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JJ Irani · 6 June 2008, 03:51 AM

Hi guys,

When do we reach the point of saturation and say: Enough is enough - no more Rollies for me?

When do we reach the point of being completely contended with what we have and crave for no more?

And when do we tell ourselves: No more watches.....time to invest our hard-earned money in something more beneficial?

I wonder!!

JJ

Felly Jr. · 6 June 2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

When do we reach the point of saturation and say: Enough is enough - no more Rollies for me?

When do we reach the point of being completely contended with what we have and crave for no more?

And when do we tell ourselves: No more watches.....time to invest our hard-earned money in something more beneficial?

I wonder!!

JJ

When we no longer have a pulse!!

haakon59 · 6 June 2008, 03:59 AM

I am not sure, but every once in a while I find my interest in acquiring new watches wanes a bit. Even so, I still like to discuss watches on the various forums.

Obviously, desire is motivated individually. For myself, I thinkI will be pretty content with:
Rolex: Datejust, Submariner, Yachtmaster, GMTIIc
Omega: Legend Chrono, Seamaster/Planet Ocean,
Dress watch from Breguet, Blancpain
Alarm watch from RGM

As soon as I reach this goal, I think I will be happy, at least for a time.

infoe · 6 June 2008, 03:55 AM

JJ ask a woman, when is having a muiltiude of different shoes enough?

Her answer is going to be the same.

Never

When is having enough of anything enough? That's a personal prefence in the thingsd we buy tha make working so hard worth it!

Baptistman · 6 June 2008, 04:03 AM

Really good question from you for once

I think you have to exercise real self control. My recent spate of flipping ended with "needs must" otherwise i'm not quite sure where it would of stopped. i adore my Sub even more now because I have said NO MORE. When I look in AD's windows, I think i have on my wrist the most iconic Rolex there is, why would i want anything else, and so i move on.

But it can overtake you and cause a lot of needless stress imo, having the "I wants"

DC watchman · 6 June 2008, 04:07 AM

Already there. Getting kind of bored with watch flipping. I am happy with my sub and frankly I am not too crazy about Rolex anymore. I think their pricing is insane and I think there are other watches out there that are worth owning.

Having said that, I love my sub.

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 June 2008, 04:11 AM

When sheep can fly!

Hamilton Carvalho · 6 June 2008, 04:13 AM

Bo sheeps will never fly.

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When sheep can fly!

Mr. K · 6 June 2008, 04:18 AM

My answer will be when the passion for watches is gone.

When the passion is gone and I move onto something else with more enthusiasm; cameras, cars, electronics.

Then it will be time for me to say enough is enough.

Chris B · 6 June 2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When sheep can fly!

But I only want one more, the TT GMTc, then that'll be it, my life will be fulfilled

javierleon · 6 June 2008, 06:15 AM

Never,

New wonderfull ones are waiting for.........

unclesallie · 6 June 2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

But I only want one more, the TT GMTc, then that'll be it, my life will be fulfilled

the famous last words......
before you purchase your next watch!
actually, i think JJ's question is excellent, and i think all of you will simultaneously stop wanting watches at the next full blood moon.
awoooooooo!!
best,
dan

JimSnyder · 6 June 2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

When sheep can fly!

Well pigs can. I got a pic of it

Jim

Bobareno · 6 June 2008, 04:06 AM

The day AFTER we die!

RW16610 · 6 June 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobareno

The day AFTER we die!

I'm with Bobareno on this one 110%

Hamilton Carvalho · 6 June 2008, 04:07 AM

JJ in 32 years I've never asked myself this question but, my relatives and friends always do that.

Jocke · 6 June 2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

When do we reach the point of saturation and say: Enough is enough - no more Rollies for me?

When do we reach the point of being completely contended with what we have and crave for no more?

And when do we tell ourselves: No more watches.....time to invest our hard-earned money in something more beneficial?

I wonder!!

JJ

That will be the day when it grows hair on your head.

Jocke

JJ Irani · 6 June 2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

That will be the day when it grows hair on your head.

Jocke

roadcarver · 6 June 2008, 04:19 AM

There will be a time that we'll say to our selves, no more watches. We stop for a few weeks at best, and then some tosser will post pictures of beautiful watches and we'll say to ourselves, wow, gotta have it.

We then start googling and next thing you know we have a post with a subject of "Incoming!".

badsmac · 6 June 2008, 04:16 AM

Well actually I would say it would end when we own every watch and every style that Rolex makes. Then we could say enough.............. until the DSSD comes out.

chevycorvette · 6 June 2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

That will be the day when it grows hair on your head.

Jocke

actually JJ did well with rogaine, but he still keep on flipping rolexes

JJ Irani · 6 June 2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevycorvette

actually JJ did well with rogaine, but he still keep on flipping rolexes

Thanks for all your replies, guys.....appreciated.

JJ

eric23 · 6 June 2008, 05:40 AM

I would to get one more someday.

spam_artist · 6 June 2008, 05:58 AM

that's easy, when i have reached this: (but with rolex)

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...71#msg_3763171

shoppy · 6 June 2008, 06:00 AM

God only knows, I think I will always crave, just sense and age will get the better of me.

Welshwatchman · 6 June 2008, 06:10 AM

What with all the uninspiring recent Rolex releases and the sharp price hikes I think it will be ever easier to call "enough" on a new Rolex.

The old versions is where all the action will be.

HDHNTER · 6 June 2008, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

What with all the uninspiring recent Rolex releases and the sharp price hikes I think it will be ever easier to call "enough" on a new Rolex.

The old versions is where all the action will be.

I completely agree. I'm actually relieved the new stuff doesn't appeal to me much. Makes it a whole lot easier not to want another.

mfer · 6 June 2008, 06:19 AM

Well, I'm new to watches. I love Rolex, but I'm also loving so many other brands. It is the thrill of the hunt
!!!!

KJacques · 6 June 2008, 06:56 AM

Amassing "things" doesn't hold much appeal to me. I enjoy my watches, but I'm not a collector and it's not much of a hobby to me. I also never go to AD's or peruse pictures of the latest new purchase on here. I suppose if I were consumed with them, thinking about nothing else but that Rolex I don't have then I would spend a lot of energy scheming, buying, flipping...doing anything to satisfy a need that could never be satisfied. There are a lot of things that I get worked up over and passionate about, but jewelry has never been one of them and Rolex has moved more into that arena than what it used to be for me.

I'm also completely satisfied with my SS Subs and don't know of another Rolex I would really want. I recently turned down a trade on a nearly new YG DD for an old red sub. I thought about it about it overnight, but looking at it on my wrist, it just wasn't me. I got rid of a TT DJ for the same reason. And now with my perception of value against the rising prices and less than stunning new designs, I don't forsee a new Rolex in my future.

Tombstone · 6 June 2008, 07:13 AM

JJ,
I don't know, I keep telling myself I have what I want but then I am always still looking. I think the price will control my buying habits. I can afford a Datejust that costs $8,000 but logic says why? When you start paying crazy money for a Rolex I think the enjoyment and pride of ownership goes out the door and deep down inside one must say "I am stupid for paying this much for something truly NOT WORTH the asking price. Good question JJ.

6 June 2008, 03:51 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	When is enough.....ENOUGH?? Hi guys, When do we reach the point of saturation and say: Enough is enough - no more Rollies for me? When do we reach the point of being completely contended with what we have and crave for no more? And when do we tell ourselves: No more watches.....time to invest our hard-earned money in something more beneficial? I wonder!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 June 2008, 04:03 AM	#5
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Really good question from you for once I think you have to exercise real self control. My recent spate of flipping ended with "needs must" otherwise i'm not quite sure where it would of stopped. i adore my Sub even more now because I have said NO MORE. When I look in AD's windows, I think i have on my wrist the most iconic Rolex there is, why would i want anything else, and so i move on. But it can overtake you and cause a lot of needless stress imo, having the "I wants" __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

6 June 2008, 04:11 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	When sheep can fly! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 June 2008, 04:19 AM	#19
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	There will be a time that we'll say to our selves, no more watches. We stop for a few weeks at best, and then some tosser will post pictures of beautiful watches and we'll say to ourselves, wow, gotta have it. We then start googling and next thing you know we have a post with a subject of "Incoming!". __________________ I'm just a cook...

6 June 2008, 06:10 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What with all the uninspiring recent Rolex releases and the sharp price hikes I think it will be ever easier to call "enough" on a new Rolex. The old versions is where all the action will be. __________________ ..33

6 June 2008, 03:59 AM	#3
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I am not sure, but every once in a while I find my interest in acquiring new watches wanes a bit. Even so, I still like to discuss watches on the various forums. Obviously, desire is motivated individually. For myself, I thinkI will be pretty content with: Rolex: Datejust, Submariner, Yachtmaster, GMTIIc Omega: Legend Chrono, Seamaster/Planet Ocean, Dress watch from Breguet, Blancpain Alarm watch from RGM As soon as I reach this goal, I think I will be happy, at least for a time.

6 June 2008, 03:55 AM	#4
infoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jose Location: Miami, FL Watch: '06 SS DJ OYSTER Posts: 260	JJ ask a woman, when is having a muiltiude of different shoes enough? Her answer is going to be the same. Never When is having enough of anything enough? That's a personal prefence in the thingsd we buy tha make working so hard worth it!

6 June 2008, 04:07 AM	#6
DC watchman Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Posts: 305	Already there. Getting kind of bored with watch flipping. I am happy with my sub and frankly I am not too crazy about Rolex anymore. I think their pricing is insane and I think there are other watches out there that are worth owning. Having said that, I love my sub.

6 June 2008, 04:18 AM	#9
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,075	My answer will be when the passion for watches is gone. When the passion is gone and I move onto something else with more enthusiasm; cameras, cars, electronics. Then it will be time for me to say enough is enough.

6 June 2008, 06:15 AM	#11
javierleon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: spain Posts: 386	Never, New wonderfull ones are waiting for.........

6 June 2008, 04:06 AM	#14
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	The day AFTER we die!

6 June 2008, 04:07 AM	#16
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	JJ in 32 years I've never asked myself this question but, my relatives and friends always do that.

6 June 2008, 04:16 AM	#20
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	Well actually I would say it would end when we own every watch and every style that Rolex makes. Then we could say enough.............. until the DSSD comes out.

6 June 2008, 05:40 AM	#23
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would to get one more someday.

6 June 2008, 05:58 AM	#24
spam_artist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 54	that's easy, when i have reached this: (but with rolex) http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...71#msg_3763171

6 June 2008, 06:00 AM	#25
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	God only knows, I think I will always crave, just sense and age will get the better of me.

6 June 2008, 06:19 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Well, I'm new to watches. I love Rolex, but I'm also loving so many other brands. It is the thrill of the hunt !!!! __________________ member#3242

6 June 2008, 06:56 AM	#29
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	Amassing "things" doesn't hold much appeal to me. I enjoy my watches, but I'm not a collector and it's not much of a hobby to me. I also never go to AD's or peruse pictures of the latest new purchase on here. I suppose if I were consumed with them, thinking about nothing else but that Rolex I don't have then I would spend a lot of energy scheming, buying, flipping...doing anything to satisfy a need that could never be satisfied. There are a lot of things that I get worked up over and passionate about, but jewelry has never been one of them and Rolex has moved more into that arena than what it used to be for me. I'm also completely satisfied with my SS Subs and don't know of another Rolex I would really want. I recently turned down a trade on a nearly new YG DD for an old red sub. I thought about it about it overnight, but looking at it on my wrist, it just wasn't me. I got rid of a TT DJ for the same reason. And now with my perception of value against the rising prices and less than stunning new designs, I don't forsee a new Rolex in my future.

6 June 2008, 07:13 AM	#30
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	JJ, I don't know, I keep telling myself I have what I want but then I am always still looking. I think the price will control my buying habits. I can afford a Datejust that costs $8,000 but logic says why? When you start paying crazy money for a Rolex I think the enjoyment and pride of ownership goes out the door and deep down inside one must say "I am stupid for paying this much for something truly NOT WORTH the asking price. Good question JJ. __________________ Always working...by choice

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