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1259 · 2 January 2023, 10:26 AM

Option 2 of those choices

tifosi · 2 January 2023, 10:35 AM

I was a one watch guy for the first 15 or so years of being into serious watches. This past year I tried a collection, again, and stuck to it. I really enjoy having multiple watches, now. Not sure what changed.

If you decide to keep multiple today and change your mind in 2 weeks, it’s always easier to consolidate. Selling all today, then decide you want a collection is harder to come back from I feel.

7sins · 2 January 2023, 10:43 AM

Option 2 then as time goes on add more to the collection, your collection and taste will evolve.

Hulkhunter · 2 January 2023, 10:50 AM

I’m going to throw in a curve ball.

Get a white gold daydate, instead of the OF Daytona, then add a couple of sports pieces.

Getting something very similar to option 2 but still have variety.

inadeje · 2 January 2023, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madison1

I have two options here as only have finite funds available.

Option 1 (collection)
Sub
GMT
Daytona OF
Datejust

Option 2
Platinum fluted DD with romans

This is my thought process so far.

Option 1
Variety
Works with all outfits. Casual (OF, Sub, GMT), Dressy (DJ)
Easier to swap out one for something else and keep core collection (looking at you GMT coke

Option 2
Wow. What a watch
Platinum is stealthy enough to look good with everything
Dinging a sub is prob a lot less painful than dinging a platinum DD

Anyone have any input?

I’m going to be the contrarian in comparison to the other answers you’ve received.

Is your life always one in which a +70k watch would always be at home on your wrist? Are there really no times in a given day/week/month that a very expensive and delicate (compared to a tool watch) watch would be overkill?

If after considering the above you can honestly justify one watch for everything, do it.

If there are occasions when you need a less ostentatious watch, whether because of practicality, setting or pastime, consider keeping one watch for those times and unloading the rest for the DD Platinum.

My 2 cents, let us know what you decide

SLWoodster · 2 January 2023, 11:21 AM

Multiple but I wouldn’t buy all Rolex.

SudiYunus · 2 January 2023, 11:30 AM

Multiple, with other brands also, IMO

-dustin · 2 January 2023, 11:39 AM

Plat DD.

Admittedly, I’d opt for smooth quadrant, but fluted Roman wouldn’t get kicked out of bed, either.

brandrea · 2 January 2023, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Keep the Sub and flip the rest towards the DD.

This

rmlovett1 · 2 January 2023, 01:03 PM

I have a PT DD, and I love it! No way in hell I’d have that one, vs those four.
If it were a 2 or 1 decision, a bit tougher for sure. But those 4 great pieces or 1
PT … easy choice for me personally

DJ2020 · 2 January 2023, 01:10 PM

Variety is the spice of life. Option #1.

DLRIDES · 2 January 2023, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madison1

I have two options here as only have finite funds available.

Option 1 (collection)
Sub
GMT
Daytona OF
Datejust

Option 2
Platinum fluted DD with romans

This is my thought process so far.

Option 1
Variety
Works with all outfits. Casual (OF, Sub, GMT), Dressy (DJ)
Easier to swap out one for something else and keep core collection (looking at you GMT coke

Option 2
Wow. What a watch
Platinum is stealthy enough to look good with everything
Dinging a sub is prob a lot less painful than dinging a platinum DD

Anyone have any input?

Keep the Submariner, sell the rest, buy the platinum DD in two years.

Cliffnopus · 2 January 2023, 01:22 PM

Option 2. I have had multiple watches and still only really wore one. As you get older you'll find it better to divest unused items. But, that's just me.

faimag · 2 January 2023, 09:01 PM

I think it mostly depends on what kind of a person you are. Do you prefer the simplicity of having just one watch, or do you like to change and rorate them?

travisb · 2 January 2023, 09:10 PM

I'd always want at least one SS piece. Wouldn't go all in on a PM model.

AEV · 2 January 2023, 09:45 PM

I personally prefer variety. And with the OF Daytona you also have a PM piece.

Krash · 2 January 2023, 11:45 PM

Option 1 for me.

But if you do go with Option 2, you could get something like a Tudor Ranger or even a G-Shock to go along with it.

DJH1977 · 3 January 2023, 02:32 AM

Platinum DD

mykii · 3 January 2023, 09:20 AM

I'm all for quality over quantity... but a platinum DD is not "quality" over the others.

Stick to SS for Rolex and move into a real high-end brand if you want PM or a statement watch, IMO.

jgottsman11 · 3 January 2023, 09:29 AM

Keep sub and GMT, and get a 36mm 118206 platinum day date instead. That would be a killer three watch collection and the 118206 is still over 200 grams of platinum

Kenny G · 3 January 2023, 09:38 AM

As a huge fan of the DD, option 1 is still so much better in this scenario imo. Option 1 covers every single situation and would be a fantastic 4 piece collection.

I would start with that, and then after a few years of rotation you’ll get a better feeling for what you like and what you don’t like. Then, if you want to part with a few pieces and add the DD then go for it!

fskywalker · 3 January 2023, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madison1

I have two options here as only have finite funds available.

Option 1 (collection)
Sub
GMT
Daytona OF
Datejust

Option 2
Platinum fluted DD with romans

This is my thought process so far.

Option 1
Variety
Works with all outfits. Casual (OF, Sub, GMT), Dressy (DJ)
Easier to swap out one for something else and keep core collection (looking at you GMT coke

Option 2
Wow. What a watch
Platinum is stealthy enough to look good with everything
Dinging a sub is prob a lot less painful than dinging a platinum DD

Anyone have any input?

Think Option 2 will bring more joy based on your comments above

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Riic · 3 January 2023, 10:31 AM

Option 2 for me

Al1969 · 3 January 2023, 10:41 AM

Option 2. Less is more approach. I’ve done some consolidating myself with zero regrets.

In many ways, once you go the PM route, SS has a much different feel.

AF_Rob · 3 January 2023, 10:51 AM

Option 1. A platinum fluted day-date is not stealthy.

samuel019 · 3 January 2023, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Trading everything in for a grail isn't the end of the world. It lands a grail and gives an opportunity to start a fresh collection.

Agreed

Not like you couldn’t do a one for multiple if you decided later

Or add one by one after the DD. Nothing like having a grail. I hesitated a tad before I bought my Chocolate 326935, yeah I know not quite the same amount of money but still a good chunk, and did it anyway because I knew I could trade down

As it turns out I absolutely love love love my SkyD and have added a few here and there. Best of both worlds.

Andad · 3 January 2023, 11:21 AM

1.

WatchGuy1966 · 3 January 2023, 12:24 PM

Multiple, but get a

TT Daytona on Oyster,

Black Sub 124060,

YG DD any dial,

Pepsi

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2023, 12:29 PM

There's no such thing as an "under-the-radar" Rolex Day-Date.

Personally, I'd go for the variety, but not necessarily all at once, if that's even possible.

BayAreaTech · 3 January 2023, 12:39 PM

Something to consider. It will be extremely difficult to obtain that many pieces for your collection unless you have a relationship with an AD with a substantial spend history. It will also take a long period of time to build. The Grey Market will assist here, though at a substantial premium.

The Day-Date is much more attainable. Though be aware it is not as "Stealthy" as you believe. Wearing a president gets attention.

2 January 2023, 10:35 AM	#32
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I was a one watch guy for the first 15 or so years of being into serious watches. This past year I tried a collection, again, and stuck to it. I really enjoy having multiple watches, now. Not sure what changed. If you decide to keep multiple today and change your mind in 2 weeks, it’s always easier to consolidate. Selling all today, then decide you want a collection is harder to come back from I feel. __________________ Russ

2 January 2023, 10:43 AM	#33
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,606	Option 2 then as time goes on add more to the collection, your collection and taste will evolve. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

2 January 2023, 10:50 AM	#34
Hulkhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 573	I’m going to throw in a curve ball. Get a white gold daydate, instead of the OF Daytona, then add a couple of sports pieces. Getting something very similar to option 2 but still have variety. __________________ 126000 OP36Turquoise124300 OP41 Green 126720VTNR GMT II 126710BLRO GMT II126710BLNR GMT II 126518LN Daytona - Gold with black subs

2 January 2023, 11:30 AM	#37
SudiYunus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Washington Watch: Cartier Panthere Posts: 1,131	Multiple, with other brands also, IMO __________________ Cartier Panthere ,Tudor GMT Cartier Santos 100 XL ,Tudor 925 DJ 36 Pink Dial ,PAM Due Blue DJ 36 White Dial ,CasiOak Sub ND

2 January 2023, 01:10 PM	#41
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Variety is the spice of life. Option #1. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

2 January 2023, 10:26 AM	#31
1259 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: California Posts: 341	Option 2 of those choices

2 January 2023, 11:21 AM	#36
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,503	Multiple but I wouldn’t buy all Rolex.

2 January 2023, 11:39 AM	#38
-dustin 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,685	Plat DD. Admittedly, I’d opt for smooth quadrant, but fluted Roman wouldn’t get kicked out of bed, either.

2 January 2023, 01:03 PM	#40
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,465	I have a PT DD, and I love it! No way in hell I’d have that one, vs those four. If it were a 2 or 1 decision, a bit tougher for sure. But those 4 great pieces or 1 PT … easy choice for me personally

2 January 2023, 01:22 PM	#43
Cliffnopus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: Clifford Location: Foxboro, MA Watch: Rolex 126621 Yacht Posts: 196	Option 2. I have had multiple watches and still only really wore one. As you get older you'll find it better to divest unused items. But, that's just me.

2 January 2023, 09:01 PM	#44
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	I think it mostly depends on what kind of a person you are. Do you prefer the simplicity of having just one watch, or do you like to change and rorate them?

2 January 2023, 09:10 PM	#45
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	I'd always want at least one SS piece. Wouldn't go all in on a PM model.

2 January 2023, 09:45 PM	#46
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,523	I personally prefer variety. And with the OF Daytona you also have a PM piece.

2 January 2023, 11:45 PM	#47
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,189	Option 1 for me. But if you do go with Option 2, you could get something like a Tudor Ranger or even a G-Shock to go along with it.

3 January 2023, 02:32 AM	#48
DJH1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 426	Platinum DD

3 January 2023, 09:20 AM	#49
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	I'm all for quality over quantity... but a platinum DD is not "quality" over the others. Stick to SS for Rolex and move into a real high-end brand if you want PM or a statement watch, IMO. __________________

3 January 2023, 09:29 AM	#50
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: President Posts: 1,446	Keep sub and GMT, and get a 36mm 118206 platinum day date instead. That would be a killer three watch collection and the 118206 is still over 200 grams of platinum __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

3 January 2023, 09:38 AM	#51
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,104	As a huge fan of the DD, option 1 is still so much better in this scenario imo. Option 1 covers every single situation and would be a fantastic 4 piece collection. I would start with that, and then after a few years of rotation you’ll get a better feeling for what you like and what you don’t like. Then, if you want to part with a few pieces and add the DD then go for it!

3 January 2023, 10:31 AM	#53
Riic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ca Watch: Dd Posts: 44	Option 2 for me

3 January 2023, 10:41 AM	#54
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	Option 2. Less is more approach. I’ve done some consolidating myself with zero regrets. In many ways, once you go the PM route, SS has a much different feel. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

3 January 2023, 10:51 AM	#55
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	Option 1. A platinum fluted day-date is not stealthy.

3 January 2023, 11:21 AM	#57
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	1. __________________ E

3 January 2023, 12:24 PM	#58
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	Multiple, but get a TT Daytona on Oyster, Black Sub 124060, YG DD any dial, Pepsi

3 January 2023, 12:29 PM	#59
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	There's no such thing as an "under-the-radar" Rolex Day-Date. Personally, I'd go for the variety, but not necessarily all at once, if that's even possible. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 January 2023, 12:39 PM	#60
BayAreaTech "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 102	Something to consider. It will be extremely difficult to obtain that many pieces for your collection unless you have a relationship with an AD with a substantial spend history. It will also take a long period of time to build. The Grey Market will assist here, though at a substantial premium. The Day-Date is much more attainable. Though be aware it is not as "Stealthy" as you believe. Wearing a president gets attention.

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