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harvey · 30 June 2019, 03:10 PM

A subjective question here...what makes for a good Rolex collection for you?

ROLEX MAN · 30 June 2019, 04:21 PM

The one you can comfortably afford!

yoniman · 30 June 2019, 04:31 PM

Something that brings smile and laughter.

A collection of good times...
( To have a good time, you must have a good watch : )

Cheers

Dennisoul · 30 June 2019, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

The one you can comfortably afford!

Yes this

Steve36Efc · 30 June 2019, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

A subjective question here...what makes for a good Rolex collection for you?

I’d settle for yours...... I’m sure I’ve seen a couple of photos on another thread.

DGB · 30 June 2019, 05:20 PM

A collection that gives you the feeling of satisfaction every time you look at it.

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MinMay · 30 June 2019, 05:21 PM

something in pink....black...and white.

And the most rare ones...or least production ones. Therefore, Daytona for the win!!!

Ichiran · 30 June 2019, 05:44 PM

There need to be 2 ceramic Daytona, sub, hulk, GMT, batman, Pepsi, seadweller, JC, skyd in all 3 SS dials, a repeat of all these watches in PM (need to include the green dial Daytona too), and then add Daydate, DJ41 and a platona to round up this collection.

I have none of the above. :)

Bel · 30 June 2019, 05:47 PM

The one you like and can comfortably afford.

tanask211 · 30 June 2019, 06:10 PM

A collection that took good time to build up. To me each piece should represent a significant life event or bring back certain memories.

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omx5o · 30 June 2019, 06:33 PM

One that took some effort to acquire. Although that applies to most Rolex these days.

VEK · 30 June 2019, 06:33 PM

All the 5 digit SS 40

ancientmariner · 30 June 2019, 06:50 PM

A collection where every acquisition tells a story

InitialAndPitch · 30 June 2019, 06:51 PM

I think you can attach more meaning and attach more memories to a single brilliantly chosen watch. A collection is nice if you enjoy the chase and need a wide range of applications.

CharlesN · 30 June 2019, 07:02 PM

I would choose a collection of watches from different brands and with different complications.
The "Chase" to find exactly what you want can (In my case is) a lot of the fun also.

say,
Rolex:
Day-date
GMT II
Sub date
Patek:
Annual or Perpetual calendar
Nautilus
Aquanaut

Then some watches that are interesting for various reasons:
Harwood
Ball

And that is basically what i have been doing over the years.

Lemieux66 · 30 June 2019, 07:12 PM

Two well-diversified SS Rolex for getting life done, plus a PM special piece.

Like CharlesN said, a Sub, GMT and DD - those would suit me perfectly. But I could go vintage and have a 1655, 1019 plus a 18206.

I’d say three well-balanced pieces is the key though.

bp1000 · 30 June 2019, 07:51 PM

Any collection that’s built out of the passion for watches and not for the status symbol.

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harvey · 30 June 2019, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

I’d settle for yours...... I’m sure I’ve seen a couple of photos on another thread.

Thank you Steve!

Thank you for everyone's replies and I have to agree with you all.

JodyHighroller · 30 June 2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ancientmariner

A collection where every acquisition tells a story

I absolutely agree with this.

Each one of my pieces has an associated vacation tied to it, and I love telling the stories when asked.

TswaneNguni · 30 June 2019, 08:21 PM

Nothing as boring as a huge collection that only includes hard to get ss sporties with mass appeal .

A collection must be interesting and varied.
It does not need to be huge.
A two watch collection can be interesting .

A Grey acquired watch at hugely inflated price does nothing for me .
A simple collection where the buyer had to save money to afford,has a lot of meaning.
The joy of the first Rolex for a buyer is priceless.

LandWatch · 30 June 2019, 09:16 PM

Watches you enjoy wearing and looking at. And watches you’re not scared to wear out and about.

Little machines · 30 June 2019, 09:30 PM

A watch you enjoy wearing at any time without hesitation. These beautiful time pieces are truly meant to be worn and used with every scuff and scratch . Then onto the next watch!!

brandrea · 30 June 2019, 09:34 PM

Variety for me. That can be within one brand or several.

One of the great things about this hobby is discovering new references and brands.

kans86 · 30 June 2019, 09:46 PM

Buy what you want and can afford. One brand or multiple brands not an issue.

1William · 30 June 2019, 10:20 PM

What you like.

bsh_watch · 30 June 2019, 10:25 PM

What you can afford and what you like are the two best places to start. Buying into trends will only hurt you since they shift in value quickly (look at the green Daytona) and then you’re left with something you might not love.

Then within that range I’d say something dressier and something sportier...depending on what that means to you.

I have an Explorer I 12470 and a 5513, with the Explorer being a more daily wear sport piece.

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beshannon · 30 June 2019, 11:08 PM

Having watches you enjoy owning and wearing

zjd168 · 1 July 2019, 12:36 AM

The one with a theme

M45 · 1 July 2019, 12:41 AM

Stuff you like, bonus points if it’s rare and unusual.

Roll the Lex · 1 July 2019, 12:48 AM

Something that you enjoy.

For me that is one PM model and one steel model. It also needs to have a pop of color. The black dial and ss set isn’t for me. I have no problem with a ss Daytona or a black sub but I know I’ll get bored of it.

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30 June 2019, 03:10 PM	#1
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	What makes for a good Rolex collection? A subjective question here...what makes for a good Rolex collection for you?

30 June 2019, 04:21 PM	#2
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,714	The one you can comfortably afford! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

30 June 2019, 07:02 PM	#15
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,858	I would choose a collection of watches from different brands and with different complications. The "Chase" to find exactly what you want can (In my case is) a lot of the fun also. say, Rolex: Day-date GMT II Sub date Patek: Annual or Perpetual calendar Nautilus Aquanaut Then some watches that are interesting for various reasons: Harwood Ball And that is basically what i have been doing over the years. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

30 June 2019, 11:08 PM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Having watches you enjoy owning and wearing __________________ 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

30 June 2019, 04:31 PM	#3
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Something that brings smile and laughter. A collection of good times... ( To have a good time, you must have a good watch : ) Cheers

30 June 2019, 05:20 PM	#6
DGB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Posts: 992	A collection that gives you the feeling of satisfaction every time you look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2019, 05:21 PM	#7
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	something in pink....black...and white. And the most rare ones...or least production ones. Therefore, Daytona for the win!!!

30 June 2019, 05:44 PM	#8
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,139	There need to be 2 ceramic Daytona, sub, hulk, GMT, batman, Pepsi, seadweller, JC, skyd in all 3 SS dials, a repeat of all these watches in PM (need to include the green dial Daytona too), and then add Daydate, DJ41 and a platona to round up this collection. I have none of the above. :)

30 June 2019, 05:47 PM	#9
Bel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Amsterdam, NL Posts: 20	The one you like and can comfortably afford.

30 June 2019, 06:10 PM	#10
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	A collection that took good time to build up. To me each piece should represent a significant life event or bring back certain memories. Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk

30 June 2019, 06:33 PM	#11
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	One that took some effort to acquire. Although that applies to most Rolex these days.

30 June 2019, 06:33 PM	#12
VEK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: only Rolex Posts: 167	All the 5 digit SS 40

30 June 2019, 06:50 PM	#13
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	A collection where every acquisition tells a story

30 June 2019, 06:51 PM	#14
InitialAndPitch Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Watch: GMT-II BLRO PEPSI Posts: 597	I think you can attach more meaning and attach more memories to a single brilliantly chosen watch. A collection is nice if you enjoy the chase and need a wide range of applications.

30 June 2019, 07:12 PM	#16
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	Two well-diversified SS Rolex for getting life done, plus a PM special piece. Like CharlesN said, a Sub, GMT and DD - those would suit me perfectly. But I could go vintage and have a 1655, 1019 plus a 18206. I’d say three well-balanced pieces is the key though.

30 June 2019, 07:51 PM	#17
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,971	Any collection that’s built out of the passion for watches and not for the status symbol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2019, 08:21 PM	#20
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Nothing as boring as a huge collection that only includes hard to get ss sporties with mass appeal . A collection must be interesting and varied. It does not need to be huge. A two watch collection can be interesting . A Grey acquired watch at hugely inflated price does nothing for me . A simple collection where the buyer had to save money to afford,has a lot of meaning. The joy of the first Rolex for a buyer is priceless.

30 June 2019, 09:16 PM	#21
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	Watches you enjoy wearing and looking at. And watches you’re not scared to wear out and about.

30 June 2019, 09:30 PM	#22
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,632	A watch you enjoy wearing at any time without hesitation. These beautiful time pieces are truly meant to be worn and used with every scuff and scratch . Then onto the next watch!!

30 June 2019, 09:34 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	Variety for me. That can be within one brand or several. One of the great things about this hobby is discovering new references and brands.

30 June 2019, 09:46 PM	#24
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Buy what you want and can afford. One brand or multiple brands not an issue.

30 June 2019, 10:20 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	What you like.

30 June 2019, 10:25 PM	#26
bsh_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 40	What you can afford and what you like are the two best places to start. Buying into trends will only hurt you since they shift in value quickly (look at the green Daytona) and then you’re left with something you might not love. Then within that range I’d say something dressier and something sportier...depending on what that means to you. I have an Explorer I 12470 and a 5513, with the Explorer being a more daily wear sport piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 July 2019, 12:36 AM	#28
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	The one with a theme

1 July 2019, 12:41 AM	#29
M45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 551	Stuff you like, bonus points if it’s rare and unusual.

1 July 2019, 12:48 AM	#30
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	Something that you enjoy. For me that is one PM model and one steel model. It also needs to have a pop of color. The black dial and ss set isn’t for me. I have no problem with a ss Daytona or a black sub but I know I’ll get bored of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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