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22 December 2011, 06:33 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
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Any Psychiatrists in house? What is wrong with me??!
As Xmas comes closer, my SO popped a recurrent question: 'So what is Santa bringing you this year?' (Ok, some background: sometimes I have bought toys and have Santa deliver them to me under Xmas tree on Xmas....she has seen how a good boy I have been for getting a Daytona, JLC and other goodies). Then it hit me: NOTHING
 After the astonished look on her face, she asked why....and I could not come up with a logical reason. By some strange (weird) issue, I do not have that burning desire to get that watch (like I did with my DJ...and DD...and Daytona...and JLC...and Daytona....and IWC....and...well, you get the idea). I do like the looks of the RG Daytona/ceramic but I am not willing to spend that amount of money for the 'luxury' of ceramic (Note: I do respect everyone's tastes, and for the members that have already purchased this model, kuddos; it is very nice indeed!). I would rather get another YG/strap Daytona and save a big amount of money. SS Sub (LV) looks very nice and at moments desirable, but then the urgency fades. Speedy Pro (moonwatch) also comes into the picture and fades away. Ditto for YG Daytona and SS Daytona-black dial. ...so, do I need therapy?? What would you do? Any watch suggestions??Cheers! 
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22 December 2011, 06:45 AM
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Sounds like you need to wait until you are absolutely smitten with something - falling for a watch is as emotional as it is logical. You can't talk yourself into the emotional part.
I'm only an anesthesiologist though - I'm good for 5 minutes of conversation with my patients, at the MOST. |
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22 December 2011, 06:52 AM
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Perfectly normal Gerardo. You'll know when you're ready to pull the trigger.
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22 December 2011, 07:03 AM
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Remember Christmas is about giving so get your lady and extra gift instead of a watch for yourself!!!
Just a thought.....
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22 December 2011, 07:09 AM
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Nothing's wrong with you, Gerardo......but see a Psychiatrist anyway.
  
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22 December 2011, 07:26 AM
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22 December 2011, 07:36 AM
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Gerardo- a few things:
1. Nothing is wrong with you- you have a bad case of the bug- it is simply in remission. 2. To kill the bug you must feed the bug- it is a giant appetite so feed it brother so get it back! 3. Rethink the Green SubLVC- got one a month ago and it is hard to take it off! Good luck with the sickness- it never dies down and your friends here will help cheer you on as they are all sick like you and I. That is our reality....We must all live with it!   PS. Don't stay watch satisfied for too long you will make the rest of us second guess ourselves- Merry Christmas!!
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22 December 2011, 07:36 AM
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Not wanting for anything is almost a 'state of grace'. Enjoy it while you can. Happy Holidays, Mark.
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22 December 2011, 07:38 AM
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Maybe if you're smitten with two watches next year, your SO won't mind you doubling up, if this year you go without. |
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22 December 2011, 07:53 AM
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Well G, I can understand the feeling! It's called.....are you ready? Are you sitting down? Brace yourself....
CONTENTMENT!!!!  You have a wonderful collection that is to be admired....enjoy them! I'm sure when the mood strikes, it will strike BIG TIME! Until then, keep up your rotation to have that 'new watch' feeling!
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22 December 2011, 08:00 AM
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You are suffering from a bad case of Rolex fever.
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22 December 2011, 08:15 AM
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22 December 2011, 08:23 AM
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Too bad this forum doesn't have some kind of 1-800-GET-HELP hotline for this sort of thing.
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22 December 2011, 08:35 AM
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I don't desire anything with these 3 around. I'm about 98% happy. I thank God everyday for not wanting more as I don't really want to spend more money on watches.
Oh, I do need to get a Moon watch again...then I'll be 100% happy. |
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22 December 2011, 08:55 AM
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I wouldn`t worry about the remission of the disease lasting too long,it is virtually guaranteed to return when you least expect it.
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22 December 2011, 09:28 AM
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22 December 2011, 09:31 AM
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22 December 2011, 09:32 AM
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22 December 2011, 09:51 AM
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I'm not a psychiatrist but my next door neighbor is so I guess that qualifies me to give advice. The cure is simple....you need to buy me a new TT GMT for Christmas. Not sure exactly how that works but you will be cured! Glad to help.
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22 December 2011, 10:24 AM
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This might fit under your tree:
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22 December 2011, 10:25 AM
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22 December 2011, 10:25 AM
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22 December 2011, 12:45 PM
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Geraldo - try some modest "equipment changes" such as straps, natos, and inserts...
These can satisfy the obsession for a while and can give you the feeling that you bought a new watch for little cost. |
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22 December 2011, 06:48 PM
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Get youself down to a major shopping centre post-haste that has a load of high-end watch AD's and go through every one thoroughly. I guarantee you will feel that wonderful morphine-like possessive eurphoria starting to be mainlined straight to your brain!!
Oh, and be sure your Amex is clear!!! Hoopla !!! J. Alan P.S. : I do not take morphine or any other drug - my anesthesiologist neighbor described the effects to me! |
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22 December 2011, 07:05 PM
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22 December 2011, 07:17 PM
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The rare moments of being content are quite nice..
Enjoy being content. It doesn't come often with us watch hounds.
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22 December 2011, 07:45 PM
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TRF...tsk, tsk...Shouldn't we be enabling his Rolex fetish? Contentment? Pffffft! You need to lust after another watch to cure your current state.
Remember - we're here to help. |
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22 December 2011, 11:35 PM
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My shrink has told me that my Rolex fetish is completely normal, and that its better than having a drug addiction.
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23 December 2011, 12:00 AM
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okay, i'll give it a shot........
your first post used the green arrow thing-y and had two green smiley's......clearly, and without a doubt, you NEED the hulk. your subconscious is practically screaming it! from what everyone says, it really grows on you.....come on, give it a chance, and i think you'll find yourself to be happy. isn't the chance of happiness better than not finding anything under the tree??? you can always flip it later for little to no loss, as the hulk is in huge demand.
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23 December 2011, 12:41 AM
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Gerardo, looks like you finally achieved the 'watch nirvana'!
In general terms nirvana is a state of transcendence involving the subjective experience of release from a prior state of bondage. I think I'm almost there but I still might need to get that AP Diver first.
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