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GerardoG · 15 May 2006, 06:28 AM

Hi there guys. This has been (still is) a hectic week, I have been in 5 cities in the last 4 days and this will keep on going 'til wednesday. Currently, sitting @ Mexico City airport, 2T Sub with me waiting for next plane; but wanted to share something that happened last night. Because of my job, I was sitting with a couple of customers last inght in a small town, we were having dinner; ocean front (actually ocean top; on a dock) full moon, gentle breeze; talking about life while having Montecristos (yes, cuban....everything else is NOT a cigar) and after hearing a story from one of them, whose dad worked hard all his life to have enough to live a good life when he would retire and then suudenly finding death at age 52....it hit me. Hard. I have heard stories like these several times before, but by some strange reason (thanks God!) this time something clicked. I, as you, are a WIS; just bought my latest toy and I am already hunting for the new one; collection includes Rolex (70's day date, '00 day date, 2T datejust, 2T sub, Exp II) Corum (Casino Bubble, my son's favorite watch) Cartier (Pasha, Roadster) IWC (Aquatimer) Panerai (Luminor Marina) Omega (Seamaster) and the list goes on. Most of them are sitting in a safe; I keep only 2-3 watches out. After last night; I have been thinking: why do I keep my watches pristine and in a safe? Why do I wear some of them 4-5 times (days) a year? What is the point of spending so much time and money buying these beauties only to store them? For what? I think I should care a little bit less about scratches and dings and start enjoying my watches....comments?

Saludos and thank you all!

colemanitis · 15 May 2006, 06:50 AM

It does seem silly to pay so much money for a watch only to be afraid of wearing it. These watches are built to be worn, not to be locked up in a safe somewhere.

C.J. · 15 May 2006, 07:00 AM

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Goodwatch · 15 May 2006, 07:54 AM

I was struck by something else in your message. I’ve suffered a mild heart condition in 2001, had to take medicine for a year. Once thought I was going to push daisies. Makes you to think your life all over. It doesn’t matter if the watches are in a safe or not. It matters if they help you to enjoy your life! To me, my wife and daughter are the most important things in my life. Next come my own life, my health and then my ‘goodies’. It’s all about getting your priorities right. I believe that many, if not all, of us Rolex and watch nuts got that part of their lives straightened out. So the mere materialistic part is just priority 3. Enjoy life to the fullest!

mailman · 15 May 2006, 10:02 AM

I'll sum it up like this. Life is too short to not wear your good watches and shoes

Rockrolex · 15 May 2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I'll sum it up like this. Life is too short to not wear your good watches and shoes

You got that right, Paulie. That's why all my watches are either on my wrist or on winders waiting to be worn. Nothing goes into a safe where I can't get at it on a moment's notice. They're all insured for replacement value and they're only things that can be replaced. Hell, we bought these things because we enjoy them. What kind of enjoyment can we get if they're wasting away in a safe.

Get them out and wear them, Gerardo, even if you only wear a given watch once every couple of months. At least you'll have them out to look at and decide if at that moment you want to strap one of them on.

dman · 15 May 2006, 02:05 PM

Paul, after buying another Pannie I can't afford nice shoes, can I borrow a pair? I guess I do have more than enough straps to make a few pairs.

Nice post G. Live is short, love the ones around you more than you think you can. Be the type of friend that you would want to have as a friend. Don't waste time worry about the small stuff.

Thanks for sharing mate!!

padi56 · 15 May 2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I was struck by something else in your message. I’ve suffered a mild heart condition in 2001, had to take medicine for a year. Once thought I was going to push daisies. Makes you to think your life all over. It doesn’t matter if the watches are in a safe or not. It matters if they help you to enjoy your life! To me, my wife and daughter are the most important things in my life. Next come my own life, my health and then my ‘goodies’. It’s all about getting your priorities right. I believe that many, if not all, of us Rolex and watch nuts got that part of their lives straightened out. So the mere materialistic part is just priority 3. Enjoy life to the fullest!

Now that Frans have never been a truer statement,live life to the fullest.

mailman · 15 May 2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Paul, after buying another Pannie I can't afford nice shoes, can I borrow a pair? I guess I do have more than enough straps to make a few pairs.

Thanks for sharing mate!!

Sure can. As long as you wear asize 13 D, you can borrow any pair you like

Earl · 15 May 2006, 11:18 PM

Very Good Post "GG"

GerardoG · 16 May 2006, 01:35 AM

Thank you all for your comments. Today: my son's B-day; I will wear his favorite watch: Corum Bubble Casino. I don't care if it matches my wardrobe (or shoes), I will just make him happy!

Uncle-AJ · 16 May 2006, 01:47 AM

Well said Gerado.

16 May 2006, 02:05 AM

Gerrardo, life is for the living, to be lived to the fullest.

A few years back I had an (undocumented) case of West Nile disease and at its worst, I was sure I was going to die. Very scary! That put it in perspective for me.

No sense in putting off to tomorrow what you can do and enjoy today. Live it and enjoy it cuz once you're gone, you can't take it with you.

Biblebanger · 16 May 2006, 02:28 AM

Good Post!

ji603 · 16 May 2006, 03:22 AM

Good reading... sounds like you have an interesting life too.

I wear my GMT 24/7 ... the people with whom I spend a lot of time dont understand risking a $4K watch, but like you said, why not enjoy them!!

JJ Irani · 16 May 2006, 04:09 AM

Good post, Gerardo. Probably a good reason to have just TWO watches....one in and one out....that way you can hardly ever go wrong!

GerardoG · 16 May 2006, 11:30 AM

Well....Bubble Casino on my wrist. I took all plastic protection stickers (after 2 years!) and just enjoyed my son while looking at the 'white ball go around'

15 May 2006, 06:28 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Life..... Hi there guys. This has been (still is) a hectic week, I have been in 5 cities in the last 4 days and this will keep on going 'til wednesday. Currently, sitting @ Mexico City airport, 2T Sub with me waiting for next plane; but wanted to share something that happened last night. Because of my job, I was sitting with a couple of customers last inght in a small town, we were having dinner; ocean front (actually ocean top; on a dock) full moon, gentle breeze; talking about life while having Montecristos (yes, cuban....everything else is NOT a cigar) and after hearing a story from one of them, whose dad worked hard all his life to have enough to live a good life when he would retire and then suudenly finding death at age 52....it hit me. Hard. I have heard stories like these several times before, but by some strange reason (thanks God!) this time something clicked. I, as you, are a WIS; just bought my latest toy and I am already hunting for the new one; collection includes Rolex (70's day date, '00 day date, 2T datejust, 2T sub, Exp II) Corum (Casino Bubble, my son's favorite watch) Cartier (Pasha, Roadster) IWC (Aquatimer) Panerai (Luminor Marina) Omega (Seamaster) and the list goes on. Most of them are sitting in a safe; I keep only 2-3 watches out. After last night; I have been thinking: why do I keep my watches pristine and in a safe? Why do I wear some of them 4-5 times (days) a year? What is the point of spending so much time and money buying these beauties only to store them? For what? I think I should care a little bit less about scratches and dings and start enjoying my watches....comments? Saludos and thank you all!

15 May 2006, 06:50 AM	#2
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	It does seem silly to pay so much money for a watch only to be afraid of wearing it. These watches are built to be worn, not to be locked up in a safe somewhere. __________________ Member #471

15 May 2006, 07:00 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 05:31 AM..

15 May 2006, 07:54 AM	#4
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I was struck by something else in your message. I’ve suffered a mild heart condition in 2001, had to take medicine for a year. Once thought I was going to push daisies. Makes you to think your life all over. It doesn’t matter if the watches are in a safe or not. It matters if they help you to enjoy your life! To me, my wife and daughter are the most important things in my life. Next come my own life, my health and then my ‘goodies’. It’s all about getting your priorities right. I believe that many, if not all, of us Rolex and watch nuts got that part of their lives straightened out. So the mere materialistic part is just priority 3. Enjoy life to the fullest! __________________ Member# 127

15 May 2006, 10:02 AM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I'll sum it up like this. Life is too short to not wear your good watches and shoes __________________ JJ

15 May 2006, 02:05 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Paul, after buying another Pannie I can't afford nice shoes, can I borrow a pair? I guess I do have more than enough straps to make a few pairs. Nice post G. Live is short, love the ones around you more than you think you can. Be the type of friend that you would want to have as a friend. Don't waste time worry about the small stuff. Thanks for sharing mate!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 May 2006, 11:18 PM	#10
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Very Good Post "GG"

16 May 2006, 01:35 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you all for your comments. Today: my son's B-day; I will wear his favorite watch: Corum Bubble Casino. I don't care if it matches my wardrobe (or shoes), I will just make him happy!

16 May 2006, 01:47 AM	#12
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Well said Gerado. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

16 May 2006, 02:05 AM	#13
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Gerrardo, life is for the living, to be lived to the fullest. A few years back I had an (undocumented) case of West Nile disease and at its worst, I was sure I was going to die. Very scary! That put it in perspective for me. No sense in putting off to tomorrow what you can do and enjoy today. Live it and enjoy it cuz once you're gone, you can't take it with you.

16 May 2006, 02:28 AM	#14
Biblebanger Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fargo Posts: 116	Good Post!

16 May 2006, 03:22 AM	#15
ji603 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 95	Nice outlook! Good reading... sounds like you have an interesting life too. I wear my GMT 24/7 ... the people with whom I spend a lot of time dont understand risking a $4K watch, but like you said, why not enjoy them!!

16 May 2006, 04:09 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good post, Gerardo. Probably a good reason to have just TWO watches....one in and one out....that way you can hardly ever go wrong! __________________ 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!!

16 May 2006, 11:30 AM	#17
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well....Bubble Casino on my wrist. I took all plastic protection stickers (after 2 years!) and just enjoyed my son while looking at the 'white ball go around'

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