Incoming, should be happy, but feeling uneasy....

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I felt this way on my wedding day. It'll pass.

Enjoy that incredible watch!

I still feel that way about my wedding day... And it was LONG ago.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I still feel that way about my wedding day... And it was LONG ago.

[HACKNSACK44]

Congrats!!

[IAN1]

Enjoy it and dont look back.

[Hairdude1]

Congrats!

[Headshrinker]

There is a certain selfishness when buying a luxury item. The purchase of a nine thousand watch, to some, seems a little crazy, but to a collector or one that can appreciate the value and craftsmanship that goes into such a watch; it may be a sound purchase. This is not true if you are effecting your life or your families' welfare financially. I just purchased a Day-Date and felt self-conscious the first few times wearing it, especially when a clerk at a local convenient store said "nice watch, damn you must be rich!" I did not comment, but it was at that moment I realized I bought this watch for my own satisfaction, not some 18 year old clerk's opinion. Wear your watch. Wear it for your own motivations without guilt or remorse.

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by S329

So was the whole AD experience worth it?

Dude...too soon.
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As to the OP: I see on the board that you have now sold it. Congrats, and I hope you didn't loose too much in the process. Likely a nights or two of sleep, I bet. I'm glad for you that you were able to get out from under that stress and guilt. That ugly feeling in the pit of your stomach. I guess we all have known that feeling at one time or another....new car, buying or selling a house, marriage, divorce, expensive vacation....oh why the hell did I do that? So, as far as that's concerned, I hope you are doing better.

Good luck, take a breath and all will now be fine. Problem resolved. You can only do what's best for you...and when the time is right.

[james1787]

Edit: I didn't see that the OP sold the watch already. In the end you have to do what's best for you. I have one Rolex and I'm happy with it. Someday I would like a YG DDII or TT DJ, but that's not in the cards for a long time. Enjoy the one you already have :)

[ejvette]

I think you should sell it I will give you 5K for it I just got my Daytona yesterday and keep looking at my wrist saying WTF was I thinking spending 10K on freakin watch lol. But in the scheme of things its not taking food out of my familys mouth and the 10K wether its in the bank or on my wrist does not change my life.

[Nycturbovr6]

Originally Posted by Jack T

There you go, after just 20 or so replies, the support of fellow enabler and any second thoughts should have passed. At the very least, you have a beautiful watch.

[HL65]

Congrats and enjoy it!

[brettpaul]

The feeling will pass my friend - the longer you keep the watch and enjoy it the better the return. I got very lucky last October and got my BLNR from him at US 7,400 BNIB....keeping in mind I buy 3-5 watches a year and refer a good deal of business to him. Wear it for a couple of weeks and you'll never look back - it's an awesome piece!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by brettpaul

The feeling will pass my friend - the longer you keep the watch and enjoy it the better the return. I got very lucky last October and got my BLNR from him at US 7,400 BNIB....keeping in mind I buy 3-5 watches a year and refer a good deal of business to him. Wear it for a couple of weeks and you'll never look back - it's an awesome piece!

Better to read the thread through. He already sold it.

[Jfullm42]

Haha funny this thread is still going. Yes I sold it and the guy got a good deal, lost a little, but life goes on. Thanks everyone for the thoughts of encouragement. For now I will enjoy my Sub and a good nights sleep

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Jfullm42

Haha funny this thread is still going. Yes I sold it and the guy got a good deal, lost a little, but life goes on. Thanks everyone for the thoughts of encouragement. For now I will enjoy my Sub and a good nights sleep

I'm happy that it worked out for you Jeff, as we say "if it isn't singing to you"... you did the right thing for you. A good nights sleep can't be bought...

[PADI_Diver]

Imagine it this way, if you spent 9k on a used car in 5 years that car would be worth 3k but in five years that watch might be worth even more than 9k

[simex]

good thing you didnt buy new day date 2.really would sweat it.enjoy the watch it will all work out.

[submariner123]

You shouldn't have bought a watch that looks so similar to your first watch then!
The feeling doesn't affect me, I'm going to buy an Explorer II soon. Either look at the £5530 sat in the bank or buy a watch that I love? No brainer to me. I choose not to spend my money on holidays :)

[Whistlepig1]

Like the OP, I just picked up my BLNR recently (yesterday!).
Got the band adjusted, and it feels like it's home on my wrist.
This is the first Rolex, and the first big boy timepiece I've purchased (I also have a blackface Tag professional quartz, which is great for what it is).
I felt a bit of remorse leading up to the purchase, but those feelings are gone.
My wife and I are financially solvent, kids raised, and I just felt now was the time get that first serious timepiece.
Feels good!

Reading the posts here makes it feel even better…!

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