I'm done....(with expensive watches)

[Thomas]

I think I'm quite likely done buying expensive watches. Not only can I really no longer justify them, they really do no more than a "mid range priced" or a $25 watch. Sure, when I put on my DJ, or Sub they feel great, but really, they only tell me the time. While I will keep what I have, 2 Rolex, a Girard-Perregaux and several vintage pieces, I think I will concentrate my efforts when I want a new watch on someting like a nice Omega, B&M, Longines. I really can't even justify Omega, B&M or Longines when the money can certainly go towards home improvement, college tuition, savings,etc. I can get a solid gold B&M for much less than an Air King, Rolex' "cheapest" model.
Yeah, yeah I know it's not an in-house movement but really, I no longer care.
My new attitude may not last long, or maybe it will, it's just how I feel. While I will always have a passion for watches I realize (and always did) you no longer need to spend thousands of dollars to get a watch that 9 out of 10 people don't know what it is anyway. Maybe this is just my way of trying to forgive myself for shelling out so much on a Sub, DJ and a ladies DJ all within the span of 3 months a while back. I don't regret it, but the days of "expensive" watches are over for me. Everybody's idea of expensive is something different. I'm really starting to think that I could strap on the Omega, B&M or Longines and be completely satisfied and not look back.
Sorry if I rambled, just my thoughts when everyone , including me and my family are trying somewhat to be "thrift minded" For what it's worth, I now even take my own reuseable bags to the grocery store.