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Old 18 October 2008, 09:10 AM   #121
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:12 AM   #122
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:18 AM   #123
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Since you asked,this is how I did it.
I have just purchased my first pre-owned Rolex (3 days ago) and I am loving it. Of course, it is not a $10000 + Daytona,it is a $4000 Submariner. I have always wanted one but never thought I could afford one.
When I was a kid,my dream car was a Porsche 911, but I convinced myself I can settle for less...944 turbo,944,or a 356 Speedster replica, anything as long as it is a Porsche. After I got purchased a 944, my next goal was to get a Harley, and I bought a used Sportser. Then, I thought I realized I liked watches a lot, so one day I thought I would get a Rolex, which I did few days ago. All the brands above are very expensive brand new, but I managed to buy a product from each one of them.
Assuming your BMW is a brand new one, it cost you around $40,000, correct?
Ok, a used 944 Turbo can cost anywhere between $7,000- $15,000 with an average of $9,000.
A used Sportster costs around $5000 and a used Submariner Rolex is about $4000. So,all together less than $20,000. I have the toys I want and I am happy.
I know,you want the BEST from each one of them BUT when you can not have everything, you can settle for less/used. This doesn't mean you are settling for less, just being realsitic with your budget.

If you can afford a BMW and a boat and make around $140,000, then you can DEFINITELY afford a used Rolex. Of course, this depends on how much your regular bills are.
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:18 AM   #124
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:24 AM   #125
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:25 AM   #126
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Old 18 October 2008, 09:27 AM   #127
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I feel sorry for you making only 140k plus a year and still can't afford a 10k watch.

Some of us namely JJ, Felly..and Oscar...and John...and Richard and and and...
.........the list goes on and on........


We are.all making 3-4 million dollars a year..
and most importantly we do not have any obligations
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Old 18 October 2008, 10:02 AM   #128
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i have hardly any wealth

the money i do have, i spend on big expensive watches.

why?

it's because i have a very tiny penis.

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See what that green radiation does to ya?

In response to the OP's query on who the heck can afford these $10K+ timepieces.... I see you have a boat, which I've read is defined as
"A hole in the water into which one pours money." and kids.
I don't have a boat. I don't have children. Just the wife and me. That's probably the reason I can afford these exquisite timepieces. Oh, if I had kids, I would be wearing a Casio and not think about participating in this forum, as my DNA copies running around would be my number one consideration. But fate dealt me this hand, so I just have to make the best of it and drown my sorrows in another Rolex, this time, maybe a Day-Date with roman numerals and a white or pyramid dial.

Last year, I left the company I grinded away for 30 years and went out on my own. Tripled my income and went from a Seiko Kinetic to Rolexes. That helped too.
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Old 18 October 2008, 10:10 AM   #129
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Old 18 October 2008, 10:17 AM   #130
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I can't take much more of this. These watches are incredible. The Daytona is the best looking watch I've ever seen... but who can afford such a watch?

I do fairly well, $140k+ salary, BMW, boat, Harley, House... yet I can't justify spending $10k+ on a watch.

Who are all of you buying these watches, because the pictures posted here don't look like you are rolling in the money. Are you drug dealers, inheritance brats, or posers buying used Rolex's to show off?

I hate you all... except the posers because I could do that but prefer not to buy something that keeps food off the table or my children from attending good colleges.
Hi Jim,

I don't earn as much as you nor do I own a BMW, boat, Harley, except I have a roof over my wife and children ... so, I am in the middle class group, but clean

People who buy luxury goods tend to show off their purchase - i.e., those who buy Rolexes are no different to those who buy a BMW or Porsche ... to show off

I bought my first Rolex after the age of 40 using my hard earned money because I was impressed with a vintage Sub I inherited that is now 27 years old but still looks good (classical), maintains its value and keeps good time. I cannot afford or justify buying a BMW because it's higher maintenance - petrol, annual tax & insurance, service, repairs, washing, etc. - than my Rolex, and would be worth less than half the purchase price in 7 years ... if not problematic with escalating repair costs?

If you have joined the TRF, are you not curious or thinking about buying a Rolex yourself?
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Old 18 October 2008, 10:21 AM   #131
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Who cares what you make. Moreover, who cares what you have, just as long as YOU are happy. I can tell you one thing: All of us on this forum are pretty damn happy about our Rolex's!!!
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Old 18 October 2008, 10:32 AM   #132
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i have hardly any wealth

the money i do have, i spend on big expensive watches.

why?

it's because i have a very tiny penis.

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Old 18 October 2008, 10:44 AM   #133
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I always considered a boat and motorcycle activity toys that I can use and enjoy with others. Going for rides, rallies, fishing or weekends on the Vineyard. I just considered a watch for telling time. I seldom see friends hanging out together playing with their watches... lol

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Old 18 October 2008, 10:53 AM   #134
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Hi Jim,

I don't earn as much as you nor do I own a BMW, boat, Harley, except I have a roof over my wife and children ... so, I am in the middle class group, but clean

People who buy luxury goods tend to show off their purchase - i.e., those who buy Rolexes are no different to those who buy a BMW or Porsche ... to show off

I bought my first Rolex after the age of 40 using my hard earned money because I was impressed with a vintage Sub I inherited that is now 27 years old but still looks good (classical), maintains its value and keeps good time. I cannot afford or justify buying a BMW because it's higher maintenance - petrol, annual tax & insurance, service, repairs, washing, etc. - than my Rolex, and would be worth less than half the purchase price in 7 years ... if not problematic with escalating repair costs?

If you have joined the TRF, are you not curious or thinking about buying a Rolex yourself?

The very last, deepest, darkest, just the thought of it annoys reason I bought my Rolex was to show it off... Why? We're not in middle school any more.
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Old 18 October 2008, 11:14 AM   #135
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I stopped working 2 years ago at 48 years old
Just a used DateJust some Omega's and Breitlings, No Daytona....In my "sales"
days I would make 175k+ no boat, no bike, I did have a BMW but it was a 1990
with 150k miles on it and we lived in a small house in Phoenix.
We did good in the housing market in AZ and got out just in time.
Will I ever buy a Daytona....naaaawww, no interest.
I prefer 10k in my account. But thats me.
but I just lied too
My wife really keeps me from buying anything....she controls the accounts.
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Old 18 October 2008, 11:21 AM   #136
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Since you asked,this is how I did it.
I have just purchased my first pre-owned Rolex (3 days ago) and I am loving it. Of course, it is not a $10000 + Daytona,it is a $4000 Submariner. I have always wanted one but never thought I could afford one.
When I was a kid,my dream car was a Porsche 911, but I convinced myself I can settle for less...944 turbo,944,or a 356 Speedster replica, anything as long as it is a Porsche. After I got purchased a 944, my next goal was to get a Harley, and I bought a used Sportser. Then, I thought I realized I liked watches a lot, so one day I thought I would get a Rolex, which I did few days ago. All the brands above are very expensive brand new, but I managed to buy a product from each one of them.
Assuming your BMW is a brand new one, it cost you around $40,000, correct?
Ok, a used 944 Turbo can cost anywhere between $7,000- $15,000 with an average of $9,000.
A used Sportster costs around $5000 and a used Submariner Rolex is about $4000. So,all together less than $20,000. I have the toys I want and I am happy.
I know,you want the BEST from each one of them BUT when you can not have everything, you can settle for less/used. This doesn't mean you are settling for less, just being realsitic with your budget.

If you can afford a BMW and a boat and make around $140,000, then you can DEFINITELY afford a used Rolex. Of course, this depends on how much your regular bills are.
Pictures attached from my home,speedster replica (sold last year) Harley,and Rolex.
Since you asked.....
what the hell is that white Mobil oil symbol on the the side of the car thing?
883?
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Old 18 October 2008, 12:59 PM   #137
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Almost all vintage racing Porsches had Mobil Pegasus dacals. I was trying to recreate that look. About the Harley,you are correct,it is 883.

I do not want to be misunderstood here.
I am NOT trying to show off by posting pictures . All I am saying is,you can have some toys without braking the bank and still have fun. I use myself as an example.
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Old 18 October 2008, 01:06 PM   #138
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wow....I'm 23...Im a tattoo artist...income around 100k/year....mercedes...no boat....no harley...on the weekends I enjoy spending time with my wonderful girlfriend..taking our puppy out on walks...I like to travel....Bought all of my rollies brand new...DO NOT enjoy rolling around in my money though...do you know how many dirty hands have touched that stuff?? I mean...what happens if someone poops and then doesnt wash their hands and then hands me a couple hundred and then I roll around on the bills???? you have all this stuff...figured you would have 'nuff sense not to roll around in poop....posers?? like..the rich white guys that ride harleys??? and ......aggrevate the hell out of the REAL riders??? funny....come to a watch forum question the integrity of those who enjoy it??...go tell an angel or a 1 percenter about that "Harley"
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Old 18 October 2008, 01:14 PM   #139
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Old 18 October 2008, 01:16 PM   #140
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IMO, it doesn't have anything to do with what you make, but what you do with what you make and how wise your are with it.

I am 53 years of age and just purchased my first Rolex. I wanted one 25 years ago, but prudence prevailed. Patience brings good things and that without remorse.

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Old 18 October 2008, 01:30 PM   #141
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I can't take much more of this. These watches are incredible. The Daytona is the best looking watch I've ever seen... but who can afford such a watch?

I do fairly well, $140k+ salary, BMW, boat, Harley, House... yet I can't justify spending $10k+ on a watch.

Who are all of you buying these watches, because the pictures posted here don't look like you are rolling in the money. Are you drug dealers, inheritance brats, or posers buying used Rolex's to show off?

I hate you all... except the posers because I could do that but prefer not to buy something that keeps food off the table or my children from attending good colleges.
You should look at a cheeper Rolex if you don't want to spend 10K on a watch. You can get a nice Air-King for under 4K. They are a great watch
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Old 18 October 2008, 01:44 PM   #142
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Who are you people ?

Glad to hear you pull in 140k. Oh wait you said a year ? sorry that is my quarterly net gain. Time pieces such as Rolex are a subtle statement that says in my world You have arrived. I once heard that you wear a Timex to get somewhere on time. You wear a Rolex because you don't have to. It is what it is.
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I feel sorry for you making only 140k plus a year and still can't afford a 10k watch.

Some of us namely JJ, Felly..and Oscar...and John...and Richard and and and...
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We are.all making 3-4 million dollars a year..
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Sorry...I got to run...my wife says ...the roof of our trailor is leaking (?)

Hahahaha steve they just demote me..i only make 2 million a year now.
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You can't afford a Rolex because you have yet to achieve financial freedom. I bet your house, BMW, Harley, boat and other assets (I mean liabilities) are still not fully paid for. All these luxuries and even necessities will be taken away from you when you lose your job.

Once all your luxury items and necessities are fully paid for and you have cash invested and working hard for you, you don't need to worry about losing your job. That is the time when you are ready to buy a Daytona.
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I don't think a watch can be considered an investment... put the money in a CD and it will be worth more than your watch in 10 years.... trust me...

My toys are just that... toys... A watch is a toy not an investment. I guess it's just how much someone is willing to spend on toys. I know some would say a Harley isn't worth what they cost.
I feel bad for you if your keeping safe money in CD's. CD income is taxable. If in an IRA, etc. then later when getting your retirement disbursements. You ought to rethink that statement and figure where banks put safe money to then pay you the lesser CD rate off the formers higher rate of interest.

On the toy thing, people have been investing properly in collectable cars /bikes and driving their money for years. Rolex is a high end passion as collectable cars are and in most cases on either front, "You Can Drive or Wear Your Money"

Stop hemming and hawing. Wear your money proud, or go on Dreaming Rolex.

Harley riding and wearing a nice Daytona / Sub will do wonders for your self esteem. Or really man, just alow you to enjoy all your hard work.

Look at it this way, how many Toys can you actually add to your Portfolio?? huh? Best regards to you....
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You can't afford a Rolex because you have yet to achieve financial freedom. I bet your house, BMW, Harley, boat and other assets (I mean liabilities) are still not fully paid for. All these luxuries and even necessities will be taken away from you when you lose your job.

Once all your luxury items and necessities are fully paid for and you have cash invested and working hard for you, you don't need to worry about losing your job. That is the time when you are ready to buy a Daytona.
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anybody here hungry?? I am....just spent my last 5 grand on a rolex....Can I getta dolla o' two to get a burger, yo?????
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i have hardly any wealth

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why?

it's because i have a very tiny penis.

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I don't feel sorry for you Jim. It's just as tough on the other side of the fence.
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I've never understood why someone would boast to complete strangers about their salary and their material possessions. They're puffing for sure or maybe they're just 14.....
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