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9 February 2010, 01:52 AM
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Save.... or go for something else?!??
Help!
I have promised I will treat myself to a much admired GMT II ceramic for my 30th Birthday in a year's time. I have already started saving and am about half way there. BUT... I have been tempted to bring the purchase forward and maybe settle for a Tag or a cheaper alternative. But some are nice but not nice enough! What to do?!?!? 
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9 February 2010, 01:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Paul
Location: New Haven, CT
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Wait until the new Rolex models are released, and get one of those.
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9 February 2010, 01:53 AM
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Location: US
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Keep saving. It will be well worth the wait!
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9 February 2010, 01:54 AM
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Real Name: DrK
Location: India
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Buy a Rolex. It is worth the wait. I tell you.
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9 February 2010, 01:55 AM
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It will be worth the wait you're right, its just the waiting that kills me!!
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9 February 2010, 01:56 AM
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Location: UK
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DONT buy the Tag....thats my advice!
Keep saving and buy the Rolex...you will be so delighted when you have it on your wrist! I am 30 in 2 months time and am onto my 3rd Rolex. Started with a Datejust, then got a Sea-Dweller, now have an SS Daytona. Love Rolex and I am sure you will too....please keep saving :) Best Regards, Nairn |
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9 February 2010, 02:00 AM
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Real Name: Renato
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I'm with everyone else. Buy exactly what you want or your not going to be satisfied.
 
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9 February 2010, 02:00 AM
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Real Name: George
Location: NYC
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Save Save Save... The Tag will make you happy for a while, but the Rolex oh man!
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9 February 2010, 02:10 AM
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Don't bother w/ that Tag.... save up dude!
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9 February 2010, 02:11 AM
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Wait for the Rolex...it will DEFINITELY be worth it!
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9 February 2010, 02:13 AM
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Save up, it will only make the whole process that much sweeter! You will also have a much better appreciation for what will be on your wrist for many years. Hang in there
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9 February 2010, 02:14 AM
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Save and get the GMT II C, it's the watch you really want.
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9 February 2010, 02:14 AM
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9 February 2010, 02:21 AM
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all good advice, much appreciated!!
Think I'm going to go and try a GMT II on anyway just to see how it looks, I know it is slightly bigger than the subs etc, anyone got any good pics of it on the wrsit or comparisons with other Rolex? |
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9 February 2010, 02:25 AM
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9 February 2010, 02:28 AM
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9 February 2010, 02:35 AM
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dude get a casio g-shock so you wont feel like a poser with a less than substantial watch and then when you are able, pull the trigger on what you REALLY want. There is nothing worse than trying to pacify your desire with a sub par concession. You have to start over and then you are further away than you were before. With this economy be careful of large purchases but if you really want a rolex get a pre owned model that is older then try to trade up. Do not get a TAG. you will be upset in weeks, not that tag is a bad watch, because its not, it is a great watch. Its just not what YOU really want and you work hard and deserve to have exactly what you want in life. I just turned 40 and I understand the milestone thing very well. Happy early 30!!!
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9 February 2010, 03:14 AM
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Keep saving nothing beats a Rolex!!
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9 February 2010, 03:48 AM
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Rolex.
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9 February 2010, 03:57 AM
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Rolex... Rolex... Rolex...
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9 February 2010, 04:16 AM
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Get whatever you like, If you prefer the tag go for it.....if you prefer the Rollie wait and go for it.
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9 February 2010, 04:17 AM
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I'd save save for the rollie, but it would really be worth taking a look at Omega
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9 February 2010, 04:18 AM
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Definitely keep on saving.... Tag is no comparison to Rolex.
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9 February 2010, 04:24 AM
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You will end up with a watch that you settled for and may or may not end up keeping it. Always buy what you want first.
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9 February 2010, 04:38 AM
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9 February 2010, 04:39 AM
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Save up and get the SS GMT, No to TAG!
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9 February 2010, 04:42 AM
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save for what you originally wanted rather than giving into shorter term gratification.
Otherwise you will be left feeling empty and still wanting the GMT only with a smaller bank account. good luck
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9 February 2010, 04:43 AM
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I almost settled,but i waited a little longer and got what I was after. I agree with the others,wait and get the Rolex.
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9 February 2010, 04:47 AM
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Always best to get the one you really want.
As they say "cry once and be done".
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9 February 2010, 05:00 AM
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The Rolex is worth the wait in my opinion.
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