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Welshwatchman · 14 July 2007, 02:36 AM

I am back down to two fine watches (for me three's a crowd).

How many watches would you say is the right amount to have in your collection? Absent a lottery win, of course.

Atomant · 14 July 2007, 02:39 AM

My own collection

Oris TT1 chrono

Omega Seamaster Pro Titanium

Rolex Seadweller

Would like to add;

SS Daytona black face

SS GMT II

TT Blue SUB

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Black face

All in all, that'll be 7 watches for me.

Tools · 14 July 2007, 02:41 AM

I've already got a couple of dozen....

and I don't even really collect them.

Atomant · 14 July 2007, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I've already got a couple of dozen....

and I don't even really collect them.

Flyjet601 · 14 July 2007, 02:48 AM

Currently have 5 between my wife and I

Welshwatchman · 14 July 2007, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Currently have 5 between my wife and I

Ah, if I include my wife's RV and Zenith then I am doubling my numbers to four.

GoldenBear · 14 July 2007, 02:51 AM

I bought a SS. Then I "upgraded" to a TT and couldn't part w/ #1. Seven years later I got a different brand/type/model. At what point does one become a "collector"?

roadcarver · 14 July 2007, 03:00 AM

I'm down to the following as I've sold a good portion of my collection...

DateJust 16030
SeaDweller 16600
Omega 2531.80

I'm still waiting for the replacement for my Chrono Avenger... the trade has become complicated as the watch that I'm supposed to have is lost in the mail... tracking don't even work. The other party involved sent me an echeck for the replacement value - crossing my fingers.

Flyjet601 · 14 July 2007, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Ah, if I include my wife's RV and Zenith then I am doubling my numbers to four.

I actually bought them...so I consider them to be mine

...until the divorce of course

watchgeek · 14 July 2007, 03:08 AM

my collection now includes :
Rolex explorer II orange hand
1965 GMT
Sub 5513
Redline 1680
Universal tri-compax
Graham chronofighter overlord
Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert model

Just enough to fill my underwood 6 watch winder (even though my Universal isn't an automatic)

logoflove · 14 July 2007, 03:10 AM

one for each day of week would be nice

watchgeek · 14 July 2007, 03:13 AM

not a bad call - should consider one more
I am actually in the middle of trying to roll up a few of the watches into a 6262 Daytona (plus cash of course) -- any thoughts?

akrapovic · 14 July 2007, 03:13 AM

Two is perfect for me. SS Sub and Chronomat evolution.

Welshwatchman · 14 July 2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

I'm down to the following as I've sold a good portion of my collection...

DateJust 16030
SeaDweller 16600
Omega 2531.80

I'm still waiting for the replacement for my Chrono Avenger... the trade has become complicated as the watch that I'm supposed to have is lost in the mail... tracking don't even work. The other party involved sent me an echeck for the replacement value - crossing my fingers.

I've got my fingers crossed for you, Vernon.

Teofilo · 14 July 2007, 03:20 AM

Currently got a Sub and a GMT....both Z series.
Would like to own......
SS black face Daytona (on the list allegedly...we shall see !)
New style SS GMT II (in a few years...at a discount)
New style SS Sub ND (if it's any good when it comes out)

These are the 5 that will eventually make up my collection.......all SS and all black face watches......just the way I am I suppose.

The only two watches that have any chance at all of knocking me out of my OCD symetrical stride are......
Sub LV(this watch just keeps singing to me,over and over)
TT blue face YM(the only TT that really gets me going).

Now about that lottery win ???????????

TDH · 14 July 2007, 03:24 AM

Four and counting

President · 14 July 2007, 03:26 AM

As many as you can afford/get your grubby mitts on.

miner · 14 July 2007, 03:37 AM

I have three that I rotate regularly - sea dweller during the week and two Pams at the week end.

Also got an old GMTII that's retired, 2 x omegas, a seiko quartz dive watch, a fossil, 1 x timex from school, 1 x invicta (don't ask why), 1 x Russian divers paper weight that has stopped because it needs gas apparently plus an Atmos clock.

Sorry what was the question??

Three or maybe four, I'm looking for a GMT ceramic bezel to join the flock.

JJ Irani · 14 July 2007, 03:50 AM

Just TWO Rollies is my COMFORT zone!!

Wifey's got her Lady YM....so I guess that shouldn't count as mine, uh?

Mort · 14 July 2007, 03:50 AM

My wife would say too many.

My collection

116233 TT DJ
18038 DD
Patek 5107
Cartier Santos 100
TT Maurice Lacroix Phase De Lune
18K Omega Pie Pan Connie
18 K Rose Tourneau Dual Timer
Gallet Flying Officer
Longines Tank dress watch.

leopardprey · 14 July 2007, 04:06 AM

Here is what a nice collection would be:

One of each type of watch, each from a different company. For Example or something similiar would work and make a ncie collection:

Dual time watch (Rolex GMT II)
Chronograph (omega speedmaster)
Dress Watch (GP 1945 )
Dive Watch (Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver)
Pocket Watch (Longines)
Alarm Watch (JLC Memovox)
Pilots Watch (Glashuette Navigator Auto)
Anti Magnetic Watch (IWC ingeniur)

Henry T · 14 July 2007, 04:08 AM

A different watch for every day of the month and a few more left.

mike · 14 July 2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchgeek

my collection now includes :
Rolex explorer II orange hand
1965 GMT
Sub 5513
Redline 1680
Universal tri-compax
Graham chronofighter overlord
Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert model

Just enough to fill my underwood 6 watch winder (even though my Universal isn't an automatic)

Wow! Serious collection!

mike · 14 July 2007, 08:29 AM

I think it depends on what you feel comfortable with, and the direction you want to pursue in collecting.

Welshwatchman · 14 July 2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I think it depends on what you feel comfortable with, and the direction you want to pursue in collecting.

That reminds me, Mike.

I forgot to put a 150+ option for you.

mike · 14 July 2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

That reminds me, Mike.

I forgot to put a 150+ option for you.

LOL!

KJacques · 14 July 2007, 09:45 AM

I'm not a watch collector, but I can really appreciate Mike's collection and love seeing his pictures from it. Plus, I love reading his knowledge and history of Rolex. But as far as collecting brand new current watches? That never interested me. I did have a TT Datejust because I thought it might be good to have a watch that was a little bit more formal, but it just didn't suit me. I got rid of it and haven't missed it. I guess if I collected watches, I wouldn't mind having a 5513. I really like the beauty that comes in the simplicity of that watch.

Tombstone · 14 July 2007, 11:53 AM

Three is good.

Gaijin · 14 July 2007, 12:03 PM

I hate to admit it, but I sold my Air King. Got squat for it too. Should have sold it here. Once I made my mind and heart up though I needed it gone right away. It needed to go. Sad. Was a gift from an Ex and I just could not wear it anymore. Too painful and too many memories.

I am down to 4 Rolex.

Next up? Maybe a Daytona?

I'm just thrilled that my Dad is gonna join the Rolex family next week!!

Robb · 14 July 2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I hate to admit it, but I sold my Air King. Got squat for it too. Should have sold it here. Once I made my mind and heart up though I needed it gone right away. It needed to go. Sad. Was a gift from an Ex and I just could not wear it anymore. Too painful and too many memories.

I am down to 4 Rolex.

Next up? Maybe a Daytona?

I'm just thrilled that my Dad is gonna join the Rolex family next week!!

Cant wait to hear the story on that. When is the big day again??

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14 July 2007, 02:48 AM	#5
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Currently have 5 between my wife and I __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

14 July 2007, 03:00 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I'm down to the following as I've sold a good portion of my collection... DateJust 16030 SeaDweller 16600 Omega 2531.80 I'm still waiting for the replacement for my Chrono Avenger... the trade has become complicated as the watch that I'm supposed to have is lost in the mail... tracking don't even work. The other party involved sent me an echeck for the replacement value - crossing my fingers. __________________ I'm just a cook...

14 July 2007, 03:50 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Just TWO Rollies is my COMFORT zone!! Wifey's got her Lady YM....so I guess that shouldn't count as mine, uh? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 July 2007, 04:08 AM	#22
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	A different watch for every day of the month and a few more left. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

14 July 2007, 02:36 AM	#1
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	POLL - How many watches to collect ? I am back down to two fine watches (for me three's a crowd). How many watches would you say is the right amount to have in your collection? Absent a lottery win, of course. __________________ ..33

14 July 2007, 02:39 AM	#2
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	My own collection Oris TT1 chrono Omega Seamaster Pro Titanium Rolex Seadweller Would like to add; SS Daytona black face SS GMT II TT Blue SUB Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Black face All in all, that'll be 7 watches for me.

14 July 2007, 02:41 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	I've already got a couple of dozen.... and I don't even really collect them.

14 July 2007, 02:51 AM	#7
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I bought a SS. Then I "upgraded" to a TT and couldn't part w/ #1. Seven years later I got a different brand/type/model. At what point does one become a "collector"?

14 July 2007, 03:08 AM	#10
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	my collection now includes : Rolex explorer II orange hand 1965 GMT Sub 5513 Redline 1680 Universal tri-compax Graham chronofighter overlord Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert model Just enough to fill my underwood 6 watch winder (even though my Universal isn't an automatic)

14 July 2007, 03:10 AM	#11
logoflove Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL Posts: 51	one for each day of week would be nice

14 July 2007, 03:13 AM	#12
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	not a bad call - should consider one more I am actually in the middle of trying to roll up a few of the watches into a 6262 Daytona (plus cash of course) -- any thoughts?

14 July 2007, 03:13 AM	#13
akrapovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Daytona,Sub,Pepsi Posts: 78	Two is perfect for me. SS Sub and Chronomat evolution.

14 July 2007, 03:20 AM	#15
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Currently got a Sub and a GMT....both Z series. Would like to own...... SS black face Daytona (on the list allegedly...we shall see !) New style SS GMT II (in a few years...at a discount) New style SS Sub ND (if it's any good when it comes out) These are the 5 that will eventually make up my collection.......all SS and all black face watches......just the way I am I suppose. The only two watches that have any chance at all of knocking me out of my OCD symetrical stride are...... Sub LV(this watch just keeps singing to me,over and over) TT blue face YM(the only TT that really gets me going). Now about that lottery win ???????????

14 July 2007, 03:24 AM	#16
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Four and counting

14 July 2007, 03:26 AM	#17
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	As many as you can afford/get your grubby mitts on.

14 July 2007, 03:37 AM	#18
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I have three that I rotate regularly - sea dweller during the week and two Pams at the week end. Also got an old GMTII that's retired, 2 x omegas, a seiko quartz dive watch, a fossil, 1 x timex from school, 1 x invicta (don't ask why), 1 x Russian divers paper weight that has stopped because it needs gas apparently plus an Atmos clock. Sorry what was the question?? Three or maybe four, I'm looking for a GMT ceramic bezel to join the flock.

14 July 2007, 03:50 AM	#20
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	My wife would say too many. My collection 116233 TT DJ 18038 DD Patek 5107 Cartier Santos 100 TT Maurice Lacroix Phase De Lune 18K Omega Pie Pan Connie 18 K Rose Tourneau Dual Timer Gallet Flying Officer Longines Tank dress watch.

14 July 2007, 04:06 AM	#21
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Here is what a nice collection would be: One of each type of watch, each from a different company. For Example or something similiar would work and make a ncie collection: Dual time watch (Rolex GMT II) Chronograph (omega speedmaster) Dress Watch (GP 1945 ) Dive Watch (Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver) Pocket Watch (Longines) Alarm Watch (JLC Memovox) Pilots Watch (Glashuette Navigator Auto) Anti Magnetic Watch (IWC ingeniur)

14 July 2007, 08:29 AM	#24
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I think it depends on what you feel comfortable with, and the direction you want to pursue in collecting.

14 July 2007, 09:45 AM	#27
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I'm not a watch collector, but I can really appreciate Mike's collection and love seeing his pictures from it. Plus, I love reading his knowledge and history of Rolex. But as far as collecting brand new current watches? That never interested me. I did have a TT Datejust because I thought it might be good to have a watch that was a little bit more formal, but it just didn't suit me. I got rid of it and haven't missed it. I guess if I collected watches, I wouldn't mind having a 5513. I really like the beauty that comes in the simplicity of that watch.

14 July 2007, 11:53 AM	#28
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Three is good.

14 July 2007, 12:03 PM	#29
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I hate to admit it, but I sold my Air King. Got squat for it too. Should have sold it here. Once I made my mind and heart up though I needed it gone right away. It needed to go. Sad. Was a gift from an Ex and I just could not wear it anymore. Too painful and too many memories. I am down to 4 Rolex. Next up? Maybe a Daytona? I'm just thrilled that my Dad is gonna join the Rolex family next week!!

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