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BealeAss · 7 April 2010, 01:38 PM

This is a bit of a different thread perhaps. I started off with a PAM111 and never fancied myself much of a Rolex guy (felt I was too young for the brand (before anyone asks I'm in my mid-ish/late 20's) ), but upon the recommendation of a friend and a lovely purchasing procedure from DavidSW I ended up acquiring an LV. Still I never really bonded with the watch right off the bat. Even after some Caribbean vacation wearing, work travel, and wearing it with everything from shorts to a suit I just wasn't there yet.

A few months after getting the LV I also picked up an Omega Speedy Pro with a gorgeous sapphire caseback. Felt the collection was nearly complete. Recently though something has changed...

Every day I'm not wearing the LV I find myself wanting to wear the LV and nothing else. Even my beloved PAM111 is losing ground to this thing. It's not that I don't really like the other pieces it's just this damn Submariner, it's so nice! I was still considering selling it all off for a white faced SS Daytona, but now I don't know...the Sub is just so good.

So the question is do I sell off the others and just have some extra dough around and enjoy the LV only? Or hold on to things I'm not wearing?

Consider me sold. I get the Rolex thing now.

Cliffs: Never thought I was a Rolex guy, bought a Rolex, now addicted and wanting to not own anything else. Wtf happened to variety being the spice of life?

m_later · 7 April 2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BealeAss

Wtf happened to variety being the spice of life?

There's enough diff Rolex models and options to provide plenty of variety!

ParisDakarBmw · 7 April 2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m_later

There's enough diff Rolex models and options to provide plenty of variety!

X2

I would liquidate, and find a daytona. If the others don't get wrist time, and there's no sentimental attachment CATCH & RELEASE!!!

BealeAss · 7 April 2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

X2

I would liquidate, and find a daytona. If the others don't get wrist time, and there's no sentimental attachment CATCH & RELEASE!!!

That's kinda what I'm thinking about the PAM and Omega. I'm not sure I could part with the LV now that I love it so damn much.

Poom · 7 April 2010, 02:10 PM

Once you really walk into rolex world, you will love that.

shandy · 7 April 2010, 02:13 PM

Since getting my Milgauss I know I will not wear another watch so mine are all going up for sale apart from the Oris which was a wonderful gift!

omg · 7 April 2010, 02:19 PM

I feel you man, I really do.

TimeOnHand · 7 April 2010, 02:20 PM

Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them!

superb · 7 April 2010, 02:45 PM

Welcome to the dark side. LOL

luchiong · 7 April 2010, 02:49 PM

I had same feeling as you. I started my little collection from a PAM.... however, rolex grows faster! LOL

dr_bypass · 7 April 2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BealeAss

"Bought a Rolex, now addicted and wanting to not own anything else. Wtf happened to variety being the spice of life?

I know the feeling... I had to sell my TAG Heuer
after the battery ran out in the safe!. Just couldnt
leave my 16610 at home for more than a day.

Cru Jones · 7 April 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cx007

Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them!

This.

Kokyuryoku · 7 April 2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cx007

Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them!

This is good advice I think

Btw, I love the idea of Cliff Note

kcmo · 7 April 2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cx007

Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them!

Agree

karmatp · 7 April 2010, 11:50 PM

I would not sell your Pam or your Omega, ever. Right now you have 3 fantastic watches, and they are all different enough to justify keeping. If you sold what you had for a Daytona, you would be making a huge mistake.

There are people who only live for Rolex, and IMHO, they are missing out on experiencing some fantastic timepieces. I personally prefer the sapphire sandwich to any Daytona, don't like the hype get to you, you have everything you need. You have a nice, diverse collection, darn near perfect if you ask me.

veidtadrian · 7 April 2010, 11:52 PM

However, you may end up only wearing the Daytona to the detriment of the LV heh heh heh

icnbne · 7 April 2010, 11:52 PM

everyone is a 'Rolex Guy' some just dont know it yet..

but all three of your watches are fantastic, keep em all

BealeAss · 8 April 2010, 12:52 AM

I love you guys, I know it's a damn near perfect collection. All it's missing is a nice birth year GMT

I'm just not a huge collection guy, it's kinda like my cars. I could go buy a few that I know I'd love every once in awhile, but the cost of ownership isn't really worthwhile to me. I know the watch thing is small scale, but same kind of principles apply.

Johny · 8 April 2010, 01:04 AM

subs are great i love them. dont rush into anything with your other watches. enjoy your lv.

2th Dr · 8 April 2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cx007

Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them!

Good advise! And welcome to the jungle!

chris russell · 8 April 2010, 02:00 AM

watches I had been wearing. I love the Milgauss, but I sometimes miss the date function.

Len · 8 April 2010, 03:15 AM

I know what you are going trough. I started with an PAM 112 and then the LV. I still keep the Pam, but It will never give me the same as my LV (and my 14060m) . The Rolex just gets more time on my wrist. But the Pam is nice to wear when I want a litte change (but that is not that often anymore)..

7 April 2010, 01:38 PM	#1
BealeAss 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 423	Has My Rolex Ruined Me? This is a bit of a different thread perhaps. I started off with a PAM111 and never fancied myself much of a Rolex guy (felt I was too young for the brand (before anyone asks I'm in my mid-ish/late 20's) ), but upon the recommendation of a friend and a lovely purchasing procedure from DavidSW I ended up acquiring an LV. Still I never really bonded with the watch right off the bat. Even after some Caribbean vacation wearing, work travel, and wearing it with everything from shorts to a suit I just wasn't there yet. A few months after getting the LV I also picked up an Omega Speedy Pro with a gorgeous sapphire caseback. Felt the collection was nearly complete. Recently though something has changed... Every day I'm not wearing the LV I find myself wanting to wear the LV and nothing else. Even my beloved PAM111 is losing ground to this thing. It's not that I don't really like the other pieces it's just this damn Submariner, it's so nice! I was still considering selling it all off for a white faced SS Daytona, but now I don't know...the Sub is just so good. So the question is do I sell off the others and just have some extra dough around and enjoy the LV only? Or hold on to things I'm not wearing? Consider me sold. I get the Rolex thing now. Cliffs: Never thought I was a Rolex guy, bought a Rolex, now addicted and wanting to not own anything else. Wtf happened to variety being the spice of life? __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso Cartier Santos SS/18K - FS!

7 April 2010, 02:10 PM	#5
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Once you really walk into rolex world, you will love that. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

7 April 2010, 02:20 PM	#8
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Well, don't be so quick to sell of the other watches just yet... put them away for a while and just enjoy the LV. Then after a few months if you still don't miss the PAM or Omega then perhaps consider selling them! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

7 April 2010, 02:49 PM	#10
luchiong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: TW Watch: 116660 Posts: 98	I had same feeling as you. I started my little collection from a PAM.... however, rolex grows faster! LOL __________________ ------------------------------------------- Because it's there Jeff

7 April 2010, 11:50 PM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would not sell your Pam or your Omega, ever. Right now you have 3 fantastic watches, and they are all different enough to justify keeping. If you sold what you had for a Daytona, you would be making a huge mistake. There are people who only live for Rolex, and IMHO, they are missing out on experiencing some fantastic timepieces. I personally prefer the sapphire sandwich to any Daytona, don't like the hype get to you, you have everything you need. You have a nice, diverse collection, darn near perfect if you ask me. __________________ My grails:

7 April 2010, 02:13 PM	#6
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Since getting my Milgauss I know I will not wear another watch so mine are all going up for sale apart from the Oris which was a wonderful gift!

7 April 2010, 02:19 PM	#7
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	I feel you man, I really do.

7 April 2010, 02:45 PM	#9
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	Welcome to the dark side. LOL

7 April 2010, 11:52 PM	#16
veidtadrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ozymandias Location: BKK/NO/LDN/MPLS Watch: (2) SS DJ + SS Sub Posts: 311	However, you may end up only wearing the Daytona to the detriment of the LV heh heh heh

7 April 2010, 11:52 PM	#17
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	everyone is a 'Rolex Guy' some just dont know it yet.. but all three of your watches are fantastic, keep em all __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

8 April 2010, 12:52 AM	#18
BealeAss 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 423	I love you guys, I know it's a damn near perfect collection. All it's missing is a nice birth year GMT I'm just not a huge collection guy, it's kinda like my cars. I could go buy a few that I know I'd love every once in awhile, but the cost of ownership isn't really worthwhile to me. I know the watch thing is small scale, but same kind of principles apply. __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso Cartier Santos SS/18K - FS!

8 April 2010, 01:04 AM	#19
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	subs are great i love them. dont rush into anything with your other watches. enjoy your lv.

8 April 2010, 02:00 AM	#21
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I have the same problem with a SD. I don't seem to pick up any of the other watches I had been wearing. I love the Milgauss, but I sometimes miss the date function.

8 April 2010, 03:15 AM	#22
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	I know what you are going trough. I started with an PAM 112 and then the LV. I still keep the Pam, but It will never give me the same as my LV (and my 14060m) . The Rolex just gets more time on my wrist. But the Pam is nice to wear when I want a litte change (but that is not that often anymore)..

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