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crossplatform · 12 May 2010, 07:50 AM

I will never own a Rolex in my lifetime most likely, but I do think they are good watches. Would I like to own a real SUB, absolutely. I wish they'd bring back some of the models that would run on batteries for an intro Rolex.

What do you guys think?

BarkMaster · 12 May 2010, 07:53 AM

I think if they would be easy to obtain, you'd have less satisfaction owning one.

The GMT Master · 12 May 2010, 08:02 AM

Well, with a bit of careful saving, a Rolex isn't that unobtainable, especially if you look at the second hand market. Welcome to the site, you'll soon catch that Rolex sickness

karmatp · 12 May 2010, 08:08 AM

It's not the brand of the watch, it's the joy of owning a nice mechanical watch that will last a lifetime, so I am not a fan of the whole battery idea.

Honestly, you can put money aside and pick up a nice used sub and enjoy it for life. Prices are really not out of reach for anyone with a good, steady job, it's just about priorities. You can find a nice no date sub for around $3000, that is not a bad price for a watch that will last you a lifetime and maintain a solid resale value if you needed cash. I truly wish you the best, start saving now and you will find one soon enough.

Rolex is a mass produced, assembly line brand these days. There are so many subs in this world that if you look, you will find a great watch at a great price.

TurboWatch · 12 May 2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

It's not the brand of the watch, it's the joy of owning a nice mechanical watch that will last a lifetime, so I am not a fan of the whole battery idea.

Honestly, you can put money aside and pick up a nice used sub and enjoy it for life. Prices are really not out of reach for anyone with a good, steady job, it's just about priorities. You can find a nice no date sub for around $3000, that is not a bad price for a watch that will last you a lifetime and maintain a solid resale value if you needed cash. I truly wish you the best, start saving now and you will find one soon enough.

Rolex is a mass produced, assembly line brand these days. There are so many subs in this world that if you look, you will find a great watch at a great price.

Rscmaine · 12 May 2010, 10:37 PM

I commend to you Samuel Smiles treatise "Thrift"

http://www.amazon.com/Thrift-Samuel-...5&sr=1-1-spell

As true today as it was in the 1800's. Here are a couple of reviews.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Be Thrifty and Buy This Book., August 18, 2007
By Pacific NW Reader (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thrift (Paperback)
I came across this book (an original copy) in a used bookstore years ago. It is one of the best purchases I ever made. The sound advice, and the wonderful stories illustrating the value of thrift are so helpful, and I return to them again and again. The consumerist, material world that we live in makes it difficult to keep living a thrifty lifestyle. It seems that we are constantly swimming upstream in our efforts to live below our means in a society that does not value frugality, thrift, saving, or denying ourselves in any way. This book is a wise antidote to all the salespeople, the marketers, the advertising literally everywhere trying to entice you to spend your money rather than save it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in saving money, getting out of debt, and becoming a finer person.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Common sense is timeless, January 11, 2010
By Travis Greer (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Thrift (The personal finance classic!) (Kindle Edition)
I was on the Dave Ramsey plan 2 years ago in an effort to turn things around for myself. Of course, one of the things you have to do to be a true Dave Ramsey fanatic, is to save money so that you can pay down your debt. So I didn't have a lot of extra money for reading and the library is fairly long drive from my house.

So I got this little book for less than a dollar. I was very impressed with just how much of it really does ring true for today's modern society. Mr. Smiles is indeed a literary ancestor of Dave Ramsey.

You should know that this book was written very long ago. And there are some things that have changed. The author refers to "penny savings banks," things like saving a dollar a week, and etc. But it's still very easy to adapt to what he is saying. Needless to say, a dollar back then, bought way more than a dollar does now.

The gist of his advice, and Dave Ramsey's, is to avoid debt. Always save. Live within your means. And work hard. Common sense stuff, but it's fun to read about how people have always had problems with taking on too much credit debt. Looks and works great on my Kindle.

As for me, yes, I worked hard and finally became debt-free! Freedom! :)

Yazo · 12 May 2010, 08:04 AM

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Kapture1 · 12 May 2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Thats my warcry

Yazo · 12 May 2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapture1

Thats my warcry

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

X2!

Brenngun · 12 May 2010, 10:03 AM

Like verything in life you need to set a goal and follow a plan to get there. Even if it takes 5, 10 or 20 years it will still be worth the wait. Sit down and figure out what you have to do to save for one and then just do it. Failure to plan is planning to fail.

ersnyder · 12 May 2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Like verything in life you need to set a goal and follow a plan to get there. Even if it takes 5, 10 or 20 years it will still be worth the wait. Sit down and figure out what you have to do to save for one and then just do it. Failure to plan is planning to fail.

Great advice!

CoopJr · 12 May 2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

X2!

Mockingbird · 12 May 2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Words to live by right there!

gelshocker · 12 May 2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Yazo my man

To quote Wolverine (X-Men Movie) to Colossus, "if you think that way, you've lost her already (sic)"

wholesaleneon · 12 May 2010, 01:26 PM

it took me about 30 months putting a little on side each week to get my GMTII. Its doable if you really want it. Its only 4k, use your tax return, or instead of buying a 20k truck, buy a 16k truck, dont drink overpriced starbucks, there are TONs of ways to save 5$ a day and save the 4 grand.

SeamasterGMT · 12 May 2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Wow, really? Cool. I'm gonna start saving for that £8m house I've seen with the indoor pool and gym.

Erix · 12 May 2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

A good used sub is $4k so if you put away $5 a day you should have one it 2 years. How does that sound?

I quit smoking and saved the 5Euro/day cigarett money for about 2 years,
and bought my Sub Date cash.
I could have bought it at anytime but this way it was more of an challange,
I now have a sub that would have gone up in smoke otherwise and I feel healthier now.

If you really want it, you will get it.

The GMT Kid · 12 May 2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossplatform

I wish they'd bring back some of the models that would run on batteries for an intro Rolex.

What do you guys think?

The only battery powered Rolex that I can think of is the Oyster Quartz. The used ones still cost more than most of the used SS Perpetual models. I would expect a new one to be in the $10,000 range.

rolexgolfer · 12 May 2010, 09:02 AM

A good used sub is $4k so if you put away $5 a day you should have one it 2 years. How does that sound?

Latrodectus · 12 May 2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

A good used sub is $4k so if you put away $5 a day you should have one it 2 years. How does that sound?

Nothing is impossible and rolexgolfer has a good plan

crossplatform · 13 May 2010, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

A good used sub is $4k so if you put away $5 a day you should have one it 2 years. How does that sound?

Hope I can, that'd be nice. Problem is I have a wife lol.

nauticajoe · 12 May 2010, 09:27 AM

Save up for it, my man. Anything in life is obtainable...remember that.
Good luck!

dalip · 12 May 2010, 09:42 AM

depends how old you are mate???....that is how much life you reckon you've got ahead of you...when you look at $5 a day as posted above...for 2-3 years.....it's just about priorities....if you have responsibilities other than this then fair enough..

Good luck..you'll get lots of good advice here.

sakuraba · 12 May 2010, 09:44 AM

Earning something I consider "unobtainable" makes ownership much sweeter.

Rolex Junky · 12 May 2010, 10:07 AM

Off topic. But those ribs on your avatar look mighty fine Rick.

Brenngun · 12 May 2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

Off topic. But those ribs on your avatar look mighty fine Rick.

Thanks Junkie I work hard on them and they are tasty.....

Perdu · 12 May 2010, 10:15 AM

It would be a better world if Rolex watches were cheaper and more people could enjoy them on their wrists.

gelshocker · 12 May 2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

It would be a better world if Rolex watches were cheaper and more people could enjoy them on their wrists.

No it wouldn't. It would devalue the luxury item and thus utility enjoyment.

padi56 · 12 May 2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

It would be a better world if Rolex watches were cheaper and more people could enjoy them on their wrists.

Well Rolex watches must be still affordable because there must be 10 million plus in this world today.

JJ Irani · 13 May 2010, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well Rolex watches must be still affordable because there must be 10 million plus in this world today.

That would be 10 million on TRF alone, Padi!!

12 May 2010, 07:50 AM	#1
crossplatform Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 22	Rolex, good watch, out of reach. I will never own a Rolex in my lifetime most likely, but I do think they are good watches. Would I like to own a real SUB, absolutely. I wish they'd bring back some of the models that would run on batteries for an intro Rolex. What do you guys think?

12 May 2010, 07:53 AM	#2
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I think if they would be easy to obtain, you'd have less satisfaction owning one. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

12 May 2010, 08:08 AM	#4
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It's not the brand of the watch, it's the joy of owning a nice mechanical watch that will last a lifetime, so I am not a fan of the whole battery idea. Honestly, you can put money aside and pick up a nice used sub and enjoy it for life. Prices are really not out of reach for anyone with a good, steady job, it's just about priorities. You can find a nice no date sub for around $3000, that is not a bad price for a watch that will last you a lifetime and maintain a solid resale value if you needed cash. I truly wish you the best, start saving now and you will find one soon enough. Rolex is a mass produced, assembly line brand these days. There are so many subs in this world that if you look, you will find a great watch at a great price. __________________ My grails:

12 May 2010, 10:37 PM	#6
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	I commend to you Samuel Smiles treatise "Thrift" http://www.amazon.com/Thrift-Samuel-...5&sr=1-1-spell As true today as it was in the 1800's. Here are a couple of reviews. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Be Thrifty and Buy This Book., August 18, 2007 By Pacific NW Reader (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Thrift (Paperback) I came across this book (an original copy) in a used bookstore years ago. It is one of the best purchases I ever made. The sound advice, and the wonderful stories illustrating the value of thrift are so helpful, and I return to them again and again. The consumerist, material world that we live in makes it difficult to keep living a thrifty lifestyle. It seems that we are constantly swimming upstream in our efforts to live below our means in a society that does not value frugality, thrift, saving, or denying ourselves in any way. This book is a wise antidote to all the salespeople, the marketers, the advertising literally everywhere trying to entice you to spend your money rather than save it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in saving money, getting out of debt, and becoming a finer person. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Report this \| Permalink Comment Comments (3) 4.0 out of 5 stars Common sense is timeless, January 11, 2010 By Travis Greer (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Thrift (The personal finance classic!) (Kindle Edition) I was on the Dave Ramsey plan 2 years ago in an effort to turn things around for myself. Of course, one of the things you have to do to be a true Dave Ramsey fanatic, is to save money so that you can pay down your debt. So I didn't have a lot of extra money for reading and the library is fairly long drive from my house. So I got this little book for less than a dollar. I was very impressed with just how much of it really does ring true for today's modern society. Mr. Smiles is indeed a literary ancestor of Dave Ramsey. You should know that this book was written very long ago. And there are some things that have changed. The author refers to "penny savings banks," things like saving a dollar a week, and etc. But it's still very easy to adapt to what he is saying. Needless to say, a dollar back then, bought way more than a dollar does now. The gist of his advice, and Dave Ramsey's, is to avoid debt. Always save. Live within your means. And work hard. Common sense stuff, but it's fun to read about how people have always had problems with taking on too much credit debt. Looks and works great on my Kindle. As for me, yes, I worked hard and finally became debt-free! Freedom! :) __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

12 May 2010, 09:42 AM	#23
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	depends how old you are mate???....that is how much life you reckon you've got ahead of you...when you look at $5 a day as posted above...for 2-3 years.....it's just about priorities....if you have responsibilities other than this then fair enough.. Good luck..you'll get lots of good advice here. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 May 2010, 08:02 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Well, with a bit of careful saving, a Rolex isn't that unobtainable, especially if you look at the second hand market. Welcome to the site, you'll soon catch that Rolex sickness

12 May 2010, 08:04 AM	#7
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	BS. Out of reach is a frame of mind... if you want it bad enough you can save for it.

12 May 2010, 10:03 AM	#10
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Like verything in life you need to set a goal and follow a plan to get there. Even if it takes 5, 10 or 20 years it will still be worth the wait. Sit down and figure out what you have to do to save for one and then just do it. Failure to plan is planning to fail.

12 May 2010, 01:26 PM	#15
wholesaleneon Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: slidell, la Watch: 16713....TT GMT II Posts: 190	it took me about 30 months putting a little on side each week to get my GMTII. Its doable if you really want it. Its only 4k, use your tax return, or instead of buying a 20k truck, buy a 16k truck, dont drink overpriced starbucks, there are TONs of ways to save 5$ a day and save the 4 grand.

12 May 2010, 09:02 AM	#19
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	A good used sub is $4k so if you put away $5 a day you should have one it 2 years. How does that sound?

12 May 2010, 09:27 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Save up for it, my man. Anything in life is obtainable...remember that. Good luck!

12 May 2010, 09:44 AM	#24
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Earning something I consider "unobtainable" makes ownership much sweeter. __________________ 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

12 May 2010, 10:07 AM	#25
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Off topic. But those ribs on your avatar look mighty fine Rick.

12 May 2010, 10:15 AM	#27
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It would be a better world if Rolex watches were cheaper and more people could enjoy them on their wrists. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

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