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f16570 · 3 January 2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

correction ... not the chiili food aisle, the automotive aisle ....

CHILLED FOOD AISLE. Attention seeking again with "auto" comment.
You given that money to charity yet or are you placing the add in the local paper first?

f

steel4me · 3 January 2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

CHILLED FOOD AISLE. Attention seeking again with "auto" comment.
You given that money to charity yet or are you placing the add in the local paper first?

f

not seeking attention, just correcting your response.the only charities i contribute to are called
"MY 401K PLAN" and another one called "MY BANK" and a 3rd one called "MY WALLET" ...

GoldenBear · 2 January 2008, 11:00 AM

Steel- Sorry...But after that post about being followed at Wal-mart and your paranoia there, yeah, I'd say you have issues. Keep one SD and try to deal with that. Anymore might make you have an emotional melt-down.

Transient · 2 January 2008, 11:12 AM

Why buy another SD? I can't see the logic in having 2 identical watches. Instead, look at a different Sport model, like a YM Plat SS. Now that is a beautiful watch...

321harley · 2 January 2008, 11:31 AM

Life is short so why be practical!

I have a SD and love it. In the past year I have bought,sold and traded out six sport models and have never considered letting go of my SD. My current inventory consists of a TT Black Sub, my SD, a Corum Admirals Cup and a new Omega Seamaster Pro Co-Axial which I can live without!

Bottom line, Moses had a great idea...two of everything!

Best of luck.

Stratton · 2 January 2008, 11:45 AM

I'd get a used but mint black Explorer 2 for now and if and when a new SD comes out and you like it you can sell the Explorer 2 at minimal or no loss and get the new SD. By that time you may have saved enough money to buy the new SD without having to sell the Explorer 2.

Spencer · 2 January 2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 321harley

Bottom line, Moses had a great idea...two of everything!

It was NOAH

pilapandet · 2 January 2008, 12:11 PM

Why don't you go for GMT IIc or Daytona SS..

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pilapandet

Why don't you go for GMT IIc or Daytona SS..

you know I appreciate all your suggestions but there is one thing I know about me and that is that I am a steel man who only loves the sports series .. the bigger the bulkier, the more I am attracted to the watch and in our rollies, that boils down to the subs .... I just want the biggest bang for my buck and the SD is it i think .... I can't imagine spending $4500 on a GMT and everytime i look at it, I know, I will be thinking I wish I had spent it on an SD .. i know that about me ... an addiction to size and burliness ........

Gil F. · 3 January 2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

i know that about me ... an addiction to size and burliness ........

Uh-oh. Watch out, JJ! Steel might be making a visit!

Hey, Steel ... I'm the same way you are about SS sports watches. I have an SD and also a titanium SEAL watch. To me, the SD is not only the ultimate tool watch, but its dressy enough to wear with a suit ..and, as you found out at Wal-Mart, gets some attention (sometimes unwarranted) as well.

Personally, I don't think I would get two duplicate Rolex models, but I might go for another Rolex tool watch like the EXP II. With two of the same kind, one of them will sit around unused as you won't really have a reason to wear it ...at least with another tool model, you can switch them around. Of course, maybe it's the idea to have one unused in a box so that you can enjoy one for awhile and eventually have a "new" one to put some wear n' tear on ...but if that's the idea, you might want to see what new changes the SD will have and make a decision then.

I'm not the expert by any means like many here are, but it's rather unfathomable to me that Rolex would change the bezel on the SD.

Todd V · 4 January 2008, 02:50 AM

It's a bit like Steve Correll in that movie, where he had forty-two GI Joe dolls in their original packaging...

If you were to buy a second SD in order to seal in it lucite and preserve it for eternity... that MIGHT make sense to me. But, why have two of the exact same watch otherwise, other than to simply hoard them?

steel4me · 4 January 2008, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd V

It's a bit like Steve Correll in that movie, where he had forty-two GI Joe dolls in their original packaging...

If you were to buy a second SD in order to seal in it lucite and preserve it for eternity... that MIGHT make sense to me. But, why have two of the exact same watch otherwise, other than to simply hoard them?

Two of the same, for these reasons:
1) I think SD is the most burly and toughest rolex for the $$. I like tough things.
2) There will be a price inrease so if I buy now, I just might avoid the price increase.
3) I want to spend on another rolex and the thought of knowing I could have bought the toughest but didn't, will kill me.

You all have a point ... my idea to buy is to not wear it but keep it in the closet for a while and then wear it a little and put it back in the closet, since i already have a new SD and SS SUB with date. But since it is gonna spend most time in the closet, i might as well wait for the ceramic to come out and then store it in the closet because at least I will be staring at the new model!

But again, I did not really like the ceramic and didn't really hated it but I am curious if they are gonna come out with the new model and what it would look like ... maybe it would laso have a tougher chain? May be it would be rated for 6000ft instead of 4000? It just might be worth the wait ...

Also the dealer has to has to give a disvount on the non-ceramic bezel IF the ceramic and modified SD comes out .... so I guess I am not losing anything my waiting ....

watchnut · 4 January 2008, 05:34 AM

I can understand you're compulsion. Now that I have a White dial Daytona, I would like a black dial. Technically the same watch, but different. You are correct about losing friends. At my age, I spend way too much time at the funeral homes. As far as charity goes, IMO it begins at home. I do quite a bit through service clubs etc but I did'nt scrimp and save my whole life to give it away to strangers unless it's legit. Any of us that have more than one Rolex could have given that money away.

Scooby · 4 January 2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd V

It's a bit like Steve Correll in that movie, where he had forty-two GI Joe dolls in their original packaging...

"Who's that? Is that the Six Million Dollar Man's boss? Why do you have that?"

JBat · 2 January 2008, 01:28 PM

The GMT IIc is pretty "bulky" as well. If I'm not mistaken, it has the same sized case as the SD, just not as thick. It's not an insubstantial watch by any means. Like the others, I think it's crazy to buy a dupe of a watch you just got a few weeks ago, but it's your dough.

pilapandet · 2 January 2008, 01:54 PM

Come to think of it. I think is better of for you to buy another identical SD. So, you can wear one on each hand that would help to balance your brain out. Now, when you walk in to Wal-Mart you can think strait and you won't be paranoia any more when people check your two SD.

Spencer · 2 January 2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilapandet

Come to think of it. I think is better of for you to buy another identical SD. So, you can wear one on each hand that would help to balance your brain out. Now, when you walk in to Wal-Mart you can think strait and you won't be paranoia any more when people check your two SD.

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pilapandet

Come to think of it. I think is better of for you to buy another identical SD. So, you can wear one on each hand that would help to balance your brain out. Now, when you walk in to Wal-Mart you can think strait and you won't be paranoia any more when people check your two SD.

I like that man!! thanks!!

pilapandet · 2 January 2008, 02:33 PM

You are welcome. BTW, I am looking forward to my second SS Daytona too.

Givmeabrek · 2 January 2008, 02:49 PM

Give one to the Walmart guy.

Problem solved.

321harley · 2 January 2008, 02:59 PM

Thanks Spencer!

I meant to say Noah but was distracted while losing in Scrabble to my kids!

(Maybe Moses had two sun dials?)

vman · 2 January 2008, 04:59 PM

Silly idea. Here is what I do when I feel like screwing the bank.

Take the sum that you have and split it in half. Invest one half into something outside of that institution. It must be a different type of investment to get that "my money is doing something now" feeling. The other half remains in the account. I put more money into that account and when I come to another "screw the bank" moment, I have to decide: Do the split again or get what I want. Now, usually I get what I want because I say to myself that I have done the split already.

Over the years I have found that my financial situation and my general satisfaction with purchases have improved because if I do not feel like wasting money since I match each purchase with an investment.

Courmayeur1 · 3 January 2008, 04:47 AM

I usually double up as well, I like redundancy in my life. Waiting for my second LV to show up...

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 January 2008, 06:15 PM

Sorry, but I don't get the point of having TWO SD's!

I'd get an SS GMT IIc instead. Nice big watch, and you get something different:

JJ Irani · 3 January 2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

hi folks,

I bought one brand new SD about 2 weeks ago. I love this watch so much that I wanna have one more. I got close to$5K sitting in my toy account and I have just realized the fact that I need to STB, (Screw The Bank) ... why the hell is my $$ sitting in a bank and the freakin bank is using it ... screw them .... so I rather turn my $5K into something tangible tan just a number on a freakin receipt .... so what best way to tangibilize your cash tan buying a rollie ....

so I wanna buy one more SD .... Now should I wait a few months and then buy it or fearing a price increase, just do it now? Will i lose out on any advances on the SD development if i strike too quick .... I mean I already got one SD ....

thnx

Hey, nothing wrong with the idea.

In fact, wait a couple of months and then get a THIRD SD. As they say, all good things happen in threes!!

pilapandet · 3 January 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey, nothing wrong with the idea.

In fact, wait a couple of months and then get a THIRD SD. As they say, all good things happen in threes!!

No, JJ, The third one will set him off balance again. He will need the third and the forth at the same time. So, now, he will have one on each hand and each leg. That will perfectly balance both his brain and the body all together.

Tareg · 3 January 2008, 03:24 AM

spend the money on an amazing vacation (go travelling), learn to dive and go diving if you don't know how to already, and create future memories with your current sea dweller!!

steel4me · 3 January 2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tareg

spend the money on an amazing vacation (go travelling), learn to dive and go diving if you don't know how to already, and create future memories with your current sea dweller!!

Tareq,

Thanks man but I am not into making memories anymore... i made eough freakin memories and don't remember many of them.... all I have is a bunch of video cassettes of events that I never watch (no pun intended!!)....vacations become over, good times become over, memories fade away, but a ROLEX is forever!

cbsmohai · 3 January 2008, 07:18 AM

Get yourself a GMT, or a Explorer II white dial, or anything. Just please don't buy an identical 5,000 dollar watch. That's just silly, tbch.

Prof9000 · 3 January 2008, 08:50 AM

If you like steel and bulky you certainly have other choices. I have SD but wold love one of these too.

2 January 2008, 11:00 AM	#3
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Steel- Sorry...But after that post about being followed at Wal-mart and your paranoia there, yeah, I'd say you have issues. Keep one SD and try to deal with that. Anymore might make you have an emotional melt-down. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

4 January 2008, 02:50 AM	#11
Todd V Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 41	Nah, get something else. It's a bit like Steve Correll in that movie, where he had forty-two GI Joe dolls in their original packaging... If you were to buy a second SD in order to seal in it lucite and preserve it for eternity... that MIGHT make sense to me. But, why have two of the exact same watch otherwise, other than to simply hoard them?

2 January 2008, 02:49 PM	#20
Givmeabrek Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Rich Location: NY Watch: GMT2C, SS Daytona Posts: 138	Give one to the Walmart guy. Problem solved. Last edited by Givmeabrek; 2 January 2008 at 02:50 PM.. Reason: typo

2 January 2008, 06:15 PM	#24
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sorry, but I don't get the point of having TWO SD's! I'd get an SS GMT IIc instead. Nice big watch, and you get something different: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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2 January 2008, 11:12 AM	#4
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	Why buy another SD? I can't see the logic in having 2 identical watches. Instead, look at a different Sport model, like a YM Plat SS. Now that is a beautiful watch...

2 January 2008, 11:31 AM	#5
321harley Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 40	Life is short so why be practical! I have a SD and love it. In the past year I have bought,sold and traded out six sport models and have never considered letting go of my SD. My current inventory consists of a TT Black Sub, my SD, a Corum Admirals Cup and a new Omega Seamaster Pro Co-Axial which I can live without! Bottom line, Moses had a great idea...two of everything! Best of luck.

2 January 2008, 11:45 AM	#6
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	I'd get a used but mint black Explorer 2 for now and if and when a new SD comes out and you like it you can sell the Explorer 2 at minimal or no loss and get the new SD. By that time you may have saved enough money to buy the new SD without having to sell the Explorer 2.

2 January 2008, 12:11 PM	#8
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Why don't you go for GMT IIc or Daytona SS..

4 January 2008, 05:34 AM	#13
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I can understand you're compulsion. Now that I have a White dial Daytona, I would like a black dial. Technically the same watch, but different. You are correct about losing friends. At my age, I spend way too much time at the funeral homes. As far as charity goes, IMO it begins at home. I do quite a bit through service clubs etc but I did'nt scrimp and save my whole life to give it away to strangers unless it's legit. Any of us that have more than one Rolex could have given that money away.

2 January 2008, 01:28 PM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	The GMT IIc is pretty "bulky" as well. If I'm not mistaken, it has the same sized case as the SD, just not as thick. It's not an insubstantial watch by any means. Like the others, I think it's crazy to buy a dupe of a watch you just got a few weeks ago, but it's your dough.

2 January 2008, 01:54 PM	#16
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Come to think of it. I think is better of for you to buy another identical SD. So, you can wear one on each hand that would help to balance your brain out. Now, when you walk in to Wal-Mart you can think strait and you won't be paranoia any more when people check your two SD.

2 January 2008, 02:33 PM	#19
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	You are welcome. BTW, I am looking forward to my second SS Daytona too.

2 January 2008, 02:59 PM	#21
321harley Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 40	Thanks Spencer! I meant to say Noah but was distracted while losing in Scrabble to my kids! (Maybe Moses had two sun dials?)

2 January 2008, 04:59 PM	#22
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Silly idea. Here is what I do when I feel like screwing the bank. Take the sum that you have and split it in half. Invest one half into something outside of that institution. It must be a different type of investment to get that "my money is doing something now" feeling. The other half remains in the account. I put more money into that account and when I come to another "screw the bank" moment, I have to decide: Do the split again or get what I want. Now, usually I get what I want because I say to myself that I have done the split already. Over the years I have found that my financial situation and my general satisfaction with purchases have improved because if I do not feel like wasting money since I match each purchase with an investment.

3 January 2008, 04:47 AM	#23
Courmayeur1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 243	I usually double up as well, I like redundancy in my life. Waiting for my second LV to show up...

3 January 2008, 03:24 AM	#27
Tareg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LNDN/Turks&Caicos Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 212	spend the money on an amazing vacation (go travelling), learn to dive and go diving if you don't know how to already, and create future memories with your current sea dweller!!

3 January 2008, 07:18 AM	#29
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	Get yourself a GMT, or a Explorer II white dial, or anything. Just please don't buy an identical 5,000 dollar watch. That's just silly, tbch.

3 January 2008, 08:50 AM	#30
Prof9000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Arjuna Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Sea-Dweller Posts: 100	If you like steel and bulky you certainly have other choices. I have SD but wold love one of these too.

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