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bjpk · 12 September 2013, 09:00 PM

Personally I think two good watches is the maximum il ever get.
Or for that matter the most an average person can expect to own.
As life moves forward I cant see myself getting more than two.
(ask my wife and it should only be one good one)

Houses & cars for now. kids in the future etc will see a lack of disposable funds.

So if you could only have two watches, in stainless what would they be?

I already have a sub c so my next purchase will be a datejust 11.

Then im done for a long time...

What's everyone else's?

Should be a fun thread

AK797 · 12 September 2013, 09:19 PM

Sub and DJ not a bad combo, one black dial sports and one white dress.

submariner66 · 12 September 2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sub and DJ not a bad combo, one black dial sports and one white dress.

That's a really nice combo right there!

sugiharto · 12 September 2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Sub and DJ not a bad combo, one black dial sports and one white dress.

I agree

cop414 · 12 September 2013, 09:30 PM

Hmmm, only 2. It would have to be either a Sub and a DJ or a Sub and an Explorer I.

OmegaJJH · 12 September 2013, 09:34 PM

I agree.

I too have a Sub C and i'd like to add a Datejust ll in the future.

My wife doesn't really get it though.

mario848 · 12 September 2013, 09:37 PM

Rolex and Patek

beshannon · 12 September 2013, 09:39 PM

mario848 · 12 September 2013, 09:40 PM

those are the ones

GradyPhilpott · 12 September 2013, 09:41 PM

If I had to pare down my little collection of Rolex watches to only two, I'm certain that I'd keep the 14060M and the 116200-63600.

That ain't going to happen, though.

justbrowsing · 12 September 2013, 09:49 PM

If stainless and rolex then gmt and datejust. Of course, patek 5711 is also stainless...

Trouble15 · 12 September 2013, 09:57 PM

I think if you are going to only have two and have a sub c already a DJ or DJ II is a good addition.

jshepard · 12 September 2013, 10:30 PM

16710 and JLC Reverso (either Classic or Tribute to 1931), man that's a hard decision... I really love my Speedmaster and Explorer I, but I figured I need a thin dress watch and the GMT function would probably be more useful to me than a chronograph and a non-date everyday watch.

Vincent65 · 12 September 2013, 10:33 PM

sub and gmt

jjnd08 · 12 September 2013, 10:37 PM

Sub and datejust. I have the Hulk and a DJ myself; however, I went with the TT datejust.

Cc1966 · 12 September 2013, 10:37 PM

Explorer II in 40mm is my "dress" watch. See signature for the rest.

iazrollie · 12 September 2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

How do you decide which to wear? I have a white Daytona and want a PP. The white nautilaus really pops with its blue hue. I love it. However, I feel like they are the same watch and may lean more towards the blue nautilus or aquanaut.

MitchSteel · 12 September 2013, 10:41 PM

Only two? that's crazy talk.....ok, I'll play.
In a perfect world-it would be 16600 SD( which I own) and a Patek Nautilus( which I'm saving up for)
Out of my current collection-GMT IIC and Pepsi 1675 on Jubilee

anothernewphone · 12 September 2013, 11:10 PM

Realistically for me, the Sub and the BLNR.

Old Expat Beast · 12 September 2013, 11:14 PM

Sub and Speedy Pro (and a cheeky Milgauss GV for the secret stash).

Brandon(phila) · 12 September 2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mario848

Rolex and Patek

He said "Average" person....$28,000K SS Patek not really an average person's watch.

2 can be perfect collection:
1 Sports watch - You have the Sub and Dj or DJ II would be perfect addition for the more formal occasions

blackout · 12 September 2013, 11:27 PM

For me, if I could only have 2.... Ummmm.... Sub and DD2 plat!

Micha · 12 September 2013, 11:29 PM

GMT 16710 and Daytona 6263... and with tree different bezel inserts for the GMT it would be like owning four watches....and you said nothing about bezel exchanges...

azguy · 12 September 2013, 11:38 PM

I'd probably own a sub and a white dial DJ

threemonkeys · 13 September 2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sub and DJ not a bad combo, one black dial sports and one white dress.

This is exactly what I was thinking, too.

CWIN · 13 September 2013, 01:05 AM

These work for me.

kilyung · 13 September 2013, 01:23 AM

Tough choice. I know I can't do two especially just steel. Maybe my Patek 5711 and GMTIIc?

eeh100773 · 13 September 2013, 03:25 AM

AP Royal Oak and my 14060.

alan4305 · 13 September 2013, 03:41 AM

I am in the same boat as you. Have a 2 year old with another due in January. Living in NYC is quite expensive, especially with kids, parking, etc... Right now my daily beater since last year is an Omega PO8500 in 42. I have a budget of around 13k right now for a watch. So i am looking to add a DSSD or Explorer II + Milgauss GV or Explorer II + SubC ND or (SubC ND or Explorer II and put the rest of the money in my portfolio). Will try the DSSD one more time before i scratch that idea, I have a small 6.25" wrist... or I might just save up a little longer, trade my PO for a SubC ND, and add a PP Aquanaut instead. After that,then I think I am done until my kids are done with college? Haha

floater156 · 13 September 2013, 04:35 AM

SubC/DJII combo is a great choice. Your story sounds just like me. I own an ExpII and DJII and love them both.

12 September 2013, 09:00 PM	#1
bjpk "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: australia Posts: 49	Any Two Watches Rolex Or Otherwise Personally I think two good watches is the maximum il ever get. Or for that matter the most an average person can expect to own. As life moves forward I cant see myself getting more than two. (ask my wife and it should only be one good one) Houses & cars for now. kids in the future etc will see a lack of disposable funds. So if you could only have two watches, in stainless what would they be? I already have a sub c so my next purchase will be a datejust 11. Then im done for a long time... What's everyone else's? Should be a fun thread

12 September 2013, 09:30 PM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,119	Hmmm, only 2. It would have to be either a Sub and a DJ or a Sub and an Explorer I. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 September 2013, 09:39 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	__________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

12 September 2013, 09:41 PM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	If I had to pare down my little collection of Rolex watches to only two, I'm certain that I'd keep the 14060M and the 116200-63600. That ain't going to happen, though. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 September 2013, 10:37 PM	#16
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Explorer II in 40mm is my "dress" watch. See signature for the rest. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

12 September 2013, 09:19 PM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Sub and DJ not a bad combo, one black dial sports and one white dress.

12 September 2013, 09:34 PM	#6
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I agree. I too have a Sub C and i'd like to add a Datejust ll in the future. My wife doesn't really get it though.

12 September 2013, 09:37 PM	#7
mario848 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Mario Location: chicago Watch: 14060M Posts: 38	Rolex and Patek

12 September 2013, 09:40 PM	#9
mario848 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Mario Location: chicago Watch: 14060M Posts: 38	those are the ones

12 September 2013, 09:49 PM	#11
justbrowsing Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 151	If stainless and rolex then gmt and datejust. Of course, patek 5711 is also stainless...

12 September 2013, 09:57 PM	#12
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	I think if you are going to only have two and have a sub c already a DJ or DJ II is a good addition.

12 September 2013, 10:30 PM	#13
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	16710 and JLC Reverso (either Classic or Tribute to 1931), man that's a hard decision... I really love my Speedmaster and Explorer I, but I figured I need a thin dress watch and the GMT function would probably be more useful to me than a chronograph and a non-date everyday watch.

12 September 2013, 10:33 PM	#14
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	sub and gmt

12 September 2013, 10:37 PM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Sub and datejust. I have the Hulk and a DJ myself; however, I went with the TT datejust.

12 September 2013, 10:41 PM	#18
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Only two? that's crazy talk.....ok, I'll play. In a perfect world-it would be 16600 SD( which I own) and a Patek Nautilus( which I'm saving up for) Out of my current collection-GMT IIC and Pepsi 1675 on Jubilee

12 September 2013, 11:10 PM	#19
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Realistically for me, the Sub and the BLNR.

12 September 2013, 11:14 PM	#20
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,780	Sub and Speedy Pro (and a cheeky Milgauss GV for the secret stash). __________________ _______________________

12 September 2013, 11:27 PM	#22
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	For me, if I could only have 2.... Ummmm.... Sub and DD2 plat!

12 September 2013, 11:29 PM	#23
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	GMT 16710 and Daytona 6263... and with tree different bezel inserts for the GMT it would be like owning four watches....and you said nothing about bezel exchanges... __________________ life is good

12 September 2013, 11:38 PM	#24
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I'd probably own a sub and a white dial DJ

13 September 2013, 01:05 AM	#26
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	These work for me.

13 September 2013, 01:23 AM	#27
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Tough choice. I know I can't do two especially just steel. Maybe my Patek 5711 and GMTIIc?

13 September 2013, 03:25 AM	#28
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	AP Royal Oak and my 14060.

13 September 2013, 03:41 AM	#29
alan4305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York Posts: 19	I am in the same boat as you. Have a 2 year old with another due in January. Living in NYC is quite expensive, especially with kids, parking, etc... Right now my daily beater since last year is an Omega PO8500 in 42. I have a budget of around 13k right now for a watch. So i am looking to add a DSSD or Explorer II + Milgauss GV or Explorer II + SubC ND or (SubC ND or Explorer II and put the rest of the money in my portfolio). Will try the DSSD one more time before i scratch that idea, I have a small 6.25" wrist... or I might just save up a little longer, trade my PO for a SubC ND, and add a PP Aquanaut instead. After that,then I think I am done until my kids are done with college? Haha

13 September 2013, 04:35 AM	#30
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	SubC/DJII combo is a great choice. Your story sounds just like me. I own an ExpII and DJII and love them both. __________________ Lead by example through production.

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