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Old 22 August 2021, 11:58 PM   #1
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Rolex collection complete. What's next?

Hi All, I'm sharing my rolex collection journey. It took me a total of about 3 years to accumulate these pieces. I love them all, but I will try to give my dislikes to be fair. Here they are from date of purchase:

-16030 circa 1980: What I like: great shape at a great price. Classic. I primarily us this as a piece to wear to work in my work rotation. Just got back from servicing. What I dislike: Nothing.

-14270 circa 1999: What I like: classic watch and very versatile. Normally wear this at work and on the weekend when I want to be low key. What I dislike: lugs seem a bit thin due to polish, but this model does have thinner lugs in general.

-16570 circa 2003: What I like: a sport model that I can wear to work without being too loud. Holes case with solid end links. Looks good on a strap. What I dislike: bezel not as sharp, and lug edges are a bit rounded. There is plenty of meat around the lugs, but seems like the polish job wasn't the best.

14060 circa 1997: What I like: simple and classic sub design. Tritium dial with papers. Normally a weekend wearer for me. What I dislike: Case isn't that sharp. I won't say it's over-polished but definitely the most polished watch I own.

16710 circa 2000: What I like: case is in great condition and amazing piece. Normally wear it outside of work only. What I dislike: nothing so far.

I think that wraps up my rolex pieces. I don't plan to sell any of the above because I like them all. plan to finalize my collection with two solid gold dress watches- one in white gold and one in yellow gold. Thinking a lange 1815 36mm and a PP 5127 or 5117.
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Old 22 August 2021, 11:59 PM   #2
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and the 16710
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Old 24 August 2021, 04:06 PM   #3
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Nice collection! Congrats
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Old 4 September 2021, 11:18 AM   #4
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Nice collection
You need dress watch with leather straps for evening formal dinner.
You also need modern diver maybe Tudor or Omega Sea Master
Adding Rolex Daytona will greatly elevate your collection


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Old 11 September 2021, 10:23 AM   #5
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Great set of watches there. If I didn't have the bracelets for those without I'd make that my next mission.
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Old 12 September 2021, 05:13 AM   #6
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I do have the bracelets for all of the watches. I like to put the 40mm watches on a strap because they fit my wrist better that way. I have smaller wrists at 6" and the bracelets tend to cause the watch head to slide to one edge of my wrist as the clasp is not centered on the bottom of my wrist. Stock rolex bracelets are meant for wrist size of 6.5" and up. To resolve this for my smaller wrists, I believe I'd have to permanently remove one of the non-removeable links which I'm hesitant to do.

I agree I need a dress watch. That will be the next purchase for me. Still waiting for the right model to come up!
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Old 15 September 2021, 02:05 AM   #8
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I do have the bracelets for all of the watches. I like to put the 40mm watches on a strap because they fit my wrist better that way. I have smaller wrists at 6" and the bracelets tend to cause the watch head to slide to one edge of my wrist as the clasp is not centered on the bottom of my wrist. Stock rolex bracelets are meant for wrist size of 6.5" and up. To resolve this for my smaller wrists, I believe I'd have to permanently remove one of the non-removeable links which I'm hesitant to do.

I agree I need a dress watch. That will be the next purchase for me. Still waiting for the right model to come up!
I like that vintage datejust there's something elegant about those older models that modern references don't have, it's got to be the case size.
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Old 8 October 2021, 11:54 PM   #9
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Nice collection! Congrats.......
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Old 15 October 2021, 10:51 PM   #10
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If concerned about the rounding on some of the cases, have you considered the services of LA Watch Works or Rolliworks?

They're experts in restoring some of the original chamfers of more polished cases and the prices seem relatively reasonable.
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Old 16 October 2021, 05:26 AM   #11
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Beautiful collection!
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Old 17 October 2021, 06:25 AM   #12
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If concerned about the rounding on some of the cases, have you considered the services of LA Watch Works or Rolliworks?

They're experts in restoring some of the original chamfers of more polished cases and the prices seem relatively reasonable.
Yes, I have thought about having the sub touched up by LAWW or Roliworks. I don't think it's at that level to warrant it. I don't know how I feel about it to be honest since it loses some originality with laser welding. For instance, I wouldn't want to buy a watch with a recut case unless the price is right.
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