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Joey_V · 11 August 2010, 07:50 AM

Hey fellas!

Had a question pop in my head.

How do you guys pace yourselves with regards to watch purchases?

Do you limit yourselves to 1x/year or 2x/year?

Is it a random sequence of events? Like do you find something you like and find a way to fit it into the budget?

mjm800 · 11 August 2010, 07:54 AM

I do no more than one watch every 1-2 years.

TRW · 11 August 2010, 07:57 AM

When you have millions like a good % of these good folk's do,what's 10k

Jocke · 11 August 2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm800

I do no more than one watch every 1-2 years.

If I do that so should I be 150 years old at the moment.

I use to buy when I have some extra cash and never sell.

Pep04 · 11 August 2010, 07:57 AM

What do I DO? Or what would LIKE?

EchoBlueUK · 11 August 2010, 08:00 AM

Usually coincides with a major life event. I.e. Birth of a child or significant birthday. Its nice to mark a special event with a beautiful timepiece. Also gives me an excuse never to get the urge to flip.

pz93c · 11 August 2010, 08:14 AM

One in, one out.

Carlos98326194 · 11 August 2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Usually coincides with a major life event. I.e. Birth of a child or significant birthday. Its nice to mark a special event with a beautiful timepiece. Also gives me an excuse never to get the urge to flip.

This works for me

My first subbie came after my surgery and a week before my birthday.
The Milgauss although an impulse buy was bought a week before our wedding anniversary

Hmmm.... Still thinking of another reasons that wifey will buy

Warnsboy · 11 August 2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlos98326194

This works for me

My first subbie came after my surgery and a week before my birthday.
The Milgauss although an impulse buy was bought a week before our wedding anniversary

Hmmm.... Still thinking of another reasons that wifey will buy

Let me rephrase that so it will work "Still thinking that buying the wifey one will give me another reason"

Rolesor · 11 August 2010, 08:17 AM

What ever I can get away with when my fiance isn't looking lol

J/P

I won't make another major watch purchase for 4-5 years likely. I've got home ownership on the mind now :)

Dan Pierce · 11 August 2010, 08:32 AM

Kinda like Brandon, when the wife's looking the other way.

dP

sleddog · 11 August 2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Kinda like Brandon, when the wife's looking the other way.

dP

Me to Dan and Brandon...

Although I'm watched like a hawk now...!

I would like the pace to be alot quicker!!

Sunshine · 11 August 2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Kinda like Brandon, when the wife's looking the other way.

dP

I 2nd. this!!,, or I buy her a new hand bag

kelly56 · 12 August 2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Kinda like Brandon, when the wife's looking the other way.

dP

Not a bad plan!!

Andrés G · 11 August 2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Do you limit yourselves to 1x/year or 2x/year?

That was my original plan.

Quote:

Is it a random sequence of events? Like do you find something you like and find a way to fit it into the budget?

This is what´s really happening.

rpryan55 · 11 August 2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrés G

That was my original plan.
This is what´s really happening.

Yup. X2

Tek · 11 August 2010, 10:52 AM

Depends on how bad the itch is and available funds otherwise no limits as per say

Joey_V · 11 August 2010, 10:53 AM

I got the itch baaaad....

... this site is terrible.

I came up with this question and I don't even know what my own answer is!

CoopJr · 11 August 2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tek

Depends on how bad the itch is and available funds otherwise no limits as per say

X2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I got the itch baaaad....

... this site is terrible.

A bunch of enablers!

paverman · 11 August 2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

X2

A bunch of enablers!

You can say that again. If I hadn't found this site and got sucked in, I'd have a DD2 and a nice PP Nautilus. Because of TRF, I now have a cool dozen to drool over. I'd call that enabling.

sakuraba · 11 August 2010, 01:06 PM

I was planning 1 a year, but now I think I'll keep it at 5 and flip for any additions. So whenever it is that I can bring myself to sell one of my mine, that's when I'll buy.

dalip · 11 August 2010, 11:04 AM

Reached my limit for a while. Last 3 have been trades. Not a time thing with me. More a want! Luckily nothing is calling on top of what I have.

Warnsboy · 11 August 2010, 11:28 AM

I joined TRF in September 2009 and purchased my first Rolex DJ 16220 (#1)shortly after. Then I was drawn into "The ExpII Enigma" and by Jan had my ExpII (#2). I had to also buy my wife a TT Lady DJ (#3) as an aniversary gift. In March before the Masters, and after a lot of TW hype, I bet on a hunch and found a nice Tudor Tiger 79280 (#4). In May I was drawn to the TRF Omega Forum and after a couple of weeks saw a nice Speedy Auto (#5) for sale that I had to have. Its now August a month from my TRF first aniversary and I have a Tudor 76100 Sub (#6) on the way.

I don't think I've found a pace but I'm having a good time getting there and learning along the way. Oh, maybe - 1 every other month

dddrees · 11 August 2010, 11:35 AM

I didn't pace very well actually.

All purchase happened this year.

SS GMT in May, SS/PT YM in June, TT DJII in July.

I dont think, no I am pretty sure, I wont be getting another this year.

I got bit by a BIG BUG, man I was infected!!!

Chipmunk · 11 August 2010, 12:10 PM

Purchased 3 watches in four months. 2 for me 1 for the wife.

ParisDakarBmw · 11 August 2010, 01:14 PM

Major life events, extra cash, good sale, someone wants to trade, a friend short on cash needs to sell, I can't live without a certain model, trade up, trade down, divorce, wedding, major life events, boredom, work watch, dress watch, yellow gold watch, stainless steel watch, vacation, cabin fever, vintage needs, new model fetish, wife's not looking, promotion, demotion, new job, old job...........

You know......The same basic reasons the rest of us buy watches

sleddog · 11 August 2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Major life events, extra cash, good sale, someone wants to trade, a friend short on cash needs to sell, I can't live without a certain model, trade up, trade down, divorce, wedding, major life events, boredom, work watch, dress watch, yellow gold watch, stainless steel watch, vacation, cabin fever, vintage needs, new model fetish, wife's not looking, promotion, demotion, new job, old job...........

You know......The same basic reasons the rest of us buy watches

At least you covered all the bases Paul!!

Joey_V · 11 August 2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Major life events, extra cash, good sale, someone wants to trade, a friend short on cash needs to sell, I can't live without a certain model, trade up, trade down, divorce, wedding, major life events, boredom, work watch, dress watch, yellow gold watch, stainless steel watch, vacation, cabin fever, vintage needs, new model fetish, wife's not looking, promotion, demotion, new job, old job...........

You know......The same basic reasons the rest of us buy watches

That's awesome man.... even a demotion requires a new watch!!

inspires · 11 August 2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Hey fellas!

Had a question pop in my head.

How do you guys pace yourselves with regards to watch purchases?

Do you limit yourselves to 1x/year or 2x/year?

Is it a random sequence of events? Like do you find something you like and find a way to fit it into the budget?

Dude - I wish I could have the self-control some of our members do, but I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I have this disorder that has no reasoning or conscience to pace myself.....I need help....

Yazo · 11 August 2010, 01:40 PM

Pace your watch purchases.... what the hell does that mean?!

LOL!!

11 August 2010, 08:17 AM	#10
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	What ever I can get away with when my fiance isn't looking lol J/P I won't make another major watch purchase for 4-5 years likely. I've got home ownership on the mind now :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

11 August 2010, 08:32 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Kinda like Brandon, when the wife's looking the other way. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 August 2010, 10:53 AM	#18
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I got the itch baaaad.... ... this site is terrible. I came up with this question and I don't even know what my own answer is! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 August 2010, 01:06 PM	#21
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I was planning 1 a year, but now I think I'll keep it at 5 and flip for any additions. So whenever it is that I can bring myself to sell one of my mine, that's when I'll buy. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

11 August 2010, 11:04 AM	#22
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Reached my limit for a while. Last 3 have been trades. Not a time thing with me. More a want! Luckily nothing is calling on top of what I have. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

11 August 2010, 07:50 AM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	How do you guys pace your watch purchases? Hey fellas! Had a question pop in my head. How do you guys pace yourselves with regards to watch purchases? Do you limit yourselves to 1x/year or 2x/year? Is it a random sequence of events? Like do you find something you like and find a way to fit it into the budget? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 August 2010, 07:54 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I do no more than one watch every 1-2 years. __________________

11 August 2010, 07:57 AM	#3
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	When you have millions like a good % of these good folk's do,what's 10k

11 August 2010, 07:57 AM	#5
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	What do I DO? Or what would LIKE? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

11 August 2010, 08:00 AM	#6
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Usually coincides with a major life event. I.e. Birth of a child or significant birthday. Its nice to mark a special event with a beautiful timepiece. Also gives me an excuse never to get the urge to flip.

11 August 2010, 08:14 AM	#7
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	One in, one out.

11 August 2010, 10:52 AM	#17
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	Depends on how bad the itch is and available funds otherwise no limits as per say

11 August 2010, 11:28 AM	#23
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	I joined TRF in September 2009 and purchased my first Rolex DJ 16220 (#1)shortly after. Then I was drawn into "The ExpII Enigma" and by Jan had my ExpII (#2). I had to also buy my wife a TT Lady DJ (#3) as an aniversary gift. In March before the Masters, and after a lot of TW hype, I bet on a hunch and found a nice Tudor Tiger 79280 (#4). In May I was drawn to the TRF Omega Forum and after a couple of weeks saw a nice Speedy Auto (#5) for sale that I had to have. Its now August a month from my TRF first aniversary and I have a Tudor 76100 Sub (#6) on the way. I don't think I've found a pace but I'm having a good time getting there and learning along the way. Oh, maybe - 1 every other month

11 August 2010, 11:35 AM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I didn't pace very well actually. All purchase happened this year. SS GMT in May, SS/PT YM in June, TT DJII in July. I dont think, no I am pretty sure, I wont be getting another this year. I got bit by a BIG BUG, man I was infected!!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 August 2010, 12:10 PM	#25
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Purchased 3 watches in four months. 2 for me 1 for the wife. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

11 August 2010, 01:14 PM	#26
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Major life events, extra cash, good sale, someone wants to trade, a friend short on cash needs to sell, I can't live without a certain model, trade up, trade down, divorce, wedding, major life events, boredom, work watch, dress watch, yellow gold watch, stainless steel watch, vacation, cabin fever, vintage needs, new model fetish, wife's not looking, promotion, demotion, new job, old job........... You know......The same basic reasons the rest of us buy watches

11 August 2010, 01:40 PM	#30
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Pace your watch purchases.... what the hell does that mean?! LOL!!

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