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Chozn1 · 10 October 2008, 11:27 AM

I hear all this stuff about the economy, and believe me, I don't discount it. It's affecting me, too. However, as of right now, today, can you afford another Rolex? I know "afford" is a relative term and that's cool, but just realize I'm not asking if you don't want to because you're worried about the future. It's anonymous, so be honest

chicagowatchman · 10 October 2008, 11:32 AM

I can....But due to to economy right now i could have bought around 20 Rolex Daytonas with my paper loss in the Market......I will hold tight for a while till the dust settles

JJ Irani · 10 October 2008, 11:32 AM

No - just happy with what I've got!!

Rolexitis · 10 October 2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No - just happy with what I've got!!

X2

blackrhino12 · 10 October 2008, 11:45 AM

Could but I'm pulling in all spending at this point. I've got way more toys than I really need. At this point I think cash or maybe gold is king the market sure isn't. God bless us all.

Rolexitis · 10 October 2008, 11:37 AM

Not right now

chopperboy · 10 October 2008, 11:39 AM

Could, But Sitting Tight Like Most!

Latrodectus · 10 October 2008, 11:42 AM

have to wait

topcat30093 · 10 October 2008, 01:04 PM

In a word NO!
Worse case scenario considering pulling the plug on the S/S Daytona, that I'm waiting for.
And at best. I'm not in any particular hurry to receive the phone call from my AD to say its arrived.
What a difference a few months and a price increase can make!!

Chozn1 · 10 October 2008, 11:50 AM

Yeah, for the record I can but it's because I sold my SS Daytona. I certainly don't blame anyone for holding off and our ability to do so and prioritize probably has a lot to do with what's on our wrist in the first place.

raffi · 10 October 2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chozn1

Yeah, for the record I can but it's because I sold my SS Daytona. I certainly don't blame anyone for holding off and our ability to do so and prioritize probably has a lot to do with what's on our wrist in the first place.

now you can afford another one but i cant... haha.
thanks again for the watch.
what car you gettin?

Chozn1 · 10 October 2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by raffi

now you can afford another one but i cant... haha.
thanks again for the watch.
what car you gettin?

HA! I don't know. I still kinda have my heart set on a day-date. I had a Porsche Boxster S, and while it was a scream to drive, I got bored within a couple of months.

People are still emailing me about the watch even though it's on its way to you. If you don't like it, I know some people who will buy it from you

raffi · 14 October 2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chozn1

HA! I don't know. I still kinda have my heart set on a day-date. I had a Porsche Boxster S, and while it was a scream to drive, I got bored within a couple of months.

People are still emailing me about the watch even though it's on its way to you. If you don't like it, I know some people who will buy it from you

cool, looks like we have similar taste. i have a carrera S, already 3 years old now...perfect car
on the list for the new gt3.
i will let you know when i get the watch.

Bisquitlips · 10 October 2008, 11:51 AM

Yes. I can afford one or even two, but it is not prudent.

With the way the world's economics are now it is best to wait.

Patience is a revealer of life's treasures.

1MAC · 10 October 2008, 11:54 AM

I suppose I could go buy a few right now, but I don't want to empty my savings and checking accounts. I like to keep enough cash to live on for a while if something happened to my job.

Z-Sub · 10 October 2008, 11:56 AM

I could but love to wait for the opportunity to get in the market.
I may get a GV Milgauss at MSRP if available though.

valentine · 10 October 2008, 11:59 AM

YES I COULD....but I will repeat what everyone has said...with the way things are looking..would rather hold onto the cash....isnt it crazy that people still get tattooed when the economy is tanking???

Chozn1 · 10 October 2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by valentine

YES I COULD....but I will repeat what everyone has said...with the way things are looking..would rather hold onto the cash....isnt it crazy that people still get tattooed when the economy is tanking???

Nope, I want a Superman tatoo worse than the world.

Bisquitlips · 10 October 2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chozn1

Nope, I want a Superman tatoo worse than the world.

Yume-sama · 10 October 2008, 12:06 PM

I'm waiting until the new year. We're in the process of renovating and landscaping, and let me tell you, they charge entirely too much for dirt and grass.

mfer · 10 October 2008, 12:08 PM

I can, but need to hold off. Two in 5 months. Need to savor them a bit more.

tphan · 10 October 2008, 12:11 PM

at least couple more Daytona but have no reason to...

time to look for another sport car.

Chozn1 · 10 October 2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tphan

at least couple more Daytona but have no reason to...

time to look for another sport car.

I might be in the market for another ride. I got bored with my last play toy with 4 wheels and I swore I'd wait a long, long time before I'd do it again.

karmatp · 10 October 2008, 12:27 PM

I can but honestly, their isn't anything out their that I really want. If they had a model that I really wanted, I could buy it, but the direction Rolex is going with all the polished links

and the maxi cases, I have no problem keeping my money in the bank. The way Rolex is heading, I will never buy another from a AD, they are just getting to much bling for me. I also find it hard to justify having more than a couple of watches, that's just me though apparently.

Trurolexer · 11 October 2008, 01:54 AM

Too many watches this year, maybe next year.

(Bought, flip, bought, flip...

)

Quicksilver · 16 October 2008, 06:10 AM

I could do it if I wanted to but I just feel that with all the current financial uncertainty its best to hold back for a while.

SKSeoul81 · 10 October 2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

I can, but need to hold off. Two in 5 months. Need to savor them a bit more.

Same here, can buy one but just bought one in March and the other in May, so should wait for another year... I think.

astcell · 10 October 2008, 12:33 PM

With four Rolexes my next one has to be special, not just another watch. It hit me the other day that I can buy a 600/4 lens for about the same, but we all know a Rolex is an investment!

Hamilton Carvalho · 10 October 2008, 12:35 PM

Nope but, I bought it anyway.

SLS · 10 October 2008, 12:36 PM

Not a problem, but I am holding off on any big purchases right now. But if I come across to good of a deal, I will pounce.
~Scott

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10 October 2008, 11:27 AM	#1
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Can you afford another Rolex right now? I hear all this stuff about the economy, and believe me, I don't discount it. It's affecting me, too. However, as of right now, today, can you afford another Rolex? I know "afford" is a relative term and that's cool, but just realize I'm not asking if you don't want to because you're worried about the future. It's anonymous, so be honest __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

10 October 2008, 11:32 AM	#2
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	I can....But due to to economy right now i could have bought around 20 Rolex Daytonas with my paper loss in the Market......I will hold tight for a while till the dust settles __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

10 October 2008, 11:32 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	No - just happy with what I've got!! __________________ 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!!

10 October 2008, 11:37 AM	#6
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Not right now __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 October 2008, 11:45 AM	#5
blackrhino12 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 129	Could but I'm pulling in all spending at this point. I've got way more toys than I really need. At this point I think cash or maybe gold is king the market sure isn't. God bless us all.

10 October 2008, 11:39 AM	#7
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Could, But Sitting Tight Like Most! __________________

10 October 2008, 11:42 AM	#8
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,041	have to wait

10 October 2008, 01:04 PM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	In a word NO! Worse case scenario considering pulling the plug on the S/S Daytona, that I'm waiting for. And at best. I'm not in any particular hurry to receive the phone call from my AD to say its arrived. What a difference a few months and a price increase can make!! __________________

10 October 2008, 11:50 AM	#10
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Yeah, for the record I can but it's because I sold my SS Daytona. I certainly don't blame anyone for holding off and our ability to do so and prioritize probably has a lot to do with what's on our wrist in the first place. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

10 October 2008, 11:51 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Yes. I can afford one or even two, but it is not prudent. With the way the world's economics are now it is best to wait. Patience is a revealer of life's treasures. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

10 October 2008, 11:54 AM	#15
1MAC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Leawood, Kansas Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 854	I suppose I could go buy a few right now, but I don't want to empty my savings and checking accounts. I like to keep enough cash to live on for a while if something happened to my job. __________________ Time wounds all heels.

10 October 2008, 11:56 AM	#16
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I could but love to wait for the opportunity to get in the market. I may get a GV Milgauss at MSRP if available though. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

10 October 2008, 11:59 AM	#17
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	YES I COULD....but I will repeat what everyone has said...with the way things are looking..would rather hold onto the cash....isnt it crazy that people still get tattooed when the economy is tanking???

10 October 2008, 12:06 PM	#20
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I'm waiting until the new year. We're in the process of renovating and landscaping, and let me tell you, they charge entirely too much for dirt and grass.

10 October 2008, 12:08 PM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I can, but need to hold off. Two in 5 months. Need to savor them a bit more. __________________ member#3242

10 October 2008, 12:11 PM	#22
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	at least couple more Daytona but have no reason to... time to look for another sport car.

10 October 2008, 12:27 PM	#24
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I can but honestly, their isn't anything out their that I really want. If they had a model that I really wanted, I could buy it, but the direction Rolex is going with all the polished links and the maxi cases, I have no problem keeping my money in the bank. The way Rolex is heading, I will never buy another from a AD, they are just getting to much bling for me. I also find it hard to justify having more than a couple of watches, that's just me though apparently. __________________ My grails:

11 October 2008, 01:54 AM	#25
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Too many watches this year, maybe next year. (Bought, flip, bought, flip...)

16 October 2008, 06:10 AM	#26
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I could do it if I wanted to but I just feel that with all the current financial uncertainty its best to hold back for a while. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

10 October 2008, 12:33 PM	#28
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	With four Rolexes my next one has to be special, not just another watch. It hit me the other day that I can buy a 600/4 lens for about the same, but we all know a Rolex is an investment! __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

10 October 2008, 12:35 PM	#29
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	Nope but, I bought it anyway.

10 October 2008, 12:36 PM	#30
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Not a problem, but I am holding off on any big purchases right now. But if I come across to good of a deal, I will pounce. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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