Better to own one Rolex?

[Plant]

1 Rolex and no more than 3 total watches works for me.

Currently I have a DJ, a Nomos, and a Seiko. Nice 3 watch collection under $10k is enough for me. And I dont wear the seiko much but not worth selling a $400 watch Id rather just keep it

[gr33n]

Originally Posted by SN13

You have a 116600 Safe queen?

Until I am sufficiently "safe" regarding income, it will stay in the bank safe. But I will never sell it, and WILL wear it eventually.

[liberalclown]

Originally Posted by Chester01

The more we move the collection around, flip, chase the latest and greatest (nothing wrong with that per se) the less meaning they have and it’s more about consuming and having and chasing the dopamine high and not about the watch at all.

Well said!

[Tumppi$]

^ Indeed.

[rlx123]

I have multiple watches but recently added a black ceramic ss Daytona. Now I have lost interest in wearing my Hulk, Bluesy, SD43, and datejust 41. I think if i had bought the Daytona first, then my watch collection would have stopped at one watch. I paid a premium for this watch but don’t care because I love wearing it everyday. I don’t really care if i put scratches on it. Live life to the fullest!


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[Andjwhite]

Originally Posted by NeoAnderson

having a bunch of anything is a lack of happeniness and they just use obtaining material object man makes to full a void. Its a know fact. I could have a ton of watches but I know i will only feel good for a point of time and the cycle starts again.

Exactly how I was starting to feel. I broke the cycle this year and only have one watch. A 5513 that works for every occasion. I am happy with it.

[JBoone]

I only have a DJ41 and don’t aspire to own another anytime soon. Have an omega, Breitling, Oris and will probably continue to add different brands going foward. No two of one brand yet and I am thinking would add another omega before a rolex due to pricing/scarcity + personal tastes.

[Meyrin]

Nothing wrong with three (or more) different watches, but a Submariner can definitely swing all three occasions with style!

It certainly can! For more than 25 years I've been wearing my 14060 Sub (my only Rolex) nearly every day, during all sorts of activities and wearing all sorts of clothes, leisure and formal. I've never bothered about it, and no one has ever said anything! It´s the perfect one watch for me! Tough as nails...

[LC23]

I wish I can say yes

[77T]

Better? Well it’s a personal choice…

I’d say “best”…

Best to have:
One Rolex
One Patek
One Omega
One Seiko
Etc.


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[Jonathanhumes]

Love the idea of leaving them to the kids.

I need more kids. Not sure wife would agree 😀

[ttomczak]

If I only list the ‘nice’ watches and not any of my 6 Japanese Gshocks

I have a
DaytonaC
Batman (original)
Blue Pelagos
Seiko green Sumo

For the gshocks, they are going for sale soon

[Oxfordian]

A collection of luxury watches is brilliant but you do end up with favourites, mine is the Submariner, but for the first time in months it is in the watch box and I have dug my Omega Seamaster Diver out for some wrist time.

I do worry that I have too many watches (6) as some get so little wrist time, but they will be passed on to my two kids at some point in the future.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Think the Rolex line is so deep you can get away with a 'minimalist' one gmt/sub, one daytona, and maybe one DJ/DD.

That’s on point. 4 minimum for me. Sub, gmt, Daytona, dd

[Guinness58]

I have watches for different occasions/activities such as work, formal, casual, working out, etc. I am a buy and hold person and have built a modest collection over 30 years. Hands down my Rolex sub date is my favorite but also have watches from Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Seiko and a few others. I enjoy the variety but also see the advantage of having just one or two watches.

[Majin Buu]

As for me, up to 3 or less, unless is a hot collector’s item then it’s “one more..”

J.

[Ensign]

Most people appreciate one or two watches more than numerous ones. One watch doesn’t fit lots of guys lifestyle, however. I’m one of those guys who find any kind dive watch uncomfortable with a suit. But in short sleeved days, I like a bigger watch. Also, having just a couple watches for decades is wonderful; getting a wearable piece from one’s father is awesome. Some guys, however get a lot of joy flipping watches on to the next guy. So depends on the person.

[Guinness58]

Originally Posted by David001

I had so many that I connected them together and made a belt out of them.
But it was a waist of time.

Ouch!

[schoutedeni]

I have one wife. I’ll save the diversity for my watch collection. 5 or 6 should be enough.


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[leed]

Originally Posted by Bryantto

I have multiple watches but recently added a black ceramic ss Daytona. Now I have lost interest in wearing my Hulk, Bluesy, SD43, and datejust 41. I think if i had bought the Daytona first, then my watch collection would have stopped at one watch. I paid a premium for this watch but don’t care because I love wearing it everyday. I don’t really care if i put scratches on it. Live life to the fullest!


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Congrats on the Daytona. How does Daytona wear in terms of size and comfort compared to your other watches?

[A_Milli]

I will say it's just about choices, one, two, any number of watches

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Have you ever considered if being a one watch (Rolex) person is better than owning a large collection of similar looking Rolex?

Would it be preferred to inherit your Dad’s watch or one of his watches?

I often wonder this

Nope. The thought of wearing the same watch every day makes me literally break out in hives.

If I'd been fortunate enough to have inherited a watch from my Dad, I would, of course, cherish it.

[cvo]

I enjoy the research (the hunt) even more than owning. I am a one Rolex watch (one at a time) guy. Maybe add more when I retire.

[cvo]

Originally Posted by schoutedeni

I have one wife. I’ll save the diversity for my watch collection. 5 or 6 should be enough.


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I am with you, it would be super stressful the other way around. 😊

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Do you spend much time diving?

Uses it as a sinker for fishing.

[csaltphoto]

So far, one is enough. I wanted a sub for MANY years; like half a lifetime. It's crazy but I never thought I would enjoy wearing it as much as I do. Every day.

Last year this time there were some great deals on PM models. Considered a DD in WG or PT. Just because it would be cool. Had to be honest with myself though; would I like it as much as my sub?

Might pick up a cheaper watch for travel if and when I start traveling a lot again. Same story though, so far I like having the sub along. It's a part of me now. Unless I get sent to some third world sketchy place.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Bryantto

I have multiple watches but recently added a black ceramic ss Daytona. Now I have lost interest in wearing my Hulk, Bluesy, SD43, and datejust 41. I think if i had bought the Daytona first, then my watch collection would have stopped at one watch. I paid a premium for this watch but don’t care because I love wearing it everyday. I don’t really care if i put scratches on it. Live life to the fullest!


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That is the reality of the black Daytona ... it truly can be the best single watch collection. And I wouldn’t feel the same about the white Daytona. The black dial makes it so versatile from swim suit to board room suit.

While the Sub has similar qualities in terms of versatility ... it cannot touch the rarity and the “special feeling” the Daytona gives its wearer.

The black Daytona is absolutely my favorite watch!




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[rlx123]

Originally Posted by leed

Congrats on the Daytona. How does Daytona wear in terms of size and comfort compared to your other watches?

I was so used to the heavier and thicker watches before the Daytona that when I first put it on it felt small, but since wearing it for the last few months, it’s actually feels like a perfect size for me. My wrist size fluctuates between 7 to 7.25. The Datejust 41 is the closest in size to the Daytona and it still feels a little too big now (not thicker, but wider).


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[IamJacky]

For the longest time I've always just owned one Datejust, as time goes on I dug deeper and deeper and there was no turning back, can't just have one now. I think 4 is ideal for me.

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The reality is any model of Rolex is worthy and durable enough to be a “one and only” watch. That was their initial advertising angle. The only problem with that is if you overextend yourself and purchase a model you won’t feel comfortable wearing every day worrying about every scratch. I would rather see someone buy one watch and wear it everywhere and enjoy it rather than to buy multiples and use them as score cards posing as potential future investments.

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