Author discusses downsizing their collection to two beloved 36mm Rolexes, content with refined taste at 55. | Rolex

It has been a while since my latest addition to the watch family

Because about a year ago I decided to downsize my collection in more than one way. First of all the watches had to go which I hardly wore, second, the new watches that I planned to buy had to be smaller in size (36 mm instead of the bigger steel sports models). So last year december I was able to buy my beloved yellow gold Day Date 36 with the white dial and last week I added the new Land Dweller 36 in steel. So now my collection is down to two Rolexes (okay I also still have a Cellini Dual Time in rose gold but nobody wants to buy that from me, so I will keep it for my kids). And now I am perfectly happy with my two watch collection….the desire for collecting has faded and now that I am 55 my taste has changed once again preferring smaller sized watches and no longer needing to have a big collection.

Watch by Rolex, Datejust, 126234, Datejust 36

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Congratulations! The 36 LD is a very nice watch

By: quattro : May 7th, 2026-20:46

and it makes a very nice duo with your DD. Enjoy! Best, Emmanuel

Thanks Emmanuel! I think this duo will stay with me for a long time

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:07

Awesome! Two beautiful pieces. I admire your restraint. I wish I could exhibit some of that. I’d save a veritable fortune!

By: RDSChicago : May 7th, 2026-21:31

Oh but the restraint will be tester for sure and it took me 30 years to get here, so wait and see if the restraint stays…😬

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:08

That Land Dweller is a very attractive watch.

By: Blansky : May 7th, 2026-23:50

Now I think so too, but when it came out I only liked the bracelet and the dial not so much, but it has grown on me!

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:09

You need to write a “How to” guide for me to follow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

By: ArmisT : May 8th, 2026-02:54

That white dialed DD is excellent. The LD is a perfect complement. Did you get that from your AD or was traded with other pieces of yours?

The DD i got from my trusted AD, the LD was impossible dor me to get from my AD, so they told me, so I got it from a trusted reseller who I did a trade with.

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:11

I love the Land Dweller. Really interesting movement innovation.

Thank you and I love the fact that you actually get to see the movement, a first for me since I wasn’t interested in buying the Daytona with the open case back.

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:12

Two beautiful pieces 👌🏻

By: Watchonthewrist : May 8th, 2026-06:18

I did a similar thing beginning of this year. Downsizing a lot and i must say it feels great tbh . Now starting to wear what i have . Not in the process yet to buy anything new for the moment

Same here, at least now I get to wear my watches instead of having a collection with the majority hardly being worn. Another advantage of downsizing👍

By: Grail watch : May 8th, 2026-20:14

So true! I checked with several AD’s in the Benelux and they all told me it qould be impossible. Then the grey market dealer had one online, that got sold quickly and I asked him how long before he would have another one and that took just two weeks!

By: Grail watch : May 9th, 2026-04:12

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It has been a while since my latest addition to the watch family

It has been a while since my latest addition to the watch family

Congratulations! The 36 LD is a very nice watch

Thanks Emmanuel! I think this duo will stay with me for a long time

Awesome! Two beautiful pieces. I admire your restraint. I wish I could exhibit some of that. I’d save a veritable fortune!

Oh but the restraint will be tester for sure and it took me 30 years to get here, so wait and see if the restraint stays…😬

That Land Dweller is a very attractive watch.

Now I think so too, but when it came out I only liked the bracelet and the dial not so much, but it has grown on me!

You need to write a “How to” guide for me to follow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

The DD i got from my trusted AD, the LD was impossible dor me to get from my AD, so they told me, so I got it from a trusted reseller who I did a trade with.

It’s a great 2 (3) watch collection.

Thank you! I keep forgetting there is still a third watch😉

Awesome 2 watches 🔥👌

Thank you and I love the fact that you actually get to see the movement, a first for me since I wasn’t interested in buying the Daytona with the open case back.

Two beautiful pieces 👌🏻

Same here, at least now I get to wear my watches instead of having a collection with the majority hardly being worn. Another advantage of downsizing👍

Huge congratulations, the LD looks fantastic on your wrist !👍

Thank you, it is a versatile watch easy to wear and it fits so nice on the wrist, I love it!

The Land Dweller looks very interesting,

So true! I checked with several AD’s in the Benelux and they all told me it qould be impossible. Then the grey market dealer had one online, that got sold quickly and I asked him how long before he would have another one and that took just two weeks!