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td1500 · 25 January 2010, 10:02 AM

I am on the edge of buying another watch.

I only really spend alot on a watch if i know they will get the justifiable wrist time.

i am just bit hesitant spending so much when i'm not sure if i will give it enough use/ use my current watch less as a result of the new one.

so my question is how do you guys justify owning several watches that are very similar?

Dr. Robert · 25 January 2010, 10:06 AM

I prefer a couple of styles of watches & have different makes & models of said styles.
I justify it, hmmmm.....lemme see......well...the wife thinks all my watches look alike, so she never notices new ones!

Speed · 25 January 2010, 10:07 AM

It varies....

Personally, I like to wear my watches / not store them in a safe and stare at them. If was not going to wear a high-end watch in rotation, well, I would not buy it.

Clogger · 25 January 2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

It varies....

Personally, I like to wear my watches / not store them in a safe and stare at them. If was not going to wear a high-end watch in rotation, well, I would not buy it.

+1

Tools · 25 January 2010, 10:38 AM

It depends on what you are buying them for...........

I have several watches that I have more than one or two of.. But each one has something just a bit different and shows a new iteration of the same model... Like all bezel colors of the GMT (rather than just the inserts), and several different models, i.e, 16700, 1675, 16710 etc..

For subs, you could collect all day long and have each model different as regards movement, bracelet, metal, date or not and so on...

But for a special model....... there is nothing wrong with having one on the wrist and one in the box..........

carlhaluss · 25 January 2010, 10:53 AM

I've gone through a lot of watches the past couple of years, but it sure has been fun! I now have a "collection", which was really not my intention. It often means a lot of watches that are not going to get much - if any - wrist time. I am trying to get about three that are going to get consistent wear, and it looks like they are all going to be Rolexes. I will get an Explorer this week, and I have an Omega Railmaster 36mm which you could say is pretty similar. It's also about half the price! However, I believe the Explorer has the edge. Having said that, of my Omegas, the Railmaster is likely the one that will stay, regardless of the fact it is similar to the Explorer in a lot of ways. I would say that the Explorer is the "tougher" of the two.
I am really not much for hanging on to a watch that I won't wear, just to have a collection. I also believe after buying/selling/trading quite a few that the best way to make a change is to get the new one you want first -if you can pull it off financially - then decide which one(s) to sell after you have the new one for awhile.
Cheers,
Carl

td1500 · 25 January 2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It depends on what you are buying them for...........

I have several watches that I have more than one or two of.. But each one has something just a bit different and shows a new iteration of the same model... Like all bezel colors of the GMT (rather than just the inserts), and several different models, i.e, 16700, 1675, 16710 etc..

For subs, you could collect all day long and have each model different as regards movement, bracelet, metal, date or not and so on...

But for a special model....... there is nothing wrong with having one on the wrist and one in the box..........

see this is where i wouldnt be able to justify the cost.
i am concerned of owning similar watches let alone different ones of the same model. if you own more than one of a same model i can't see when you would wear one over the other?

Tools · 25 January 2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by td1500

see this is where i wouldnt be able to justify the cost.
i am concerned of owning similar watches let alone different ones of the same model. if you own more than one of a same model i can't see when you would wear one over the other?

These are the things that separate the collector or hobbyist from the watch owner...
....... You don't need to select "one over the other"... You select the one you feel like wearing for that day or week, or just for a single occasion...........

For collectors, it's all about the theme or direction of the collection... Some of these may only see a couple of hours of wrist time in a year or more...

.......... Justifying the cost......

... Well, if you can't afford to play the game, you shouldn't risk your home or family's well being for a watch...

On a further note on cost.... I have friends who have more wrapped up in their model trains, custom car paint, or wall paintings than I will ever have tied up in my watches.........

mfer · 25 January 2010, 11:03 AM

Some say that these are very similar, but to me they are different enough to own them both. BTW, these are my only Rolex's.

User Name · 26 January 2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Some say that these are very similar, but to me they are different enough to own them both. BTW, these are my only Rolex's.

I am half way there. I have the Gmt and Budwiser, just looking for the sub....

maxxor · 10 March 2010, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Some say that these are very similar, but to me they are different enough to own them both. BTW, these are my only Rolex's.

damn that beer looks delicious!

mfer · 10 March 2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by User Name

I am half way there. I have the Gmt and Budwiser, just looking for the sub....

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Originally Posted by maxxor

damn that beer looks delicious!

Wow, older thread! Thanks for the comments. I'm craving a bud right now.

clarencek · 10 March 2010, 07:31 AM

No, I don't wear them at the same time, but I need a primary and a backup just in case.

HL65 · 25 January 2010, 11:07 AM

As long as you will wear it and enjoy it--go for it.

sea-dweller · 25 January 2010, 12:05 PM

I had 3 Subs and a SD at one time (sold one of the Subs, the 16613). I justify it because they are variations of the same watch, but not exactly the same watch. Of course, there is no logic with this argument !

DarkHorse · 25 January 2010, 12:11 PM

I'm a fan of variety - I would not want two of the same or very similar watches.

2th Dr · 25 January 2010, 12:37 PM

Good question. I have a couple that are the same, but different...
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They get the same amount of wrist time.
And now, I'm thinking, I have this one...
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And I want this one...
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Whatever makes you happy!

ParisDakarBmw · 25 January 2010, 12:42 PM

I like having a few different bezels, and dial watches. It is fun to switch them out. Pepsi is the next on my list. Breitling make an appearance every now and then to keep things different.

Phil G. · 25 January 2010, 12:47 PM

My GMT Master IIc and GMT Master Pepsi are quite similar, but each has a very different character. IIc is dressier - I love them both. And my DJ TT is completely different - a bit dated perhaps, but a wonderful daily watch.

Alsey · 26 January 2010, 01:08 AM

if you are buying watches purely to wear and not collect then it's difficult to determine how much wrist time your old watch and new addition will get. You may tell yourself that both will get equal billing but may find once you have them both it's a different story. I had a tt daytona along with 2 high end gold watches at one time and they all got equal billing, then I traded in the tt for a ss daytona and I wore it 5 yrs straight. The other 2 were worn very occasionally just for the sake of it! Recently I got a SD thinking I'd still mostly wear the daytona.....that was 2 months ago and the SD hasn't left my wrist, I really like the brushed tool watch look of the SD and don't miss wearing the daytona at all. Perhaps in time I may feel differently.

everose · 26 January 2010, 01:27 AM

Reading between the lines of what you are saying..........It seems your reasoning is that you could justify buying several watches which are different....but not several watches which have a theme!!!!!!

Similar is NOT the same...and you would have a themed collection which you ACTUALLY like instead of a varied or chaotic collection you MAY NOT like!!!!

How YOU feel about the collection is FAR MORE IMPORTANT.
Hope this helps.

td1500 · 26 January 2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by everose

Reading between the lines of what you are saying..........It seems your reasoning is that you could justify buying several watches which are different....but not several watches which have a theme!!!!!!

Similar is NOT the same...and you would have a themed collection which you ACTUALLY like instead of a varied or chaotic collection you MAY NOT like!!!!

How YOU feel about the collection is FAR MORE IMPORTANT.
Hope this helps.

i respect what you are saying here and see you point, but i buy watches to wear them... not collect.

everose · 26 January 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by td1500

i respect what you are saying here and see you point, but i buy watches to wear them... not collect.

EXACTLY...so buy the watches you LIKE...do not worry if they are similar or not!!!!

acce1999 · 26 January 2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by everose

EXACTLY...so buy the watches you LIKE...do not worry if they are similar or not!!!!

Well said! That is what I do.

Marrk · 9 March 2010, 04:35 PM

To the OP: This is a great question.

I am not rich enough to own all of the Rolex watches that I would like to own, so I have decided to buy calibres instead of references. In other words, if I have a 14060m, then I won't buy the Expy I, even though I love that watch. If I have a 16710, then I won't buy the Expy II, even though I also love that watch.

Sorry, but that's the best I can do so far.

Singslinger · 9 March 2010, 04:48 PM

Good, thought-provoking question by the OP, to which the best answer I can think of came from Larry (Tools).

acce1999 · 26 January 2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by td1500

I am on the edge of buying another watch.

I only really spend alot on a watch if i know they will get the justifiable wrist time.

i am just bit hesitant spending so much when i'm not sure if i will give it enough use/ use my current watch less as a result of the new one.

so my question is how do you guys justify owning several watches that are very similar?

What is "enough" use?

I have so far only bought watches that I use, and my only regret is that I can not wear them all at the same time...

If the Explorer 114270 and the Sub 14060M goes out of production I might buy those, without immediately using them, since they are on my "must have" list but currently not wanted. The 114270 is sort of silly to get, since I have the older 14270. But I am thinking ahead.

When it comes to similar watches I have two 16570, one in each colour. A great couple.

I obviously have more watches than I need, but I was a "one watch man" for many years, and watches are pretty much the only personal luxury I have. All other spendings are shared with the family (or invested

).

Best,

A

td1500 · 26 January 2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

What is "enough" use?

I have so far only bought watches that I use, and my only regret is that I can not wear them all at the same time...

If the Explorer 114270 and the Sub 14060M goes out of production I might buy those, without immediately using them, since they are on my "must have" list but currently not wanted. The 114270 is sort of silly to get, since I have the older 14270. But I am thinking ahead.

When it comes to similar watches I have two 16570, one in each colour. A great couple.

I obviously have more watches than I need, but I was a "one watch man" for many years, and watches are pretty much the only personal luxury I have. All other spendings are shared with the family (or invested

).

Best,

A

I always think that watch X should be perfect for you in order to buy it...and if it is perfect to meet this requirement then why the need to anything else?...just a thought

acce1999 · 26 January 2010, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by td1500

I always think that watch X should be perfect for you in order to buy it...and if it is perfect to meet this requirement then why the need to anything else?...just a thought

You're looking for "the perfect watch". I think I understand. It was the Explorer 14270 for me for many years. Still is. It is the one I'd keep if I could only own one. The thing is: You do not need a Rolex. No-one does. But it is a great feeling owning one. Owning more than one is a pure luxury, and then the "enough-problem" starts. But it is truly a pleasant problem.

Best,

A

td1500 · 26 January 2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

You're looking for "the perfect watch". I think I understand. It was the Explorer 14270 for me for many years. Still is. It is the one I'd keep if I could only own one. The thing is: You do not need a Rolex. No-one does. But it is a great feeling owning one. Owning more than one is a pure luxury, and then the "enough-problem" starts. But it is truly a pleasant problem.

Best,

A

i think you are right, i am trying to justify something that is a complete luxury so really cannot be justified if being totally logical.

25 January 2010, 10:02 AM	#1
td1500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 95	Owning similar watches... I am on the edge of buying another watch. I only really spend alot on a watch if i know they will get the justifiable wrist time. i am just bit hesitant spending so much when i'm not sure if i will give it enough use/ use my current watch less as a result of the new one. so my question is how do you guys justify owning several watches that are very similar?

25 January 2010, 10:38 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It depends on what you are buying them for........... I have several watches that I have more than one or two of.. But each one has something just a bit different and shows a new iteration of the same model... Like all bezel colors of the GMT (rather than just the inserts), and several different models, i.e, 16700, 1675, 16710 etc.. For subs, you could collect all day long and have each model different as regards movement, bracelet, metal, date or not and so on... But for a special model....... there is nothing wrong with having one on the wrist and one in the box.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 January 2010, 10:53 AM	#6
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I've gone through a lot of watches the past couple of years, but it sure has been fun! I now have a "collection", which was really not my intention. It often means a lot of watches that are not going to get much - if any - wrist time. I am trying to get about three that are going to get consistent wear, and it looks like they are all going to be Rolexes. I will get an Explorer this week, and I have an Omega Railmaster 36mm which you could say is pretty similar. It's also about half the price! However, I believe the Explorer has the edge. Having said that, of my Omegas, the Railmaster is likely the one that will stay, regardless of the fact it is similar to the Explorer in a lot of ways. I would say that the Explorer is the "tougher" of the two. I am really not much for hanging on to a watch that I won't wear, just to have a collection. I also believe after buying/selling/trading quite a few that the best way to make a change is to get the new one you want first -if you can pull it off financially - then decide which one(s) to sell after you have the new one for awhile. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

25 January 2010, 11:07 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,988	As long as you will wear it and enjoy it--go for it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 January 2010, 12:05 PM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I had 3 Subs and a SD at one time (sold one of the Subs, the 16613). I justify it because they are variations of the same watch, but not exactly the same watch. Of course, there is no logic with this argument ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 January 2010, 10:06 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,002	I prefer a couple of styles of watches & have different makes & models of said styles. I justify it, hmmmm.....lemme see......well...the wife thinks all my watches look alike, so she never notices new ones!

25 January 2010, 10:07 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	It varies.... Personally, I like to wear my watches / not store them in a safe and stare at them. If was not going to wear a high-end watch in rotation, well, I would not buy it.

25 January 2010, 11:03 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Some say that these are very similar, but to me they are different enough to own them both. BTW, these are my only Rolex's.

25 January 2010, 12:11 PM	#16
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	I'm a fan of variety - I would not want two of the same or very similar watches. __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

25 January 2010, 12:37 PM	#17
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Good question. I have a couple that are the same, but different... IMG_0007.jpg IMG_0008.jpg They get the same amount of wrist time. And now, I'm thinking, I have this one... img_chronomatb01_2_14_13.jpg And I want this one... img_chronomatb01_1_20_1.jpg Whatever makes you happy!

25 January 2010, 12:42 PM	#18
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I like having a few different bezels, and dial watches. It is fun to switch them out. Pepsi is the next on my list. Breitling make an appearance every now and then to keep things different.

25 January 2010, 12:47 PM	#19
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	My GMT Master IIc and GMT Master Pepsi are quite similar, but each has a very different character. IIc is dressier - I love them both. And my DJ TT is completely different - a bit dated perhaps, but a wonderful daily watch. __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

26 January 2010, 01:08 AM	#20
Alsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: GMT II C Posts: 217	if you are buying watches purely to wear and not collect then it's difficult to determine how much wrist time your old watch and new addition will get. You may tell yourself that both will get equal billing but may find once you have them both it's a different story. I had a tt daytona along with 2 high end gold watches at one time and they all got equal billing, then I traded in the tt for a ss daytona and I wore it 5 yrs straight. The other 2 were worn very occasionally just for the sake of it! Recently I got a SD thinking I'd still mostly wear the daytona.....that was 2 months ago and the SD hasn't left my wrist, I really like the brushed tool watch look of the SD and don't miss wearing the daytona at all. Perhaps in time I may feel differently.

26 January 2010, 01:27 AM	#21
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Reading between the lines of what you are saying..........It seems your reasoning is that you could justify buying several watches which are different....but not several watches which have a theme!!!!!! Similar is NOT the same...and you would have a themed collection which you ACTUALLY like instead of a varied or chaotic collection you MAY NOT like!!!! How YOU feel about the collection is FAR MORE IMPORTANT. Hope this helps.

9 March 2010, 04:35 PM	#25
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	To the OP: This is a great question. I am not rich enough to own all of the Rolex watches that I would like to own, so I have decided to buy calibres instead of references. In other words, if I have a 14060m, then I won't buy the Expy I, even though I love that watch. If I have a 16710, then I won't buy the Expy II, even though I also love that watch. Sorry, but that's the best I can do so far.

9 March 2010, 04:48 PM	#26
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Good, thought-provoking question by the OP, to which the best answer I can think of came from Larry (Tools).

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