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FrequentTrain · 22 February 2023, 02:14 PM

Curious what people would do here assuming you can only add if you subtract. Personally, I think I’m least fond of the Breitling Superocean Chrono (great watch, just does not get any wrist time), Tudor Black Bay (although would posit this is the Black Bay to have given the limited nature unless you prefer the BB58, rivets and all), and Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich (I prefer the Navitimer over it).

The Aquanaut was the latest addition and seems to even double as a dress watch.

Nonetheless, I think I could be happy with this set but are we ever?

jb335 · 22 February 2023, 02:25 PM

Easy for me, I’d keep four of the five in the bottom row

BLNR, PP, BLRO and the Speedy (substitute for the Navitimer since you said you like that more)

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Ichiran · 22 February 2023, 02:32 PM

I will be very happy with this collection and will not buy another watch again. Well done this is a balanced and nice collection.

FrequentTrain · 22 February 2023, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I will be very happy with this collection and will not buy another watch again. Well done this is a balanced and nice collection.

Appreciated! I’m at least done for a while… until the AD calls with something great, then I’ll be tempted but not many left on my list.

Geckobros · 22 February 2023, 02:43 PM

Kinda no, but could be yes.

TimeAZ · 22 February 2023, 02:44 PM

I'd probably move that entire top row and add another 20k towards a PM stunner, something YG or RG, full bracelet.

David5807 · 22 February 2023, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I'd probably move that entire top row and add another 20k towards a PM stunner, something YG or RG, full bracelet.

I agree

GGGMT · 22 February 2023, 03:07 PM

Super sick collection. Nice work

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DocHorton · 22 February 2023, 03:14 PM

This would be easy for me....I think it's time to consolidate and upgrade to a PM. I would sell:

1. Breitling
2. Tudor
3. IWC
4. Omega
5. Speedy

And pick up a DD.

campfire · 22 February 2023, 03:32 PM

Very nice collection.

Krash · 22 February 2023, 03:36 PM

I’d consider myself done with the BLNR, Aquanaut, and the Speedmaster. Maybe the Seamaster too as a beater watch.

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Swoop · 22 February 2023, 03:42 PM

id sell everything except the Pepsi.

get a Sub, get a nice dress watch - likely a Patek Calatrava... then have fun with another piece.

just me though.

FrequentTrain · 22 February 2023, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop

id sell everything except the Pepsi.

get a Sub, get a nice dress watch - likely a Patek Calatrava... then have fun with another piece.

just me though.

Haha. I guess you’re not much of a sport watch and chrono guy or you’re a less is more person.

Swoop · 22 February 2023, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FrequentTrain

Haha. I guess you’re not much of a sport watch and chrono guy or you’re a less is more person.

haha - im actually a sports and chrono guy , can't follow my own advice.

the dark knight · 22 February 2023, 05:14 PM

Would be pretty easy for me, I'd keep bottom row and move top row. If I was forced to add something, I'd move top row + speedy for a white 116500 and call it a day.

nighthawk77 · 22 February 2023, 06:57 PM

I’d keep the PP, your fave GMT and your fave chrono.

Sell the rest, buy a sub and look to get something in PM.

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sinkholeninja · 22 February 2023, 08:29 PM

If you have to ask, it means you're not done

Ohiorolex · 22 February 2023, 08:36 PM

These what do you think of my collection threads are tough. I personally would keep the Batman, Pepsi, PP and IWC. I might keep either the Tudor or Speedy as a beater and vacation watch. I would try and secure an oyster bracelet for one of the two GMT’s. I would buy a dress watch with some or all of the funds generated from selling the other watches-a Cartier, reverso, calatrava or even Rolex moonphase.

travisb · 22 February 2023, 08:40 PM

Nice collection! I could see consolidating a few.

White Collar Boy · 22 February 2023, 08:54 PM

Great collection, all tasteful choices. I wouldn’t swap out the Breitlings, Omegas or IWC, as I imagine they feel so refreshingly different from everything when rotating. Of course there are lots of other great watches but we don’t need to have everything or even every base covered. This looks cool and fun. My favourites here are the Yacht-Master and the first-gen Black Bay, but they’re all great.

That said, if something had to go, I’d probably choose one of the GMT-Masters, and maybe the Super Ocean Chrono if it really is never worn. To add a couple of different pieces from other brands. Perhaps a vintage Longines chronograph and an old gold tank.

Harry-57 · 22 February 2023, 09:31 PM

You tell us.

Are you done?

karleone · 22 February 2023, 09:33 PM

Nice collection! I would keep BLRO speedy and Aqua and maybe add a Daytona

FrequentTrain · 22 February 2023, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by karleone

Nice collection! I would keep BLRO speedy and Aqua and maybe add a Daytona

I’ve been trying for a ss Daytona but ended up getting allocated the aqua. I’m lucky to have gotten the Patek but it still means I’m on the list for a Daytona. I don’t see that happening any time soon given this allocation.

Pw92676 · 22 February 2023, 10:18 PM

Nice collection. I’d just get rid of what doesn’t sing to you anymore and consolidate to 1-2 pieces after that. A supreme end game could be Blro, 5167, steel Daytona, day date.

And ince you get your final set, get a new watch box. It’s always too tempting to buy more when you see empty spaces in it lol.

Robf52 · 22 February 2023, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sinkholeninja

If you have to ask, it means you're not done

Exactly.

JRell · 22 February 2023, 10:43 PM

So submariner? Mine would have to include a sub, it would be my only one.

AEV · 22 February 2023, 11:32 PM

Keep Patek, one of the two GMTs and Speedmaster.
Trade the other GMT for a Sub.
Sell the rest to fund DD40 or AP.
This is what I would do.

Well done on the allocation of the Patek!

Black Bay Dan · 22 February 2023, 11:42 PM

If those were my watches I would only keep the two Rolex GMT's and the Black Bay!

Dan

brandrea · 22 February 2023, 11:47 PM

Nice collection

I can see some consolidation opportunities and maybe things to add. Collecting is such a personal choice so there’s no play book except your own.

Before I’d do anything, I’d focus on why you bought each piece to begin with

Then look at whether you still wear it and want to own it

Joearch · 22 February 2023, 11:58 PM

You could use a WG Daytona on an Oysterflex.

22 February 2023, 02:14 PM	#1
FrequentTrain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: TRF Posts: 136	SOTC - am I done? Curious what people would do here assuming you can only add if you subtract. Personally, I think I’m least fond of the Breitling Superocean Chrono (great watch, just does not get any wrist time), Tudor Black Bay (although would posit this is the Black Bay to have given the limited nature unless you prefer the BB58, rivets and all), and Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich (I prefer the Navitimer over it). The Aquanaut was the latest addition and seems to even double as a dress watch. Nonetheless, I think I could be happy with this set but are we ever? Attached Images Last edited by FrequentTrain; 22 February 2023 at 02:15 PM.. Reason: Forgot photo

22 February 2023, 02:25 PM	#2
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,662	SOTC - am I done? Easy for me, I’d keep four of the five in the bottom row BLNR, PP, BLRO and the Speedy (substitute for the Navitimer since you said you like that more) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2023, 02:44 PM	#6
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,250	I'd probably move that entire top row and add another 20k towards a PM stunner, something YG or RG, full bracelet. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

22 February 2023, 03:36 PM	#11
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,645	SOTC - am I done? I’d consider myself done with the BLNR, Aquanaut, and the Speedmaster. Maybe the Seamaster too as a beater watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2023, 08:29 PM	#17
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 1,035	If you have to ask, it means you're not done __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Rolex Sub (ref. 126610LV); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

22 February 2023, 02:32 PM	#3
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,315	I will be very happy with this collection and will not buy another watch again. Well done this is a balanced and nice collection.

22 February 2023, 02:43 PM	#5
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	Kinda no, but could be yes.

22 February 2023, 03:07 PM	#8
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,483	Super sick collection. Nice work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2023, 03:14 PM	#9
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,525	This would be easy for me....I think it's time to consolidate and upgrade to a PM. I would sell: 1. Breitling 2. Tudor 3. IWC 4. Omega 5. Speedy And pick up a DD.

22 February 2023, 03:32 PM	#10
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Very nice collection.

22 February 2023, 03:42 PM	#12
Swoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: australia Posts: 37	id sell everything except the Pepsi. get a Sub, get a nice dress watch - likely a Patek Calatrava... then have fun with another piece. just me though.

22 February 2023, 05:14 PM	#15
the dark knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,559	Would be pretty easy for me, I'd keep bottom row and move top row. If I was forced to add something, I'd move top row + speedy for a white 116500 and call it a day.

22 February 2023, 06:57 PM	#16
nighthawk77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1,172	I’d keep the PP, your fave GMT and your fave chrono. Sell the rest, buy a sub and look to get something in PM. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 February 2023, 08:36 PM	#18
Ohiorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Posts: 235	These what do you think of my collection threads are tough. I personally would keep the Batman, Pepsi, PP and IWC. I might keep either the Tudor or Speedy as a beater and vacation watch. I would try and secure an oyster bracelet for one of the two GMT’s. I would buy a dress watch with some or all of the funds generated from selling the other watches-a Cartier, reverso, calatrava or even Rolex moonphase.

22 February 2023, 08:40 PM	#19
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,818	Nice collection! I could see consolidating a few.

22 February 2023, 08:54 PM	#20
White Collar Boy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,905	Great collection, all tasteful choices. I wouldn’t swap out the Breitlings, Omegas or IWC, as I imagine they feel so refreshingly different from everything when rotating. Of course there are lots of other great watches but we don’t need to have everything or even every base covered. This looks cool and fun. My favourites here are the Yacht-Master and the first-gen Black Bay, but they’re all great. That said, if something had to go, I’d probably choose one of the GMT-Masters, and maybe the Super Ocean Chrono if it really is never worn. To add a couple of different pieces from other brands. Perhaps a vintage Longines chronograph and an old gold tank.

22 February 2023, 09:31 PM	#21
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,918	You tell us. Are you done?

22 February 2023, 09:33 PM	#22
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Nice collection! I would keep BLRO speedy and Aqua and maybe add a Daytona

22 February 2023, 10:18 PM	#24
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,379	Nice collection. I’d just get rid of what doesn’t sing to you anymore and consolidate to 1-2 pieces after that. A supreme end game could be Blro, 5167, steel Daytona, day date. And ince you get your final set, get a new watch box. It’s always too tempting to buy more when you see empty spaces in it lol.

22 February 2023, 10:43 PM	#26
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,253	So submariner? Mine would have to include a sub, it would be my only one. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

22 February 2023, 11:32 PM	#27
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,554	Keep Patek, one of the two GMTs and Speedmaster. Trade the other GMT for a Sub. Sell the rest to fund DD40 or AP. This is what I would do. Well done on the allocation of the Patek!

22 February 2023, 11:42 PM	#28
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,600	If those were my watches I would only keep the two Rolex GMT's and the Black Bay! Dan __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

22 February 2023, 11:47 PM	#29
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,603	Nice collection I can see some consolidation opportunities and maybe things to add. Collecting is such a personal choice so there’s no play book except your own. Before I’d do anything, I’d focus on why you bought each piece to begin with Then look at whether you still wear it and want to own it

22 February 2023, 11:58 PM	#30
Joearch 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,956	You could use a WG Daytona on an Oysterflex.

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