Changing up the collection.

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Just before Christmas I sold all my watches. Most of them were Rolex.

I have enjoyed Rolex watches for many years, but in recent years they have become quite prolific. I have just returned from Munich and it seemed that every second wrist had a steel Rolex on it. Not only have they become quite commonplace, there is nothing like a Rolex to attract unwanted attention from the light-fingered.

So I have decided to change direction to some different pieces that are good quality but perhaps more understated.

I have bought a steel JLC Master Control in 37mm and a JLC Day/Night Reverso in yellow gold. Both were fresh from JLC service.

I WANT a 36-37mm round dress watch in yellow gold and a steel sports watch to replace my Rolex GMT II (the watch I miss the most) around 39-40mm. It must be tough and waterproof.

Due to the current trend of watches that are somewhat oversize I am considering older models that are either NOS or manufacturer serviced.

What would you buy for the above requirement?
 
Eve
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Nice JLCs you have chosen 👍 maybe you want to pimp up the thread with a few pics? 😎

Dont limit yourself with those 39-40mm sizes, a lot of watches wear completely different, than what the size suggests.
I also set myself a 40-41mm limit but ended up buying a 42mm Polaris Date and couldnt be happier, has been my daily choice since i got it.
Enjoy the hunt 😉

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Great idea and love the two choices so far. What about a Zenith Defy? or possibly if funds are healthy from all those over list Rolex sales what about an a lange söhne saxonia thin 37mm??
 
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This is something that has been on my mind lately. I have 6 decent (ish) watches purchased on the last 4-5 years. Only one really gets any meaningful wrist time, but because I am new to watches I have been loathe to sell any, because I was delighted with each when I bought them, and have a silly attachment to them as trophies (of sorts).

But I have recently started thinking it's ok to move the ones I am not wearing on, and use them to finance something I might actually wear. Even if it means taking a small hit. At what point do we stop hoarding for sentimental reasons, and make our first sale?

I'd love a JLC, but can't justify the cost when I have a draw of expensive watches I never wear.
 
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Dedalus05 Dedalus05
This is something that has been on my mind lately. I have 6 decent (ish) watches purchased on the last 4-5 years. Only one really gets any meaningful wrist time, but because I am new to watches I have been loathe to sell any, because I was delighted with each when I bought them, and have a silly attachment to them as trophies (of sorts).

But I have recently started thinking it's ok to move the ones I am not wearing on, and use them to finance something I might actually wear. Even if it means taking a small hit. At what point do we stop hoarding for sentimental reasons, and make our first sale?

I'd love a JLC, but can't justify the cost when I have a draw of expensive watches I never wear.
I’ve had to many watches to count, most have been vintage pre 70’s though with exception of a couple. I’ve sold most and would sell all with exception of one which is destined for my Daughter as it has a strong connection for us both. Times change and you can sell for many reasons. I always use Watch money through sales to fund. I’ve always had around 5 and I feel 4/5 is enough. Sell the ones you don’t use and buy something special. If it turned out not to be special enough then sell that. This is a hobby, they are watches not children and there is no end point!
 
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How about a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony ref. 42002? A classical dress watch from one of the Holy Trinity watchmakers. Automatic, date and a guilloche dial...
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As for a sports watch to replace your Master GMT, why not consider a Ulysse Nardin San Marco GMT? A high horlogerie GMT complication from one of the most respected watchmakers, 100m water resistant and a great left-field choice.
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Sports models? Under the Radar ? You can't get past the Titanium Tudor Pelagos LH with the red/ black date and Tudor M.N . No bling , but Rolex DNA.....
 
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Wow, I mean, 36-37mm gold dress watch and 39-40mm steel sports watch... the world is your oyster. I'll play along and suggest any A Lange & Sohne Saxonia (my preference is the moonphase in black dial and yellow gold but the time-only variant is 37mm). And I'll go with the underrated IWC Fliegeruhr UTC.

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If 39mm steel GMT watches is what you're after, however, I can't say enough good things about the AP RO 26120. Not quite subtle though...

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Some good suggestions chaps, thanks.

I looked at the Zenith Defy a while back.

The AP Royal Oak I also looked at. Just before the pandemic I was in AP's office in London and was offered a white or black dial in just a few weeks at list price. I perhaps should have accepted their offer! However, I have always struggled with Genta designs.

With regard to the round gold dress watch, here are two that are saved on Chrono24.
 
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VC overseas 41mm 😗

Not crazy about them, I think it's the notched bezel.

TBH, I think the Tissot PRX is a nicer looking watch than any of the steels sports from the Holy Trinity and if my son wasn't about to buy one I probably would!
 
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Here are my recent JLC purchases.
I strongly approve of your Reverso choice. The Duos are wonderful in any metal but the heft of gold gives them even more wrist presence. I have it’s cousin in White Gold with black and Salmon dials. There is a thread dedicated to JLC here, if you haven’t already done so I encourage you to post those excellent shots there.
 
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