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Vivalas · 8 October 2020, 05:22 PM

Always been a Rolex person and been a bit too blinkered to give anything else the time of day. The way Rolex has been going hasn’t impressed me too much. I don’t blame the AD’s, it’s just supply and demand, but it’s led me to start diversifying and I’m glad I did. I’ve got the Rolex watches I want, more likely to buy other brands going forward.

KCT · 8 October 2020, 06:26 PM

Nice collection there!

sgwatchguy · 8 October 2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Always been a Rolex person and been a bit too blinkered to give anything else the time of day. The way Rolex has been going hasn’t impressed me too much. I don’t blame the AD’s, it’s just supply and demand, but it’s led me to start diversifying and I’m glad I did. I’ve got the Rolex watches I want, more likely to buy other brands going forward.

Nice collection, Stephen. What other brands have caught your fancy recently?

AK797 · 8 October 2020, 06:40 PM

Knockout bunch of five!

JodyHighroller · 8 October 2020, 06:53 PM

That is an incredible selection of watches! I love the silver 15500.

You need some PM next.

joli160 · 8 October 2020, 06:56 PM

Very nice collection, in my eyes the SkyD jumps out

1William · 8 October 2020, 09:35 PM

I like your collection. Very well rounded.

brandrea · 8 October 2020, 09:37 PM

Very nice collection Stephen

supernova · 8 October 2020, 09:38 PM

The VC and AP are great additions and a nice step up to Rolex. You have a great diverse sports watch line now!

Glad you got out of the Rolex bubble, I have a friend that only collects Rolex sports references and always says to me every other watch is "ugly" when I try to engage with him about other brands, super narrowmided and ignorant

Slider817 · 8 October 2020, 09:58 PM

Very nice collection, all good watches that look great and work well for everyday wear.

Funny, I started out Rolex, moved into Patek, then into high end independent watchmaking. Now, I basically just wear a Rolex Milgauss or a Seamaster, most of my high end watches have been sold or just live in my watch box.

Jay (Eire) · 8 October 2020, 10:45 PM

Good for you, I never understood the single brand focus honestly.

There’s a lot of good stuff out there and I think more and more people are now looking more broadly given how difficult it has become to find a Rolex, Patek, AP etc.

I wonder how long before you add something on a strap which is less “sporty”?

And just to add; nice line up. There’s a decent amount of variety there even if everything looks similar to the lay person.

NYG1121 · 8 October 2020, 10:49 PM

That is a wonderful collection. So well balanced between brands and the different looks of each watch. I think it is time to put the finishing touches on it with a nice dress watch!

BigAppleBill · 8 October 2020, 10:54 PM

Great line up! Nothing wrong with knowing yourself and being totally into sports watches. Only consider something on a strap if it really fits your style and what you really like. But we’ll done so far!

Vivalas · 9 October 2020, 12:57 AM

Thanks everyone, I’m very happy with where I am watch wise right now. Taken a time to get here - I would say ‘that’s it, I’m done’ but truth is I’d be lying to you all and myself. Very few of us are ever done, if we are then great, but what I love about this hobby is tastes change, new watches come out and we go again

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Nice collection, Stephen. What other brands have caught your fancy recently?

I’m a big fan of Blancpain and was close to a lovely blue FF recently but it didn’t happen. One day maybe. I know it’s my newest acquisition, but right now I’m blown away with the quality of AP. I’m sure I won’t stop at one.

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Originally Posted by Jay (Eire)

Good for you, I never understood the single brand focus honestly.
I wonder how long before you add something on a strap which is less “sporty”?

I think so much of the single brand focus lately with Rolex is based on value if I’m honest. You buy a Rolex and yOUR £ or $ is safe, maybe even worth more, so people are buying for the wrong reasons. It’s a shame.

I wear the VC on rubber and leather very often, Though I guess it still looks slightly sporty.

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Great line up! Nothing wrong with knowing yourself and being totally into sports watches. Only consider something on a strap if it really fits your style and what you really like. But we’ll done so far!

I often consider less sporty watches, just haven’t committed as of yet. Like the fifty six and a few of the pateks.

Pw92676 · 9 October 2020, 01:24 AM

Fantastic collection.

enjoythemusic · 9 October 2020, 01:37 AM

Well played OP

PhilLynott · 9 October 2020, 03:06 AM

Very nice collection! I have the only rolex I'm really interested in and it may surprise some but it's a lowly old DJ36. Have zero other rolex models on my radar, some are great of course but I can find an alternative I like better for every model and they're actually available.

scarlet knight · 9 October 2020, 08:14 AM

Great collection, it is great to diversify.

KBM · 9 October 2020, 09:18 AM

That's truly a fantastic selection of 5 watches you have there. Enjoy!

IGotId · 9 October 2020, 12:03 PM

Nice collection! I too love Rolex but don't see myself purchasing another any time soon (due to market conditions lol).

Hope you don't mind me posting my collection!

Vivalas · 9 October 2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IGotId

Nice collection! I too love Rolex but don't see myself purchasing another any time soon (due to market conditions lol).

Hope you don't mind me posting my collection!

Of course not, that’s a great collection

IGotId · 10 October 2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Of course not, that’s a great collection

Thanks! Love yours as well!

tanask211 · 10 October 2020, 09:17 PM

Looking at VC overseas or Lange 1 for my next collection.

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Benzsiam · 10 October 2020, 11:32 PM

Wonderful collection!

YoungMoneyAssassin · 11 October 2020, 09:32 AM

Congrats, that’s a wonderful collection. Diversification is important :)

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8 October 2020, 05:22 PM	#1
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,616	Watch Diversification Always been a Rolex person and been a bit too blinkered to give anything else the time of day. The way Rolex has been going hasn’t impressed me too much. I don’t blame the AD’s, it’s just supply and demand, but it’s led me to start diversifying and I’m glad I did. I’ve got the Rolex watches I want, more likely to buy other brands going forward.

8 October 2020, 06:56 PM	#6
joli160 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,592	Very nice collection, in my eyes the SkyD jumps out __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 October 2020, 01:37 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,472	Well played OP __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 October 2020, 11:32 PM	#24
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	Wonderful collection! __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

8 October 2020, 06:26 PM	#2
KCT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 68	Nice collection there!

8 October 2020, 06:40 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,357	Knockout bunch of five!

8 October 2020, 06:53 PM	#5
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	That is an incredible selection of watches! I love the silver 15500. You need some PM next.

8 October 2020, 09:35 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,630	I like your collection. Very well rounded.

8 October 2020, 09:37 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,360	Very nice collection Stephen

8 October 2020, 09:38 PM	#9
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,321	The VC and AP are great additions and a nice step up to Rolex. You have a great diverse sports watch line now! Glad you got out of the Rolex bubble, I have a friend that only collects Rolex sports references and always says to me every other watch is "ugly" when I try to engage with him about other brands, super narrowmided and ignorant

8 October 2020, 09:58 PM	#10
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Very nice collection, all good watches that look great and work well for everyday wear. Funny, I started out Rolex, moved into Patek, then into high end independent watchmaking. Now, I basically just wear a Rolex Milgauss or a Seamaster, most of my high end watches have been sold or just live in my watch box.

8 October 2020, 10:45 PM	#11
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,481	Good for you, I never understood the single brand focus honestly. There’s a lot of good stuff out there and I think more and more people are now looking more broadly given how difficult it has become to find a Rolex, Patek, AP etc. I wonder how long before you add something on a strap which is less “sporty”? And just to add; nice line up. There’s a decent amount of variety there even if everything looks similar to the lay person.

8 October 2020, 10:49 PM	#12
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,863	That is a wonderful collection. So well balanced between brands and the different looks of each watch. I think it is time to put the finishing touches on it with a nice dress watch!

8 October 2020, 10:54 PM	#13
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Great line up! Nothing wrong with knowing yourself and being totally into sports watches. Only consider something on a strap if it really fits your style and what you really like. But we’ll done so far!

9 October 2020, 01:24 AM	#15
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,261	Fantastic collection.

9 October 2020, 03:06 AM	#17
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 757	Very nice collection! I have the only rolex I'm really interested in and it may surprise some but it's a lowly old DJ36. Have zero other rolex models on my radar, some are great of course but I can find an alternative I like better for every model and they're actually available.

9 October 2020, 08:14 AM	#18
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,349	Great collection, it is great to diversify.

9 October 2020, 09:18 AM	#19
KBM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,433	That's truly a fantastic selection of 5 watches you have there. Enjoy!

9 October 2020, 12:03 PM	#20
IGotId "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Adnan Location: NoVA Posts: 458	Nice collection! I too love Rolex but don't see myself purchasing another any time soon (due to market conditions lol). Hope you don't mind me posting my collection!

10 October 2020, 09:17 PM	#23
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 317	Looking at VC overseas or Lange 1 for my next collection. Sent from my HMA-L29 using Tapatalk

11 October 2020, 09:32 AM	#25
YoungMoneyAssassin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 154	Congrats, that’s a wonderful collection. Diversification is important :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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