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dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 02:21 AM

Hi everyone, thought I'd share a quick snap of my personal collection. Love this hobby, :)

Each watch commemorates a life event so here's to having at least 3 more significant life events so I can fill up the box (my OCD makes it hard to see those empty slots every time I open up the box).

(Apologies that the picture came out a bit blurry...)

I like to switch it up with straps/natos so rare to see them all in their original set ups.

mementomori1983 · 14 September 2017, 02:24 AM

Beautiful collection and box. A 16610 LV would fit in perfectly.

Spoonage · 14 September 2017, 02:24 AM

Great collection. Any stories you wish to share on your collection?

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Beautiful collection and box. A 16610 LV would fit in perfectly.

Funny you mention that! I actually have one (full set) but it's not technically part of my collection as it was bought years back to hold onto and flip down the road...it's not the right watch for me for a few different reasons so it just sits in the safe for now. These watches were bought to commemorate life events as I mentioned and are worn regularly.

sunizzle · 14 September 2017, 02:39 AM

Very nice! What are the candidates for the remaining three slots on the list?

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dubins930 · 14 September 2017, 02:42 AM

Hard to beat that collection! That explorer ... wow

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

Great collection. Any stories you wish to share on your collection?

Thanks for asking...I was actually thinking about sharing a quick blurb but figured most won't care...BUT since you asked so nicely, :)

16710: My first Rolex. Gift from my parents for my college graduation. At the start of my senior year, they told me I could pick one and upon graduation, I would receive it. Had a picture of a nice GMT as my desktop wallpaper on my computer all year as motivation.

1016: My first venture into vintage. Purchased as a commemoration gift for the birth of my first child.

116234: My only modern. Fell in love with it after watch the "Week on the Wrist" by Hodinkee. Purchased to celebrate a promotion at work. Interesting story around this one: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=366337

1680: Purchased the year my 2nd child was born and an even more interesting story with this one: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=490798

1803: Most recent acquisition (have only had it for a month) to celebrate a work promotion. Posted an "incoming" thread here as it also has a bit of an interesting story: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=556987

r8t3d_M · 14 September 2017, 02:51 AM

That's a very nice collection so far!

Any idea what might be next for you? I feel your pain with the empty slots..my box has one and I cringe when I see it..

mjclark32 · 14 September 2017, 02:52 AM

Very nice collection!

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sunizzle

Very nice! What are the candidates for the remaining three slots on the list?

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So as of now, I'd love to finish off the collection with these...but I hope I can save quicker than the rate of increase I'm seeing on the prices because I may never be able to afford one!

6263 Big Red
1680/8 or 16808 (since the former is so much more $$$)
Omega Speedmaster (haven't really narrowed down which one yet)

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by r8t3d_M

That's a very nice collection so far!

Any idea what might be next for you? I feel your pain with the empty slots..my box has one and I cringe when I see it..

HAHA, I'm not the only one then!

These are the ones I've been eyeing for years...but the prices keep rising rapidly so I may get priced out by the time I am ready to get one (milestone birthday, promotion, etc.):

6263 Big Red
1680/8 or 16808 (since the former is so much more $$$)
Omega Speedmaster (haven't really narrowed down which one yet)

MrInternational · 14 September 2017, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

Hi everyone, thought I'd share a quick snap of my personal collection. Love this hobby, :)

Each watch commemorates a life event so here's to having at least 3 more significant life events so I can fill up the box (my OCD makes it hard to see those empty slots every time I open up the box).

(Apologies that the picture came out a bit blurry...)

I like to switch it up with straps/natos so rare to see them all in their original set ups.

Wow! Great collection. Looks like you still need a Milgauss, Explorer 2, and a Seadweller :-)

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And1dre · 14 September 2017, 03:11 AM

Great collection!

TheRolexKingofLV · 14 September 2017, 03:13 AM

Great collection Daniel.

Looks like you are ready for a couple more "life events" with a couple open slots!

Enjoy the journey!

thomaspp · 14 September 2017, 03:14 AM

love it!

nick c · 14 September 2017, 03:30 AM

Great collection!

mementomori1983 · 14 September 2017, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

Funny you mention that! I actually have one (full set) but it's not technically part of my collection as it was bought years back to hold onto and flip down the road...it's not the right watch for me for a few different reasons so it just sits in the safe for now. These watches were bought to commemorate life events as I mentioned and are worn regularly.

Ah, gotcha

Great collection regardless of the empty spots. IMO you picked some of the best models from the 4, 5, and 6-digit reference sets. Great diversity in terms of size, metals, and professional vs. dress models. Congrats on the life milestones obtaining these great watches to match them!

Colin10101 · 14 September 2017, 03:39 AM

One of my favourite collections on this site!(edit: scratch that, this is my favourite collection I've seen here) I agree that the 16610LV would really round it out nicely, but if it's not your style it's not worth it.

I would consider a 16520 Daytona.

Do you have a favourite, or watch you wear the most?

dave023 · 14 September 2017, 03:52 AM

What a nice collection. A SS daytona might be a nice addition.

If you do like the omega speedmaster, I'd go for the classic moonwatch, or a vintage one.

KBM · 14 September 2017, 04:37 AM

Very nice mix! Looking good!

sensui · 14 September 2017, 04:49 AM

I like this collection and congrats on momentous occasions celebrated with these pieces. Also would like to see a Daytona down the line in this Rolex collection.

encarter13 · 14 September 2017, 06:12 AM

Great collection!

Boaters · 14 September 2017, 06:19 AM

Awesome collection maybe one of these

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MrInternational

Wow! Great collection. Looks like you still need a Milgauss, Explorer 2, and a Seadweller :-)

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Originally Posted by And1dre

Great collection!

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

love it!

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Originally Posted by nick c

Great collection!

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Very nice collection!

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Originally Posted by dubins930

Hard to beat that collection! That explorer ... wow

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Very nice mix! Looking good!

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Originally Posted by encarter13

Great collection!

Thanks fellas!

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Great collection Daniel.

Looks like you are ready for a couple more "life events" with a couple open slots!

Enjoy the journey!

Thank you! "Enjoy the journey." That's actually something my family says to each other a lot,

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mementomori1983

Ah, gotcha

Great collection regardless of the empty spots. IMO you picked some of the best models from the 4, 5, and 6-digit reference sets. Great diversity in terms of size, metals, and professional vs. dress models. Congrats on the life milestones obtaining these great watches to match them!

Thanks so much! Appreciate the comment(s).

Old Geezer · 14 September 2017, 06:22 AM

Beautiful pieces. Finish filling the box and get another one or one with more slots.

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

One of my favourite collections on this site!(edit: scratch that, this is my favourite collection I've seen here) I agree that the 16610LV would really round it out nicely, but if it's not your style it's not worth it.

I would consider a 16520 Daytona.

Do you have a favourite, or watch you wear the most?

As I mentioned above, I actually have a LV but it's not in "my collection". I just have it in the safe to flip down the road, it's not for me. And I also have a 6263 on my wish list...but we'll see if that happens down the road, :)

To answer your question, I obviously wore the 16710 the most due to how long I've had it (wore it every day until the 1016 showed up). And I probably still wear that one the most due to it's versatility...I have 4 different inserts for it and a bunch of different straps/natos so have a lot of different combinations. 2nd would be the 1016...

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dave023

What a nice collection. A SS daytona might be a nice addition.

If you do like the omega speedmaster, I'd go for the classic moonwatch, or a vintage one.

Yup, I agree on the Daytona! I have a 6263 on my wish list...but that's quite the heavy hitter on the wallet so we'll see...

And you and I are on the same page when it comes to the Speedy. I have also been considering the FOIS due to the "vintage" characteristics but at a much more lower price point...of course the vintage charm isn't there but I'm also a Rolex guy so it's already a stretch that I'd be owning a non-Rolex, :)

dbhak22 · 14 September 2017, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Geezer

Beautiful pieces. Finish filling the box and get another one or one with more slots.

HAHA, and this is one of the reasons why I need to stay away from TRF...the ENABLERS!

14 September 2017, 02:21 AM	#1
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,050	Current status of my collection... Hi everyone, thought I'd share a quick snap of my personal collection. Love this hobby, :) Each watch commemorates a life event so here's to having at least 3 more significant life events so I can fill up the box (my OCD makes it hard to see those empty slots every time I open up the box). (Apologies that the picture came out a bit blurry...) I like to switch it up with straps/natos so rare to see them all in their original set ups. __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

14 September 2017, 02:24 AM	#2
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	Current status of my collection... Beautiful collection and box. A 16610 LV would fit in perfectly.

14 September 2017, 02:52 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Very nice collection! __________________

14 September 2017, 03:13 AM	#14
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Great collection Daniel. Looks like you are ready for a couple more "life events" with a couple open slots! Enjoy the journey! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 September 2017, 03:14 AM	#15
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	love it! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

14 September 2017, 02:24 AM	#3
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,102	Great collection. Any stories you wish to share on your collection?

14 September 2017, 02:39 AM	#5
sunizzle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 16710 GMT Posts: 35	Very nice! What are the candidates for the remaining three slots on the list? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2017, 02:42 AM	#6
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 836	Hard to beat that collection! That explorer ... wow

14 September 2017, 02:51 AM	#8
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	That's a very nice collection so far! Any idea what might be next for you? I feel your pain with the empty slots..my box has one and I cringe when I see it..

14 September 2017, 03:11 AM	#13
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Great collection!

14 September 2017, 03:30 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great collection!

14 September 2017, 03:39 AM	#18
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	One of my favourite collections on this site!(edit: scratch that, this is my favourite collection I've seen here) I agree that the 16610LV would really round it out nicely, but if it's not your style it's not worth it. I would consider a 16520 Daytona. Do you have a favourite, or watch you wear the most? __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

14 September 2017, 03:52 AM	#19
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	What a nice collection. A SS daytona might be a nice addition. If you do like the omega speedmaster, I'd go for the classic moonwatch, or a vintage one.

14 September 2017, 04:37 AM	#20
KBM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,432	Very nice mix! Looking good!

14 September 2017, 04:49 AM	#21
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,408	I like this collection and congrats on momentous occasions celebrated with these pieces. Also would like to see a Daytona down the line in this Rolex collection.

14 September 2017, 06:12 AM	#22
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Great collection! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

14 September 2017, 06:19 AM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Awesome collection maybe one of these

14 September 2017, 06:22 AM	#27
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	Beautiful pieces. Finish filling the box and get another one or one with more slots.

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