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16 May 2021, 11:50 AM | #1 |
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We Should Be Thankful
This is a voluntary hobby. For those that have been at this a while, these aren’t normal times. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy how much my hobby brings a sense of security with spending this kind of money than ever before. It’s made me more excited about collecting watches, especially the ones I would never get the chance to experience before. So instead of hating the current environment, maybe we can take a minute to appreciate it!
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16 May 2021, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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I would appreciate it more if an AD would let me spend some money for a new Rolex!!
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16 May 2021, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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I appreciate having the means to participate in this hobby at a decent level. I have truly been blessed in that aspect.
The current climate in the market, that's another story all together. I have zero interest in adding another Rolex near term. |
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All the watches I have were acquired through being resourceful. All legal mind you. So to have what I have in times of hardship makes me feel happy and to some degree blessed. |
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It’s frustrating that the market has become what it is |
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16 May 2021, 01:11 PM | #7 |
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Point being that no other hobby brings as much joy while preserving your capital! It is a win-win!
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16 May 2021, 01:21 PM | #8 |
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Well I do not hate the current environment. It’s made me appreciate those Rolexes I am able to acquire as well as other brands outside of Rolex. Still hunting for a few hard to gets but I enjoy the hunt more than having the actual watches in hand.
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16 May 2021, 02:56 PM | #9 |
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16 May 2021, 04:42 PM | #10 |
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16 May 2021, 04:58 PM | #11 |
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I have some cracking pieces however I just cannot get what I want right now, I do believe times will change and that day will come again.
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I appreciate a lot of things. The current environment is not among them.
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16 May 2021, 06:46 PM | #13 |
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I am thankful for what I have.
I am thankful for what I can buy. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for this forum and ... I am thankful for what I have learnt from this forum.
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16 May 2021, 06:58 PM | #14 |
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I'm thankful every day, not just being able to buy watches. In fact they are probably one of the first things I'd give up if I had to.
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16 May 2021, 07:28 PM | #15 |
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16 May 2021, 08:58 PM | #16 |
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Same.
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16 May 2021, 09:51 PM | #17 |
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Exactly!
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16 May 2021, 09:52 PM | #18 |
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Thanks but not my first rodeo....
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It’s definitely a double edged sword.
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16 May 2021, 10:49 PM | #20 |
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This is a fun hobby and I am grateful to participate.
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16 May 2021, 10:54 PM | #21 |
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I feel fortunate and thankful that I'm able to enjoy this hobby. For both the watches and the people.
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The hobbies aren't the only things to be thankful for; always have an attitude of gratitude!!!
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16 May 2021, 11:20 PM | #23 |
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I definitely agree...as the value rises, the risks rises. With all the watch robbery’s that has been occurring hand in hand with rising of value it makes you double think what you wear and where even more.
Criminal elements might be more interested in taking risks at 15k vs 8k if they see you wearing a 6 digits sport Rolex...that takes some of the joy and excitement away from the hobby I must say... |
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16 May 2021, 11:31 PM | #25 |
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Amen!
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16 May 2021, 11:41 PM | #26 |
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Very well said.
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17 May 2021, 12:47 AM | #27 |
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Great post!
Frankly, we should be thankful as TRUE enthusiasts have expanded to other brands. The overall health of the industry is doing quite well, even Ming and other TRUE independents.
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17 May 2021, 01:28 AM | #28 |
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Meh. If I couldn't afford a rolex or got too fed up with all the gamesmanship, I could easily switch to another brand and be equally happy.
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17 May 2021, 05:40 AM | #29 |
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Well said!
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17 May 2021, 10:05 AM | #30 |
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Thankful or everything I already have and things in life that are much more important than material objects and watches. As a personal hobby of general horology currently thankful from a distance and as an observer as a I choose not to partake in silly games in the current overinflated climate.
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