…so how has your collection changed in 2023?

[bronxbombers42]

Ended the year by adding a MK6 Red Sub from ‘74 or ‘75. After many years of buying and selling, I decided that 4 and 5 digit models were the sweet spot for me. Perfectly content with this and my 16710

[enjoythemusic]

My dad got his first Rolex, gifted to him by Yours Truly (and HUGE thanks to Mayors Jewelers in Tampa / Nick)

Have you gotten your mom/dad a Rolex yet as a show of thanks for putting up with 'you' all these years?

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[Balsquat]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Not one single change. This was my year to get back into golf after a few years away ( just busy, not in prison or anything cool like that). That kept my time and wallet distracted upgrading clubs and range time, but I'm also pretty satisfied with what I have. Sure, give me a $ few hundred grand I'll buy a few nice watches but I have pretty simple taste. If I want.color, I can wear a green shirt.

Agreed!

[EEpro]

Picked up:
126610LV from AD
116500LN-002 at AD
116500LN-001 from Collectors1946
IWC Ingenieur Aqua at boutique
124060 from Nashville Watches
Vacheron Cornes de Vache from boutique
Vacheron 222 from boutique

Sold:
126610LV on eBay
Vacheron 4500V to Nashville Watches

[Benjay]

Sold my Batgirl and added 116500, It's a good year so far!

[wesdaniel]

Funny to come across this... I made a thread about this last night here.

4 in (Rolex 1601, AP Millenary 4101, PP 5036G, M.A.D. 1 Red) and 3 out (GO perpetual calendar, Tudor BB bronze, Patek 5035r).

It was a quiet year.

[myk7000]

Big changes for me in 2023...
Said goodbye to these three beauties:




And said hello to this one:



Painful stuff, but the right choices overall in my book.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Funny to come across this... I made a thread about this last night here.

Sorry I didn’t see your thread. I’ve posted up a similar thread in December for a number of years.

[KatGirl]

Mine has grown exponentially…..

Kat


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[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by harvey

Sorry I didn’t see your thread. I’ve posted up a similar thread in December for a number of years.

Plenty of room here for both I’d say. Thanks both of you for creating your threads to give us some talking points. This is a discussion forum after all lol.

[JSol1]

Relatively quiet year. For the first time in a long time I traded a watch. Moved my 12622 Slate for a BLRO jubilee via my AD. Loved the YM but just wasn’t wearing it much.

This year I forced myself to move on from something I wasn’t wearing much as in the past I would simply just add…Here’s to a great New Year to everyone

[wesdaniel]

Originally Posted by harvey

Sorry I didn’t see your thread. I’ve posted up a similar thread in December for a number of years.

All good. Last year was my first and, hopefully, soon, I won't be doing them anymore as most of my buying and trading days are behind me.

Always enjoy seeing what people have done.

[rmagoo57]

Even though the "watch market is dead," I managed to buy, sell and trade a few pieces throughout the year...

Picked up a DJ41 Wimbledon, 16600, 14060M, Tudor BB58 Blue and a Tudor Prince Date Chrono Panda dial. Then traded my "old" 14060M sub for a 16713 on jubilee. Highlight of the year was gifting a couple DJ's and a 34MM Air King to my daughters and son-in-law!

[lencap]

IN:

Added Uncle Straps Half Link to existing Tudor BB 58 - completely changed fit to now be comfortable without issues - no need to upgrade to SUB.

2023 Rolex 41 DJ 126300, White Stick Dial, Smooth Bezel, Oyster, purchased new from local AD for less than a 39mm OP white dial at today's market price that was discontinued before my allocation came up. Always loved a clean white stick dial, and only the 41mm DJ has that option. Since I kept the BB58 I shifted the funds from my "SUB FUND" to get the DJ.

Timex Q GMT - Couldn't resist Black Friday sale and worry free Quartz movement with dual time zones. Quite a nice upgrade from the original Timex Q "Pepsi". Hard to beat for under $200.


OUT:

Citizen Eco-Drive Diver - gave to grandson who enjoys it every day. No significant value, just a simple to wear rubber strap watch perfectly suited for a 14 year old.

In retrospect the DJ was an impulse buy, not really necessary or a "gotta have it" piece. Just a nice pure white stick marker dial that complements my black face BB58 and my original 1981 TT DJ Black Face/gold stick markers/arms, with matching Jubilee bracelet.

I'm set, and frankly may let go of the Tudor since I don't need 3 quality watches. On the other hand it's worth keeping for those times I want a nice watch, but also one that's off the radar and can be worn without attracting attention. The Timex is a fun toy - surprisingly comfortable, 38mm size, upgraded Swiss quartz movement and dual GMT time zones.

[teehan]

have been fortunate to add the following 3 pieces this year :

126334 wimbledon
126710 batgirl
116500 panda

[Kiddodoc]

2023

Out
YM 116622
126613 Bluesy
126711 CHNR
126333 MOP DJ 41

Added
116500 white dial
126610 MKII LV
228238 Silver baton dial

[windingmybusiness]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I consolidated down to three nice watches in 2023.

I’ve long been considering this move and finally decided to get off the fence. So far so good

Man, I wish I could do this. Which 3??

[harvey]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

All good. Last year was my first and, hopefully, soon, I won't be doing them anymore as most of my buying and trading days are behind me.

Always enjoy seeing what people have done.

Wes, if you don’t me asking what was the trigger to the change?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by windingmybusiness

Man, I wish I could do this. Which 3??

321, BLRO, Submariner


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[JTL31]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Mine has grown exponentially…..

Kat

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[Benzsiam]

Added in 2023:

PP 5712G, Kurono AC, CARTIER Santos YG, CARTIER Santos SS & AP 26022BC

[PTCDAD]

Purchased a NTTD, SD43, SMP300, GMT Pepsi on Jubilee, 3861 Sapphire sandwich, & Blue DJ41 on Jubilee.


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[PLNYC]

4 left the collection, 3 came in

[painexpert]

Added an Explorer I 40mm and Explorer II polar.

[Giangos]

I had my biggest year yet in both spend and number of watches.

The highlights were a VC OS chrono, a couple of pateks, a sprite, a Pepsi, WG SkyD.

I’m looking forward to a more relaxed 2024. It probably won’t happen.

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[Spartacus]

More non-Rolex, still no calls from AD.

[Golden Palomino]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

My dad got his first Rolex, gifted to him by Yours Truly (and HUGE thanks to Mayors Jewelers in Tampa / Nick)

Have you gotten your mom/dad a Rolex yet as a show of thanks for putting up with 'you' all these years?

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Really cool! Looks like y’all had fun. My pops is a southpaw too!


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

My dad got his first Rolex, gifted to him by Yours Truly (and HUGE thanks to Mayors Jewelers in Tampa / Nick)

Have you gotten your mom/dad a Rolex yet as a show of thanks for putting up with 'you' all these years? ]

Well done Steven

[Agamemnon]

In 2023 these pieces were added to my collection:
1. Rolex Submariner 41 mm 124060-0001
2. Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38 mm H70405730
3. Panerai Submersible Carbotech™ 42 mm PAM00960
4. Panerai Luminor Marina 44 mm PAM01314
5. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 mm 124300-0005

... and this neo-vintage must also arrive for Christmas:
6. Rolex Submariner Date 40 mm 16610
... which I will post when it arrives, to update the list.

[emtee]

Added these 4 and sold zero

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