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petesjag · 20 November 2011, 06:11 AM

I collect just Rolex and I do so for good reason...
I love researching history, design, anything whichever has to do with the brand.
Ofcourse there are many many great watch brands, some are more desirable and built to a higher quality and some less.
I have my hands full with just one brand, so I keep my interests focused. Diversity is just not my thing, im happy with just one brand and feel more comfortable collecting within the Rolex lineup..
Im curious how the rest of you wis think and function in this great hobby..?

Grumpy Badger · 20 November 2011, 06:15 AM

If I like a watch, can justify another one to myself and have the means, I'll buy it. I wouldn't restrict myself to one brand.

TSW · 20 November 2011, 06:15 AM

I was until i discovered AP

warrior · 20 November 2011, 06:19 AM

I've collected other brands besides Rolex and still do. To me, diversity is waaay more interesting.

I happen to like Omega more than Rolex. At some point ( at this mid range luxury level), the question for me becomes what looks best ( they're all great quality watches and exclusive enough for me) . Not what's the more prestigious/ status oriented brand. I think many TRFers, though certainly not all, get too caught up in this. I happen to like the look of Omegas more. In general, their designs IMO have a lot more style and flair than Rolex designs while still maintaining a timeless quality.

petesjag · 20 November 2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I was until i discovered AP

What the attraction of AP....? Look great, but very bulky looking...never had one on, and for financial reasons am not planning on trying one..
Those puppys are really expensive..am also curious why that is..are they hand assembled?

TSW · 20 November 2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

What the attraction of AP....? Look great, but very bulky looking...never had one on, and for financial reasons am not planning on trying one..
Those puppys are really expensive..am also curious why that is..are they hand assembled?

Ever heard about the Holy Trinity?

joeychitwood · 20 November 2011, 06:26 AM

I prefer Rolexes, but I also have two Tudor watches (a blue Submariner and a Tiger chronograph) and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer.

petesjag · 20 November 2011, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Ever heard about the Holy Trinity?

No...should I have.?

onkyo · 20 November 2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I was until i discovered AP

I too love Rolex (mostly vintage) and AP.... my two favorite brands.

But I also enjoy Patek, Lange, Tudor, and others

Its an expensive addiction.

matt4hand · 20 November 2011, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petesjag

I collect just Rolex and I do so for good reason...
I love researching history, design, anything whichever has to do with the brand.
Ofcourse there are many many great watch brands, some are more desirable and built to a higher quality and some less.
I have my hands full with just one brand, so I keep my interests focused. Diversity is just not my thing, im happy with just one brand and feel more comfortable collecting within the Rolex lineup..
Im curious how the rest of you wis think and function in this great hobby..?

What about a vintage Panerai with a Rolex movement? Does that qualify? Learning about those is how I bought my first Panerai.

petesjag · 20 November 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

I too love Rolex (mostly vintage) and AP.... my two favorite brands.

But I also enjoy Patek, Lange, Tudor, and others

Its an expensive addiction.

Yes, the expense keeps me focused to just Rolex...
I have had the same problem with antique autos...years ago I had a number of them...once I sold all but one, I could focus on just that one car and also keep a cap on my expensive hobby...

petesjag · 20 November 2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

What about a vintage Panerai with a Rolex movement? Does that qualify? Learning about those is how I bought my first Panerai.

I was wondering what the huge interest here on the forum is with panerai...
Not attracted me yet.

ArcticMoose · 20 November 2011, 07:07 AM

No, but I'm not a collector either, I just buy watches I like.

So far one Panerai, two Oris and five Rolex. Next on the list is first a JLC, a Sinn and then a 1675 Pepsi.

MortgageGuy · 20 November 2011, 07:20 AM

Rolex only it seems for me. I have tried and tried to love some other brands like Panerai but they never last... For the time being and until I find something else it will remain Rolex

esm · 20 November 2011, 07:36 AM

Rolex is my "main brand" for now (I'd like to think so anyway...), I do have other brands in my collection. I like varieties, I think it makes it more interesting.

Having said that, I'm also a big fan of G-Shock watches

agsstructures · 20 November 2011, 07:53 AM

i like different brands but feel Rolex's are the most versatile and make awesome daily wearers. I almost pulled the trigger on an AP Royal Oak Chrono but it was to much cash in the end. I love other brands and if I had the financial means I would not limit myself to just one. i will one day get my AP, muuuuuuahahahhaha!!

sandybax · 20 November 2011, 08:16 AM

I like Rolex and Panerai, but I collect Rolexes. Others are just impulse purchases :)

humvee · 20 November 2011, 08:17 AM

For beaters, No.

For a watch that goes into thousands, Yes, ROLEX ONLY.

desertcop204 · 20 November 2011, 08:20 AM

I prefer Rolex in general as a brand, but I also own Omega and Panerai. To me the decision is individual watch vs. watch, not brand vs. brand.

Chipmunk · 20 November 2011, 08:24 AM

For me there's just no substitute to a Rolex collection.

Rags · 20 November 2011, 08:28 AM

I do prefer rolex but I'll buy anything that catches my eye as long as I can afford it.

Fiery · 20 November 2011, 08:30 AM

I'm a one watch per brand collector. I try to carefully select the best watch (at least best for me) from each brand I'm interested in. So far it went as SS Sub-C LN from Rolex, Speedmaster "MoonWatch" from Omega, Colt II Quartz from Breitling, and Royal Oak 15300ST from AP. Still thinking about what would be the best for me from Patek...

East Bay Rider · 20 November 2011, 08:32 AM

I like the idea of collecting only Rolex. I have a Rolex and a Tudor. I'd like a Blancpain too but I'd also like a few more Rolex.

ersnyder · 20 November 2011, 08:35 AM

While I'm pretty much a "Rolex Guy", I do have some Panerai and one Tudor. Open to others, but Rolex's design is tough to beat!

Mosco · 20 November 2011, 09:12 AM

NEVER. Too many awesome brands out there!

nauticajoe · 20 November 2011, 09:14 AM

No way. I like my PAM's too.

Maxtor · 20 November 2011, 09:22 AM

I like the variety that different brands can offer... but it is about loving the individual watch and seeing where it fits with the other things you have. A collection needs to make sense to the collector... not necessarily to others.

cgjane · 20 November 2011, 09:23 AM

No. I love AP, Patek and Omega too.

psv · 20 November 2011, 09:49 AM

No on both accounts, even if I love watches and read up on them/amass knowledge I don't really view myself as a collector. Rolex is the brand that best fits my need, style, vibe and values, but I'm not exclusive. I really like AP, PP, Lange and a few other as well.

Cru Jones · 20 November 2011, 10:41 AM

Nope, like all sorts of watches. But, for online forum fun, only Rolex Forums will do.

20 November 2011, 06:11 AM	#1
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Are you a one brand collector or not? I collect just Rolex and I do so for good reason... I love researching history, design, anything whichever has to do with the brand. Ofcourse there are many many great watch brands, some are more desirable and built to a higher quality and some less. I have my hands full with just one brand, so I keep my interests focused. Diversity is just not my thing, im happy with just one brand and feel more comfortable collecting within the Rolex lineup.. Im curious how the rest of you wis think and function in this great hobby..?

20 November 2011, 06:15 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	If I like a watch, can justify another one to myself and have the means, I'll buy it. I wouldn't restrict myself to one brand. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

20 November 2011, 06:15 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I was until i discovered AP __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 November 2011, 07:20 AM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Rolex only it seems for me. I have tried and tried to love some other brands like Panerai but they never last... For the time being and until I find something else it will remain Rolex __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

20 November 2011, 08:24 AM	#20
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	For me there's just no substitute to a Rolex collection. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

20 November 2011, 06:19 AM	#4
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,678	I've collected other brands besides Rolex and still do. To me, diversity is waaay more interesting. I happen to like Omega more than Rolex. At some point ( at this mid range luxury level), the question for me becomes what looks best ( they're all great quality watches and exclusive enough for me) . Not what's the more prestigious/ status oriented brand. I think many TRFers, though certainly not all, get too caught up in this. I happen to like the look of Omegas more. In general, their designs IMO have a lot more style and flair than Rolex designs while still maintaining a timeless quality.

20 November 2011, 06:26 AM	#7
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I prefer Rolexes, but I also have two Tudor watches (a blue Submariner and a Tiger chronograph) and a Tag Heuer Aquaracer.

20 November 2011, 07:07 AM	#13
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	No, but I'm not a collector either, I just buy watches I like. So far one Panerai, two Oris and five Rolex. Next on the list is first a JLC, a Sinn and then a 1675 Pepsi.

20 November 2011, 07:36 AM	#15
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Rolex is my "main brand" for now (I'd like to think so anyway...), I do have other brands in my collection. I like varieties, I think it makes it more interesting. Having said that, I'm also a big fan of G-Shock watches

20 November 2011, 07:53 AM	#16
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,319	i like different brands but feel Rolex's are the most versatile and make awesome daily wearers. I almost pulled the trigger on an AP Royal Oak Chrono but it was to much cash in the end. I love other brands and if I had the financial means I would not limit myself to just one. i will one day get my AP, muuuuuuahahahhaha!!

20 November 2011, 08:16 AM	#17
sandybax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Florida Watch: No-date Sub Posts: 289	I like Rolex and Panerai, but I collect Rolexes. Others are just impulse purchases :)

20 November 2011, 08:17 AM	#18
humvee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 451	For beaters, No. For a watch that goes into thousands, Yes, ROLEX ONLY.

20 November 2011, 08:20 AM	#19
desertcop204 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 119	I prefer Rolex in general as a brand, but I also own Omega and Panerai. To me the decision is individual watch vs. watch, not brand vs. brand.

20 November 2011, 08:28 AM	#21
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,191	I do prefer rolex but I'll buy anything that catches my eye as long as I can afford it. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

20 November 2011, 08:30 AM	#22
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'm a one watch per brand collector. I try to carefully select the best watch (at least best for me) from each brand I'm interested in. So far it went as SS Sub-C LN from Rolex, Speedmaster "MoonWatch" from Omega, Colt II Quartz from Breitling, and Royal Oak 15300ST from AP. Still thinking about what would be the best for me from Patek... __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

20 November 2011, 08:32 AM	#23
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,913	I like the idea of collecting only Rolex. I have a Rolex and a Tudor. I'd like a Blancpain too but I'd also like a few more Rolex. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

20 November 2011, 08:35 AM	#24
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	While I'm pretty much a "Rolex Guy", I do have some Panerai and one Tudor. Open to others, but Rolex's design is tough to beat!

20 November 2011, 09:12 AM	#25
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	NEVER. Too many awesome brands out there! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 November 2011, 09:14 AM	#26
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	No way. I like my PAM's too.

20 November 2011, 09:22 AM	#27
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,447	I like the variety that different brands can offer... but it is about loving the individual watch and seeing where it fits with the other things you have. A collection needs to make sense to the collector... not necessarily to others.

20 November 2011, 09:23 AM	#28
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	No. I love AP, Patek and Omega too. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

20 November 2011, 09:49 AM	#29
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,078	No on both accounts, even if I love watches and read up on them/amass knowledge I don't really view myself as a collector. Rolex is the brand that best fits my need, style, vibe and values, but I'm not exclusive. I really like AP, PP, Lange and a few other as well.

20 November 2011, 10:41 AM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,645	Nope, like all sorts of watches. But, for online forum fun, only Rolex Forums will do.

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