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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 ........

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.

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, 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

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.

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.

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:

Defiancekofb · 2 January 2008, 06:27 PM

I'm not one who wants to stand in the way of a person's happiness. So if you feel like you need another SD, go right ahead and purchase it, if it is within your means.

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!!

f16570 · 3 January 2008, 04:39 AM

Is it just me or was the whole Walmart post and this one nothing more than attention seeking.
How many here have had a so called hood spot their watch and then stalk them up the chilled food aisle?
And wanting the same watch again

. I am at the point of using profanities here, GET A LIFE. If your $5000 is burning a hole then do something good with it and give it to charity.

f

steel4me · 3 January 2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

Is it just me or was the whole Walmart post and this one nothing more than attention seeking.
How many here have had a so called hood spot their watch and then stalk them up the chilled food aisle?
And wanting the same watch again

. I am at the point of using profanities here, GET A LIFE. If your $5000 is burning a hole then do something good with it and give it to charity.

f

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

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!

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...

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" ...

f16570 · 3 January 2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

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" ...

ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME
Are you as bored with you as we all are.

f

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.

steel4me · 3 January 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cbsmohai

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.

yesh, it would be nice to look at my wrist and see some colors like pepsi and coke!! hmmm!!!

thnx

GoldenBear · 3 January 2008, 09:27 AM

If you have enough money to buy a 2nd SD maybe you should think about giving some money to charity. I could have bought several new Rolexes with the money that I have given to charity. As good as a new Rolex feels, helping people in need feels much better...

Scooby · 3 January 2008, 10:09 AM

dude's starting to sound like good ol' (dearly departed) Prezzie.

Do what you like with the dough man. It's yours. I will give you one piece of advice: "Plastics"

Courmayeur1 · 3 January 2008, 10:29 AM

Well put Goldenbear... More often than not, we forget how lucky we are to be a part of the TRF.

bgriz · 3 January 2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

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" ...

I like your thinking

Seriously, maybe take a look at the GMT IIc or maybe a Pepsi GMT which can be had much cheaper and money left over for the 401k!

Perdu · 3 January 2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

ok, here is my situation. I wanted the baddest sports model so I got the SD. the only rolexes I am into are the sports models and stainless steel... I am not into daytonas, prsidents, dress watches etc only rugged ones for me and I am hooked on the subs.

I was currently attracted to the older GMT Pepsi because it had nice blue/red colors but then they guy was charging me about $3800 for it .... so I said to myself if i put in another 1K, I get another badd ass watch, the SD ....

I guess if I have 2 SDs, then I will feel better about wearing my first SD ...so in short, I got issues!!

Wear it, get a few scratches on it and it will feel as comfortable as a worn in pair of shoes.

ps. Are we getting the wind-up in this thread - I think so.

2 January 2008, 02:49 PM	#38
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	#41
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...

3 January 2008, 04:39 AM	#46
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Is it just me or was the whole Walmart post and this one nothing more than attention seeking. How many here have had a so called hood spot their watch and then stalk them up the chilled food aisle? And wanting the same watch again. I am at the point of using profanities here, GET A LIFE. If your $5000 is burning a hole then do something good with it and give it to charity. f

3 January 2008, 09:27 AM	#56
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Give some to charity... If you have enough money to buy a 2nd SD maybe you should think about giving some money to charity. I could have bought several new Rolexes with the money that I have given to charity. As good as a new Rolex feels, helping people in need feels much better... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

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2 January 2008, 01:28 PM	#32
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	#34
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	#37
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	#39
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	#40
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.

2 January 2008, 06:27 PM	#42
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	I'm not one who wants to stand in the way of a person's happiness. So if you feel like you need another SD, go right ahead and purchase it, if it is within your means.

3 January 2008, 03:24 AM	#45
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, 04:47 AM	#49
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, 07:18 AM	#53
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	#54
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.

3 January 2008, 10:09 AM	#57
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	dude's starting to sound like good ol' (dearly departed) Prezzie. Do what you like with the dough man. It's yours. I will give you one piece of advice: "Plastics"

3 January 2008, 10:29 AM	#58
Courmayeur1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 243	Well put Goldenbear... More often than not, we forget how lucky we are to be a part of the TRF.

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