Nervous with the 1st purchase. Is this normal?

[SLS]

Wear it around the store for a bit...you'll know rather quickly if it's the right watch for you. As far as the money goes, only you know whether it's the right move or not.
Scott

[sakuraba]

Don't worry, all will be well.

Just don't forget to post pics when you get it.

[User Name]

I pulled the trigger after months of having it picked out. It is different when you actually have the watch and can wear it. Good luck.

[marshallr47]

I hope your first purchase is a wonderful one. Enjoy it...you deserve it. Keep us posted when you unveil "your" Rolex.

[RolexPete32]

Originally Posted by MarJnK

Tried to PM you but it says you are not accepting PM's.

Sorry about that Mark. I am going to try to fix that right now. I was not aware of that? Thx for letting me know.

[Deyn Man]

Originally Posted by MarJnK

I was thinking the same thing, but also do not want to sound like I'm lecturing the OP or sound like a self rightious person. But IMHO, you should walk in to the AD with a comfort level around the purchase. Decide ahead of time whether the price and expense is justified and affordable, and once you say yes, then go in and buy it and enjoy the experience guilt free. If you walk in feeling uneasy, that doesn't seem right, and maybe you should wait or reconsider. Ask yorself what it is about the purchase that makes you uneasy and address it. Remember, it is just a watch and you shouldn't struggle to pay for it or put your finances in any jeopardy. Just my humble opinion, hope I don't offend anyone.

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i kinda agree with this and mortgage guy's opinion...

but assuming your finances are ok, then i think you'll be making a good decision! can't relate yet since my watch was given to me as a gift. have yet to purchase my own watch. and when that time comes i would most likely feel the same -- nervous, anxious, might giggle even like a school girl on my way to the AD (no offense to school girls )!

goodluck! congratulations to your new baby!

[Singslinger]

As with other pleasurable exeriences, it gets better with practice.

[valentine]

never got too nervous until i purchased the ALL GOLD model....wow....after that...I had to sit down.....and really take it in...but..NOW....it doesnt leave my wrist..and when Im feeling rough...looking down makes me smile wide!

[dalip]

when I was a kid my Dad always went on about working hard & never spending on anything that you couldn't afford /didn't have the cash for. Good principles - BUT he also was always afraid to spend too much money and tended to be (and still is) pretty frugal - in fact he really suffers from the guilts even though he has done extremely well

As a kid I promised myself that I wouldn't be like thhis - that I would always get the things that I wanted - as long as it didn't hurt anyone and I had it to spend... I'm doing that kid justice - especially at the moment

You can't take it with you... remember there is no real 'justification' for spending lots of money on a watch other than:

"Because I wanted to"

Buy it and enjoy it

[TABACCO]

before i wouldnt part with my money, now i wouldnt part with my rolex

[TABACCO]

before i wouldnt part with my money, now i wouldnt part with my rolex

[TABACCO]

before i wouldnt part with my money, now i wouldnt part with my rolex

[TABACCO]

before i wouldnt part with my money, now i wouldnt part with my rolex

[TABACCO]

before i wouldnt part with my money, now i wouldnt part with my rolex

[icnbne]

TABACCO i think we get the idea

[roach13]

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Just remember, your investing your money in something that will hold value. How much is a matter of opinion. You can always sell the watch at a later time and get back a large chunk of that money (worst case). Go have fun picking out your watch.

It's not investing you'll loose at least a 1/3 of what you paid when you walk out the door.

You buy the watch because you like it ... period.

[IT-guy]

I still consider it's investing. At least compared to liquid cash which tends to "evaporate" very fast. True, you are taking some loss as soon as you start wearing the watch, but at least you are holding on to a part of that money and it's not going to "evaporate" since it's on your wrist. Not sure if this logic makes sense to everyone, but it sort of does to me.

[sevykor]

Take emotion out of the purchase - yes, it's difficult. Don't get "taken". Ask before buying (not after) all important questions.

[mike]

Heck dropping that kind of money is always a bit nerve racking. My first one was over $200 USD brand new in 1968. That was a lot of money back then.

But,....there is something magical about that first Rolex. I can't think of any other purchase that you can enjoy 24/7.

Pick wisely, take your time and you will have a treasure you will keep for a lifetime and built a history with.
I still have my first. The things that watch and I have experienced over the years makes it irreplaceable to me.

There is only one "first Rolex"