could use some gold (in color, not wg). i would consolidate the chronos and move it towards a gold daytona, or a steel one and then add a day date

If you don't wear the Breitling SO and Speedy, I'd move those on. I'm not one to double up on models, so I'd sell one of the GMTs as well. I'm a fan of the Tudor. However, if you're not, I'd move it for a similar tier piece you like more to fill a "travel/beater" role. Then again, the YM is a nice low-pro neutral piece.

With the funds, I'd look into a PM Rolex, or SS VC/AP. To me, those are the only future adds that can compete with the Aquanaut for wrist time.

I would probably get something with a high degree of hand finishing from an independent. The patek for example is machine finished.

Agree also.

Need some PM

If it were me, I would:

Axe
- Get rid of 2x Breitling, Tudor and YM

Tweak
- Swap the SMP300 for a blue dial version (on Artem sailcloth)
- Swap IWC Chrono for IWC 43mm Big Pilot

Additions
- Add a SS Daytona (Panda for a white dial)
- Add a Panerai Luminor (not sure what your wrist size is so hard to say which model)
- Add a Blancpain Bathyscaphe
- Add a JLC Reverso

That would leave you with a near-perfect (IMO) sport-watch collection that also has some pieces that can fill in nicely when wearing a suit in formal settings.

Nice collection!
Personally, I'd get rid of the top row, except substitute the BB58 for the seamaster, then supplement with a few other randoms.

Beautiful collection. If it were me I would add a Reverso. For some reason I just think it would be a great addition to that group.

I like 95% of these recommendations. I like the SMP300 as is but have considered swapping it for one of the 90s blue SMPs, since that’s the classic to me. I also wouldn’t part with the LE Navitimer since that was an original grail piece of mine (never thought I’d manage to have this collection back when).

1st off the BLNR and the BLRO are awfully similar... I would put the BLNR on oyster; I have mine on the glidelock and am very happy with it that way.

You mentioned the speedy does not get much wrist time. I still think its a keeper. I would play around with different straps and see what sings to you the most.

These days any patek is hard to come by but I really prefer the 5164. If i could sell the 5167 for the 5164 I would make that move in a heartbeat.

I would keep the navitimer, IWC and YM40... I like them all.

I would probably consolidate the 3 remaining watches into 1 and close it out at 8. So get rid of the superocean, bb41, and SM300Diver. The superocean you like it the least; the bb41 is very "not special", and the diver300 is great on the spec sheet but i sold mine for many reasons including: the He valve, the scalloped bezel, the non-tapering bracelet, and the sheer chunkyness of the watch. Easy pass on those 3.

As far as what to get: Maybe get a subLV, maybe a rolex with a fluted bezel, maybe something like a VC overseas dual time, maybe something from Cartier, lots of options. I'm not a fan of AP as they never look quite right on my wrist but maybe you can pull it off. Some have mentioned daytona - I have one and love it.

Some of you come across as watch snobs

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Nobody is ever done.
But I would get a proper dress watch. I always have one, and I virtually never get dressed up. But maybe your 11th is a dress watch.

Asking this question is like open the Pandora box.
Is this a hobby or a disease? We watch lovers ALWAYS will be in trouble, the world DONE only exist when you pass away.
Congratulations in your collection, it shows that you bought what you like and not what was hot.
Cheers

Any reason you never went for a Daytona?

I do have to suggest a Rolex Sub if you can obtain one. Also a dress watch like a PP Calatrava or JLC Reverso. Sell the Breitling Chrono and whatever else you rarely wear

Seems you have a thing for classic chronographs, hence why the Super Ocean (a dive chronograph) doesn't really fit. I'd probably part with that in favor of a Zenith chronograph. Chronomaster Original would be my choice, but Sport if you want something larger. I'd also be inclined towards some of their other watches as well, from the Defy line.

Giving this guy the upvote for points for this comment.

Selll whatever gets no wrist time for DD and Daytona SS


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this.

I don’t usually like negativity, and people were invited to give their opinions, but I agree. I hate the idea of consolidating certain interesting watches just to get higher status ones. But if that is what people like, then fair enough.

Refreshing to see a collection with some brand diversity...and without a ceramic Daytona.

I like most of the watches in the collection. I have 10 watches spanning from a $250 Timex to a pair of Rolexes. I wear them all more or less equally. I went through dozens to get to the ones I kept.

I wouldn't sell this or that because one of us thinks you should. I'd sell the 2 or 3 you never really reach for. If the Navitimer and Speedmaster both fit the same place in the collection...and you prefer the Navitimer...then sell the Speedy. You might first try it on a bracelet.

That's my input...if you aren't wearing it, sell it. And you don't NEED to replace it or buy a PM watch if you don't lust after it. If I had 5 times the money I have I still wouldn't spend over $20k on any watch. I'm not cheap, there just isn't any real payoff for me above that level.

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Never got the call. I’ve been allocated the two GMTs and the Aquanaut but have been told a SS Daytona is not likely in the cards in the foreseeable future - the demand and length of other waits dictates that in their view. Sure people spending over 6 figures in a year on jewelry also cut in line.

Really strange that it’s in such demand. It’s an attractive watch but there are so many other chronographs that are arguably better and a better value (even talking retail).

With all this being said, I’m still trying.

Hence why you need a Zenith. The chronograph movement of chronograph movements, IMO.

I am the wrong person to ask. I prefer to have a smaller collection 3-4 watches. I have a hard time deciding what to wear.

Lol, fair point. In fairness though, he is posting in the Rolex section of the forum, so it makes sense for us Rolex fanboys (aka snobs) to suggest moving the non-Rolex for a Rolex.


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Personally the last three speak to me as a pretty nice 3 watch collection.

+1 I'd also move the seamaster.

Easy…..unload all except the Patek, wear it everyday for the rest of your life. DONE!

I say keep that train rolling .. Beautiful collection and certainly on the proper track :cheers:

sell the yacht master, speedy and breitling.

buy oysterflex daytona.

Couldn’t have said this any better..

I’d get rid of everything Breitling, the YM and one of the GMTs. I’d have a VC instead buy some vintage Sub and maybe a nice simple Blancpain dress watch to round things off.
I’d be on the fence about the Patek as I don’t like those models. I’d also trade the Speedy for one or two vintage models.

I could get behind that. Minus the East German watch. Never understood that.

This is a nice balance

I would keep one of the GMTs, the Patek, the Speedy, Tudor BB. And cop a dress watch like a Lange to round out the collection.