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kilyung · 3 April 2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

I felt this way on my wedding day. It'll pass.

Enjoy that incredible watch!

I still feel that way about my wedding day... And it was LONG ago.

Laszlo · 3 April 2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I still feel that way about my wedding day... And it was LONG ago.

kilyung · 3 April 2014, 02:19 PM

You have a lot of watches to buy from DavidSW to make up for the extra cost of the "AD experience".

HACKNSACK44 · 3 April 2014, 03:21 PM

Congrats!!

IAN1 · 3 April 2014, 03:35 PM

Enjoy it and dont look back.

Hairdude1 · 3 April 2014, 03:47 PM

Congrats!

Headshrinker · 4 April 2014, 04:11 AM

There is a certain selfishness when buying a luxury item. The purchase of a nine thousand watch, to some, seems a little crazy, but to a collector or one that can appreciate the value and craftsmanship that goes into such a watch; it may be a sound purchase. This is not true if you are effecting your life or your families' welfare financially. I just purchased a Day-Date and felt self-conscious the first few times wearing it, especially when a clerk at a local convenient store said "nice watch, damn you must be rich!" I did not comment, but it was at that moment I realized I bought this watch for my own satisfaction, not some 18 year old clerk's opinion. Wear your watch. Wear it for your own motivations without guilt or remorse.

james1787 · 11 April 2014, 06:18 AM

Edit: I didn't see that the OP sold the watch already. In the end you have to do what's best for you. I have one Rolex and I'm happy with it. Someday I would like a YG DDII or TT DJ, but that's not in the cards for a long time. Enjoy the one you already have :)

HL65 · 11 April 2014, 08:52 AM

Congrats and enjoy it!

brettpaul · 11 April 2014, 04:16 PM

The feeling will pass my friend - the longer you keep the watch and enjoy it the better the return. I got very lucky last October and got my BLNR from him at US 7,400 BNIB....keeping in mind I buy 3-5 watches a year and refer a good deal of business to him. Wear it for a couple of weeks and you'll never look back - it's an awesome piece!

Old Expat Beast · 11 April 2014, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettpaul

The feeling will pass my friend - the longer you keep the watch and enjoy it the better the return. I got very lucky last October and got my BLNR from him at US 7,400 BNIB....keeping in mind I buy 3-5 watches a year and refer a good deal of business to him. Wear it for a couple of weeks and you'll never look back - it's an awesome piece!

Better to read the thread through. He already sold it.

Jfullm42 · 11 April 2014, 06:16 PM

Haha funny this thread is still going. Yes I sold it and the guy got a good deal, lost a little, but life goes on. Thanks everyone for the thoughts of encouragement. For now I will enjoy my Sub and a good nights sleep

cop414 · 11 April 2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfullm42

Haha funny this thread is still going. Yes I sold it and the guy got a good deal, lost a little, but life goes on. Thanks everyone for the thoughts of encouragement. For now I will enjoy my Sub and a good nights sleep

I'm happy that it worked out for you Jeff, as we say "if it isn't singing to you"... you did the right thing for you. A good nights sleep can't be bought...

PADI_Diver · 19 April 2014, 02:11 AM

Imagine it this way, if you spent 9k on a used car in 5 years that car would be worth 3k but in five years that watch might be worth even more than 9k

simex · 19 April 2014, 02:59 AM

good thing you didnt buy new day date 2.really would sweat it.enjoy the watch it will all work out.

submariner123 · 19 April 2014, 03:41 AM

You shouldn't have bought a watch that looks so similar to your first watch then!
The feeling doesn't affect me, I'm going to buy an Explorer II soon. Either look at the £5530 sat in the bank or buy a watch that I love? No brainer to me. I choose not to spend my money on holidays :)

Whistlepig1 · 19 April 2014, 04:11 AM

Like the OP, I just picked up my BLNR recently (yesterday!).
Got the band adjusted, and it feels like it's home on my wrist.
This is the first Rolex, and the first big boy timepiece I've purchased (I also have a blackface Tag professional quartz, which is great for what it is).
I felt a bit of remorse leading up to the purchase, but those feelings are gone.
My wife and I are financially solvent, kids raised, and I just felt now was the time get that first serious timepiece.
Feels good!

Reading the posts here makes it feel even better…!

S.
j

3 April 2014, 03:21 PM	#4
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11 April 2014, 08:52 AM	#9
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11 April 2014, 06:16 PM	#12
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	Haha funny this thread is still going. Yes I sold it and the guy got a good deal, lost a little, but life goes on. Thanks everyone for the thoughts of encouragement. For now I will enjoy my Sub and a good nights sleep __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

3 April 2014, 02:19 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You have a lot of watches to buy from DavidSW to make up for the extra cost of the "AD experience".

3 April 2014, 03:35 PM	#5
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	Enjoy it and dont look back.

3 April 2014, 03:47 PM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

4 April 2014, 04:11 AM	#7
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	There is a certain selfishness when buying a luxury item. The purchase of a nine thousand watch, to some, seems a little crazy, but to a collector or one that can appreciate the value and craftsmanship that goes into such a watch; it may be a sound purchase. This is not true if you are effecting your life or your families' welfare financially. I just purchased a Day-Date and felt self-conscious the first few times wearing it, especially when a clerk at a local convenient store said "nice watch, damn you must be rich!" I did not comment, but it was at that moment I realized I bought this watch for my own satisfaction, not some 18 year old clerk's opinion. Wear your watch. Wear it for your own motivations without guilt or remorse.

11 April 2014, 06:18 AM	#8
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Edit: I didn't see that the OP sold the watch already. In the end you have to do what's best for you. I have one Rolex and I'm happy with it. Someday I would like a YG DDII or TT DJ, but that's not in the cards for a long time. Enjoy the one you already have :)

11 April 2014, 04:16 PM	#10
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	The feeling will pass my friend - the longer you keep the watch and enjoy it the better the return. I got very lucky last October and got my BLNR from him at US 7,400 BNIB....keeping in mind I buy 3-5 watches a year and refer a good deal of business to him. Wear it for a couple of weeks and you'll never look back - it's an awesome piece!

19 April 2014, 02:11 AM	#14
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Brendan Location: USA Posts: 228	Imagine it this way, if you spent 9k on a used car in 5 years that car would be worth 3k but in five years that watch might be worth even more than 9k

19 April 2014, 02:59 AM	#15
simex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nevada Watch: 1655,exp Posts: 113	good thing you didnt buy new day date 2.really would sweat it.enjoy the watch it will all work out.

19 April 2014, 03:41 AM	#16
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	You shouldn't have bought a watch that looks so similar to your first watch then! The feeling doesn't affect me, I'm going to buy an Explorer II soon. Either look at the £5530 sat in the bank or buy a watch that I love? No brainer to me. I choose not to spend my money on holidays :)

19 April 2014, 04:11 AM	#17
Whistlepig1 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Michiana Watch: GMT IIc BLNR Posts: 100	Like the OP, I just picked up my BLNR recently (yesterday!). Got the band adjusted, and it feels like it's home on my wrist. This is the first Rolex, and the first big boy timepiece I've purchased (I also have a blackface Tag professional quartz, which is great for what it is). I felt a bit of remorse leading up to the purchase, but those feelings are gone. My wife and I are financially solvent, kids raised, and I just felt now was the time get that first serious timepiece. Feels good! Reading the posts here makes it feel even better…! S. j

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