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CPTL · 6 January 2008, 05:59 PM

We all do it differently.

The predator. It seems like most folks here get their sights set on a particular watch, and focus the effort on acquisition of this one elusive timepiece. Once it is acquired, they bask in the afterglow of success for a period of time (a few months, or hours for Bo and JJ) and then move on to the next acquisition.

The impulse buyer. Some folks will be hit all of the sudden by a watch, and purchase it on the spot with little or no reflection. "My wife and I were out shopping for purses, and I stepped into the AD. Sitting right there in the case was a ____. I couldn't resist!!" You never know what watch these folks are going to come home with, or when.

The lurker. (My personal style.) Some of us have a list we're quietly keeping an eye out for. We might casually search the usual websites or sources just in case something turns up. If one happens to pop up at the right price, we snatch it up.

This one was on my short list, and about a week ago it popped up. About two years old, very clean model, one owner purchased from AD, at a great price. So I snatched it!! Thanks Karis!!

veilstylez · 6 January 2008, 06:02 PM

I'm the predator!!

Congrats on a awesome watch.

Dan Pierce · 6 January 2008, 06:08 PM

I'm a lurking predator.

dP

BLSampson · 7 January 2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm a lurking predator.

dP

Dan,
I was going to say that. Oh well, we do have the same taste in watches, ergo we are the same type buyer.

Rockrolex · 7 January 2008, 08:57 AM

I'm an impulsivly lurking predator.

I'm usually not in the market for something new. But then all of a sudden I sight something that I've got to have. So I set about researching that particular watch and when the right one (price, age, etc) presents itself, I snap my jaws around it and gulp it down.

jasonbellevue · 6 January 2008, 06:19 PM

I'm a lurker as well, that's a very nice watch.

astcell · 6 January 2008, 06:44 PM

Predator who impulsively lurks.

BiG JeEzY · 6 January 2008, 07:56 PM

Wow, this is interesting. I found it a great post to read.

My buying style is definitely a "lurker."

And right now Im currently lurking for a TT Black Sub. Once I find the right price and the right time to get it, I snatch it!

crimscrem · 7 January 2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Predator who impulsively lurks.

Perfect description of what I do!

walds11 · 6 January 2008, 09:30 PM

Hard to pick just one. I would say all of them, depending on my mood, etc...

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 January 2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

(...)
The predator. It seems like most folks here get their sights set on a particular watch, and focus the effort on acquisition of this one elusive timepiece. Once it is acquired, they bask in the afterglow of success for a period of time (a few months, or hours for Bo and JJ) and then move on to the next acquisition.
(...)

Oh, so now I'm a predator! Why thanks!

f16570 · 6 January 2008, 10:14 PM

Impulsive, no

Good post.

vukotab · 6 January 2008, 10:52 PM

I`m a lurker.Untill the moment when I find what I`m looking for.Then I become a predator!

Remember2 · 6 January 2008, 11:03 PM

2007 flipping and flopping:

Started with an Omega Seamaster (Bond)

Bought a vintage Omega Seamaster

Flipped both for a vintage SS Datejust

Flipped that one to a GMT

Sold it, because I needed some fast cash

Bought a Seiko Black Monster (I had to have something)

Sold the Black Monster

Bought a vintage SS/WG Datejust

Flipped that one for an Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow

And just before new years, and after years of searching, I managed to hunt down my dream watch, a 5513 from my birth year, which is a keeper, and my dayli wearer.

...so I'm basicly a "one watch"-type of guy. What does that make me: Predator, Impulse buyer, or Lurker?

0luke1 · 6 January 2008, 11:09 PM

Guess I'm a "lurker with intent." I'm so much happier when I research a purchase (GREAT research material on this site - thank you). I saved over $1,000 on purchasing a GMT-II - and chose the non-c model because of the lighter weight.

portable75 · 6 January 2008, 11:48 PM

Flipping-Saver-lurker!

Flipped two, saved a lot and lurked for the GMT!

Saving and lurking for a Exp II

clbcpa · 7 January 2008, 12:06 AM

Hmmmm... I think I have been all of these at one time or another

Arby · 7 January 2008, 01:18 AM

CPTL, I was admiring that watch myself in the "Classified" Forum. I'm glad to see you pick it up. Karis has good taste and I imagine it's still in pristine condition. Enjoy!

dr_rolex · 7 January 2008, 01:32 AM

I over-analyze, so that makes me a "pain in the (ampulla) ass", I suppose.

I agree with your categories and this is a great post to reflect upon.

Another thing I agree with is buying "PRE-LOVED ROLEX" or watches in general.

Some (lot's) people take really good care of their watches and keep everything that came with the purchase. I really like to get good deals, so I love "pre-loved."

THANKS FOR THIS POST! I look forward to some great reading.

CPTL · 7 January 2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arby

CPTL, I was admiring that watch myself in the "Classified" Forum. I'm glad to see you pick it up. Karis has good taste and I imagine it's still in pristine condition. Enjoy!

Very excited about the new acquisition--thanks for not snatching it out from under me! I wasn't really looking, (just like I'm not really looking for a Zenith EP400 chrono or a Seamaster GMT white) but it was definitely on the list.

And then it just "appeared," saying "Buy me!" Who am I to argue?

Alcan · 7 January 2008, 08:23 AM

A bit of all 3, maybe a bit heavy on impulsive. Cruising ohBoy this morning, spotted a very vintage pocket watch with 5 minutes to go on the auction, liked it, sniped it.

JostheBoss · 7 January 2008, 01:31 AM

I'm definitely a lurker! I stalk, steal glances, skulk if I have to LOL! But eventually I wear the prey down...oh yeah ;) Good post, hehe! And congrats on a great purchase..Karis does indeed have excellent taste, she's a beaut (both of 'em!)

watchlady · 7 January 2008, 01:40 AM

Predator...lurker...impulse buyer

I've been all three...

I have another one too...travel and vacation watch buying... I love get a new watch when I travel. My Explorer I is from Portland, OR and my Oyster Date is from Paris.

this year I'm going to Las Vegas, London UK, Austria and Germany. I wonder what I'll come home with?

SUPERDOC · 7 January 2008, 02:33 AM

[QUOTE=watchlady;406241]Predator...lurker...impulse buyer

I have another one too...travel and vacation watch buying... I love get a new watch when I travel.

Totally agree with this one... when ever we plan a vacation, I'm always have to add on the price of another watch to the vacation budget.

Those are the times I can be an impulse buyer...usually I'm a predator.

The predatory acquisitions are always more satisfying, and more loved.

And surprisingly cost effective...Usually if I have my sights set on a watch, I'll do extra shifts, and work harder with the idea that I need the money to buy the watch...I'll continue in this mindset until I've purchased it.
Usually by that time I've earned enough extra to pay for it three times over, but t'is the way my crooked mind works...

Ed Rooney · 7 January 2008, 01:45 AM

Predator. I just get pimped out and hang out at Wal-Mart with my GF. Eventually a nice Rolex simply presents itself.

CPTL · 7 January 2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Predator. I just get pimped out and hang out at Wal-Mart with my GF. Eventually a nice Rolex simply presents itself.

kcmo · 7 January 2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

We all do it differently.

The predator. It seems like most folks here get their sights set on a particular watch, and focus the effort on acquisition of this one elusive timepiece. Once it is acquired, they bask in the afterglow of success for a period of time (a few months, or hours for Bo and JJ) and then move on to the next acquisition.

The impulse buyer. Some folks will be hit all of the sudden by a watch, and purchase it on the spot with little or no reflection. "My wife and I were out shopping for purses, and I stepped into the AD. Sitting right there in the case was a ____. I couldn't resist!!" You never know what watch these folks are going to come home with, or when.

The lurker. (My personal style.) Some of us have a list we're quietly keeping an eye out for. We might casually search the usual websites or sources just in case something turns up. If one happens to pop up at the right price, we snatch it up.

This one was on my short list, and about a week ago it popped up. About two years old, very clean model, one owner purchased from AD, at a great price. So I snatched it!! Thanks Karis!!

You're welcome Kevin! Enjoy that beauty! She's a classic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arby

CPTL, I was admiring that watch myself in the "Classified" Forum. I'm glad to see you pick it up. Karis has good taste and I imagine it's still in pristine condition. Enjoy!

Thanks Arby! The watch actually belonged to my mom who recently bought a new style DJ. I helped her sell it! It was lovely though! Nothing like a white roman dial

Quote:

Originally Posted by JostheBoss

I'm definitely a lurker! I stalk, steal glances, skulk if I have to LOL! But eventually I wear the prey down...oh yeah ;) Good post, hehe! And congrats on a great purchase..Karis does indeed have excellent taste, she's a beaut (both of 'em!)

Thanks Jos!

Wayno · 7 January 2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Predator. I just get pimped out and hang out at Wal-Mart with my GF. Eventually a nice Rolex simply presents itself.

Your wit is fantastic

P.S. You were such a schmuck in that movie

BuffaloRolex · 7 January 2008, 08:18 AM

I would say mostly predator, though with a small part of me set aside for lurking (I think my right big toe lurks on occassion)...

JohnEaton · 7 January 2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Predator. I just get pimped out and hang out at Wal-Mart with my GF. Eventually a nice Rolex simply presents itself.

Excellent post:

I got my last SD that way

Doe's pimped out mean a hoodie and flash banger signs?

6 January 2008, 05:59 PM	#1
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	What's your watch-buying style? We all do it differently. The predator. It seems like most folks here get their sights set on a particular watch, and focus the effort on acquisition of this one elusive timepiece. Once it is acquired, they bask in the afterglow of success for a period of time (a few months, or hours for Bo and JJ) and then move on to the next acquisition. The impulse buyer. Some folks will be hit all of the sudden by a watch, and purchase it on the spot with little or no reflection. "My wife and I were out shopping for purses, and I stepped into the AD. Sitting right there in the case was a ____. I couldn't resist!!" You never know what watch these folks are going to come home with, or when. The lurker. (My personal style.) Some of us have a list we're quietly keeping an eye out for. We might casually search the usual websites or sources just in case something turns up. If one happens to pop up at the right price, we snatch it up. This one was on my short list, and about a week ago it popped up. About two years old, very clean model, one owner purchased from AD, at a great price. So I snatched it!! Thanks Karis!! Attached Images

6 January 2008, 06:08 PM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I'm a lurking predator. 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

7 January 2008, 08:57 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	I'm an impulsivly lurking predator. I'm usually not in the market for something new. But then all of a sudden I sight something that I've got to have. So I set about researching that particular watch and when the right one (price, age, etc) presents itself, I snap my jaws around it and gulp it down. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 January 2008, 06:19 PM	#6
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	I'm a lurker as well, that's a very nice watch. __________________

6 January 2008, 07:56 PM	#8
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Wow, this is interesting. I found it a great post to read. My buying style is definitely a "lurker." And right now Im currently lurking for a TT Black Sub. Once I find the right price and the right time to get it, I snatch it! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

6 January 2008, 06:02 PM	#2
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	I'm the predator!! Congrats on a awesome watch.

6 January 2008, 06:44 PM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Predator who impulsively lurks.

6 January 2008, 09:30 PM	#10
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Hard to pick just one. I would say all of them, depending on my mood, etc...

6 January 2008, 10:14 PM	#12
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Impulsive, no Good post. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

6 January 2008, 10:52 PM	#13
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I`m a lurker.Untill the moment when I find what I`m looking for.Then I become a predator!

6 January 2008, 11:03 PM	#14
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	2007 flipping and flopping: Started with an Omega Seamaster (Bond) Bought a vintage Omega Seamaster Flipped both for a vintage SS Datejust Flipped that one to a GMT Sold it, because I needed some fast cash Bought a Seiko Black Monster (I had to have something) Sold the Black Monster Bought a vintage SS/WG Datejust Flipped that one for an Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow And just before new years, and after years of searching, I managed to hunt down my dream watch, a 5513 from my birth year, which is a keeper, and my dayli wearer. ...so I'm basicly a "one watch"-type of guy. What does that make me: Predator, Impulse buyer, or Lurker?

6 January 2008, 11:09 PM	#15
0luke1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49	Guess I'm a "lurker with intent." I'm so much happier when I research a purchase (GREAT research material on this site - thank you). I saved over $1,000 on purchasing a GMT-II - and chose the non-c model because of the lighter weight.

6 January 2008, 11:48 PM	#16
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	Flipping-Saver-lurker! Flipped two, saved a lot and lurked for the GMT! Saving and lurking for a Exp II __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

7 January 2008, 12:06 AM	#17
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 758	Hmmmm... I think I have been all of these at one time or another

7 January 2008, 01:18 AM	#18
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	CPTL, I was admiring that watch myself in the "Classified" Forum. I'm glad to see you pick it up. Karis has good taste and I imagine it's still in pristine condition. Enjoy!

7 January 2008, 01:32 AM	#19
dr_rolex ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Jacques Location: Space Watch: Cartier + Rolex Posts: 303	I over-analyze, so that makes me a *"pain in the (ampulla) ass",* I suppose. I agree with your categories and this is a great post to reflect upon. Another thing I agree with is buying "PRE-LOVED ROLEX" or watches in general. Some (lot's) people take really good care of their watches and keep everything that came with the purchase. I really like to get good deals, so I love "pre-loved." THANKS FOR THIS POST! I look forward to some great reading.

7 January 2008, 08:23 AM	#21
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A bit of all 3, maybe a bit heavy on impulsive. Cruising ohBoy this morning, spotted a very vintage pocket watch with 5 minutes to go on the auction, liked it, sniped it. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

7 January 2008, 01:31 AM	#22
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	I'm definitely a lurker! I stalk, steal glances, skulk if I have to LOL! But eventually I wear the prey down...oh yeah ;) Good post, hehe! And congrats on a great purchase..Karis does indeed have excellent taste, she's a beaut (both of 'em!) __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

7 January 2008, 01:40 AM	#23
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Predator...lurker...impulse buyer I've been all three... I have another one too...travel and vacation watch buying... I love get a new watch when I travel. My Explorer I is from Portland, OR and my Oyster Date is from Paris. this year I'm going to Las Vegas, London UK, Austria and Germany. I wonder what I'll come home with? __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

7 January 2008, 02:33 AM	#24
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	[QUOTE=watchlady;406241]Predator...lurker...impulse buyer I have another one too...travel and vacation watch buying... I love get a new watch when I travel. Totally agree with this one... when ever we plan a vacation, I'm always have to add on the price of another watch to the vacation budget. Those are the times I can be an impulse buyer...usually I'm a predator. The predatory acquisitions are always more satisfying, and more loved. And surprisingly cost effective...Usually if I have my sights set on a watch, I'll do extra shifts, and work harder with the idea that I need the money to buy the watch...I'll continue in this mindset until I've purchased it. Usually by that time I've earned enough extra to pay for it three times over, but t'is the way my crooked mind works...

7 January 2008, 01:45 AM	#25
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Predator. I just get pimped out and hang out at Wal-Mart with my GF. Eventually a nice Rolex simply presents itself.

7 January 2008, 08:18 AM	#29
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I would say mostly predator, though with a small part of me set aside for lurking (I think my right big toe lurks on occassion)...

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