Anyone else diversify so he has a less commonly seen watch?

[xeal]

Just curious if anyone else cares to diversify to have a few more time pieces that are more rarely seen in the wild.
Was having a discussion with a friend, who has called it a day with Rolex because of this.
He owns 5 Rolexes, and wishes to diversify to AP and PP to own watches that are less commonly seen/more exclusive.
I do agree that most Rolexes can be seen in the wild pretty often; They are a mass production and many people out there wear the same watch you do, but this doesn't bother me the least bit personally.

How about you?

[superdog]

Yep

[CHRONOLEX]

I only collect Rolex and I pride myself on owning pieces that I never see on display. When I walk into Rolex at the Wynn for example, none of my stuff is out. Sometimes to mess with the guys I'll scan the place and say there's nothing I like. Then I'll name a few pieces and he'll say sorry we don't have any of those. I like that.

[superdog]

One more with bracelet

[nick c]

Roger dubuis

[watchnutty]

my current collection consists of 1 of each posted in highest to lowest retail price order...
AP RO chrono SS
BLNR
IWC Split Second Chrono 371508
Perrelet A10613

safe to say I'm pretty diverse.

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by superdog

One more with bracelet

That is a beautiful watch Seth

[watchwatcher]

I wear what I like and if everybody...or nobody...wears it, I could care less.

[nick c]

Only when I wear 4 then people notice me

[xeal]

Originally Posted by superdog

One more with bracelet

What a beauty!!

[Tank0040]

Originally Posted by superdog

One more with bracelet

Beautiful!!! One of my favs!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by xeal

Just curious if anyone else cares to diversify to have a few more time pieces that are more rarely seen in the wild.
Was having a discussion with a friend, who has called it a day with Rolex because of this.
He owns 5 Rolexes, and wishes to diversify to AP and PP to own watches that are less commonly seen/more exclusive.
I do agree that most Rolexes can be seen in the wild pretty often; They are a mass production and many people out there wear the same watch you do, but this doesn't bother me the least bit personally.

How about you?

I only own Rolex, but I did buy a vintage piece and so from that standpoint it's less common

[GB-man]

Absolutely! More about under the radar for me. Plus the quality is nice.

[FTX I]

Not for that reason.

[Seaswirl]

Picked this up this weekend. Very very hard to refrain from another Rolex.

[Jack T]

Thanks to the OP for this thread, it's given me a push in a direction I've been contemplating. Nothing against Rolex, I have three, listed below; but I have something a bit different in mind, a known piece but not often seen.

As heretical as it may seem among the members here, I'm thinking of parting with my Sub to make room. Thanks, you've moved me a bit closer ( but it still is very difficult to part with any, I like them so..).

[Jack T]

By the way, to Seth on that braceleted Vacheron chrono and Tom for the Aquanaut, bravo, just fantastic pieces

[lapince]

Originally Posted by nick c

Only when I wear 4 then people notice me

Nice Pam collection

To the OP; I've had 4 Rolex, 2 subs c with date, LN and LV, a BLNR and a 116515 Daytona, I flipped them for other reasons than them being around a lot, but I love having a Patek 5712 that apart the WIS community most people don't know about, the only remark I've had on 1 year was "is that a Royal Oak?" so yes for me having a "rare" watch, not in the Patek world but in the real world is a definite plus for me

[AzHadEnuf]

Originally Posted by superdog

One more with bracelet

Seth stop posting pics of your stunning VC. It is creating what could be a very expensive itch for me to scratch. That truly is I beautiful watch.

[AK797]

I've gone the other way, I deliberately stayed away from Rolex and owned many different brands before I bought a Rolex and then another and now I'm not very interested in many other brands any more.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Seth stop posting pics of your stunning VC. It is creating what could be a very expensive itch for me to scratch. That truly is I beautiful watch.

Fully agree.

I like brand diversity. I'd like to have a Rolex in my collection, but no more than one.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Fully agree.

I like brand diversity. I'd like to have a Rolex in my collection, but no more than one.

I had at the same time 3 Rolex, 3 Pams, 1 Patek, 1 Blancpain, 1 Cartier, 1 Omega, all are gone except for the Patek, also the Omega and Cartier which I don't wear but were presents from my mother and grand mother, I went to my Rolex AD not long ago, tried a few models, and realized I had no desire whatsoever to get one

[nick c]

Originally Posted by lapince

Nice Pam collection

To the OP; I've had 4 Rolex, 2 subs c with date, LN and LV, a BLNR and a 116515 Daytona, I flipped them for other reasons than them being around a lot, but I love having a Patek 5712 that apart the WIS community most people don't know about, the only remark I've had on 1 year was "is that a Royal Oak?" so yes for me having a "rare" watch, not in the Patek world but in the real world is a definite plus for me

Merci (spasiba)

[watchucallit]

I know i might be in the minority here but this is one reason I don't buy a Rolex… too common and also makes one more of a target for theft

[benlee]

I might incline towards AP but I love to try and often buy other brands, including very obscure ones. Here's my Moser watch. I think they make fewer than 2000 pieces a year.

[watchucallit]

I really like Moser pieces--- finally got to see a couple last year when in Vegas

[Israguard]

I have gained new and HUGE respect for Moser.. Just oozes class
And I recently saw their perpetual calendar model.. To die for

[subtona]

yes patek

[paverman]

The vast majority of my collection consists of Lange's and Pateks and I dare say, 98% of the population has no clue what's on my wrist (and I'm fine with that )

[mps354]

Journe Bleu