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harvey · 15 December 2023, 05:54 AM

With another year coming to an end, how has your collection changed over the previous twelve months? Since getting my Pepsi in 2022, I added nothing this year.

Thank you for reading…

quantumdna · 15 December 2023, 05:58 AM

2023 has been rather low key for me compared to 2022. Added these 2 in April and July respectively. Although offered quite a few but most of them were either redundant or did not resonate with me much.

piratfisk · 15 December 2023, 05:59 AM

Added my 116619LB. Next acquisition will be in 3ish years when I pass the Calif. Bar.

brandrea · 15 December 2023, 06:02 AM

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

IFlyPlanes · 15 December 2023, 06:03 AM

I can't post pictures yet but I ended up going on a binge due to how impulsive I am when finding walk ins.

In 2023 I got a Bluesy, two tone DJ, white roman dial DJ (SS), updated AK.

PPO · 15 December 2023, 06:13 AM

I have added a new SD43 with a nice discount

BriansRolex · 15 December 2023, 06:15 AM

Sold my 116334 and added a 228235 and a 126618

S’portEye · 15 December 2023, 06:19 AM

Added a pelagos 39.

996marty · 15 December 2023, 06:27 AM

Added just the one this year which hopefully rounds off my collection a very nice 9411/0

DJFanUK · 15 December 2023, 06:29 AM

In

Explorer ii polar and Sub Date 41

Out

SD43

Wanting to add a Chronograph in 2024

Dan Pierce · 15 December 2023, 06:33 AM

Other than adding a jubilee to my 16710 the collection has not changed this year.
dP

Wee-Willie · 15 December 2023, 06:46 AM

added an op41, blue dial in may

train-time · 15 December 2023, 06:49 AM

2023 has seen a monumental change in my nearly thirty year watch journey. Ended 2022 with ten watches, ended 2023 with zero watches and ended the journey. Sold all my watches, extra straps and clasps, and disposed of all the catalogs, magazines, and print paraphernalia in the recycling bin last week. It's all over and I am moving on!

statsman12345 · 15 December 2023, 06:57 AM

+ 126610LV MKI, 116500LN black dial, Omega Snoopy, and 126000 36mm tiffany dial (wifey's x-mas gift!)

- None

rohada · 15 December 2023, 06:57 AM

Sold my 116200 DJ all Arabic black dial and my 116200 DJ Roman numeral white dial on jubilee. Purchased...

Onequik135i · 15 December 2023, 07:00 AM

Added a silver snoopy early in the year along w a ceramic BLRO jubilee & topped it off w a hulk in the summer. Traded out a few to add these. See how 2024 unfolds !

Belinus · 15 December 2023, 07:09 AM

Been a disappointing year watchwise (everything else has been good).

I’ve sold an Omega and a Tag and bought and sold a JLC.

I had naively assumed I’d get at least one Rolex from my AD so my watch fund is comparatively healthy, just not my collection

Deppe · 15 December 2023, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

2023 has seen a monumental change in my nearly thirty year watch journey. Ended 2022 with ten watches, ended 2023 with zero watches and ended the journey. Sold all my watches, extra straps

and clasps, and disposed of all the catalogs, magazines, and print paraphernalia in the recycling bin last week. It's all over and I am moving on!

You chose the red pill!

May I ask what caused you to make this move? After almost thirty years, that is quite a change.

harvey · 15 December 2023, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Other than adding a jubilee to my 16710 the collection has not changed this year.
dP

Oh I did buy an oyster bracelet for the BLRO.

Krash · 15 December 2023, 10:10 AM

Added this:

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Old Expat Beast · 15 December 2023, 10:15 AM

Sold a couple of Rolex that I never wore and a Grand Seiko. Added a G-Shock.

Colin10101 · 15 December 2023, 10:26 AM

Picked up my first watch in many years, a Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea. Amazing finishing on this piece, very happy with it. Just wasn’t feeling comfortable wearing my 16710 around as much anymore now that prices have gone to the moon. I guess I’m currently not comfortable wearing a 15K watch - maybe I won’t ever be.

IMG_6283.jpeg

njlam · 15 December 2023, 10:34 AM

As far as Rolex goes, nothing from an AD, although I was able to find a discontinued DJ 116139 (WG w/leather strap/pink dial) and a NOS 11 series Batman.

I have really become frustrated trying to buy Rolexes at ADs and this frustration has spark my interest in other watch brands. This year, I was able to pick up an Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich 3861, a JLC Reverso Duo, a Zenith El Primaro Chronomaster, Baltic Aquascaphe as well as a few MoonSwatches (Moon/Mercury/Neptune/Jupiter).

While this is a lot of watches, I have a few others on my list for 2024...the inability to by a Rolex from an AD has been good for the watch market overall.

New Year's resolution for 2024: Not to visit any Rolex ADs

Watchsprings · 15 December 2023, 11:22 AM

I am told my name moved up on a couple lists…….

codecow · 15 December 2023, 11:25 AM

+OP 41 Celebration
+Cartier Santos Large Green
+DD40 onyx
-Nothing

bestkepttime · 15 December 2023, 11:41 AM

1 addition a 116500
1 stolen Rolex 116520

AF_Rob · 15 December 2023, 11:53 AM

I added a IWC Portofino and a GS quartz. I'll likely subtract the Portofino at some point.

rrags · 15 December 2023, 12:02 PM

+ SS Sky-Dweller
+ Daytona 116500
- TT CHNR

Jackie Daytona · 15 December 2023, 12:14 PM

It hasn’t really. Bought my Sub last day of 2022 and haven’t added anything since. I honestly want to get my wife Datejust soon, but trying to save for a few other things simultaneously which isn’t helping matters.

Dan Pierce · 15 December 2023, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

Oh I did buy an oyster bracelet for the BLRO.

Like having a whole new watch.

dP

15 December 2023, 05:54 AM	#1
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,399	…so how has your collection changed in 2023? With another year coming to an end, how has your collection changed over the previous twelve months? Since getting my Pepsi in 2022, I added nothing this year. Thank you for reading… __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

15 December 2023, 05:58 AM	#2
quantumdna "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Raja Location: Cowboys Nation Watch: VC 4000V Posts: 397	2023 has been rather low key for me compared to 2022. Added these 2 in April and July respectively. Although offered quite a few but most of them were either redundant or did not resonate with me much. __________________ AP 15510ST (W) \| ✠ 4000V \| ♕ 126719BLRO \| ♕ 126710BLRO \| ♕ 116518LN (PN) \| ♕ 116500LN (W) \| ♕ 116500LN (B) \| ♕ 116610LV \| 🛡 FXD

15 December 2023, 05:59 AM	#3
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,194	Added my 116619LB. Next acquisition will be in 3ish years when I pass the Calif. Bar. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 5396G; 15550ST; 384.029

15 December 2023, 06:29 AM	#10
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 371	In Explorer ii polar and Sub Date 41 Out SD43 Wanting to add a Chronograph in 2024 __________________ 126333, 124300, 126900, 226570, 126610LN, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

15 December 2023, 06:33 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,980	Other than adding a jubilee to my 16710 the collection has not changed this year. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 December 2023, 06:02 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 75,977	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

15 December 2023, 06:03 AM	#5
IFlyPlanes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 238	I can't post pictures yet but I ended up going on a binge due to how impulsive I am when finding walk ins. In 2023 I got a Bluesy, two tone DJ, white roman dial DJ (SS), updated AK.

15 December 2023, 06:15 AM	#7
BriansRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: United States Posts: 612	Sold my 116334 and added a 228235 and a 126618

15 December 2023, 06:19 AM	#8
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,264	Added a pelagos 39.

15 December 2023, 06:27 AM	#9
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,576	Added just the one this year which hopefully rounds off my collection a very nice 9411/0

15 December 2023, 06:46 AM	#12
Wee-Willie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 436	added an op41, blue dial in may

15 December 2023, 06:49 AM	#13
train-time 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: less Posts: 4,051	2023 has seen a monumental change in my nearly thirty year watch journey. Ended 2022 with ten watches, ended 2023 with zero watches and ended the journey. Sold all my watches, extra straps and clasps, and disposed of all the catalogs, magazines, and print paraphernalia in the recycling bin last week. It's all over and I am moving on!

15 December 2023, 06:57 AM	#14
statsman12345 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Raleigh Posts: 153	+ 126610LV MKI, 116500LN black dial, Omega Snoopy, and 126000 36mm tiffany dial (wifey's x-mas gift!) - None

15 December 2023, 07:00 AM	#16
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,499	Added a silver snoopy early in the year along w a ceramic BLRO jubilee & topped it off w a hulk in the summer. Traded out a few to add these. See how 2024 unfolds ! __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM24 / PAM111

15 December 2023, 07:09 AM	#17
Belinus "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 147	Been a disappointing year watchwise (everything else has been good). I’ve sold an Omega and a Tag and bought and sold a JLC. I had naively assumed I’d get at least one Rolex from my AD so my watch fund is comparatively healthy, just not my collection

15 December 2023, 10:10 AM	#20
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,708	Added this: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 December 2023, 10:15 AM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: SEIKO TUNA Posts: 28,556	Sold a couple of Rolex that I never wore and a Grand Seiko. Added a G-Shock. __________________ _______________________

15 December 2023, 10:26 AM	#22
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Picked up my first watch in many years, a Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea. Amazing finishing on this piece, very happy with it. Just wasn’t feeling comfortable wearing my 16710 around as much anymore now that prices have gone to the moon. I guess I’m currently not comfortable wearing a 15K watch - maybe I won’t ever be. IMG_6283.jpeg __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

15 December 2023, 10:34 AM	#23
njlam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 646	As far as Rolex goes, nothing from an AD, although I was able to find a discontinued DJ 116139 (WG w/leather strap/pink dial) and a NOS 11 series Batman. I have really become frustrated trying to buy Rolexes at ADs and this frustration has spark my interest in other watch brands. This year, I was able to pick up an Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich 3861, a JLC Reverso Duo, a Zenith El Primaro Chronomaster, Baltic Aquascaphe as well as a few MoonSwatches (Moon/Mercury/Neptune/Jupiter). While this is a lot of watches, I have a few others on my list for 2024...the inability to by a Rolex from an AD has been good for the watch market overall. New Year's resolution for 2024: Not to visit any Rolex ADs __________________ Rolex Day-Date 118208 YG/Datejust 116139 WG/GMT2 116710 BLNR SS Patek Calatrava 5096 RG - Omega Speedmaster 3861 Sapphire SS - Cartier Tank Louis 1140 YG Panerai GMT 233 SS - Zenith ChronoMaster 01.0240.410 SS - JLC Reverso Duo Q2714910 SS Laine V38 SS - Grand Seiko SGBA407 SS - Baltic Aquascaphe SS - Garmin Approach S62 TAG Heuer Formula One - Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to the Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Neptune

15 December 2023, 11:22 AM	#24
Watchsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali Posts: 1,860	I am told my name moved up on a couple lists…….

15 December 2023, 11:25 AM	#25
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,062	+OP 41 Celebration +Cartier Santos Large Green +DD40 onyx -Nothing

15 December 2023, 11:41 AM	#26
bestkepttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 265	1 addition a 116500 1 stolen Rolex 116520

15 December 2023, 11:53 AM	#27
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,589	I added a IWC Portofino and a GS quartz. I'll likely subtract the Portofino at some point.

15 December 2023, 12:02 PM	#28
rrags "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: OP39, SS Daytona Posts: 236	+ SS Sky-Dweller + Daytona 116500 - TT CHNR

15 December 2023, 12:14 PM	#29
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,341	It hasn’t really. Bought my Sub last day of 2022 and haven’t added anything since. I honestly want to get my wife Datejust soon, but trying to save for a few other things simultaneously which isn’t helping matters. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

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