Hello dear Joe! Your post moves us to many thoughts...

... and it is so interesting to read (and view) how fellow collectors here feel about this matter.

Personally, I had always thought that when a person buys more than three or four objects of same kind (be it knives, guns, cars or watches -or whatever for that matter-) he begins a perilous journey which will inevitably led him to go overboard in some point of his long trip.

Viewing my own collection, I feel that I definitively have gone overboard in some areas like Submariners, GMT´s and Date Just, and have made no corrections to this circumstance.

Point is to determine how much is too much for me. I couldn´t find an answer to this question... yet.

Thank you for bringing this issue to us! It helps so much to learn how our friends handle or think about this important matter.

Very cordially, Abel.

Daytona Crazy - have you ever gone overboard? 6239, 6241, 6262, 6265

By: Baron - Mr Red : February 11th, 2014-08:29

When I first started collecting vintage Rolex, it was the Daytona that really grabbed my attention. As i matured as a collector, and as my tastes changed, my attention got pulled had by the Submariners....particularly the Sea-Dweller. Nonetheless, from my...

Overboard for the Dayto? Never.

By: amanico : February 11th, 2014-09:30

I own a white 16520 and I am very happy with. I will certainly add a black 16520 to do the pandi panda Dayto, and maybe I will get a vintage Dayto. Then, Basta. The problem with the Daytona is that it is like a train which has long gone without you on boa...

on FF...understatement of the year/decade/century

By: Baron - Mr Red : February 11th, 2014-09:47

But did you ever go overboard and then reverse the situation? Daytos...i went from 5 to 2.

No not on the mentionned watches.

By: amanico : February 11th, 2014-09:58

In my whole story with the FFs, I only sold 4 of them, well, 3 and a trade on the 4th... As you well know. ;) BUT I do regret the three I sold. Especially a certain Bund I would have been better inspired to keep. Best, Nicolas

Another chance will come

By: Le Monde Edmond : February 11th, 2014-13:17

Nicolas- I have learnt in life that the trains never leave the station forever. Meaning yes you might have missed a few stops but eventually you will get your chance. Weather you even want it or need it, that is another question all together. I like your ...

We have to stay faithful to our love(s), yes. ;)

By: amanico : February 11th, 2014-13:25

Overboard, too much , never....

By: watch-guy.com : February 11th, 2014-12:01

You can never have too many daytonas I mean you need a 8238 6238 6263- white panda 6263- big red a little gold ...

Hm, a touch....overboard....?

By: blomman Mr Blue : February 11th, 2014-12:59

That must be a typical Rolex phenomenon. A JLC guy would NEVER go overboard......! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Interesting topic

By: Le Monde Edmond : February 11th, 2014-13:20

For some reason I have not had a chance to go overboard yet. I love to many brands and lack resources to go overboard in a way which would be excessive. But going overboard is probably part of the collecting experience. I might go overboard with subs or G...

About 15 years ago this was my speedmaster collection

By: ImranLondon : February 11th, 2014-14:37

I will try and find pics… But her is the list Ck 2915 Ck 2998 Ed white 145.012 145.012 SP racing dial 1975 Apollo Soyuz 1986 grail cal 1045 day date 376.0822 1986 moonphase 2004 Japan racing dial Now all gone

Some old pics

By: ImranLondon : February 11th, 2014-15:42

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too much is never enough

By: daytonaman799 : February 11th, 2014-19:07

And you can NEVER go too far... ;-D