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polarinda · 17 August 2013, 06:43 PM

The reason we are always on the hunt is because we never got bonded to the watches we already have.

nickng · 17 August 2013, 07:22 PM

Easy if you wanna quick.
Surrender all your savings, monthly income and credit cards to your wife. And let her dictates your monthly allowance.

Darlinboy · 17 August 2013, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobayashi

How does one stop the additiction?

There is only one cure....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbgv8PkO9eo

Vincent65 · 17 August 2013, 08:39 PM

...take a look in the mirror and have an internal chat with yourself about greed?!

That's what I do.

Edit: we've all got it around here, but there's no harm in looking!

cop414 · 17 August 2013, 08:54 PM

There's far more harmful habits out there than this. It's a sickness that I really don't mind having!

HL65 · 17 August 2013, 09:32 PM

You guys are all sick!

travisb · 17 August 2013, 09:39 PM

Keep taking days off of work to visit the AD.
Eventually you'll lose your job, which means no more watches.

That's the fix.

Racerdj · 17 August 2013, 09:47 PM

Staying away from your AD is only going to delay the future purchase. When I was undecided about the Sub vs. Daytona choice, I had decided to go with the Daytona. I found myself in the for sale section and the Daytona I was wanting was available. I was wanting to trade the Evolution since it was not being worn much after the two pearl face Chronomats were purchased. Then talking with George at Govberg Jewelers, he offered my a fair trade for a new Sub purchase. The only problem is that this cycle might repeat itself over and over. Some owners have awesome photography skills that when viewing their watches, stirs that desire of the next one!
I need to quit typing so I can go look a the For Sale Thread!

beshannon · 17 August 2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobayashi

When Tudor arrived to the Bay Area last week I took a day off work to drive to an AD. Today I took another 1/2 day off work to check out another AD just to view the watches again. There are probably 4, maybe 5 I want out of the line right now.

The madness has to stop!!!

Realize you own way too many things and then see a relative or friend having health issues and no money.

samsmart · 17 August 2013, 10:51 PM

The first step to kicking the addiction is admitting you have a problem. Your half way there!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

SixPak · 17 August 2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

The first step to kicking the addiction is admitting you have a problem. Your half way there!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

I think we all know and admit we have problems. It's the second half that's hard. But what beshannon said will put things in perspective.

Cc1966 · 17 August 2013, 11:27 PM

Collect ex-wives (read: alimony)

Soly20 · 17 August 2013, 11:55 PM

Let your wife control every $$$ you have. If you are single, get married!

datejusting · 17 August 2013, 11:58 PM

Continue to take days off from work to visit ADs and I think the watch addiction will soon be cured.

Billywiz · 17 August 2013, 11:59 PM

Send me all your money...I'll PM bank wire details.

Watcheroo · 18 August 2013, 12:10 AM

Any attempt is futile.

Touring · 18 August 2013, 12:45 AM

motoikkyu · 18 August 2013, 01:09 AM

Everyone needs a vice, or several small ones. I no longer smoke or gamble, women grew too expensive so that went away, the drinking is confined to holidays and parole hearings, so I like to buy a nice watch sometimes. I've tried gardening, but it's not the same....

R.J. · 18 August 2013, 01:28 AM

the "Gentle Madness."

sea-dweller · 18 August 2013, 02:11 AM

The only way? Buy more!

Israguard · 18 August 2013, 02:23 AM

Are addictions bad?. I always tell my Wife.."beats booze and bars"... I then get a look from her and my two Daughters who think I need therapy.

Aspirin · 18 August 2013, 02:30 AM

Need a cooling-off period? make a decision after that.

powerfunk · 18 August 2013, 02:44 AM

Some people are functioning watch addicts and manage to live normal, healthy lives despite their addiction. Supposedly.

Chainring · 18 August 2013, 03:02 AM

It is a sickness and participating with all you degenerates on this forum only makes it worse. Fortunately, I have a checks and balances system. And she checks my activities and will balance a bat upside my head if I get out of line. So I have a disciplined approach which allows me to pick up one or two pieces a year I want so in between that I just have to be patient. Which is actually my biggest character flaw.

Vipes · 18 August 2013, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainring

It is a sickness and participating with all you degenerates on this forum only makes it worse. Fortunately, I have a checks and balances system. And she checks my activities and will balance a bat upside my head if I get out of line. So I have a disciplined approach which allows me to pick up one or two pieces a year I want so in between that I just have to be patient. Which is actually my biggest character flaw.

LOL! Sounds like my situation!

JohnFM · 18 August 2013, 05:16 AM

Just remember they all go up in value. You can't buy enough. Better than tech, gold, or a rare Ferrari. Buy more. At least that's what my wife says ;-)

superdog · 18 August 2013, 05:33 AM

i can stop any time. really, i can. no, seriously, i can.

anytime. even today. yeah. yes. i can. sure. yes.

no question about it. yes. its true. trust me. i really can.

superdog · 18 August 2013, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Everyone needs a vice, or several small ones. I no longer smoke or gamble, women grew too expensive so that went away, the drinking is confined to holidays and parole hearings, so I like to buy a nice watch sometimes. I've tried gardening, but it's not the same....

HORNBLOWER · 18 August 2013, 05:50 AM

Stopping is for wimps

Director EDTF · 18 August 2013, 06:03 AM

I purchased my first Rolex 2 years ago. At that time I told myself I finally purchased the watch I have always wanted. Six months later the sickness started. While on travel it was easy to stay away from the forum and not be as tempted. While home I watch a lot of sports often while watching the Yankees I can't help but get on the forum and lust over which watch I would like to buy next? My wife and kids think I am sick and want me to seek help. They say every watch I show them looks almost the same. Why would I want another watch that looks like the one I have. My wife knows my desire to buy another Rolex but I think I am wearing on her. Either that or they have all planned an intervention for me. Will the next purchase keep me satisfied for a year or longer? I have not gotten there yet but hopefully I will know soon or I will find myself in Rolex rehab.

17 August 2013, 07:22 PM	#32
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Easy if you wanna quick. Surrender all your savings, monthly income and credit cards to your wife. And let her dictates your monthly allowance. __________________ NickN

17 August 2013, 08:54 PM	#35
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	There's far more harmful habits out there than this. It's a sickness that I really don't mind having! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 August 2013, 09:32 PM	#36
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	You guys are all sick! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 August 2013, 09:47 PM	#38
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Staying away from your AD is only going to delay the future purchase. When I was undecided about the Sub vs. Daytona choice, I had decided to go with the Daytona. I found myself in the for sale section and the Daytona I was wanting was available. I was wanting to trade the Evolution since it was not being worn much after the two pearl face Chronomats were purchased. Then talking with George at Govberg Jewelers, he offered my a fair trade for a new Sub purchase. The only problem is that this cycle might repeat itself over and over. Some owners have awesome photography skills that when viewing their watches, stirs that desire of the next one! I need to quit typing so I can go look a the For Sale Thread! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 August 2013, 11:27 PM	#42
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Collect ex-wives (read: alimony) __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

17 August 2013, 06:43 PM	#31
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	The reason we are always on the hunt is because we never got bonded to the watches we already have.

17 August 2013, 08:39 PM	#34
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	...take a look in the mirror and have an internal chat with yourself about greed?! That's what I do. Edit: we've all got it around here, but there's no harm in looking!

17 August 2013, 09:39 PM	#37
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Keep taking days off of work to visit the AD. Eventually you'll lose your job, which means no more watches. That's the fix.

17 August 2013, 10:51 PM	#40
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	The first step to kicking the addiction is admitting you have a problem. Your half way there! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

17 August 2013, 11:55 PM	#43
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Let your wife control every $$$ you have. If you are single, get married!

17 August 2013, 11:58 PM	#44
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	Continue to take days off from work to visit ADs and I think the watch addiction will soon be cured.

17 August 2013, 11:59 PM	#45
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Send me all your money...I'll PM bank wire details.

18 August 2013, 12:10 AM	#46
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Any attempt is futile.

18 August 2013, 12:45 AM	#47
Touring 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hoth Posts: 1,243

18 August 2013, 01:09 AM	#48
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Everyone needs a vice, or several small ones. I no longer smoke or gamble, women grew too expensive so that went away, the drinking is confined to holidays and parole hearings, so I like to buy a nice watch sometimes. I've tried gardening, but it's not the same....

18 August 2013, 01:28 AM	#49
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	the "Gentle Madness." __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18 August 2013, 02:11 AM	#50
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The only way? Buy more!

18 August 2013, 02:23 AM	#51
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Are addictions bad?. I always tell my Wife.."beats booze and bars"... I then get a look from her and my two Daughters who think I need therapy.

18 August 2013, 02:30 AM	#52
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	Need a cooling-off period? make a decision after that.

18 August 2013, 02:44 AM	#53
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Some people are functioning watch addicts and manage to live normal, healthy lives despite their addiction. Supposedly.

18 August 2013, 03:02 AM	#54
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	It is a sickness and participating with all you degenerates on this forum only makes it worse. Fortunately, I have a checks and balances system. And she checks my activities and will balance a bat upside my head if I get out of line. So I have a disciplined approach which allows me to pick up one or two pieces a year I want so in between that I just have to be patient. Which is actually my biggest character flaw.

18 August 2013, 05:16 AM	#56
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Just remember they all go up in value. You can't buy enough. Better than tech, gold, or a rare Ferrari. Buy more. At least that's what my wife says ;-)

18 August 2013, 05:33 AM	#57
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	i can stop any time. really, i can. no, seriously, i can. anytime. even today. yeah. yes. i can. sure. yes. no question about it. yes. its true. trust me. i really can. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

18 August 2013, 05:50 AM	#59
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Stopping is for wimps

18 August 2013, 06:03 AM	#60
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	I purchased my first Rolex 2 years ago. At that time I told myself I finally purchased the watch I have always wanted. Six months later the sickness started. While on travel it was easy to stay away from the forum and not be as tempted. While home I watch a lot of sports often while watching the Yankees I can't help but get on the forum and lust over which watch I would like to buy next? My wife and kids think I am sick and want me to seek help. They say every watch I show them looks almost the same. Why would I want another watch that looks like the one I have. My wife knows my desire to buy another Rolex but I think I am wearing on her. Either that or they have all planned an intervention for me. Will the next purchase keep me satisfied for a year or longer? I have not gotten there yet but hopefully I will know soon or I will find myself in Rolex rehab.

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