Is this a good idea?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I don't know...when I was broke, buying Rolex watches was not even remotely on my mind.

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And ... if you do get the call and can’t or don’t pony up, then what

[dubins930]

8 grand isn’t going to make or break your life... so do what you want man!

Just make sure your financially responsible with all those money numbers on a computer...

[vagpetrop]

get in the list, once you will receive the call the 1st world problems will start, and from this point forward it is amazing!

[Bxtek]

I would definitely get on the list. If for some reason your number comes up a bit early, find a way to buy it....even if you have to put it on a credit card! You cannot lose by buying a BLNR or SS Daytona C! (I assume a SS Daytona and not a PM is what you're trying for?) Worse comes to worse, you can resell it and make some money. I suspect you'll find a way to keep it though. :)

[037]

Originally Posted by elcabo

Whoa, I didn't expect this level of hostility... As I stated earlier, I secured a job that will pay over six figures (starting in October). It is with a well-established law firm that I have a longstanding relationship with. Of course I will invest and save, I was an economics major after all. Also as stated earlier, I have no student loan debt and will probably flip my OP36 to help with the purchase. My question was whether it's a good idea to get on a waiting list now since it will probably take at least many months to get a batman or daytona. By that time I will be employed and have income. Respectfully, I didn't ask for personal finance advice.

Meh, no hostility presented or intended. You made an effort to explicitly mention being a broke student, hoping to make six figures and living at home. That tends to open one up for input. You could have left all of that out and simply asked for advice without the details.

Hopefully you get the watch you want. Good luck.