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Old 9 August 2010, 04:19 PM   #61
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There is often a connection between liking a mechanical watch and being interested in cars. I think Road & Track magazine mentioned this some time ago.

The last time I was in to see Giovanni at the San Francisco RSC, he was searching for parts for an old Fiat he was working on.

Unfortunately, new cars are to the point of being computers on wheels.

Long live the mechanical watch.
I used to race until a couple of years ago and you are spot on. Everybody from the drivers to owners to mechanics and fans wore nice watches. I think if you have an affinity for mechanical things, mechanical watches just fit in.
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Old 10 August 2010, 12:56 AM   #62
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There is often a connection between liking a mechanical watch and being interested in cars. I think Road & Track magazine mentioned this some time ago.

The last time I was in to see Giovanni at the San Francisco RSC, he was searching for parts for an old Fiat he was working on.

Unfortunately, new cars are to the point of being computers on wheels.

Long live the mechanical watch.
This makes perfect sense to me because I also love cars! Unfortunately I can't afford a Lamborghini, but I can afford a Rolex.
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Old 10 August 2010, 04:29 AM   #63
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I most certainly am not crazy!
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Old 10 August 2010, 04:51 AM   #64
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...Said the crazy man.
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Old 10 August 2010, 05:06 AM   #65
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I believe in doing and buying items which makes me happy. And wearing a Rolex has always been one of my dreams. Some will say I'm crazy but it's hard to put a price on satisfaction and happiness!!!
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Old 10 August 2010, 05:08 AM   #66
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I believe in doing and buying items which makes me happy. And wearing a Rolex has always been one of my dreams. Some will say I crazy but it's hard to put a price on satisfaction and happiness!!!
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Old 10 August 2010, 05:13 AM   #67
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I believe in doing and buying items which makes me happy. And wearing a Rolex has always been one of my dreams. Some will say I'm crazy but it's hard to put a price on satisfaction and happiness!!!
Leo, well said. As it says in my signature below, few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!
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Old 10 August 2010, 05:49 AM   #68
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yes we can ! ther are a lot of us .
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Old 10 August 2010, 06:52 AM   #69
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Crazy? Not at all. People have all sorts of interests and I think buying expensive watches is no more or less harmful than any other luxury purchase.

I know women who spend upwards of $10k for a birkin bag from Hermes. Yes, one bag. And I don't see anything bad about it if it's what they choose to splurge on.
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Old 10 August 2010, 07:07 AM   #70
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I know women who spend upwards of $10k for a birkin bag from Hermes. Yes, one bag. And I don't see anything bad about it if it's what they choose to splurge on.
Sounds like she could be crazy too!
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Old 10 August 2010, 07:13 AM   #71
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Sounds like she could be crazy too!
lol...there's a *slight* possibility
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Old 10 August 2010, 07:35 AM   #72
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We are not crazy but we a disease "ROLEXITIS" you get it from this site TRF there in no known cure!!!
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Old 11 August 2010, 01:49 AM   #73
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I'm not diseased either.. hehe..

What wrong with liking mechanical watches.. I would never pay so much for a quartz or a digital ;)
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Old 11 August 2010, 01:50 AM   #74
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Old 11 August 2010, 01:52 AM   #75
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Didn't have to read your post but I'll say YES assuming it's about our obsession or how much we spend haha

Was I close? lol
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Old 11 August 2010, 07:23 AM   #76
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I have a casio g shock that I love. I stare at my deepsea all the time but some how still don't know what time it is! Too much time spent admiring than checking the time!
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