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txbikerdude · 27 February 2009, 05:48 AM

I keep thinking, is there something wrong with me? I am not rich by far, and saving all my pennies for a day\date that i am lusting over. i have saved up enough to get pretty much any SS or TT model I want, but i just cant bring myself to get anything but the president.

harvey · 27 February 2009, 05:50 AM

its an illness my friend! im yet to find a cure...

GerardoG · 27 February 2009, 05:52 AM

Not at all. It is a milestone, I also had to work very hard and save to buy mine; now it is much more special to me because of this.

Bebot · 27 February 2009, 05:54 AM

I know exactly how you feel. I have a SS Submariner and SS/Plat YM and yet still trying to save every cents I can to buy a SS Daytona.

Very weird. Like harvey said. It is an illness.

postiff · 27 February 2009, 05:59 AM

Not crazy but smart. That is my all time favorite watch by Rolex. I have not yet had the privilege to strap one to my wrist but this is on my list of things to do before I am 50… I say hold out a little longer and get the DD. I know Ben Bridge is offering 30% down no interest for 12 months. They actually take the remaining dollar amount and divide it by 12 so you have no choice but to pay it off in that 12 month period. Not sure what the resale in on a DD I know all the sport models do very well.

Good luck,

Danny

kcmo · 27 February 2009, 06:24 AM

Go with your heart.....always!

wantonebad · 27 February 2009, 06:36 AM

Do what I did, take 3K to the casino, put it on the Roulette color of your choice, and if it comes up, bang you've got a prez, you loose and buy the Sub. I have a Sub BTW

Spark · 27 February 2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Do what I did, take 3K to the casino, put it on the Roulette color of your choice, and if it comes up, bang you've got a prez, you loose and buy the Sub. I have a Sub BTW

pepemaui · 27 February 2009, 07:02 AM

Never settle, keep saving, you will appreciate it in the end.

ROBERT123 · 27 February 2009, 07:03 AM

wait until you save anough and get what you want (DD).

TheVTCGuy · 27 February 2009, 07:09 AM

Yes... there is something wrong with you... and me... and probably most people here on TRF. I'm starting a fund. I'll call it: The Rolex obsession fund. There are various degrees of the illness, several possible treatments.... I'm thinking of modeling it after the 12 step program. I'll start the chapter in SOCAL. We'll have our first meeting tonight and I'll kick it off by saying: "My name is Paul, and I have the Rolex obsession." Everyone will respond: "HI PAUL!" Everyone welcome... meeting starts at 8:00

tifosi · 27 February 2009, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txbikerdude

I keep thinking, is there something wrong with me? I am not rich by far, and saving all my pennies for a day\date that i am lusting over. i have saved up enough to get pretty much any SS or TT model I want, but i just cant bring myself to get anything but the president.

Sounds totally normal to me, haha!

You are definitely not alone on this forum. I haven't even picked up my new watch yet and I'm already planning the next one. It is an illness and it looks to be contagious!

Rob_b · 27 February 2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes... there is something wrong with you... and me... and probably most people here on TRF. I'm starting a fund. I'll call it: The Rolex obsession fund. There are various degrees of the illness, several possible treatments.... I'm thinking of modeling it after the 12 step program. I'll start the chapter in SOCAL. We'll have our first meeting tonight and I'll kick it off by saying: "My name is Paul, and I have the Rolex obsession." Everyone will respond: "HI PAUL!" Everyone welcome... meeting starts at 8:00

Reading that has made my day

But......after thinking about it for a few minutes, I now don't know wheather to laugh or cry

Paul your a twit. Working from home has given you too much time

Rob

chriseskew24 · 27 February 2009, 07:59 AM

I feel your pain.. After buying my sub yesterday. Last night i found myself lurking looking at GMT II.. But i digress. Only one a year for me. And this is it...

TempoKing · 27 February 2009, 08:05 AM

Why should you buy a tool and be part of the blue collar force
when you can shoot for the Presidency..??...

Welshwatchman · 27 February 2009, 08:26 AM

You can get a 2000 model President for the price of a new GMTc TT so it won't be too long, hopefully.

TheVTCGuy · 27 February 2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_b

Reading that has made my day

But......after thinking about it for a few minutes, I now don't know wheather to laugh or cry

Paul your a twit. Working from home has given you too much time

Rob

Rob, if only I could argue with anything you said.... but... it's all true!

When you coming for a visit to the States?

GerardoG · 27 February 2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes... there is something wrong with you... and me... and probably most people here on TRF. I'm starting a fund. I'll call it: The Rolex obsession fund. There are various degrees of the illness, several possible treatments.... I'm thinking of modeling it after the 12 step program. I'll start the chapter in SOCAL. We'll have our first meeting tonight and I'll kick it off by saying: "My name is Paul, and I have the Rolex obsession." Everyone will respond: "HI PAUL!" Everyone welcome... meeting starts at 8:00

Let me guess....the meting will be held @ Rolex store in South Coast Plaza

I'm IN!!!

BLACK DIAMOND · 27 February 2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txbikerdude

I keep thinking, is there something wrong with me? I am not rich by far, and saving all my pennies for a day\date that i am lusting over. i have saved up enough to get pretty much any SS or TT model I want, but i just cant bring myself to get anything but the president.

I agree with some of the others....don't merely settle for your second or third choice, wait and get the watch you REALLY WANT. If the DD gets you excited, then that's the watch for YOU my friend.

I know the DD had always excited me, and after finally getting one, and then another, I'm overwhelmed with wristjoy.

Rob_b · 27 February 2009, 09:20 AM

Paul, I would love to come over, but the price of a plane ticket will come off my next ROLEX purchase

Seriously, when I get over to the States, I would love to go to TRF get together

Rob

DSJ · 27 February 2009, 12:54 PM

I'd say, you're probably already in range of a used late-model President.

PalmSpringsCaVault · 28 March 2009, 02:10 PM

you will become and informed buyer once you get one and thats worth more then the price of the watch

my 2 cents

Ning Dynasty · 28 March 2009, 02:20 PM

I don't think that there's anything wrong with you! :)

I would admit that once you save for it and get the prez, you'll savor it even more!!!!

musert · 28 March 2009, 02:43 PM

There's nothing wrong with working and saving every last penny for what you want. I read in this forum somewhere that it might even inspire others to do the same to reach their own personal goals because of seeing that watch on your wrist. Get it!!!

Cato · 28 March 2009, 03:18 PM

I've been wondering the same with myself. I'm far from wealthy, but I've always felt the need to have a luxury watch. I drive an old car, never take vacations, brown bag my lunches, but when it comes to watches I spoil myself. A fancy house requires property taxes and constant up keep, a luxury car requires regular maintenance, vacations last only for a short time, but a watch is close to you and more permanent (I'm not a flipper).

G.J · 28 March 2009, 03:41 PM

Funny, I was thinking about this myself lately..

I am also not rich (financially), I only work three days a week and enjoy life a LOT
I don't care much for houses or cars or any other material stuff, I like it, but not for me..
Due to the fact that I only work three days a week I can spend much time with my 4 year old daugter and my 1 year old son, now that is what I call luxury..

When it comes to watches, well, as stated above in this thread, it's a bit like a illness, but a healthy one..
Heck, I started collecting watches after I quit smoking, and I smoked 2 packs a day, you all do the math..

Collecting watches is much more healthier..

27 February 2009, 05:48 AM	#1
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	is there something wrong me with? I keep thinking, is there something wrong with me? I am not rich by far, and saving all my pennies for a day\date that i am lusting over. i have saved up enough to get pretty much any SS or TT model I want, but i just cant bring myself to get anything but the president.

27 February 2009, 05:50 AM	#2
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,429	its an illness my friend! im yet to find a cure... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

27 February 2009, 06:36 AM	#7
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Do what I did, take 3K to the casino, put it on the Roulette color of your choice, and if it comes up, bang you've got a prez, you loose and buy the Sub. I have a Sub BTW __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

27 February 2009, 07:02 AM	#9
pepemaui 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jingleheimer Location: USA Posts: 665	Never settle, keep saving, you will appreciate it in the end. __________________

27 February 2009, 08:26 AM	#16
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You can get a 2000 model President for the price of a new GMTc TT so it won't be too long, hopefully. __________________ ..33

27 February 2009, 05:52 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Not at all. It is a milestone, I also had to work very hard and save to buy mine; now it is much more special to me because of this.

27 February 2009, 05:54 AM	#4
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	I know exactly how you feel. I have a SS Submariner and SS/Plat YM and yet still trying to save every cents I can to buy a SS Daytona. Very weird. Like harvey said. It is an illness.

27 February 2009, 05:59 AM	#5
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Not crazy but smart. That is my all time favorite watch by Rolex. I have not yet had the privilege to strap one to my wrist but this is on my list of things to do before I am 50… I say hold out a little longer and get the DD. I know Ben Bridge is offering 30% down no interest for 12 months. They actually take the remaining dollar amount and divide it by 12 so you have no choice but to pay it off in that 12 month period. Not sure what the resale in on a DD I know all the sport models do very well. Good luck, Danny

27 February 2009, 06:24 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Go with your heart.....always!

27 February 2009, 07:03 AM	#10
ROBERT123 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: robert Location: CALIFORNIA Watch: GMT IIC,SS Daytona Posts: 127	wait until you save anough and get what you want (DD).

27 February 2009, 07:09 AM	#11
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Yes... there is something wrong with you... and me... and probably most people here on TRF. I'm starting a fund. I'll call it: The Rolex obsession fund. There are various degrees of the illness, several possible treatments.... I'm thinking of modeling it after the 12 step program. I'll start the chapter in SOCAL. We'll have our first meeting tonight and I'll kick it off by saying: "My name is Paul, and I have the Rolex obsession." Everyone will respond: "HI PAUL!" Everyone welcome... meeting starts at 8:00

27 February 2009, 07:59 AM	#14
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I feel your pain.. After buying my sub yesterday. Last night i found myself lurking looking at GMT II.. But i digress. Only one a year for me. And this is it...

27 February 2009, 08:05 AM	#15
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Why should you buy a tool and be part of the blue collar force when you can shoot for the Presidency..??...

27 February 2009, 09:20 AM	#20
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Paul, I would love to come over, but the price of a plane ticket will come off my next ROLEX purchase Seriously, when I get over to the States, I would love to go to TRF get together Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

27 February 2009, 12:54 PM	#21
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I'd say, you're probably already in range of a used late-model President. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 March 2009, 02:10 PM	#22
PalmSpringsCaVault Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: palm springs CA Watch: Plat.118296DayDate Posts: 192	you will become and informed buyer once you get one and thats worth more then the price of the watch my 2 cents

28 March 2009, 02:20 PM	#23
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	I don't think that there's anything wrong with you! :) I would admit that once you save for it and get the prez, you'll savor it even more!!!!

28 March 2009, 02:43 PM	#24
musert Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 54	There's nothing wrong with working and saving every last penny for what you want. I read in this forum somewhere that it might even inspire others to do the same to reach their own personal goals because of seeing that watch on your wrist. Get it!!!

28 March 2009, 03:18 PM	#25
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I've been wondering the same with myself. I'm far from wealthy, but I've always felt the need to have a luxury watch. I drive an old car, never take vacations, brown bag my lunches, but when it comes to watches I spoil myself. A fancy house requires property taxes and constant up keep, a luxury car requires regular maintenance, vacations last only for a short time, but a watch is close to you and more permanent (I'm not a flipper).

28 March 2009, 03:41 PM	#26
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Funny, I was thinking about this myself lately.. I am also not rich (financially), I only work three days a week and enjoy life a LOT I don't care much for houses or cars or any other material stuff, I like it, but not for me.. Due to the fact that I only work three days a week I can spend much time with my 4 year old daugter and my 1 year old son, now that is what I call luxury.. When it comes to watches, well, as stated above in this thread, it's a bit like a illness, but a healthy one.. Heck, I started collecting watches after I quit smoking, and I smoked 2 packs a day, you all do the math.. Collecting watches is much more healthier.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

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