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scottwmitch · 13 November 2018, 04:38 AM

Good afternoon. Just curious. How many of your watch purchases were drawn from a deliberate desire for a specific watch vs. an "opportunity" from an AD to buy a watch that you didn't even know you wanted?

For me, it's one of both. I was drawn to the Hulk as soon as I saw it and that became my focus until I was lucky enough to get my hands on one.

A few months later, an "opportunity" presented itself when my AD called and offered the 2-tone CHNR. I was skeptical of the two-tone thing until I tried this bad boy on.

zjd168 · 13 November 2018, 05:19 AM

I brought more than 10 new, all by desire, none of them unplanned.

TonyD · 13 November 2018, 06:09 AM

I've had a few unplanned I'll be honest...... I was offered the SD43 out of the blue and as I have the DSSD I wasn't sure about it. Once I tried it on... you know the rest.....

By the same token I have declined a white dial SS SkyD because I knew I would just flip it in a few years.

I'm getting older and learning that buying something that is on sale or rare and not because you need or want it is no bargain.......

Old Geezer · 13 November 2018, 06:13 AM

My SD43 was opportunity. My first look at it left me thinking it didn’t wear well. Seeing one at my AD again and really looking at it much more closely convinced me. As it turns out, I love it. I fear it will make my subs obsolete.

Chewbacca · 13 November 2018, 06:24 AM

Bit of both.

ckwong · 13 November 2018, 06:46 AM

My first Rolex is the BLNR and it was just sitting in the showcase while I was looking around to get the SD 43.

R!$ · 13 November 2018, 06:52 AM

both and although achieving a desired model is nice...the unexpected finds are also really fun

mistercoach32 · 13 November 2018, 06:58 AM

All my watches through the years have been desire.

Sublovin · 13 November 2018, 07:57 AM

I started this thread a few weeks back...should give you the feedback you are looking for

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=633130

droptopman · 13 November 2018, 07:59 AM

Mostly desired, but I have purchased a couple of vintage opportunities along the way. Rolex is so recognizable, it is hard to find a "great deal" but every once and a while once a "good deal" comes along.

ltmgeller · 13 November 2018, 08:01 AM

Early on it was a bit of both as I was learning. Now its strictly desire.

Harry-57 · 13 November 2018, 08:05 AM

I've never bought anything I didn't want, just because an opportunity arose. Although the Z-Blue was an impulse walk in after I saw it on display. Once on, I didn't want to take it off. My three other Rolex were planned and went pretty much according to plan. I have come face to face with a black Sub date, TT GMT and a platinum/blue YM which I gave serious thought to. They were all beautiful watches and mouth watering prospects, but I couldn't see the point.

There are three more models that I will buy if I ever get an opportunity. I doubt I will ever see two of them. The third is a possible but not with the present supply situation.

AK797 · 13 November 2018, 08:11 AM

I even plan my plans.

Jonesy2099 · 13 November 2018, 08:11 AM

I guess it depends on your thoughts and watch collecting philosophy. There are 14 watches I want. I have 5 and I’m working my way towards the rest. So for me it’s all about fulfilling my desire.

Nikrnic · 13 November 2018, 09:45 AM

Good question! For me it was the Blnr. My AD called me to take a look after three previous purchases. I always liked it but put it out of mind because l wouldn't go grey. Now it's a keeper.

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Rilz · 13 November 2018, 11:20 AM

Most times i plan but I've had a few unplanned so i would say a bit of both.

Pauln · 13 November 2018, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I even plan my plans.

Same here.

woodsworth · 13 November 2018, 01:40 PM

I usually don't buy on a whim.

TheFuture · 13 November 2018, 02:08 PM

Both I saw a SUBC in the case tried it on bought it. Then the next week on halloween I got a text about a BLNR I stop by the store that afternoon and they let me buy it I picked it up two days later.

13 November 2018, 04:38 AM	#1
scottwmitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 649	Desire vs. Opportunity Good afternoon. Just curious. How many of your watch purchases were drawn from a deliberate desire for a specific watch vs. an "opportunity" from an AD to buy a watch that you didn't even know you wanted? For me, it's one of both. I was drawn to the Hulk as soon as I saw it and that became my focus until I was lucky enough to get my hands on one. A few months later, an "opportunity" presented itself when my AD called and offered the 2-tone CHNR. I was skeptical of the two-tone thing until I tried this bad boy on.

13 November 2018, 06:09 AM	#3
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I've had a few unplanned I'll be honest...... I was offered the SD43 out of the blue and as I have the DSSD I wasn't sure about it. Once I tried it on... you know the rest..... By the same token I have declined a white dial SS SkyD because I knew I would just flip it in a few years. I'm getting older and learning that buying something that is on sale or rare and not because you need or want it is no bargain....... __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

13 November 2018, 07:59 AM	#10
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Mostly desired, but I have purchased a couple of vintage opportunities along the way. Rolex is so recognizable, it is hard to find a "great deal" but every once and a while once a "good deal" comes along. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 November 2018, 08:01 AM	#11
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Early on it was a bit of both as I was learning. Now its strictly desire. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

13 November 2018, 05:19 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I brought more than 10 new, all by desire, none of them unplanned.

13 November 2018, 06:13 AM	#4
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	My SD43 was opportunity. My first look at it left me thinking it didn’t wear well. Seeing one at my AD again and really looking at it much more closely convinced me. As it turns out, I love it. I fear it will make my subs obsolete.

13 November 2018, 06:24 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Bit of both.

13 November 2018, 06:46 AM	#6
ckwong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Brian Location: Somewhere Watch: BLNR, SD43, LVc Posts: 176	My first Rolex is the BLNR and it was just sitting in the showcase while I was looking around to get the SD 43.

13 November 2018, 06:52 AM	#7
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	both and although achieving a desired model is nice...the unexpected finds are also really fun

13 November 2018, 06:58 AM	#8
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	All my watches through the years have been desire.

13 November 2018, 07:57 AM	#9
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	I started this thread a few weeks back...should give you the feedback you are looking for https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=633130

13 November 2018, 08:05 AM	#12
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I've never bought anything I didn't want, just because an opportunity arose. Although the Z-Blue was an impulse walk in after I saw it on display. Once on, I didn't want to take it off. My three other Rolex were planned and went pretty much according to plan. I have come face to face with a black Sub date, TT GMT and a platinum/blue YM which I gave serious thought to. They were all beautiful watches and mouth watering prospects, but I couldn't see the point. There are three more models that I will buy if I ever get an opportunity. I doubt I will ever see two of them. The third is a possible but not with the present supply situation.

13 November 2018, 08:11 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I even plan my plans.

13 November 2018, 08:11 AM	#14
Jonesy2099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 388	I guess it depends on your thoughts and watch collecting philosophy. There are 14 watches I want. I have 5 and I’m working my way towards the rest. So for me it’s all about fulfilling my desire.

13 November 2018, 09:45 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Good question! For me it was the Blnr. My AD called me to take a look after three previous purchases. I always liked it but put it out of mind because l wouldn't go grey. Now it's a keeper. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

13 November 2018, 11:20 AM	#16
Rilz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 142	Most times i plan but I've had a few unplanned so i would say a bit of both.

13 November 2018, 01:40 PM	#18
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	I usually don't buy on a whim.

13 November 2018, 02:08 PM	#19
TheFuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 173	Both I saw a SUBC in the case tried it on bought it. Then the next week on halloween I got a text about a BLNR I stop by the store that afternoon and they let me buy it I picked it up two days later.

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