Just Can't Pull the Trigger!

[steveclocks]

Yes man, I know exactly how you feel. Nothing bad about it. As long have you have something decent on your wrist while saving up for something better

[c.rod]

Get A rolex now and continue to save, while changing your mind 100 times during the process like most of us..lol

Like others have said you won't lose to much $ on your first one if u want to flip it

[Ed Man]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

But you're not really in the hunt for the YG Daytona because you don't have the funds yet. You can pick up the stainless and still be in the hunt for the YG one the same way you are now - saving for it. And the SS will still retain a good portion of its value to put towards the YG one.

Frankly, if I had to save like that for a YG Rolex I'm not sure when I reached the number I'd be able to pull the trigger for that kind of money on my first Rolex. Usually (not always of course) people that go straight to precious metal like that are just writing a check.

But do what makes you happy. Whatever you decide, you're saving money. Nothing wrong with that.

Agree completely!!!!!

[dysondiver]

best sky picture ive seen in a while

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by AndyK

I commend you for your ability to save! Why not reward yourself with the SS Daytona and then flip it when you have the remaining funds for a gold one available, as others have mentioned?

Flipping your way up is half the fun

[jerseyb]

I can relate to the OP because I've been in the market for my first and most likely only luxury watch. And when you save for one the next nicer piece is within reach. Also this forum doesnt make it any easier to decide when you look at all the other great pieces

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Flipping your way up is half the fun

Except for all the ones we regret letting go of...

[mikebreezy3000]

Originally Posted by capote

Before you know it, you will start looking at Lange and Pateks

Daniel, you're absolutely correct…guilty as charged.

[Bangel]

Nothing wrong with a bit of delayed gratification!

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

Agreed. True watch addicts can't do what you are doing.

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by Cc1966

Perhaps you are addicted to the anticipation mate!

I believe you are right. I'm having a lot of fun with the anticipaion.

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Sounds like you need a trip to an AD for I little hands on session to see if you really want to wait. Happy hunting.

That sounds like a great idea. I bet I will walk out with a watch on my wrist.

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by AndyK

I commend you for your ability to save! Why not reward yourself with the SS Daytona and then flip it when you have the remaining funds for a gold one available, as others have mentioned?

Thank you. I cant see how flipping is cost effective.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by dbluevette

Thank you. I cant see how flipping is cost effective.

Well an SS Daytona will hold its value well so if you buy it at a reasonable price you will lose very little or maybe nothing when you sell it later for the gold and in the mean time you have a lovely watch on your wrist.

[KINGROLESAR]

Keep saving.

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by AK797

Well an SS Daytona will hold its value well so if you buy it at a reasonable price you will lose very little or maybe nothing when you sell it later for the gold and in the mean time you have a lovely watch on your wrist.

Sounds tempting

[Goodwill63]

Flipping is a disease and I got it! Go with exp I now and save for next one. Great watch and remember, two is better than one!!!!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by dbluevette

Thank you. I cant see how flipping is cost effective.

Said it was fun, no one mentioned cost effective

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

maybe spend the money on something else? it doesn't seem like a watch is what you *really* want to spend your money on. otherwise, i don't see how you could have resisted so long?

Above is also something I would consider putting some thought into. That being said I would start saving for something in SS, the Daytona 116520 is a timeless reference and a great start to a collection. Start saving for the next one (or dozen)

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Said it was fun, no one mentioned cost effective

[ATCS Jen]

Try on as many as you can, then go for the one you fall in love with. You will know it when you see it on your wrist!


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[GradyPhilpott]

What kind of watch do you wear now?

[bgbg13]

Originally Posted by dbluevette

Thank you. I cant see how flipping is cost effective.

they can be had right here for $10-11k. When you have the rest saved for the gold, you will be able to get very very close ( if not more depending in how much time / price increases ) to getting $10-11k trading your ss for the gold. If you don't buy new from AD you don't take the depreciation hit.

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[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by ATCS Jen

Try on as many as you can, then go for the one you fall in love with. You will know it when you see it on your wrist!


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Sounds like solid advice to me. Thank u

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by davenotize

you're going to drive yourself crazy, even more when you miss out on good opportunities.
P.S I remember I was in the same position and everyday I would look up so many watches and one night my wife records me while I was sleeping in the middle of the night saying. "Rolex yatchmaster 16622...bla bla bla.... GMT master 116710"

Funniest post i've seen!!!

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by alanc

I would look on the bright side - you still have all your money and you've saved yourself a lot of flipping. I'd wait until you have the funds for the Gold Daytona - that is a great first luxury watch in anyone's book. If you decide you don't want it, you still have the money.

As an aside, you sound like the polar opposite of the gentleman on a recent thread who dropped 9k on a pawnshop frankenrolex and immdiately regretted it. Your way is better.

Thank you

[dbluevette]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

What kind of watch do you wear now?

I have about a dozen watches. Mostly just designer name quartz watches that i have accumulated over the years. Nothing special. I hardly even wear them.

I want a real luxury watch.

[Lns888]

Originally Posted by dbluevette

Hello all. I've been lurking the forum for a few months, and I have a big dillema. I want to know if there are any others out there like me.

I started saving money for a Rolex watch a while back. The Rolex I intitially had my eye on was a vintage SS 6694 for about $1500. Once i saved up the cash for that particualar watch, I started targeting the SS 39mm Explorer 1 that could be had for $5000 to $6000. Well, once i had money saved up for that watch I started targeting a white face SS Daytona. I now have the money put aside for the SS daytona.

Now, the yellow gold Daytona is really singing to me. I'm thinking about waiting to save a little longer so that i can purchase that watch instead. It seems that every time I save up the money for the watch I think I want, I end up wanting a different Rolex watch that is just slightly out of my reach.

What is going on with me? Has anyone else ever been unable to pull the trigger like this?

By the way, I'm enjoying this forum immensly. Beautiful pics and lots of info.

Thanks fellow watch lovers.

Buy the SS Daytona now and save for the Yg Daytona so at least you will have a everyday watch.Remember we only live once

[Lns888]

You can never go wrong on getting both

[Lns888]

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