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steel4me · 2 January 2008, 07:54 AM

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

stang1 · 2 January 2008, 07:58 AM

If it were me I would do it now before the price increase.

BigHat · 2 January 2008, 08:03 AM

To me, a VERY silly idea. Maybe the worst watch purchase decision idea I've ever read about.

Sorry, but you asked right.

With so many wonderful watches out there (Rolex and others) why would you buy a dupe of what you already own?

You need to think this over and let the $5K sit for awhile.

Think about a dressier watch or another tool watch. Maybe wait to see what improvements are made to this and other Rolex watches this year.

Seriously, I appreciate your excitement, but don't buy these watches on an impulse (if you can help it). Make a plan about what you would like to own long-term and execute on that as the time comes.

My two cents.

Welshwatchman · 2 January 2008, 08:10 AM

I wouldn't do it if I were you.

Put the $5k in savings and get $300 a year interest.

GoldenBear · 2 January 2008, 08:10 AM

You could invest it in something that is liquid and will bring you a financial return and you won't have to look over your shoulder every time you go to Wal-mart..

ratmotortom · 2 January 2008, 08:12 AM

Buy what you like, but I would put my money into a different model. If you just recently purchased your SD, you are excited about it, and you should be. I can tell you though, the excitement will pass and you'll want something different. I'm all for having several Rolex's, but I don't have any doubles. Take a trip to the AD and see if anything else trips your trigger. JMO. It's your money................ Have fun with it !!

Beetle · 2 January 2008, 08:15 AM

In my oppinion, you have to wait, because the all new Rolex Sea Dweller with the ceramic bezel and the 3136 macchine with the parachrom is coming soon with the new submariner ceramic.
In other way if you buy a SD, Z series, and don't want to wait the new one that will be a little more expensive, I reccomend you buy the other one in Mseries with the rolex,rolex,rolexn the ring. It would be a differenr piece.

Stratton · 2 January 2008, 08:19 AM

If I had lots of money I would have lots of Sea Dwellers as it is my favourite watch. I actually did what you are thinking of doing in 1990 but I sold the second one soon after and got a TT black Sub, then a Sub Date and a GMT2. Once you've got all the watches you want with the plenty of money you are going to make then start buying 2nd examples of your favourite watches.

mike · 2 January 2008, 08:55 AM

Well, I'm certainly not opposed to have multiples of the same reference. LOL! But,.. I would probably wait till after Bazel on the chance something more interesting might come out.
It seems we are seeing a change in the sports models, and while I certainly have no idea what might be next I'd be interested to see before commiting.

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I wouldn't do it if I were you.

Put the $5k in savings and get $300 a year interest.

yup, but that $300 is taxed at almost 40% ... so
I got my 5K in the bank and I make about $200 interest on it....
so?? what do I do with the $200 now? it is all money anyways!
Can't feel it, can't touc it, can't smell it, just another number in another account ....

BigHat · 2 January 2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

yup, but that $300 is taxed at almost 40% ... so
I got my 5K in the bank and I make about $200 interest on it....
so?? what do I do with the $200 now? it is all money anyways!
Can't feel it, can't touc it, can't smell it, just another number in another account ....

Never mind.

chevycorvette · 2 January 2008, 09:14 AM

got thunder no rain.

talk is free

Perdu · 2 January 2008, 09:34 AM

I think you should consider yourself very lucky to have a "toy account". I can't think of any reason why you would want two identical watches?

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

I think you should consider yourself very lucky to have a "toy account". I can't think of any reason why you would want two identical watches?

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!!

Leighton · 2 January 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

You could invest it in something that is liquid and will bring you a financial return and you won't have to look over your shoulder every time you go to Wal-mart..

You are bad! It took me five minutes to regain my composure after that comment

CPCC · 2 January 2008, 09:47 AM

Watches are never logical decisions, if they were then everyone would own a digital timex.
These are emotional and impulsive decisions.
Heck, it's your money. An SD is a beautiful watch. The way the dollar has been depreciating it appears that a rolex may be one of the smartest investments.
You want it, buy it. I'm jealous.
Good luck.

Downing · 2 January 2008, 09:52 AM

Why not expand your collection? Rather than buying an identical second watch, I'd recommend getting something distinctively different. That's why I bought my white dial Exp II.

BigHat · 2 January 2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

Why not expand your collection? Rather than buying an identical second watch, I'd recommend getting something distinctively different. That's why I bought my white dial Exp II.

Very good suggestion.

blueface · 2 January 2008, 09:56 AM

You could buy it, and let me wear it, until you need it.

Ed Rooney · 2 January 2008, 10:20 AM

You should buy a COSC 14060M with that dough. If the Sub and SD go carbon and maxi, the COSC 14060M will be a rare bird indeed.

Or just buy 7 shares of Google and actually make some money.

LawMan · 2 January 2008, 10:25 AM

Sorry but you asked.Buying the identical watch because the money is burning a hole in your pocket really makes no sense at all

steel4me · 2 January 2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LawMan

Sorry but you asked.Buying the identical watch because the money is burning a hole in your pocket really makes no sense at all

yeah, I am getting a little too greedy .... It is never a mistake to not spend or spend later but just might be a mistake to spend now, out of impluse and emotion ....

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...

Spencer · 2 January 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

To me, a VERY silly idea. Maybe the worst watch purchase decision idea I've ever read about.

Sorry, but you asked right.

With so many wonderful watches out there (Rolex and others) why would you buy a dupe of what you already own?

You need to think this over and let the $5K sit for awhile.

Think about a dressier watch or another tool watch. Maybe wait to see what improvements are made to this and other Rolex watches this year.

Seriously, I appreciate your excitement, but don't buy these watches on an impulse (if you can help it). Make a plan about what you would like to own long-term and execute on that as the time comes.

My two cents.

+1

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.

BuffaloRolex · 2 January 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

Why not expand your collection? Rather than buying an identical second watch, I'd recommend getting something distinctively different. That's why I bought my white dial Exp II.

bgriz · 2 January 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

yup, but that $300 is taxed at almost 40% ... so
I got my 5K in the bank and I make about $200 interest on it....
so?? what do I do with the $200 now? it is all money anyways!
Can't feel it, can't touc it, can't smell it, just another number in another account ....

pilapandet · 2 January 2008, 12:11 PM

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

2 January 2008, 07:54 AM	#1
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	Should I buy another SEA DWELLER? 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

2 January 2008, 08:10 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I wouldn't do it if I were you. Put the $5k in savings and get $300 a year interest. __________________ ..33

2 January 2008, 08:10 AM	#5
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	You could invest it in something that is liquid and will bring you a financial return and you won't have to look over your shoulder every time you go to Wal-mart.. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

2 January 2008, 09:47 AM	#16
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Watches are never logical decisions, if they were then everyone would own a digital timex. These are emotional and impulsive decisions. Heck, it's your money. An SD is a beautiful watch. The way the dollar has been depreciating it appears that a rolex may be one of the smartest investments. You want it, buy it. I'm jealous. Good luck. __________________

2 January 2008, 09:52 AM	#17
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Why not expand your collection? Rather than buying an identical second watch, I'd recommend getting something distinctively different. That's why I bought my white dial Exp II. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

2 January 2008, 07:58 AM	#2
stang1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: George Location: CT Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 210	If it were me I would do it now before the price increase.

2 January 2008, 08:03 AM	#3
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	To me, a VERY silly idea. Maybe the worst watch purchase decision idea I've ever read about. Sorry, but you asked right. With so many wonderful watches out there (Rolex and others) why would you buy a dupe of what you already own? You need to think this over and let the $5K sit for awhile. Think about a dressier watch or another tool watch. Maybe wait to see what improvements are made to this and other Rolex watches this year. Seriously, I appreciate your excitement, but don't buy these watches on an impulse (if you can help it). Make a plan about what you would like to own long-term and execute on that as the time comes. My two cents.

2 January 2008, 08:12 AM	#6
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Buy what you like, but I would put my money into a different model. If you just recently purchased your SD, you are excited about it, and you should be. I can tell you though, the excitement will pass and you'll want something different. I'm all for having several Rolex's, but I don't have any doubles. Take a trip to the AD and see if anything else trips your trigger. JMO. It's your money................ Have fun with it !!

2 January 2008, 08:15 AM	#7
Beetle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 1	In my oppinion, you have to wait, because the all new Rolex Sea Dweller with the ceramic bezel and the 3136 macchine with the parachrom is coming soon with the new submariner ceramic. In other way if you buy a SD, Z series, and don't want to wait the new one that will be a little more expensive, I reccomend you buy the other one in Mseries with the rolex,rolex,rolexn the ring. It would be a differenr piece.

2 January 2008, 08:19 AM	#8
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	If I had lots of money I would have lots of Sea Dwellers as it is my favourite watch. I actually did what you are thinking of doing in 1990 but I sold the second one soon after and got a TT black Sub, then a Sub Date and a GMT2. Once you've got all the watches you want with the plenty of money you are going to make then start buying 2nd examples of your favourite watches.

2 January 2008, 08:55 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, I'm certainly not opposed to have multiples of the same reference. LOL! But,.. I would probably wait till after Bazel on the chance something more interesting might come out. It seems we are seeing a change in the sports models, and while I certainly have no idea what might be next I'd be interested to see before commiting.

2 January 2008, 09:14 AM	#12
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	got thunder no rain. talk is free

2 January 2008, 09:34 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think you should consider yourself very lucky to have a "toy account". I can't think of any reason why you would want two identical watches?

2 January 2008, 09:56 AM	#19
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	You could buy it, and let me wear it, until you need it. __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

2 January 2008, 10:20 AM	#20
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	You should buy a COSC 14060M with that dough. If the Sub and SD go carbon and maxi, the COSC 14060M will be a rare bird indeed. Or just buy 7 shares of Google and actually make some money.

2 January 2008, 10:25 AM	#21
LawMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Another Planet Posts: 228	Sorry but you asked.Buying the identical watch because the money is burning a hole in your pocket really makes no sense at all

2 January 2008, 11:00 AM	#23
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. ____________________________________________

2 January 2008, 11:12 AM	#24
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	#26
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	#27
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	#30
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..

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