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Peter Messmore · 29 December 2007, 11:48 PM

Hey All,I am planning on buying the TT Blue Sub on my upcoming 45th B-Day.I think it is the Holy Grail of watches.My problem is even though the day is 5 months away,I am feeling a super case of the guilts.It is so much money.I could put the money to use in other ways.Anyway, some support would be greatly welcomed,Thanks ,Peter

smith one · 29 December 2007, 11:59 PM

Peter..Peter..Peter..Your 45th B-day is a milestone 5 years
from 1/2 a century.

You deserve it. If you can afford it and pay all the bills, a little in savings. I say WHY NOT!?

Besides your wife,girlfriend,kids,inlaws,siblings,parents will
only spend it after you are gone!

Best of luck

Cheers

Kevin

Chris B · 30 December 2007, 12:02 AM

Peter, just get the watch & enjoy it, think of the other stuff we waste money on, cars, tobacco, wine, woman & song. The 16613 will be with you for the rest of your life and you'll love it more everyday, jeez it'd be stupid not to get it.

Hope that helped, but just in case here you go

Peter Messmore · 30 December 2007, 12:07 AM

Thanks Guys,That is just what I needed!That close up of the Blue Sub is a deal maker!Peter

walds11 · 30 December 2007, 12:13 AM

If you can easily afford it, then go for it. Just do it. You only live once.

Rockrolex · 30 December 2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Messmore

Hey All,I am planning on buying the TT Blue Sub on my upcoming 45th B-Day.I think it is the Holy Grail of watches.My problem is even though the day is 5 months away,I am feeling a super case of the guilts.It is so much money.I could put the money to use in other ways.Anyway, some support would be greatly welcomed,Thanks ,Peter

Peter, come on. What would you spend the money on? Food, shelter, transporation? Pshaw, man. Let's get your priorities straight. What could be more important than your Holy Grail?

Go for it - and don't look back.

GoldenBear · 30 December 2007, 01:53 AM

I got mine for my 40th. Never a second of regret. If you can't afford it now or "could put the $$ to use in other ways"...have one less Starbucks or other small purchase each day. After 6 mos, you should have a nice nest egg set aside. I also have a change bucket in my bedroom. After 6 mos. of dropping change in every night...I had over $500. Not enough for a milestone/grail Blue TT Sub but it's a start. Good luck. BTW- If you wear it every day until you are 75, it will cost next to nothing!!!

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2007, 02:27 AM

Stick around on the forums and you will be one your third Rolex by the end of 2008.

Tools · 30 December 2007, 03:18 AM

Go for it..

The longer you wait, the less time you have to enjoy it...and if you wait too long, you will never take the plunge..

What's this guilt crap.... A good WIS can justify anything watch related..

astcell · 30 December 2007, 03:54 AM

It's a lot of money, but it's a lot of years too. I feel like I am 25 and only my brain is 45!

JJ Irani · 30 December 2007, 03:58 AM

Welcome to TRF, Peter.

While many on this forum would not consider Bluesy to be the Holy Grail (that spot seems to be going toward the new Milgauss GV from the look of things), you won't regret it.

I've had mine for just over a year now and never get tired of it. Even with stiff competition from the new Pt. YM, Bluesy still rules.

The Blue/Gold combo never fails to come through with flying colours.

JJ

MEM 213 · 30 December 2007, 04:04 AM

Just brought home my S/S GMT IIc. Wife did great for christmas and got me a Sub. I took it in to be sized and there was a new GMT. I had to have it and the AD took back my sub and I have now been wearing my GMT for two hours. I waited a long time for a Rolex and now that the money is spent I have no regrets, just maybe that I should have not been so worried about the money earlier in life. Just have less time to enjoy it now.

Prince · 30 December 2007, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Messmore

...I am feeling a super case of the guilts.It is so much money.I could put the money to use in other ways...

Guilt? GUILT?!?

Why Peter, sure it's possible to put the money to use in other ways. You could buy a nice pre-paid cemetery plot. Or buy really expensive lunches for a year - that will inevitably wind up in the porcelain throne. Or, you could buy some lottery tickets - you know, they say you can't win if you don't play...

Or... a lifetime, satisfying investment like this:

Totally up to you, Peter!

astcell · 30 December 2007, 04:21 AM

Is this why they talk about the "gilt" dial on older watches?

Prince · 30 December 2007, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Is this why they talk about the "gilt" dial on older watches?

f16570 · 30 December 2007, 04:39 AM

Get one now and regret it for the next 45 years.
How bad would you feel if in 45 years you did not get one?

f

vman · 30 December 2007, 04:40 AM

Are you married? If so, how much $$$ does your wife wear on her ring? How much money have you spent on cars that depreciated, got old and were sold back over the years? Dude, seriously, 45! You deserve a nice present. I am not 30 and I am thinking of getting a watch for my 27th b-day!

Good luck.

Arturo · 30 December 2007, 04:52 AM

The women in my life can spend that much at Nordstrom in 2 hours. Get the watch. Like vman said, wives of a number of years are usually wearing a couple of carats....4 times what your Rollie will cost. Get it and love that blue....

gtbike72 · 30 December 2007, 05:09 AM

That's right . the other day while was changing in my closet I looked at all her shoe boxes and the price tags and she never wears them that often . and when she does , she ends up walking barefooted because her feet hurt and not to mention her purses.. and look at me... my watches are the only expensive things that I don't feel bad about... will just pass them on

DS/B MINI S · 30 December 2007, 05:14 AM

Buying a Rolex is a big decision. Regardless of your income level, dropping 5k+ on a watch does give one reason to pause. If you aren't causing financial hardship on your family with the purchase...

Get the watch

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 December 2007, 05:17 AM

Never feel guilty about buying a Rolex watch, unless you buy the YM II.

29 December 2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Peter Messmore Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Bch,FL,USA Posts: 341	Need help with guilt Hey All,I am planning on buying the TT Blue Sub on my upcoming 45th B-Day.I think it is the Holy Grail of watches.My problem is even though the day is 5 months away,I am feeling a super case of the guilts.It is so much money.I could put the money to use in other ways.Anyway, some support would be greatly welcomed,Thanks ,Peter

30 December 2007, 01:53 AM	#7
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I got mine for my 40th. Never a second of regret. If you can't afford it now or "could put the $$ to use in other ways"...have one less Starbucks or other small purchase each day. After 6 mos, you should have a nice nest egg set aside. I also have a change bucket in my bedroom. After 6 mos. of dropping change in every night...I had over $500. Not enough for a milestone/grail Blue TT Sub but it's a start. Good luck. BTW- If you wear it every day until you are 75, it will cost next to nothing!!! __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

30 December 2007, 02:27 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Stick around on the forums and you will be one your third Rolex by the end of 2008. __________________ ..33

30 December 2007, 03:18 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Go for it.. The longer you wait, the less time you have to enjoy it...and if you wait too long, you will never take the plunge.. What's this guilt crap.... A good WIS can justify anything watch related.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 December 2007, 03:58 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Peter. While many on this forum would not consider Bluesy to be the Holy Grail (that spot seems to be going toward the new Milgauss GV from the look of things), you won't regret it. I've had mine for just over a year now and never get tired of it. Even with stiff competition from the new Pt. YM, Bluesy still rules. The Blue/Gold combo never fails to come through with flying colours. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 December 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
smith one "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex,Panerai, JLC Posts: 297	Peter..Peter..Peter..Your 45th B-day is a milestone 5 years from 1/2 a century. You deserve it. If you can afford it and pay all the bills, a little in savings. I say WHY NOT!? Besides your wife,girlfriend,kids,inlaws,siblings,parents will only spend it after you are gone! Best of luck Cheers Kevin

30 December 2007, 12:02 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Peter, just get the watch & enjoy it, think of the other stuff we waste money on, cars, tobacco, wine, woman & song. The 16613 will be with you for the rest of your life and you'll love it more everyday, jeez it'd be stupid not to get it. Hope that helped, but just in case here you go

30 December 2007, 12:07 AM	#4
Peter Messmore Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Bch,FL,USA Posts: 341	Thanks Guys,That is just what I needed!That close up of the Blue Sub is a deal maker!Peter

30 December 2007, 12:13 AM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	If you can easily afford it, then go for it. Just do it. You only live once.

30 December 2007, 03:54 AM	#10
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	It's a lot of money, but it's a lot of years too. I feel like I am 25 and only my brain is 45!

30 December 2007, 04:04 AM	#12
MEM 213 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Watch: S/S GMT IIc Posts: 53	Just brought home my S/S GMT IIc. Wife did great for christmas and got me a Sub. I took it in to be sized and there was a new GMT. I had to have it and the AD took back my sub and I have now been wearing my GMT for two hours. I waited a long time for a Rolex and now that the money is spent I have no regrets, just maybe that I should have not been so worried about the money earlier in life. Just have less time to enjoy it now.

30 December 2007, 04:21 AM	#14
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Is this why they talk about the "gilt" dial on older watches?

30 December 2007, 04:39 AM	#16
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Get one now and regret it for the next 45 years. How bad would you feel if in 45 years you did not get one? f

30 December 2007, 04:40 AM	#17
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Are you married? If so, how much $$$ does your wife wear on her ring? How much money have you spent on cars that depreciated, got old and were sold back over the years? Dude, seriously, 45! You deserve a nice present. I am not 30 and I am thinking of getting a watch for my 27th b-day! Good luck.

30 December 2007, 04:52 AM	#18
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	The women in my life can spend that much at Nordstrom in 2 hours. Get the watch. Like vman said, wives of a number of years are usually wearing a couple of carats....4 times what your Rollie will cost. Get it and love that blue....

30 December 2007, 05:09 AM	#19
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	That's right . the other day while was changing in my closet I looked at all her shoe boxes and the price tags and she never wears them that often . and when she does , she ends up walking barefooted because her feet hurt and not to mention her purses.. and look at me... my watches are the only expensive things that I don't feel bad about... will just pass them on

30 December 2007, 05:14 AM	#20
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Buying a Rolex is a big decision. Regardless of your income level, dropping 5k+ on a watch does give one reason to pause. If you aren't causing financial hardship on your family with the purchase... Get the watch __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

30 December 2007, 05:17 AM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Never feel guilty about buying a Rolex watch, unless you buy the YM II. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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