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Sammk · 21 July 2015, 10:11 AM

I beleive most people here who own a high end watch could afford one easily or if not easily maybe after a few months of savings. But some on the other hand have to go a long way to get their timepiece or to fulfill there watch addiction. I just met a guy today, crazy about watches, who just sold his car to buy vintage Daytona.he doesn't have a car anymore since a couple of months and travels by public transport. His watch collection is probably worth more than he will ever save in his entire lifetime. I just can't get over it, what a guy and what a collection. Any such stories here? Or has anyone else come across such a person?

thomaspp · 21 July 2015, 10:14 AM

I think about selling my car...... and my house to buy more watches all the time!

All in moderation is when most enjoyed.

Sam Crow · 21 July 2015, 10:21 AM

A Daytona is a much better investment than a car.

bobabreath · 21 July 2015, 10:22 AM

It does sound extreme to sell a car for a Rolex. But 2 Rolexes in my collection are already worth a small car. So you can count me just as crazy, but I try not to think about it!

Armyguy03 · 21 July 2015, 10:22 AM

I wouldn't but I bet you he IS happy.

Mr. K · 21 July 2015, 10:26 AM

Balance...... secret to life. ... at least that is what I hear

tkerrmd · 21 July 2015, 10:27 AM

We all have different priorities

rle737ng · 21 July 2015, 10:55 AM

Whatever floats your boat...

porschedude · 21 July 2015, 11:09 AM

If he is happy, so am I. Who are we to say what the man spends his money on.

beer · 21 July 2015, 11:18 AM

Well I go without things to buy watches but not things I need, just forfeit other luxuries for it

i.e. not upgrading the iPhone after 1 year means $1000 of watch money

Like others said its about priorities obviously a car wasnt a necessity for this guy

beer · 21 July 2015, 11:20 AM

maybe sell my main car for a vintage piece then just use the Land Rover

then the appreciation may pay for the extra fuel consumption

MCO1 · 21 July 2015, 11:25 AM

It has been discussed here time and time again that Rolex's shouldn't be looked at as an investment but they are at least as good as having money in the bank. I don't know what kind of car he had but the vintage Daytona might provide a better return in an equal amount of time. Different people different priorities suppose.

GB-man · 21 July 2015, 11:33 AM

Hey if he lives in NYC, might be a good idea.

jhe888 · 21 July 2015, 11:34 AM

If you live in New York, I can see selling a car for a watch.

Here in Houston, not so much.

watchwatcher · 21 July 2015, 11:41 AM

If I could get by with no car, I would much rather have a watch. Sadly, though, this is not the case.

acarriles · 21 July 2015, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

Balance...... secret to life. ... at least that is what I hear

Balance is a watch on each wrist...

njmoose · 21 July 2015, 11:47 AM

Houstonians don't walk!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhe888

If you live in New York, I can see selling a car for a watch.

Here in Houston, not so much.

lzz73 · 21 July 2015, 12:04 PM

One of the reasons I drive my Honda Accord is so I can buy watches. Plus, live by metro in DC and don't drive anyway. I remind my friends with Beemers that every time that have that $3,500 repair bill, that it's half the price of a Sub no-date;)

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stil · 21 July 2015, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobabreath

It does sound extreme to sell a car for a Rolex. But 2 Rolexes in my collection are already worth a small car. So you can count me just as crazy, but I try not to think about it!

I guess it depends on where you live...

boost2perfection · 21 July 2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

A Daytona is a much better investment than a car.

It depends my friend bought a Carrera GT for 700k now they go for close to a million used.

Rickn · 21 July 2015, 01:42 PM

I've been saving for 18 months for the 3rd watch in my collection. It's had to compete with braces, new hard wood floors and furniture, and a new car for the wife but I'm very close to springing for it.
That said it will be worth it when I pull the trigger. I do ok but am by no means wealthy. But if buying an expensive watch makes me happy and doesn't hurt my family's finances... Than why not?

997.2 · 21 July 2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost2perfection

It depends my friend bought a Carrera GT for 700k now they go for close to a million used.

holy s&*t seriously? I remember when they were HALF that EASILY

flatmad · 21 July 2015, 02:04 PM

I tend to dig and buy watches which suit my current lifestyle, which is the reason I have not gotten a DJII super jubilee, Daytona, or TT. I am not able to justify the purchase of a 100k watch over a Porsche/M6. Not until I own one first.. At least..

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Hairdude1 · 21 July 2015, 05:16 PM

What works for others may not work for you or me in this case.

dabbotjordan · 21 July 2015, 05:33 PM

Sell my Range Rover for a watch! Not in a 100 years!

Andad · 21 July 2015, 05:45 PM

I hear you but I haven't seen many 'high end' watches on TRF.

I have seen a lot of Rolex watches though.

AK797 · 21 July 2015, 08:48 PM

Selling a car is a bit extreme, but I have diverted a lot of my play money towards watches over the years.

Racerdj · 21 July 2015, 08:50 PM

That is a level I hope I never will achieve!

MonBK · 21 July 2015, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobabreath

It does sound extreme to sell a car for a Rolex. But 2 Rolexes in my collection are already worth a small car. So you can count me just as crazy, but I try not to think about it!

What kind of car?

zama · 21 July 2015, 09:25 PM

I sold my 135i BMW and put basically 1/2 into my little Renault Clio RS200 and put the rest in a watch. Not only will the renault hold its value better, and suits where I live inner city, the watch I went on to sell for a profit.

I love cars but they do cost at least in Australia a lot to run and depreciate quickly. My watches don't. And best of all they can come in and sit on the couch with me.

21 July 2015, 10:11 AM	#1
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	watch addiction to another level I beleive most people here who own a high end watch could afford one easily or if not easily maybe after a few months of savings. But some on the other hand have to go a long way to get their timepiece or to fulfill there watch addiction. I just met a guy today, crazy about watches, who just sold his car to buy vintage Daytona.he doesn't have a car anymore since a couple of months and travels by public transport. His watch collection is probably worth more than he will ever save in his entire lifetime. I just can't get over it, what a guy and what a collection. Any such stories here? Or has anyone else come across such a person?

21 July 2015, 10:14 AM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	I think about selling my car...... and my house to buy more watches all the time! All in moderation is when most enjoyed. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

21 July 2015, 10:22 AM	#5
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	I wouldn't but I bet you he IS happy. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 July 2015, 12:04 PM	#18
lzz73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Billings, MT Watch: 228238 Posts: 437	watch addiction to another level One of the reasons I drive my Honda Accord is so I can buy watches. Plus, live by metro in DC and don't drive anyway. I remind my friends with Beemers that every time that have that $3,500 repair bill, that it's half the price of a Sub no-date;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2015, 05:16 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	What works for others may not work for you or me in this case. __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

21 July 2015, 10:21 AM	#3
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	A Daytona is a much better investment than a car.

21 July 2015, 10:22 AM	#4
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	It does sound extreme to sell a car for a Rolex. But 2 Rolexes in my collection are already worth a small car. So you can count me just as crazy, but I try not to think about it!

21 July 2015, 10:26 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Balance...... secret to life. ... at least that is what I hear

21 July 2015, 10:27 AM	#7
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	We all have different priorities

21 July 2015, 10:55 AM	#8
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	Whatever floats your boat...

21 July 2015, 11:09 AM	#9
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	If he is happy, so am I. Who are we to say what the man spends his money on.

21 July 2015, 11:18 AM	#10
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	Well I go without things to buy watches but not things I need, just forfeit other luxuries for it i.e. not upgrading the iPhone after 1 year means $1000 of watch money Like others said its about priorities obviously a car wasnt a necessity for this guy

21 July 2015, 11:20 AM	#11
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	maybe sell my main car for a vintage piece then just use the Land Rover then the appreciation may pay for the extra fuel consumption

21 July 2015, 11:25 AM	#12
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	It has been discussed here time and time again that Rolex's shouldn't be looked at as an investment but they are at least as good as having money in the bank. I don't know what kind of car he had but the vintage Daytona might provide a better return in an equal amount of time. Different people different priorities suppose.

21 July 2015, 11:33 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Hey if he lives in NYC, might be a good idea.

21 July 2015, 11:34 AM	#14
jhe888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: John Location: Texas Posts: 377	If you live in New York, I can see selling a car for a watch. Here in Houston, not so much.

21 July 2015, 11:41 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	If I could get by with no car, I would much rather have a watch. Sadly, though, this is not the case.

21 July 2015, 01:42 PM	#21
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I've been saving for 18 months for the 3rd watch in my collection. It's had to compete with braces, new hard wood floors and furniture, and a new car for the wife but I'm very close to springing for it. That said it will be worth it when I pull the trigger. I do ok but am by no means wealthy. But if buying an expensive watch makes me happy and doesn't hurt my family's finances... Than why not?

21 July 2015, 02:04 PM	#23
flatmad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Watch: 116500 Posts: 167	I tend to dig and buy watches which suit my current lifestyle, which is the reason I have not gotten a DJII super jubilee, Daytona, or TT. I am not able to justify the purchase of a 100k watch over a Porsche/M6. Not until I own one first.. At least.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2015, 05:33 PM	#25
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Sell my Range Rover for a watch! Not in a 100 years!

21 July 2015, 05:45 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I hear you but I haven't seen many 'high end' watches on TRF. I have seen a lot of Rolex watches though. __________________ E

21 July 2015, 08:48 PM	#27
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Selling a car is a bit extreme, but I have diverted a lot of my play money towards watches over the years.

21 July 2015, 08:50 PM	#28
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	That is a level I hope I never will achieve! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

21 July 2015, 09:25 PM	#30
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I sold my 135i BMW and put basically 1/2 into my little Renault Clio RS200 and put the rest in a watch. Not only will the renault hold its value better, and suits where I live inner city, the watch I went on to sell for a profit. I love cars but they do cost at least in Australia a lot to run and depreciate quickly. My watches don't. And best of all they can come in and sit on the couch with me. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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