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DSJ · 20 August 2008, 12:52 AM

Just a little fun for today. Assume the following: you were out and weren't wearing a watch (already pure fiction for TRF members); upon your return home your house was burglarized and your watches were stolen. They were insured and you were paid the full current replacement value. If you were going to rebuild your collection, what would you do? Further condition: you can take some liberty in obtaining reasonable expected discounts, but no adding cash.

My current higher-end trio are: 16613 Bluesy, 16570 Noir and 2552.80 Seamaster Professional. Total insured value $16,750.

I would either replace with:
16613 Bluesy, 16570 Noir & Omega Speedmaster (and some leftover cash)

OR

Discounted 116713 GMT2C, used 14060m and used 116233 DJ.

mfer · 20 August 2008, 12:54 AM

Well, I bought a new sub and GMT IIc.

I'd again buy a new GMT IIc and get a used sub with RBR.

mfer · 20 August 2008, 12:54 AM

Wait, I changed my mind.

New GMT IIc and a used LV. MAXI dial goodness.

mmmmmmmmmmm

TheVTCGuy · 20 August 2008, 03:09 AM

It depends.... did they take my wife? Then I'd go all out and get the WG Daytona with the Meteroite Dial.

Art161 · 20 August 2008, 03:49 AM

Probably go Expy II instead of DJ.

CPTL · 20 August 2008, 04:59 AM

Current trio listed below. I'd be tempted to get the same ones, just get a little older Sub with lug holes. Or, I might get an Expy Noir and a PP.

Hmmm...makes you think. Great post!!

Atlanta · 20 August 2008, 05:06 AM

I would buy another GMT.

YuppieKid · 20 August 2008, 05:12 AM

market. I really don't have a "collection" to replace, and I always wear my watch.

smh223 · 20 August 2008, 07:53 AM

since I just did some reshuffling of the collection, I'd probably just buy the same watches - 116520 and 16610

Texsubmariner · 20 August 2008, 07:58 AM

For me, the same Rolexes as what I have now, SS GMTc and SD. I know, I'm boring...

sea-dweller · 20 August 2008, 11:44 AM

For me, I would buy a new 16610 (SS Sub Date), 114270 (Explorer 1), 16710 (GMT II) and invest the rest of the $. This means that I would not have : TT Blue Sub, 116200 DJ, 14060 non-date Sub, and my Sea-Dweller.

DSJ · 20 August 2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

For me, I would buy a new 16610 (SS Sub Date), 114270 (Explorer 1), 16710 (GMT II) and invest the rest of the $. This means that I would not have : TT Blue Sub, 116200 DJ, 14060 non-date Sub, and my Sea-Dweller.

What?

I can't believe a regular TRF member like you would let logic suddenly dictate things!

JimSnyder · 20 August 2008, 01:03 PM

14060

Rawhyde · 20 August 2008, 01:30 PM

I'd replace the Blue Sub and the Tudor Chronograph as quickly as I could. I also have an Air King, but I doubt I'd replace it with an exact duplicate. I am very happy with the AK, and it actually gets more wrist time than the others; but I'd get a SS DJ to replace it with. Not having the date is a real PITA.

I might not replace the Air King, but I won't be getting rid of it either. It was my first Rolex watch, and I've worn it happily for 18 years. It was also my first watch to last more than a year. I'm keeping it because (A) I'm sentimental about such things, and (B) I'm a packrat.

Rawhyde

sea-dweller · 20 August 2008, 01:56 PM

I made the decision before drinking 5 beers

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

What?

I can't believe a regular TRF member like you would let logic suddenly dictate things!

DSJ · 21 August 2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I made the decision before drinking 5 beers

I was gonna say, go down to Trader Joe's between Sears and Walmart there at San Antonio Shopping Center and buy some alcohol. Drink until you come to your senses!

Chozn1 · 21 August 2008, 12:40 AM

I'd probably find a good second hand Day-Date. I'd get around 15k from the insurance, and this would be more than enough to pick one up with solid links.

dro57 · 21 August 2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I was gonna say, go down to Trader Joe's between Sears and Walmart there at San Antonio Shopping Center and buy some alcohol. Drink until you come to your senses!

You have to have been from around here. How else would you know there's a Trader Joes at the San Antonio Shopping Center?

mailman · 21 August 2008, 07:02 AM

Yeah I would. Even though I only have one. My wife would make out better. Both of our watches have apprasials form an AD and also have them insured. I bought her a pre-loved TT ladies DJ last year for less than half of what it would cost to replace it now at MSRP.

Then again maybe an LV with a black insert

veefour · 21 August 2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

It depends.... did they take my wife? Then I'd go all out and get the WG Daytona with the Meteroite Dial.

mike · 21 August 2008, 09:16 AM

Insurance could cover the value, but never the memories.

Never the less, a couple modern-- a gmt IIc, 16610 LV, SS Daytona and the rest would go to vintage--probably a few upscale pieces.

ashu2289 · 21 August 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

It depends.... did they take my wife? Then I'd go all out and get the WG Daytona with the Meteroite Dial.

Taffi Abernathy · 21 August 2008, 12:30 PM

This is a little too much reality since I experienced this exact situation a few years ago. It was Wed., Dec. 15th, I felt sick at work (probably my intuition directing me home), came home to discover I was locked out of my own home. Neigbors helped me break in, and much to my dismay, my DJ (SS WG bezel rose serti dial) and 2 TAG Heuers had been stolen. I replaced DJ with a TT DJ white diamond dial. Insurance repaid every penny. I immediately got an alarm system, my trusty and beloved rough-coated Jack Russell in my avatar (back-up alarm system) and hope to be the first female on my block to soon own an AK-47! Feel free to donate any unused K-bar knives. Cheers!

DSJ · 21 August 2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dro57

You have to have been from around here. How else would you know there's a Trader Joes at the San Antonio Shopping Center?

30 years in the Bay Area before leaving, still miss parts of it most every day. 25 years ago, I spent a lot of my hard-earned youth cash at the hobby shop that was there.

DSJ · 21 August 2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I immediately got an alarm system, my trusty and beloved rough-coated Jack Russell in my avatar (back-up alarm system) and hope to be the first female on my block to soon own an AK-47! Feel free to donate any unused K-bar knives. Cheers!

Way too much penetration with an AK-47. I suggest a Remington 870 or 11-87. A nice used S&W 586/686 also makes for good home defense.

Security through superior firepower.

Launch Mini · 21 August 2008, 01:42 PM

I think I would only replace one ( The Pam98). Would have a terrible time finding it though.
Picking up my Green Milly on saturday, so not sure about that one.
Pocket the cash for the rest, again , partially as 2 of them would be near impossible to replace at reasonable prices.

20 August 2008, 12:52 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Theoretial do-over opportunity Just a little fun for today. Assume the following: you were out and weren't wearing a watch (already pure fiction for TRF members); upon your return home your house was burglarized and your watches were stolen. They were insured and you were paid the full current replacement value. If you were going to rebuild your collection, what would you do? Further condition: you can take some liberty in obtaining reasonable expected discounts, but no adding cash. My current higher-end trio are: 16613 Bluesy, 16570 Noir and 2552.80 Seamaster Professional. Total insured value $16,750. I would either replace with: 16613 Bluesy, 16570 Noir & Omega Speedmaster (and some leftover cash) OR Discounted 116713 GMT2C, used 14060m and used 116233 DJ. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 August 2008, 12:54 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Well, I bought a new sub and GMT IIc. I'd again buy a new GMT IIc and get a used sub with RBR. __________________ member#3242

20 August 2008, 12:54 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Wait, I changed my mind. New GMT IIc and a used LV. MAXI dial goodness. mmmmmmmmmmm __________________ member#3242

20 August 2008, 03:49 AM	#5
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Probably go Expy II instead of DJ. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

20 August 2008, 04:59 AM	#6
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Current trio listed below. I'd be tempted to get the same ones, just get a little older Sub with lug holes. Or, I might get an Expy Noir and a PP. Hmmm...makes you think. Great post!! __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

20 August 2008, 03:09 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	It depends.... did they take my wife? Then I'd go all out and get the WG Daytona with the Meteroite Dial.

20 August 2008, 05:06 AM	#7
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	I would buy another GMT. __________________ Member# 14554

20 August 2008, 05:12 AM	#8
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	I'd get an alarm system first, then I'd replace my GMT Master II 16710 on the grey market. I really don't have a "collection" to replace, and I always wear my watch. __________________ Brandon

20 August 2008, 07:53 AM	#9
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	since I just did some reshuffling of the collection, I'd probably just buy the same watches - 116520 and 16610

20 August 2008, 07:58 AM	#10
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	For me, the same Rolexes as what I have now, SS GMTc and SD. I know, I'm boring... __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

20 August 2008, 11:44 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	For me, I would buy a new 16610 (SS Sub Date), 114270 (Explorer 1), 16710 (GMT II) and invest the rest of the $. This means that I would not have : TT Blue Sub, 116200 DJ, 14060 non-date Sub, and my Sea-Dweller.

20 August 2008, 01:03 PM	#13
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,722	14060 __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

20 August 2008, 01:30 PM	#14
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I'd replace the Blue Sub and the Tudor Chronograph as quickly as I could. I also have an Air King, but I doubt I'd replace it with an exact duplicate. I am very happy with the AK, and it actually gets more wrist time than the others; but I'd get a SS DJ to replace it with. Not having the date is a real PITA. I might not replace the Air King, but I won't be getting rid of it either. It was my first Rolex watch, and I've worn it happily for 18 years. It was also my first watch to last more than a year. I'm keeping it because (A) I'm sentimental about such things, and (B) I'm a packrat. Rawhyde

21 August 2008, 12:40 AM	#17
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	I'd probably find a good second hand Day-Date. I'd get around 15k from the insurance, and this would be more than enough to pick one up with solid links. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

21 August 2008, 07:02 AM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	Yeah I would. Even though I only have one. My wife would make out better. Both of our watches have apprasials form an AD and also have them insured. I bought her a pre-loved TT ladies DJ last year for less than half of what it would cost to replace it now at MSRP. Then again maybe an LV with a black insert __________________ JJ

21 August 2008, 09:16 AM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Insurance could cover the value, but never the memories. Never the less, a couple modern-- a gmt IIc, 16610 LV, SS Daytona and the rest would go to vintage--probably a few upscale pieces.

21 August 2008, 12:30 PM	#23
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	This is a little too much reality since I experienced this exact situation a few years ago. It was Wed., Dec. 15th, I felt sick at work (probably my intuition directing me home), came home to discover I was locked out of my own home. Neigbors helped me break in, and much to my dismay, my DJ (SS WG bezel rose serti dial) and 2 TAG Heuers had been stolen. I replaced DJ with a TT DJ white diamond dial. Insurance repaid every penny. I immediately got an alarm system, my trusty and beloved rough-coated Jack Russell in my avatar (back-up alarm system) and hope to be the first female on my block to soon own an AK-47! Feel free to donate any unused K-bar knives. Cheers!

21 August 2008, 01:42 PM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I think I would only replace one ( The Pam98). Would have a terrible time finding it though. Picking up my Green Milly on saturday, so not sure about that one. Pocket the cash for the rest, again , partially as 2 of them would be near impossible to replace at reasonable prices. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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