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karmatp · 9 February 2010, 05:03 AM

Keep saving for what you know you truly want, and be patient, it will pay off.

spuds · 9 February 2010, 07:15 AM

Save for the Rolex IMO (I am.... it'll have taken me almost eighteen months maybe two years by the time I get 'em both!.....

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....but as someone else said earlier there ARE some beautiful Omega's at a fraction of the cost.

bayerische · 9 February 2010, 07:28 AM

GMT is the way to go!

MURRAY · 9 February 2010, 07:33 AM

Save for the one you want...I have a TAG Link from about 10 years ago...and now that I have exposure to (and own) Rolex products, I wish I had that money I spent back and would buy another Rolex...When I bought it I was very happy with it, and still am, mind you...but you are at a different starting point...you want a Rolex...If you want a Rolex...DON'T SETTLE!!!!

scl6118 · 9 February 2010, 01:31 PM

Keep saving and don't settle for a Tag.

sakuraba · 9 February 2010, 01:37 PM

Hold out for the Rolex. If you settle for second best, you'll end up flipping it down the road for what you want. And then you'll end up realizing that no one really flips TAGs

Take it from me, I have a drawerful of TAGs I settled for until I saw the light

tandrup · 9 February 2010, 02:17 PM

Personally, I would wait. If you don't wait, then the Rolex will keep calling you and you will end up with a nice Rolex and a semi-nice Tag or something else. It will end up being more expensive in the end.

Boopie · 9 February 2010, 02:22 PM

I agree with those who said to save up.

My husband bought a TAG TT automatic sports watch in 2000 for a little over $800 (it retailed for $1100). He should have saved his money for a Rolex. The money on the TAG was essentially wasted. It kept terrible time, the gold rubbed off of the links, and the bracelet was not nearly as comfortable as his Sub's bracelet. While a Rolex would have some decent resale in it, I think the TAG is, probably, relatively worthless.

Dr. Robert · 9 February 2010, 02:25 PM

wait, save more & get the Rolex.

ral · 9 February 2010, 02:26 PM

I understand where you are coming from... if you want to get something to hold you over, go ahead, but get something that won't break the bank.

Keep on saving for the GMT IIC. If you want to buy something for now, why not a Jorg Gray 6500... the Barack Obama "Commemorative" watch. It makes for an interesting conversation piece and for less the US$300 it wont affect much your plans to bet the Rolex.

ral · 9 February 2010, 02:26 PM

I understand where you are coming from... if you want to get something to hold you over, go ahead, but get something that won't break the bank.

Keep on saving for the GMT IIC. If you want to buy something for now, why not a Jorg Gray 6500... the Barack Obama "Commemorative" watch. It makes for an interesting conversation piece and for less the US$300 it wont affect much your plans to bet the Rolex.

Balded · 9 February 2010, 03:24 PM

I waited till my 32 to finally get my first Rolex after trying several other (dare I say cheaper Swiss brands). My advice is save for the GMTIIC. A Tag or Omega just are not the same and even though you have bought an expensive watch you may feel you have compromised!

9 February 2010, 05:03 AM	#1
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Keep saving for what you know you truly want, and be patient, it will pay off. __________________ My grails:

9 February 2010, 07:15 AM	#2
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Save for the Rolex IMO (I am.... it'll have taken me almost eighteen months maybe two years by the time I get 'em both!..... ) ....but as someone else said earlier there ARE some beautiful Omega's at a fraction of the cost. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

9 February 2010, 07:33 AM	#4
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Save for the one you want...I have a TAG Link from about 10 years ago...and now that I have exposure to (and own) Rolex products, I wish I had that money I spent back and would buy another Rolex...When I bought it I was very happy with it, and still am, mind you...but you are at a different starting point...you want a Rolex...If you want a Rolex...DON'T SETTLE!!!! __________________

9 February 2010, 01:31 PM	#5
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Keep saving and don't settle for a Tag. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

9 February 2010, 02:17 PM	#7
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	Personally, I would wait. If you don't wait, then the Rolex will keep calling you and you will end up with a nice Rolex and a semi-nice Tag or something else. It will end up being more expensive in the end. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

9 February 2010, 07:28 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	GMT is the way to go!

9 February 2010, 01:37 PM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Hold out for the Rolex. If you settle for second best, you'll end up flipping it down the road for what you want. And then you'll end up realizing that no one really flips TAGs Take it from me, I have a drawerful of TAGs I settled for until I saw the light

9 February 2010, 02:22 PM	#8
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I agree with those who said to save up. My husband bought a TAG TT automatic sports watch in 2000 for a little over $800 (it retailed for $1100). He should have saved his money for a Rolex. The money on the TAG was essentially wasted. It kept terrible time, the gold rubbed off of the links, and the bracelet was not nearly as comfortable as his Sub's bracelet. While a Rolex would have some decent resale in it, I think the TAG is, probably, relatively worthless.

9 February 2010, 02:25 PM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,282	wait, save more & get the Rolex.

9 February 2010, 02:26 PM	#10
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I understand where you are coming from... if you want to get something to hold you over, go ahead, but get something that won't break the bank. Keep on saving for the GMT IIC. If you want to buy something for now, why not a Jorg Gray 6500... the Barack Obama "Commemorative" watch. It makes for an interesting conversation piece and for less the US$300 it wont affect much your plans to bet the Rolex.

9 February 2010, 03:24 PM	#12
Balded "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Watch: GMTIIc,SD,Mil,Exp1 Posts: 73	I waited till my 32 to finally get my first Rolex after trying several other (dare I say cheaper Swiss brands). My advice is save for the GMTIIC. A Tag or Omega just are not the same and even though you have bought an expensive watch you may feel you have compromised!

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