer the CHNR in TT anyway.

If you want full RG then the Lange 1, I'd trade 2 of the JLC, VC and Exp.

envuks · 15 December 2018, 01:32 AM

Consolidate and go full gold. TT won’t scratch the itch imho

james.l · 15 December 2018, 01:38 AM

Got to be full. I went white gold as didn't want a shouty watch but wanted to feel the value to myself of the success in being able to buy one.

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BzKneez · 15 December 2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

Consolidate and go full gold. TT won’t scratch the itch imho

I fully agree with this. I'm in the market for a full rose watch myself. About a year ago i bought the rose daytona on oysterflex. It's a beautiful watch, but it just doesn't compare to an all gold watch.

ppalasthira · 15 December 2018, 02:01 AM

A TT piece is nothing like a full gold piece, that I can tell you. I’ve just traded my YG GMT 718. And I do miss it dearly.

I would say go with the RG Lange. But that would kind of overlap with the BP, in terms of dress watch.

Relentless · 15 December 2018, 02:05 AM

I would sell 3-4 of those pieces and get a full gold Rolex. That's what I would do because in a collection of that size and diversity, some watches are most likely not being worn as much as others and I would wager that 2-3 of them get regular wrist time. Best of luck

B

Chaching · 15 December 2018, 02:05 AM

A Gold watch is a must for any serious watch collector … especially Rolex Gold! Once you get bit by the Gold Bug LOOK OUT!!! My GOLD GMT is my favorite in my vast collection.

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glamorama · 15 December 2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think I would just add the CHNR at this point and see how it fits in.

I guess that's kind of the answer I wanted. But since it's hard to even be able to try the CHNR can't know if I like it. Luckily my "new" AD said they get them regularly so shouldn't be a problem to source.

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Two tone is nowhere near the same as full
Gold. It’s all about the feel and weight of a full PM piece and until you’ve owned one it’s hard to get across the massive difference over steel.

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Originally Posted by envuks

Consolidate and go full gold. TT won’t scratch the itch imho

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Originally Posted by james.l

Got to be full. I went white gold as didn't want a shouty watch but wanted to feel the value to myself of the success in being able to buy one.

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Originally Posted by AK797

Me three. I prefer the CHNR in TT anyway.

If you want full RG then the Lange 1, I'd trade 2 of the JLC, VC and Exp.

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Originally Posted by Jace

It really depends on the brands to reconcile cost. There are amazing watches in PM that aren’t that expensive compared to Lange et al.

Blancpain GO GP and JLC come to mind.

A classic dress would be nice. Gold case on a croc strap.

I appreciate your dilemma. It took a while for me to come to the conclusion that if I don’t wear them they need to go. The only exception to this is been my father’s gold omega constellation. I don’t wear this watch but it isn’t going anywhere.

Your wisdom is to be taken seriously ;) Maybe this is the way to go in the end. So far I don't really miss traded pieces other than for sentimental reasons, it's not that I would wear them often.

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Originally Posted by JohnGT3RS

Nice collection. What about keeping the stainless theme going with an AP Royal Oak? I like the VC.

The Royal Oak is beautiful but it just doesn't fit my tiny wrist and doesn't help with the gold.

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Originally Posted by t65tampa

The 18K/SS CHNR is a cool watch. My AD has one, but since I have a 116713 LN, I passed on it. Going with a BLNR instead. I think the "two-tone" CHNR looks better in person than in pictures. Consider the updated movement and it makes it a real contender.

Good luck with your decision. Can't really go wrong.

That Bulgari looks cool, by the way.

Yeah that would be too much overlap with two gold GMTs and BLNR is cool. Yup hope to get to try the CHNR soon.

Thanks, the Finissimo is something quite different. Opposite of "full gold" weight but still cool and imao one of the most interesting new watches in this price range.

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I have no idea how to reconcile those statements.

haha.. you are right

glamorama · 15 December 2018, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaching

A Gold watch is a must for any serious watch collector … especially Rolex Gold! Once you get bit by the Gold Bug LOOK OUT!!! My GOLD GMT is my favorite in my vast collection.

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Nice!!

Yes once the bug gets into your mind it is hard to silence it...

DoctorA · 15 December 2018, 02:17 AM

This is a taste/liking thing. Wear what you like. To me I’d rather have multiple steel watches over one gold watch...... but that’s only me!

Rodolfo_4 · 15 December 2018, 02:19 AM

TT is the best option for someone coming from a full SS COLLECTION

If you are already on the premium brands, don’t waste time on entry level brands, they won’t do anything for you, it is not about quantity but quality pieces

if you don’t wear some off you watches sell them, they are just watches don’t do anything in the safe

Mystro · 15 December 2018, 02:20 AM

I tried to get away from gold but all SS watches bore me eventually with out some gold in my life. The new CHNR in Everose instantly became a grail watch when I saw it a Baselworld. The CHNR is a very special watch.

Chaching · 15 December 2018, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

Nice!!

Yes once the bug gets into your mind it is hard to silence it...

Yep sort of like my lust for Red Ferraris and Lamborghinis

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glamorama · 15 December 2018, 02:57 AM

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Yep sort of like my lust for Red Ferraris and Lamborghinis

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What can I say :)

LuminousMaximus · 15 December 2018, 03:27 AM

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Yep sort of like my lust for Red Ferraris and Lamborghinis

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Please don't show the house that goes along with that 4-5 or even 6 car garage...

"The strain was more than he could bear'..."(Doc Holiday in Tombstone...)

<--- one for each F-car I see

glamorama · 15 December 2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I tried to get away from gold but all SS watches bore me eventually with out some gold in my life. The new CHNR in Everose instantly became a grail watch when I saw it a Baselworld. The CHNR is a very special watch.

There is something with that colour combo that just works and you have some of the best pics on the internet to show that.

Chaching · 15 December 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Please don't show the house that goes along with that 4-5 or even 6 car garage...

"The strain was more than he could bear'..."(Doc Holiday in Tombstone...)

<--- one for each F-car I see

…. yeah I have a real problem

ace12 · 15 December 2018, 04:59 AM

Go full gold you can never go wrong

peterpl · 15 December 2018, 07:28 AM

Full Gold my man. Sell the pieces you dont wear often and the ones you wont miss.

14 December 2018, 11:08 PM	#2
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Lusting for gold I sold my Rolex SS watches for my white gold daytona and I can’t see me ever going back to steel. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

15 December 2018, 12:17 AM	#8
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	The 18K/SS CHNR is a cool watch. My AD has one, but since I have a 116713 LN, I passed on it. Going with a BLNR instead. I think the "two-tone" CHNR looks better in person than in pictures. Consider the updated movement and it makes it a real contender. Good luck with your decision. Can't really go wrong. That Bulgari looks cool, by the way. __________________ t65tampa

15 December 2018, 01:32 AM	#13
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,687	Consolidate and go full gold. TT won’t scratch the itch imho __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

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Relentless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: AL / GA Posts: 153	I would sell 3-4 of those pieces and get a full gold Rolex. That's what I would do because in a collection of that size and diversity, some watches are most likely not being worn as much as others and I would wager that 2-3 of them get regular wrist time. Best of luck B __________________ ♛ 116610LV SUBMARINER "HULK" ♛ 116660 DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER D-BLUE MK I ♛ 126710BLNR GMT II “BATMAN”

15 December 2018, 02:17 AM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	This is a taste/liking thing. Wear what you like. To me I’d rather have multiple steel watches over one gold watch...... but that’s only me! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

14 December 2018, 11:16 PM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I think I would just add the CHNR at this point and see how it fits in.

14 December 2018, 11:47 PM	#7
JohnGT3RS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 160	Nice collection. What about keeping the stainless theme going with an AP Royal Oak? I like the VC.

15 December 2018, 12:54 AM	#11
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	It really depends on the brands to reconcile cost. There are amazing watches in PM that aren’t that expensive compared to Lange et al. Blancpain GO GP and JLC come to mind. A classic dress would be nice. Gold case on a croc strap. I appreciate your dilemma. It took a while for me to come to the conclusion that if I don’t wear them they need to go. The only exception to this is been my father’s gold omega constellation. I don’t wear this watch but it isn’t going anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 December 2018, 01:38 AM	#14
james.l "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Space Posts: 211	Got to be full. I went white gold as didn't want a shouty watch but wanted to feel the value to myself of the success in being able to buy one. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

15 December 2018, 02:01 AM	#16
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	A TT piece is nothing like a full gold piece, that I can tell you. I’ve just traded my YG GMT 718. And I do miss it dearly. I would say go with the RG Lange. But that would kind of overlap with the BP, in terms of dress watch.

15 December 2018, 02:05 AM	#18
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	A Gold watch is a must for any serious watch collector … especially Rolex Gold! Once you get bit by the Gold Bug LOOK OUT!!! My GOLD GMT is my favorite in my vast collection. IMG_7048.JPG

15 December 2018, 02:19 AM	#22
Rodolfo_4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 148	TT is the best option for someone coming from a full SS COLLECTION If you are already on the premium brands, don’t waste time on entry level brands, they won’t do anything for you, it is not about quantity but quality pieces if you don’t wear some off you watches sell them, they are just watches don’t do anything in the safe

15 December 2018, 02:20 AM	#23
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,710	I tried to get away from gold but all SS watches bore me eventually with out some gold in my life. The new CHNR in Everose instantly became a grail watch when I saw it a Baselworld. The CHNR is a very special watch.

15 December 2018, 04:59 AM	#29
ace12 Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 130	Go full gold you can never go wrong

15 December 2018, 07:28 AM	#30
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Full Gold my man. Sell the pieces you dont wear often and the ones you wont miss.

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