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TheVTCGuy · 2 May 2010, 05:03 AM

I had an interesting conversation with my friend (actually he is also my boss, and a fellow Rolex-enthusiast) about my recent yearning for a GMT-II C. I told him that it was on my mind, and I was saving up to purchase one. He said it sounded like a great idea, then I told him I had even considered selling my Daytona and buying it immediately. He went like this:

He said as long as he had known me, (about 8 years) I had coveted that SS Daytona. He said I had no qualms about selling my old GMT to get it, and he had never seen me so stoked as when I picked it up from the AD; (he is right by the way). Getting a GMT II by saving up for one is a great idea, but getting rid of my Grail watch is sacrilage.

He gave me this analogy, think of the guy that cheated on Sandra Bullock, (insert any beautiful, wonderful spouse or partner here), why did he do it? Because he wanted something he didn't have, just like I am doing now for the GMT II. I want something new, something different, even though I have something I was so totally crazy about and lusted after for years, I now feel I need something ... new and different.

It kind of clicked in me how absolutely right he was! There is nothing wrong with getting the GMT, and I will save until I get one, but getting rid of a grail... why? Because I want something new... something I don't currently have.... I have something fantastic but lust after something just out of reach. I found it a real eye-opening conversation, and realize deep down if I did get rid of my Daytona, I would definitely regret it.

Anyone else know what I am talking about?

HL65 · 2 May 2010, 05:45 AM

Could not agree with you more Paul--good decision.

kcmo · 2 May 2010, 05:52 AM

Paul, you are 100% right! I've thought about the very same thing. It's only when we look elsewhere that we often realize we ALREADY have what we want and have had it all along!

Hold on to that special Daytona and plan for the GMT. I am confident you will have it sooner than you think!

TheVTCGuy · 2 May 2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Paul, you are 100% right! I've thought about the very same thing. It's only when we look elsewhere that we often realize we ALREADY have what we want and have had it all along!

Hold on to that special Daytona and plan for the GMT. I am confident you will have it sooner than you think!

Thanks Karis!

I've started dancing at Chippendales to make some extra money... funny thing, I'm not making very much... The only dollar tips I got was to get off the stage....

kcmo · 2 May 2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Thanks Karis!

I've started dancing at Chippendales to make some extra money... funny thing, I'm not making very much... The only dollar tips I got was to get off the stage....

Oh Paul, you're so silly!!!

sakuraba · 2 May 2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I've started dancing at Chippendales to make some extra money... funny thing, I'm not making very much... The only dollar tips I got was to get off the stage....

Really not an image I want etched in my memory.

Safetrends · 2 May 2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Thanks Karis!

I've started dancing at Chippendales to make some extra money... funny thing, I'm not making very much... The only dollar tips I got was to get off the stage....

I am really sorry but you have just crossed the line with Chippendales......

Uploading a picture makes me feel so good.

TimeOnHand · 2 May 2010, 06:10 AM

So very true. Keep the Daytona!

Esexx · 2 May 2010, 06:11 AM

Ditto...Do not get rid of your grail!

Save for the GMT IIc.

smallcandle · 2 May 2010, 06:15 AM

I know exactly what you're talking about, Paul. I've had thoughts of selling my DSSD for a couple of other pieces. Thankfully, however, I've rationalized my way through it and come back to the conclusion that the Deepsea is my perfect watch - and I just can't part with it!

But those temptations are always there, aren't they!

gazp · 2 May 2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I had an interesting conversation with my friend (actually he is also my boss, and a fellow Rolex-enthusiast) about my recent yearning for a GMT-II C. I told him that it was on my mind, and I was saving up to purchase one. He said it sounded like a great idea, then I told him I had even considered selling my Daytona and buying it immediately. He went like this:

He said as long as he had known me, (about 8 years) I had coveted that SS Daytona. He said I had no qualms about selling my old GMT to get it, and he had never seen me so stoked as when I picked it up from the AD; (he is right by the way). Getting a GMT II by saving up for one is a great idea, but getting rid of my Grail watch is sacrilage.

He gave me this analogy, think of the guy that cheated on Sandra Bullock, (insert any beautiful, wonderful spouse or partner here), why did he do it? Because he wanted something he didn't have, just like I am doing now for the GMT II. I want something new, something different, even though I have something I was so totally crazy about and lusted after for years, I now feel I need something ... new and different.

It kind of clicked in me how absolutely right he was! There is nothing wrong with getting the GMT, and I will save until I get one, but getting rid of a grail... why? Because I want something new... something I don't currently have.... I have something fantastic but lust after something just out of reach. I found it a real eye-opening conversation, and realize deep down if I did get rid of my Daytona, I would definitely regret it.

Anyone else know what I am talking about?

totally agree Paul very wise words

your bosses wisdom would have saved me a fortune

Cru Jones · 2 May 2010, 06:16 AM

So, what if you sell the 'tona and get the GMTIIc? What next??

You've got the Rolex disease! Which is totally fine, btw, as long as you accept it....Save for the next watch, but keep your grail. You spent years lusting after it, and flipping it would invalidate that time a little.

Think ahead to that moment when you post on TRF your new GMTIIc and daytona side-by-side pic. What a moment!!

And then, on to the next one. LOL!!!

One more thing....I hope you ended your conversation with your boss with "so....can I have a raise??"

jameshe · 2 May 2010, 06:22 AM

Wow. Really insightful. I am in the process of selling my sea dweller for a pam. Maybe I am suffering from the same problem.

JoeSiR · 2 May 2010, 06:34 AM

I found an interesting post about addictions and I read it once in a while when I'm too much into buying a new watch to remember me that a grail watch doesn't exist!!!

lol

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=addiction

kcmo · 2 May 2010, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jameshe

Wow. Really insightful. I am in the process of selling my sea dweller for a pam. Maybe I am suffering from the same problem.

James, a good 'test' I always use to be sure I won't miss the piece I'm considering selling is to put it away for a few weeks/months. Leave it in a drawer and imagine you really sold it. See how you go....do you miss it at all? I've definitely been guilty in the past of acting too hastily, but that's changed (I hope

). Take your time before letting a piece go.....just my advice which I realize isn't worth too much!

JUSTROLEXES · 2 May 2010, 06:33 AM

Paul Paul,
The Daytona is a keeper that is a fact and I will not allow you to sell it...even it i have to come lock it in my safe i will do some...so take that out of your brain and think how can you get the funds asap for the next lust...
Your boss is right just keep your daytona my friend

TheVTCGuy · 2 May 2010, 07:33 AM

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Besides, why does the CEO of Sxxx need to "save" for a watch? Just put it on the company platinum card!

Gosh Doug, I don't know, but the next meeting I have with Sir Howard Stringer I'll surely suggest it!

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Originally Posted by justrolexes

Paul Paul,
The Daytona is a keeper that is a fact and I will not allow you to sell it...even it i have to come lock it in my safe i will do some...so take that out of your brain and think how can you get the funds asap for the next lust...
Your boss is right just keep your daytona my friend

But Tony... We... were working on a deal, you were going to give me $2,128 dollars... and 73 cents for my Daytona remember? You said it was a great price....

spuds · 2 May 2010, 06:50 AM

Watches & Women.
So similar in so many ways.

Gagebuilder · 2 May 2010, 07:10 AM

Face it, we're hunter/gatherer's. The thrill is in the chase and it is a means to an end.
Once your belly is full (new watch) you are happy and content.
But then the meat of the kill rots (new watch isn't new anymore) you move on to find a new meal (watch).

Also, all my dogs have always chased a ball, the thrill of the chase. There can be nothing wrong with their old ball, but they will go nuts if you give them a new one.
Then I'd put the old one away a bring it out a few weeks later, and they get excited again about the old ball again. Does this sound familiar? Just as us WIS get excited to pull a watch back out of the safe.

I always wonder if my dogs ever regretted destroying any of their toys, just as many regret selling/flipping one of their watches they "had to have" once upon a time.

Besides, why does the CEO of Sxxx need to "save" for a watch? Just put it on the company platinum card!

sweetpea · 2 May 2010, 07:13 AM

I am with you Paul - subject to temptation for the greener grass - regardless of the poison. This yearning doesn't apply to just watches, either.
There is always thrill in the chase... whenever I'm finding myself wooed (by anything), I remind myself of this and take pause for a few days. The real yearning will usually go away.
My hat's off to you for saving for the new acquisition.
Cheers.

Idle Swede · 2 May 2010, 07:27 AM

Paul,

I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

sleddog · 2 May 2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Paul,

I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

A platinum DD???

Christiaan · 2 May 2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Paul,

I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

S65 or Corniche?

Idle Swede · 2 May 2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Christiaan

S65 or Corniche?

moviefreak · 2 May 2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Paul,

I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

sakuraba · 2 May 2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Paul,

I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

Step away from the bar, Leo.

Mockingbird · 2 May 2010, 07:41 AM

Don't trade a grail.. Just don't.

Bisquitlips · 2 May 2010, 10:38 AM

Well said Paul! I actually stopped in my tracks when reading it. Thought provoking.

See you guys later... I am going over to the sales side of TRF.

majicauction · 2 May 2010, 10:43 AM

Good analogy! Only thing it makes me wonder is your boss holding onto his wife and saving so he can have a new shiny pretty girlfriend as well??

TheVTCGuy · 2 May 2010, 11:31 AM

David! Where did you get that picture of me?

2 May 2010, 05:03 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Grass is always Greener..... I had an interesting conversation with my friend (actually he is also my boss, and a fellow Rolex-enthusiast) about my recent yearning for a GMT-II C. I told him that it was on my mind, and I was saving up to purchase one. He said it sounded like a great idea, then I told him I had even considered selling my Daytona and buying it immediately. He went like this: He said as long as he had known me, (about 8 years) I had coveted that SS Daytona. He said I had no qualms about selling my old GMT to get it, and he had never seen me so stoked as when I picked it up from the AD; (he is right by the way). Getting a GMT II by saving up for one is a great idea, but getting rid of my Grail watch is sacrilage. He gave me this analogy, think of the guy that cheated on Sandra Bullock, (insert any beautiful, wonderful spouse or partner here), why did he do it? Because he wanted something he didn't have, just like I am doing now for the GMT II. I want something new, something different, even though I have something I was so totally crazy about and lusted after for years, I now feel I need something ... new and different. It kind of clicked in me how absolutely right he was! There is nothing wrong with getting the GMT, and I will save until I get one, but getting rid of a grail... why? Because I want something new... something I don't currently have.... I have something fantastic but lust after something just out of reach. I found it a real eye-opening conversation, and realize deep down if I did get rid of my Daytona, I would definitely regret it. Anyone else know what I am talking about?

2 May 2010, 05:45 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Could not agree with you more Paul--good decision. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 May 2010, 06:10 AM	#8
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	So very true. Keep the Daytona! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

2 May 2010, 06:11 AM	#9
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Ditto...Do not get rid of your grail! Save for the GMT IIc. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

2 May 2010, 06:15 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I know exactly what you're talking about, Paul. I've had thoughts of selling my DSSD for a couple of other pieces. Thankfully, however, I've rationalized my way through it and come back to the conclusion that the Deepsea is my perfect watch - and I just can't part with it! But those temptations are always there, aren't they! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

2 May 2010, 05:52 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Paul, you are 100% right! I've thought about the very same thing. It's only when we look elsewhere that we often realize we ALREADY have what we want and have had it all along! Hold on to that special Daytona and plan for the GMT. I am confident you will have it sooner than you think!

2 May 2010, 06:16 AM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	So, what if you sell the 'tona and get the GMTIIc? What next?? You've got the Rolex disease! Which is totally fine, btw, as long as you accept it....Save for the next watch, but keep your grail. You spent years lusting after it, and flipping it would invalidate that time a little. Think ahead to that moment when you post on TRF your new GMTIIc and daytona side-by-side pic. What a moment!! And then, on to the next one. LOL!!! One more thing....I hope you ended your conversation with your boss with "so....can I have a raise??"

2 May 2010, 06:22 AM	#13
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	Wow. Really insightful. I am in the process of selling my sea dweller for a pam. Maybe I am suffering from the same problem.

2 May 2010, 06:34 AM	#14
JoeSiR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 53	I found an interesting post about addictions and I read it once in a while when I'm too much into buying a new watch to remember me that a grail watch doesn't exist!!! lol http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=addiction

2 May 2010, 06:33 AM	#16
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Paul Paul, The Daytona is a keeper that is a fact and I will not allow you to sell it...even it i have to come lock it in my safe i will do some...so take that out of your brain and think how can you get the funds asap for the next lust... Your boss is right just keep your daytona my friend __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

2 May 2010, 06:50 AM	#18
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Watches & Women. So similar in so many ways. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

2 May 2010, 07:10 AM	#19
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Face it, we're hunter/gatherer's. The thrill is in the chase and it is a means to an end. Once your belly is full (new watch) you are happy and content. But then the meat of the kill rots (new watch isn't new anymore) you move on to find a new meal (watch). Also, all my dogs have always chased a ball, the thrill of the chase. There can be nothing wrong with their old ball, but they will go nuts if you give them a new one. Then I'd put the old one away a bring it out a few weeks later, and they get excited again about the old ball again. Does this sound familiar? Just as us WIS get excited to pull a watch back out of the safe. I always wonder if my dogs ever regretted destroying any of their toys, just as many regret selling/flipping one of their watches they "had to have" once upon a time. Besides, why does the CEO of Sxxx need to "save" for a watch? Just put it on the company platinum card!

2 May 2010, 07:13 AM	#20
sweetpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Sub LV & 1675 Posts: 8	I am with you Paul - subject to temptation for the greener grass - regardless of the poison. This yearning doesn't apply to just watches, either. There is always thrill in the chase... whenever I'm finding myself wooed (by anything), I remind myself of this and take pause for a few days. The real yearning will usually go away. My hat's off to you for saving for the new acquisition. Cheers.

2 May 2010, 07:27 AM	#21
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Paul, I know exactly what you're feeling as I'm thinking of selling my Midas for something I've lusted for a long time.

2 May 2010, 07:41 AM	#27
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Don't trade a grail.. Just don't.

2 May 2010, 10:38 AM	#28
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Well said Paul! I actually stopped in my tracks when reading it. Thought provoking. See you guys later... I am going over to the sales side of TRF. __________________ 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

2 May 2010, 10:43 AM	#29
majicauction Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 17	Good analogy! Only thing it makes me wonder is your boss holding onto his wife and saving so he can have a new shiny pretty girlfriend as well??

2 May 2010, 11:31 AM	#30
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	David! Where did you get that picture of me?

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