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Old 20 October 2024, 09:06 AM   #31
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I bought the 16710 Pepsi, 3 times, and sold each one, am I sorry? Yes.
They say 4th time is the charm.

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Old 20 October 2024, 11:04 AM   #32
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Anyone else bought the same exact watch multiple times simply to change dial color?
Who, me?
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Old 20 October 2024, 01:32 PM   #33
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Anyone else bought the same exact watch multiple times simply to change dial color?

I'm officially guilty now. I now have this GS in black and blue. I've had the black one for a couple years but am currently lacking blue in my collection. Now I have both LOL. I plan to sell the black eventually.

Anyone else care to fess up on multiple watch model purchases? This hobby is a disease


Yes, I have. I have owned the SD43 twice. It was my very first Rolex and I had a tinge of nostalgia when I bought it again. Ultimately, I sold it again because the watch was very uncomfortable to wear. It is probably just the shape of my wrist that is ill-suited to the watch.

I have also owned and still currently own a SS Sky-dweller. My first was a black dial and my second is a blue dial. Both came on oyster bracelets. I sold the black dial in a moment of impulse and have regretted it ever since.

I admit that I was caught up in the hype, chasing the GMTs and Daytonas, only to realise that they weren’t the watch for me after a couple of months of owning them.

That being said, my watch collection has come full circle and I am very happy with what I have now.
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Old 20 October 2024, 09:49 PM   #34
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Old 20 October 2024, 09:54 PM   #35
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They say 4th time is the charm.

Look fwd to wrist pics
Spoken like a true WIS
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Old 20 October 2024, 10:03 PM   #36
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Old 20 October 2024, 10:17 PM   #37
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Sure. I have done it with the Submariners and most recently with the SS Sky-Dweller. I see no issue in doing it if that is what you want.
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Old 20 October 2024, 10:20 PM   #38
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Old 20 October 2024, 10:54 PM   #39
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Sure. I have done it with the Submariners and most recently with the SS Sky-Dweller. I see no issue in doing it if that is what you want.
Wow! Four-for-four on the Sky-D colors. Those are beauties!
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Old 21 October 2024, 09:05 AM   #40
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Boring, probably, but I've worn a GMT since the early 1970's and never felt the need to blow dough on another timepiece. Why would I?
Find something that doesn't disappoint, and stick with it.
Oh my, stunning watch. Can totally see why you'd never need anything else
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Old 21 October 2024, 10:34 AM   #41
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Boring, probably, but I've worn a GMT since the early 1970's and never felt the need to blow dough on another timepiece. Why would I?
Find something that doesn't disappoint, and stick with it.
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Old 21 October 2024, 10:56 AM   #42
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Boring, probably, but I've worn a GMT since the early 1970's and never felt the need to blow dough on another timepiece. Why would I?
Find something that doesn't disappoint, and stick with it.
Completely agree and I think the GMT is the best watch to do it with. Did you keep changing it for newer models, though? I ask because the one in the photo is at least mid-80s. If I had a 1675 I don't know what could persuade me to move it on.

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I thought I was sick for having 2 GMTs and wanting more but I feel better after reading this thread:))
You're not sick, just a prisoner of Rolex. In the pre-Ceramic days, you could have just gotten a second or third bezel for your GMT to try out colours on the same watch.
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Old 21 October 2024, 01:04 PM   #43
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Old 21 October 2024, 01:26 PM   #44
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I am guilty too... and without ready this thread, I didn't really thought I have so many of the same.

Sub Date + Kermet
SS Daytona White + YG OF Daytona (Paul Newman Dial)
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Old 21 October 2024, 05:54 PM   #45
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I think I’ve just failed the intelligence test again!

Can someone explain how you tell the time with these please?
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Old 21 October 2024, 05:55 PM   #46
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Old 21 October 2024, 08:58 PM   #47
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Did you keep changing it for newer models, though? I ask because the one in the photo is at least mid-80s. If I had a 1675 I don't know what could persuade me to move it on.
The 1675, which I bought in the early 70's began to lose its appeal compared to my (2000) 16710. I just loved the look of the sapphire crystal, that and the Oyster bracelet, the hour marker surrounds....and the quickset addition was a bonus too.

Sacrilege to many here, I know, but the 27 year old acrylic dial and faded bezel, just looked, well, tired.

So, just the two GMT's since the 70's.
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Old 21 October 2024, 09:03 PM   #48
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Boring, probably, but I've worn a GMT since the early 1970's and never felt the need to blow dough on another timepiece. Why would I?
Find something that doesn't disappoint, and stick with it.
You are an anomaly amoung most here

Congratulations on finding watch nirvana… I didn’t know it existed
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Old 21 October 2024, 11:30 PM   #49
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Sure. I have done it with the Submariners and most recently with the SS Sky-Dweller. I see no issue in doing it if that is what you want.
haha wow! You skydwellin' sonuvagun!
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Old 21 October 2024, 11:35 PM   #50
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You are an anomaly amoung most here

Congratulations on finding watch nirvana… I didn’t know it existed
Hahaha!

I just haven’t fallen for the hype.

I would humbly suggest that a lot of Rolexes are bought, these days, simply for, the 'flex'.
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Old 22 October 2024, 01:19 AM   #51
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Yup. I've got a Bluesy, a Cermit/Starbucks, and a black Sub date. They also see regular wear in the rotation, depending on what's going on that particular day.
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Old 22 October 2024, 05:10 AM   #52
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Sure. I have done it with the Submariners and most recently with the SS Sky-Dweller. I see no issue in doing it if that is what you want.
So cool, love it, just missing the grail RG with Aqua dial, now that thing is amazing.
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Old 22 October 2024, 07:52 AM   #53
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Sure. I have done it with the Submariners and most recently with the SS Sky-Dweller. I see no issue in doing it if that is what you want.
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Old 22 October 2024, 08:35 AM   #54
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Old 22 October 2024, 11:31 PM   #55
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Have since moved the RG one on it's such a beautiful watch and amazing value I just found it too flashy for my own taste.
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Old 23 October 2024, 02:58 AM   #56
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Yes, but BLNR on oyster and BLRO on jubilee. I like GMTs...
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Old 29 October 2024, 11:12 PM   #57
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Those are two beautiful Subs!

I was close to buying that blue Sub a few years ago and have been kicking myself ever since for not following through with it.
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Yep. Blancpain fifty fathoms in black and blue.
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