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dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 04:54 PM

Hello all. I've been lurking the forum for a few months, and I have a big dillema. I want to know if there are any others out there like me.

I started saving money for a Rolex watch a while back. The Rolex I intitially had my eye on was a vintage SS 6694 for about $1500. Once i saved up the cash for that particualar watch, I started targeting the SS 39mm Explorer 1 that could be had for $5000 to $6000. Well, once i had money saved up for that watch I started targeting a white face SS Daytona. I now have the money put aside for the SS daytona.

Now, the yellow gold Daytona is really singing to me. I'm thinking about waiting to save a little longer so that i can purchase that watch instead. It seems that every time I save up the money for the watch I think I want, I end up wanting a different Rolex watch that is just slightly out of my reach.

What is going on with me? Has anyone else ever been unable to pull the trigger like this?

By the way, I'm enjoying this forum immensly. Beautiful pics and lots of info.

Thanks fellow watch lovers.

capote · 4 June 2014, 04:57 PM

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

Rosex · 4 June 2014, 05:00 PM

get the SS Daytona NOW! then start saving for the next one!

Life is too short to procrastinate.

incognito123 · 4 June 2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosex

get the SS Daytona NOW! then start saving for the next one!

Life is too short to procrastinate.

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosex

get the SS Daytona NOW! then start saving for the next one!

Life is too short to procrastinate.

You are correct. But I'm really enjoying the hunt.

T. Ferguson · 4 June 2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dbluevette

You are correct. But I'm really enjoying the hunt.

But you're not really in the hunt for the YG Daytona because you don't have the funds yet. You can pick up the stainless and still be in the hunt for the YG one the same way you are now - saving for it. And the SS will still retain a good portion of its value to put towards the YG one.

Frankly, if I had to save like that for a YG Rolex I'm not sure when I reached the number I'd be able to pull the trigger for that kind of money on my first Rolex. Usually (not always of course) people that go straight to precious metal like that are just writing a check.

But do what makes you happy. Whatever you decide, you're saving money. Nothing wrong with that.

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

But you're not really in the hunt for the YG Daytona because you don't have the funds yet. You can pick up the stainless and still be in the hunt for the YG one the same way you are now - saving for it. And the SS will still retain a good portion of its value to put towards the YG one.

Frankly, if I had to save like that for a YG Rolex I'm not sure when I reached the number I'd be able to pull the trigger for that kind of money on my first Rolex. Usually (not always of course) people that go straight to precious metal like that are just writing a check.

But do what makes you happy. Whatever you decide, you're saving money. Nothing wrong with that.

Yes i'm doing what makes me happy. The hunt I was referring to was the hunt for my first mid-luxury / luxury watch. This money i'm saving is just what i refer to as my play money. Used for things that make my happy. Right now whats making me happy is pursuing my first luxury watch.

Ed Man · 5 June 2014, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

But you're not really in the hunt for the YG Daytona because you don't have the funds yet. You can pick up the stainless and still be in the hunt for the YG one the same way you are now - saving for it. And the SS will still retain a good portion of its value to put towards the YG one.

Frankly, if I had to save like that for a YG Rolex I'm not sure when I reached the number I'd be able to pull the trigger for that kind of money on my first Rolex. Usually (not always of course) people that go straight to precious metal like that are just writing a check.

But do what makes you happy. Whatever you decide, you're saving money. Nothing wrong with that.

Agree completely!!!!!

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

you could be right!

mikebreezy3000 · 5 June 2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

Daniel, you're absolutely correct…guilty as charged.

Bangel · 5 June 2014, 08:16 AM

Nothing wrong with a bit of delayed gratification!

Rolex360 · 5 June 2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

This is exactly what happened to me. I'm 22 still at university and I have already set my eyes on a Patek 5205. Although I already have an anniversary submariner and explorer I. I wonder will I change my mind and look at Ferraris. Never the less saving is good. That's how many millionaires started off so :) hopeful wishing haha

dbluevette · 6 June 2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex360

This is exactly what happened to me. I'm 22 still at university and I have already set my eyes on a Patek 5205. Although I already have an anniversary submariner and explorer I. I wonder will I change my mind and look at Ferraris. Never the less saving is good. That's how many millionaires started off so :) hopeful wishing haha

I can see this happening to me. The money I have put away for a watch is almost enough for an entry level Patek.

brettpaul · 6 June 2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

Absolutely true! I started with a 16600 in 2008, 116520/PAM292/216570/16610LV in 2010, then 14060M and DSSD in 2011, BLNR in2013, 114060 and now PP5167/A in 2014.....it's an addiction, there is no cure!!

dbluevette · 6 June 2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Absolutely true! I started with a 16600 in 2008, 116520/PAM292/216570/16610LV in 2010, then 14060M and DSSD in 2011, BLNR in2013, 114060 and now PP5167/A in 2014.....it's an addiction, there is no cure!!

Good to know that its not only me!

BlakeC · 6 June 2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dbluevette

Good to know that its not only me!

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm going to an AD tomorrow or Saturday thanks to this topic

dbluevette · 6 June 2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BlakeC

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm going to an AD tomorrow or Saturday thanks to this topic

I think i'll go to an AD this weekend as well.

Starbucksboss · 7 June 2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

And then dash back over to the Rolex store because they look far nicer

waQstar · 4 June 2014, 05:13 PM

Old Expat Beast · 4 June 2014, 05:17 PM

Get the 6694.

springbar · 4 June 2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Get the 6694.

I was going to say the same thing. And enjoy having increased your savings. Now it's not a stretch.

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by springbar

I was going to say the same thing. And enjoy having increased your savings. Now it's not a stretch.

Yes initially that was the watch i wanted. But as I put more of my "play" money aside i keep getting grander ideas about which watch i want.

DreambreaX · 4 June 2014, 06:16 PM

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DreambreaX

Those are beautiful watches.

Cru Jones · 4 June 2014, 06:20 PM

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

dbluevette · 4 June 2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

Never thought of that. You may be on to something there.

mfer · 5 June 2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

Agreed. True watch addicts can't do what you are doing.

MortgageGuy · 5 June 2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

Above is also something I would consider putting some thought into. That being said I would start saving for something in SS, the Daytona 116520 is a timeless reference and a great start to a collection. Start saving for the next one (or dozen)

Cc1966 · 4 June 2014, 08:55 PM

Perhaps you are addicted to the anticipation mate!

dbluevette · 5 June 2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Perhaps you are addicted to the anticipation mate!

I believe you are right. I'm having a lot of fun with the anticipaion.

4 June 2014, 04:54 PM	#1
dbluevette "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TEXAS Posts: 302	Just Can't Pull the Trigger! Hello all. I've been lurking the forum for a few months, and I have a big dillema. I want to know if there are any others out there like me. I started saving money for a Rolex watch a while back. The Rolex I intitially had my eye on was a vintage SS 6694 for about $1500. Once i saved up the cash for that particualar watch, I started targeting the SS 39mm Explorer 1 that could be had for $5000 to $6000. Well, once i had money saved up for that watch I started targeting a white face SS Daytona. I now have the money put aside for the SS daytona. Now, the yellow gold Daytona is really singing to me. I'm thinking about waiting to save a little longer so that i can purchase that watch instead. It seems that every time I save up the money for the watch I think I want, I end up wanting a different Rolex watch that is just slightly out of my reach. What is going on with me? Has anyone else ever been unable to pull the trigger like this? By the way, I'm enjoying this forum immensly. Beautiful pics and lots of info. Thanks fellow watch lovers.

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capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

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Rosex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: EU Posts: 320	get the SS Daytona NOW! then start saving for the next one! Life is too short to procrastinate.

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Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Nothing wrong with a bit of delayed gratification!

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Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Get the 6694.

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you really want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

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