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Madison1 · 2 January 2023, 05:36 AM

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?

Hardtimes · 2 January 2023, 05:40 AM

My two cents...get the DD. Go for what you really want vs quantity. IMO

e dantes · 2 January 2023, 05:40 AM

Multiple. I know I will never be a one watch person. Having a watch off the wrist for a while helps me appreciate it more when I strap it back on.

Good luck.

GrantD · 2 January 2023, 05:43 AM

Option 1, it’s great to have a choice.

Kiddodoc · 2 January 2023, 05:43 AM

Multiple if you are like me and love diversity. While the Platinum DD is the pinnacle of Rolex, I think you would wish you had a change of pace. Just my 2 cents.

Benzsiam · 2 January 2023, 05:44 AM

I would go with option 2, go with everything with class.

amphr1 · 2 January 2023, 05:54 AM

multiple by a mile

Travis29 · 2 January 2023, 05:54 AM

I like variety but hate leaving pieces unused for months/yrs. I’d go with two and reassess down the road.

Mystro · 2 January 2023, 05:55 AM

Always multiple. Too many have tried the consolidation to one and never stuck. I would argue IF you had to only have one then something like a SS Sub is a better choice than a PM. A “wow” watch as your one and only is fraught with issues.

winst · 2 January 2023, 05:56 AM

Multiple - too many nice watches there to lose for one, even as nice as that one is.

Sauzo · 2 January 2023, 06:00 AM

I vote option 2. I personally am a one watch person and having a Platinum DD as my travel buddy in life would be awesome.

cdm765 · 2 January 2023, 06:02 AM

Multiple and it’s not even close

bmwsubmariner · 2 January 2023, 06:06 AM

Multiple. Option 1. Reason why is there's some pretty amazing watches in option 1. If we were talking about a collection of not nice watches that weren't Rolex's vs 1 Rolex, I'd say 1 Rolex. But in this case, give me the multiple Rolex's vs 1.

turfmanjon · 2 January 2023, 06:06 AM

I started with many, consolidated to the PT DD40 motif dial for a year as my only alongside my Garmin watch for sports activities. Realized the DD wasn’t ideal for many situations. So sold and back to a few. DSSD, OP, Speedy, and recently added back the PT DD40 Roman dial as I missed the DD and had the funds for all. I’d recommend having variety and adding the DD later on when/if funds permit.

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NachoNeal · 2 January 2023, 06:08 AM

I would love to be a one watch person. And hope to do so one day.
But just last week I ordered another.

huncho · 2 January 2023, 06:09 AM

multiple in this case but maybe there's a sweet spot in between both options if you trade some for a wg day date?

Cru Jones · 2 January 2023, 07:38 AM

Keep the Sub and flip the rest towards the DD.

FrankNYC · 2 January 2023, 07:41 AM

Start with one. Sub or GMT—and then go from there

Harry-57 · 2 January 2023, 07:43 AM

I couldn't standardise to a Pt DD. It's too narrow a choice for me, but you should do what suits you best.

Watchsprings · 2 January 2023, 07:55 AM

Opt 1, great pieces for every occasion.

current_exchange · 2 January 2023, 08:46 AM

I don't see how option 2 is an improvement on option 1.

Roddypeepa · 2 January 2023, 08:46 AM

Crickey. Massive value collection here. My
Advice: pause, wait and see and don’t jump. 3 steel better than pne platinum imo.

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Roddypeepa · 2 January 2023, 08:48 AM

Also, I have never met a true TRFer who could only do one platinum “or” several steel. It’s never so simple.

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HogwldFLTR · 2 January 2023, 08:50 AM

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.

Trailboss516 · 2 January 2023, 08:51 AM

Platinum DD for me.

rohada · 2 January 2023, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amphora001

multiple by a mile

This ^^^

Arid · 2 January 2023, 09:10 AM

Platinum DD

Enatai252 · 2 January 2023, 09:49 AM

OP. My advice is just buy a sub or GMT. Wear one watch for awhile and enjoy it. Then after 6-9months consider what you want next, could be the DD or another sports watch. The journey is part of the experience. Take your time and enjoy it.

I own a DD platinum and would not want it to be my only watch but I am so glad it’s available when I want to wear it

ArtNouveau · 2 January 2023, 10:03 AM

I have settled on and accepted that I like having “several watches.” I have never understood the folks on here that want one of every Rolex. Also, I have certainly had enough watches over time to pay for several platinum DD’s but I could never rationalize spending that much on one piece. I would stick with what you have for now if you’re actually wearing them all.

Wildy · 2 January 2023, 10:10 AM

I like the variety of watch designs and so the metal in which they are made is of secondary importance. The day date is beautiful in design and IMHO would be no less beautiful if it was in stainless steel.

2 January 2023, 05:36 AM	#1
Madison1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK Posts: 198	Multiple vs One 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?

2 January 2023, 05:44 AM	#6
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	I would go with option 2, go with everything with class. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

2 January 2023, 05:55 AM	#9
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,468	Always multiple. Too many have tried the consolidation to one and never stuck. I would argue IF you had to only have one then something like a SS Sub is a better choice than a PM. A “wow” watch as your one and only is fraught with issues. __________________

2 January 2023, 06:08 AM	#15
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	I would love to be a one watch person. And hope to do so one day. But just last week I ordered another. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

2 January 2023, 08:50 AM	#24
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,669	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. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 January 2023, 05:40 AM	#2
Hardtimes Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Watch: 118238 Posts: 831	My two cents...get the DD. Go for what you really want vs quantity. IMO

2 January 2023, 05:40 AM	#3
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 473	Multiple. I know I will never be a one watch person. Having a watch off the wrist for a while helps me appreciate it more when I strap it back on. Good luck.

2 January 2023, 05:43 AM	#4
GrantD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England Posts: 415	Option 1, it’s great to have a choice.

2 January 2023, 05:43 AM	#5
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Multiple if you are like me and love diversity. While the Platinum DD is the pinnacle of Rolex, I think you would wish you had a change of pace. Just my 2 cents.

2 January 2023, 05:54 AM	#7
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,234	multiple by a mile

2 January 2023, 05:54 AM	#8
Travis29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 126610LV / BLNR Posts: 624	I like variety but hate leaving pieces unused for months/yrs. I’d go with two and reassess down the road.

2 January 2023, 05:56 AM	#10
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,631	Multiple - too many nice watches there to lose for one, even as nice as that one is.

2 January 2023, 06:00 AM	#11
Sauzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 281	I vote option 2. I personally am a one watch person and having a Platinum DD as my travel buddy in life would be awesome.

2 January 2023, 06:02 AM	#12
cdm765 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Cameron Location: Canada Watch: All of them Posts: 716	Multiple and it’s not even close

2 January 2023, 06:06 AM	#13
bmwsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: US Posts: 409	Multiple. Option 1. Reason why is there's some pretty amazing watches in option 1. If we were talking about a collection of not nice watches that weren't Rolex's vs 1 Rolex, I'd say 1 Rolex. But in this case, give me the multiple Rolex's vs 1.

2 January 2023, 06:06 AM	#14
turfmanjon 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 666	I started with many, consolidated to the PT DD40 motif dial for a year as my only alongside my Garmin watch for sports activities. Realized the DD wasn’t ideal for many situations. So sold and back to a few. DSSD, OP, Speedy, and recently added back the PT DD40 Roman dial as I missed the DD and had the funds for all. I’d recommend having variety and adding the DD later on when/if funds permit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2023, 06:09 AM	#16
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,705	multiple in this case but maybe there's a sweet spot in between both options if you trade some for a wg day date?

2 January 2023, 07:38 AM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,255	Keep the Sub and flip the rest towards the DD.

2 January 2023, 07:41 AM	#18
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	Start with one. Sub or GMT—and then go from there

2 January 2023, 07:43 AM	#19
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,633	I couldn't standardise to a Pt DD. It's too narrow a choice for me, but you should do what suits you best.

2 January 2023, 07:55 AM	#20
Watchsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali Posts: 1,955	Opt 1, great pieces for every occasion.

2 January 2023, 08:46 AM	#21
current_exchange "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: US Posts: 60	I don't see how option 2 is an improvement on option 1.

2 January 2023, 08:46 AM	#22
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,675	Crickey. Massive value collection here. My Advice: pause, wait and see and don’t jump. 3 steel better than pne platinum imo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2023, 08:48 AM	#23
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,675	Also, I have never met a true TRFer who could only do one platinum “or” several steel. It’s never so simple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2023, 08:51 AM	#25
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,619	Platinum DD for me.

2 January 2023, 09:10 AM	#27
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	Platinum DD

2 January 2023, 09:49 AM	#28
Enatai252 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 94	OP. My advice is just buy a sub or GMT. Wear one watch for awhile and enjoy it. Then after 6-9months consider what you want next, could be the DD or another sports watch. The journey is part of the experience. Take your time and enjoy it. I own a DD platinum and would not want it to be my only watch but I am so glad it’s available when I want to wear it

2 January 2023, 10:03 AM	#29
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,347	I have settled on and accepted that I like having “several watches.” I have never understood the folks on here that want one of every Rolex. Also, I have certainly had enough watches over time to pay for several platinum DD’s but I could never rationalize spending that much on one piece. I would stick with what you have for now if you’re actually wearing them all.

2 January 2023, 10:10 AM	#30
Wildy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: UK Posts: 500	I like the variety of watch designs and so the metal in which they are made is of secondary importance. The day date is beautiful in design and IMHO would be no less beautiful if it was in stainless steel. __________________ Rolex DSSD JC, Rolex GMT LN,Rolex DJ41 silver fluted on jubilee,Rolex Yacht-master blue dial, IWC Ingenieur 3227, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3861, Tudor P01. Bremont ALT , Hamilton Khaki Below Zero

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