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Al1988 · 21 March 2012, 06:03 AM

Hi Folks,

Just a few quick and dirty iPhone pictures of my humble collection.

I've been into watches for a few years now, starting at 17 and have always been fascinated by Rolex. It certainly hasn't been an easy ride, having had my first 2 Rolex and Omega being stolen about a year and a half ago but I'd like to think i've built up a nice little collection for my age (21), from a mixture of tennis coaching and bar work at my Student's Union.

Let me know what you think, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on what my next addition should be! I graduate from University in a few months and am potentially in the market for a graduation present to myself!

nauticajoe · 21 March 2012, 06:04 AM

Nice collection

LightOnAHill · 21 March 2012, 06:08 AM

Nice collection! You need a touch of gold somewhere.

Dr. Robert · 21 March 2012, 06:10 AM

A great quartet, classic icons.......how about a SS datejust???? or an oyster perp no date???

ptugolf · 21 March 2012, 06:28 AM

Very nice. A white dial will round out your collection nicely.

Cru Jones · 21 March 2012, 06:31 AM

Wow! Good work!!

Some color + new school Rolex = Hulk!

Retread · 21 March 2012, 06:35 AM

Nice Collection!

Retread
GMT Master II COKE
Omega Seamaster

Joey_V · 21 March 2012, 06:46 AM

I think you have a FANTASTIC collection for anyone let alone a 21yo.

ManUtd · 21 March 2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I think you have a FANTASTIC collection for anyone let alone a 21yo.

I definitely agree with this.

nick c · 21 March 2012, 07:11 AM

stunning

bugawako · 21 March 2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptugolf

very nice. A white dial will round out your collection nicely.

+1

Stonedcl · 21 March 2012, 07:14 AM

Nice collection..

Sucks youmhad prevous watches stolen from you... Why not get insurance..
Liberty mutual cost about $100 per watch per year..

MoBe · 21 March 2012, 07:16 AM

Pretty good little collection !

Yachtmaster

Al1988 · 21 March 2012, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

Nice collection! You need a touch of gold somewhere.

I am tempted by Gold, though I think it'd have to be WG as I'm not sure I can pull off YG at my age. Though I am interested to hear people's thoughts on whether they agree with that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A great quartet, classic icons.......how about a SS datejust???? or an oyster perp no date???

The SS Datejust is definitely one I have considered. My dad had one briefly before he returned it but I have to admit the fluted bezel on white dial looked amazing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptugolf

Very nice. A white dial will round out your collection nicely.

Hey there, I have considered white dials before, especially the white dial daytona, but I dunno, there's just something about black dials that I've always been drawn to. Actually I lie, the WG Panda Dial on the daytona is beautiful, hands down my favorite daytona dial!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I think you have a FANTASTIC collection for anyone let alone a 21yo.

Hi Joey, thanks

I have worked very hard to get my watches, and I am under no illusions that I will have to sell a few of them when the time comes to put down a deposit on a house etc but for now, i'm loving collecting

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

Nice collection..
Sucks youmhad prevous watches stolen from you... Why not get insurance..
Liberty mutual cost about $100 per watch per year..

At the time I naively thought that it wasn't worth getting insurance, I have definitely learnt my lesson!

RyanJames · 21 March 2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A great quartet, classic icons.......how about a SS datejust???? or an oyster perp no date???

My thoughts exactly... Was going to type this but thought I'd read through to double check!

Dr. Robert we are on the same page..

Awesome collection you definitely need a SS white dial DJ then I'd say youve nailed the icon side of collecting Rolex

Ryan

jay1988 · 21 March 2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1988

Hi Folks,

Just a few quick and dirty iPhone pictures of my humble collection.

I've been into watches for a few years now, starting at 17 and have always been fascinated by Rolex. It certainly hasn't been an easy ride, having had my first 2 Rolex and Omega being stolen about a year and a half ago but I'd like to think i've built up a nice little collection for my age (21), from a mixture of tennis coaching and bar work at my Student's Union.

Let me know what you think, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on what my next addition should be! I graduate from University in a few months and am potentially in the market for a graduation present to myself!

As a 24 year old I hate you for calling your collection small

Seriously though very nice collection. You must of done a lot of coaching and bar work because you've got at least $20k's worth of watches there.

Rollie2011 · 21 March 2012, 08:18 AM

You have an awesome collection so far... as for the next addition, you need something a little different and funky in there. I suggest a Millgauss or even better a white Exp 42

GEO_79 · 21 March 2012, 08:20 AM

no bad

imono · 21 March 2012, 08:41 AM

Add a YM maybe?

Spartan · 21 March 2012, 08:58 AM

You need a little yellow gold in there

Go for the BUMBLEBEE! Not too flashy, just right, wore mine today; refreshing
change from that DSSD

gwalker · 21 March 2012, 09:00 AM

Nice collection. I would go with something gold next if you have to stay with Rolex. Even if it takes a little longer I think it's worth it over adding another SS model to that collection. Personally I'd look at AP instead of another Rolex. I just have 2 but I'm changing it up next purchase.

azguy · 21 March 2012, 09:01 AM

Try a TT DJ with a black dial on a jubilee, great watch

RX0-Unicorn · 21 March 2012, 09:07 AM

awesome collection. maybe a yatchmaster blue dial?

boogiebot · 21 March 2012, 09:38 AM

Wow what a great collection. I had nothing like this at 21.

mjclark32 · 21 March 2012, 09:39 AM

Great collection!

johnbeth · 21 March 2012, 10:02 AM

Congrats on the collection!

Maxfli · 21 March 2012, 10:43 AM

"Small collection?" Hardly! If I were you (and 21 again

) I'd put the watch collection on hold and direct my discretionary expenditures toward wine, women and fast cars.

But that's just me.

Chipmunk · 21 March 2012, 10:51 AM

Very nice......a SS white dial DJ will surely complement your collection.

inspires · 21 March 2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I think you have a FANTASTIC collection for anyone let alone a 21yo.

100% Agree with that!

snowpea · 21 March 2012, 12:14 PM

Sorry to hear about your ordeal, but you came back strong great collection. I think the new DJII smooth bezel would look great in your collection.

21 March 2012, 06:03 AM	#1
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	My Small Collection Hi Folks, Just a few quick and dirty iPhone pictures of my humble collection. I've been into watches for a few years now, starting at 17 and have always been fascinated by Rolex. It certainly hasn't been an easy ride, having had my first 2 Rolex and Omega being stolen about a year and a half ago but I'd like to think i've built up a nice little collection for my age (21), from a mixture of tennis coaching and bar work at my Student's Union. Let me know what you think, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on what my next addition should be! I graduate from University in a few months and am potentially in the market for a graduation present to myself!

21 March 2012, 06:10 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,962	A great quartet, classic icons.......how about a SS datejust???? or an oyster perp no date??? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 March 2012, 06:46 AM	#8
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I think you have a FANTASTIC collection for anyone let alone a 21yo. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

21 March 2012, 08:18 AM	#17
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	You have an awesome collection so far... as for the next addition, you need something a little different and funky in there. I suggest a Millgauss or even better a white Exp 42 __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

21 March 2012, 08:58 AM	#20
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	You need a little yellow gold in there Go for the BUMBLEBEE! Not too flashy, just right, wore mine today; refreshing change from that DSSD __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

21 March 2012, 06:04 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice collection

21 March 2012, 06:08 AM	#3
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Nice collection! You need a touch of gold somewhere.

21 March 2012, 06:28 AM	#5
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Very nice. A white dial will round out your collection nicely.

21 March 2012, 06:31 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,245	Wow! Good work!! Some color + new school Rolex = Hulk!

21 March 2012, 06:35 AM	#7
Retread Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: California Watch: GMT II-16710-Coke Posts: 45	Nice Collection! Retread GMT Master II COKE Omega Seamaster

21 March 2012, 07:11 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	stunning

21 March 2012, 07:14 AM	#12
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	Nice collection.. Sucks youmhad prevous watches stolen from you... Why not get insurance.. Liberty mutual cost about $100 per watch per year..

21 March 2012, 07:16 AM	#13
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Pretty good little collection ! Yachtmaster

21 March 2012, 08:20 AM	#18
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	no bad

21 March 2012, 08:41 AM	#19
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Add a YM maybe?

21 March 2012, 09:00 AM	#21
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Nice collection. I would go with something gold next if you have to stay with Rolex. Even if it takes a little longer I think it's worth it over adding another SS model to that collection. Personally I'd look at AP instead of another Rolex. I just have 2 but I'm changing it up next purchase.

21 March 2012, 09:01 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Try a TT DJ with a black dial on a jubilee, great watch

21 March 2012, 09:07 AM	#23
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	awesome collection. maybe a yatchmaster blue dial?

21 March 2012, 09:38 AM	#24
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Wow what a great collection. I had nothing like this at 21.

21 March 2012, 09:39 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great collection! __________________

21 March 2012, 10:02 AM	#26
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats on the collection!

21 March 2012, 10:43 AM	#27
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	"Small collection?" Hardly! If I were you (and 21 again ) I'd put the watch collection on hold and direct my discretionary expenditures toward wine, women and fast cars. But that's just me. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

21 March 2012, 10:51 AM	#28
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Very nice......a SS white dial DJ will surely complement your collection. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

21 March 2012, 12:14 PM	#30
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Sorry to hear about your ordeal, but you came back strong great collection. I think the new DJII smooth bezel would look great in your collection. __________________

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