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6 November 2024, 11:25 PM | #31 |
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For me it’s not boredom, but more like moving chess pieces on a board. I’ve finally become comfortable tweaking my collection based mostly on what I wear over time and working towards more diversity.
I recently traded both 116 Daytonas for a Patek as I still have 5 Rolexes that I wear the most. To be transparent, I prefer the 126 Daytonas and after giving it a bit of time and I feel the urge to replace the Daytonas I will. It’s helped me keep the hobby fresh by continuing to hunt… |
6 November 2024, 11:32 PM | #32 |
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Been there, done that….several times. No regret
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7 November 2024, 12:13 AM | #33 |
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I can safely say you zigged when you should have zagged Gus
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7 November 2024, 12:14 AM | #34 |
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The thing about collecting is that there are so many options, between less expensive and very obtainable models from other Swiss manufacturers, to microbrands and even Kickstarter, if you're really brave (I did one of those).
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7 November 2024, 12:26 AM | #35 |
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Baby steps, man. Baby steps.
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7 November 2024, 01:29 AM | #36 |
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always chasing the next one...
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7 November 2024, 01:43 AM | #37 |
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7 November 2024, 01:46 AM | #38 |
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Do it!
What's your gold watch ? |
7 November 2024, 02:03 AM | #39 |
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Never bore of things I collect. Very deliberate about what I add, with no consideration whatsoever of what’s “hot” or not. So for me to add something it has to be for a good reason. That said, I feel my collection is more or less complete now and there is no piece out there that I am missing. So call it contentment.
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7 November 2024, 02:39 AM | #40 |
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I have no SS pieces in my small collection. Would I add something back? Perhaps…but nothing grabs my attention like PM pieces these days. I offloaded a Batgirl and Starbucks to move into PM….no regrets.
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7 November 2024, 05:01 AM | #42 |
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Curious what the collection looks like today.
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7 November 2024, 08:36 AM | #43 |
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That sir is a certainty :)
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7 November 2024, 08:38 AM | #44 |
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7 November 2024, 08:53 AM | #45 |
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Unload them, the real fun is in buying them back. LOL
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7 November 2024, 09:06 AM | #47 |
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That has been a challenge:)
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7 November 2024, 09:21 AM | #48 |
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I think having a balance between SS and PM is needed in a collection. SS hold their worth better but there is always a lust for a PM piece.
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7 November 2024, 09:34 AM | #49 |
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7 November 2024, 09:59 AM | #50 |
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Always been careful and aware of chasing the new thing or falling into the trap of accumulating for its own sake.
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7 November 2024, 11:26 AM | #51 |
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This is an interesting thread, as I’m also considering consolidating and really just focusing on those timepieces which I enjoy and wear.
But I am curious, when you guys/ gals do this, do you lose a lot of money in the trade in process ? Is that something I just have to accept for the sake of moving onto the next piece? I’ve traded in my rolex OP - fortunately that kept most of its value, but wow I lost on a ton on my grand seiko and Tudor … Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
7 November 2024, 12:05 PM | #52 |
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I said this in another recent thread. But I wouldn’t mind adding a solid gold piece and maybe offloading one or two watches to make room for that.
I can’t say which specific solid gold watch, because I feel like I’m changing my mind everyday. But maybe I’ll do this over the next year or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
7 November 2024, 12:20 PM | #53 |
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Thinking of moving a few SS pieces for a PM myself but with the market right now, it's a hard decision. Contemplated trading SS Skydweller (white dial jubilee) and TT Rootbeer plus a few $K for WG pepsi blue dial but couldn't make the numbers work.
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7 November 2024, 05:37 PM | #54 |
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Your watches your life your choice. There's no point in keeping something you don't like, the thing I would ponder is wearing comfort. I haven't yet met a watch that wears more comfortably than a 12 series GMT on a Jubilee bracelet. I personally wouldn't give up that blend of user friendliness in a hurry.
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7 November 2024, 10:40 PM | #55 |
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Interesting thought on trading and acquiring watches. I have had a two watch collection before, YG Daytona and a SS Submariner, and been happy for years. I have had a much larger collection and it did not last. What is the right number, not know for me as all it takes is the right watch coming along and it is in the collection.
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8 November 2024, 02:13 AM | #57 |
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I got through brand phases. I went through periods where I didn't wear any of my Rolex watches. I'll start heavily collecting another brand and then grow tired of them. Over the past several years, I've really tried to focus my collection on pieces that are classics and versatile.
I have pieces in my collection that I can never trade for sentimental reasons, even if they don't get a ton of wear. I have other pieces in my colleciton from brands that I am just no longer interested in and I am looking to unload. The older I get, the more I keep coming back to Rolex and wearing them most frequently. I've commited myself to only sell a Rolex if I am replacing it with another Rolex. I've also found that with the size of my current collection, I am just not wearing my watches enough to justify having them. I'm looking at cutting the size by about a third, consolidating around classic Rolex and Omega pieces that I wear frequently, and getting rid of others that I do not. |
9 November 2024, 11:26 AM | #58 |
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it depends on your personal preference, if you think you're bored you can do exactly what you want to make you happy.
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9 November 2024, 12:21 PM | #59 |
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I’m bored again…
Let’s see what happens next :)
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9 November 2024, 02:52 PM | #60 |
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Always look forward to the evolution of your collection. Will be watching for an update to your thread. Hope all is well, my friend!
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