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i want an omega speedmaster badly.

but i'm not willing to fork out the money to has one.

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After 2 years of working nights (6 months of that being Thur-Mon at the age of 25), 8 months in a higher stressed position working 12-14+ hour days (often 6-7 days a week), I celebrated a huge promotion with an Omega SMP. Sometimes, justifying the money is easy of you felt you actually earned it.

Regardless of how stupid you think a $1k watch is, if you are meeting with Executives of a decent size company, it can be important.

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Regardless of how stupid you think a $1k watch is, if you are meeting with Executives of a decent size company, it can be important.

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Very true....but realize that it goes both ways...some might be impressed, but some might also think you're an idiot for spending the money....

"Whatever I cannot afford I mock" - Those who did on this thread.

I've had my Sumbariner for 20 years. It has appreciated $5,700 in value...good investment.

why is it a big deal for people with money to drive nice cars or want those things? Isn't that the point of a luxury if you can afford it?

Some of the richest men do drive accords, camrys, etc but some of them also drive lambos, ferraris, etc. To each his own on what they like to spend their money on. just dont live outside of your means

malibu,

Nothing is wrong with it, unless you want it and can't afford it. Then you mock it.

That there costs more than your BMW.....
$70k-$100k+

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ac04

my wife bought me this watch (but gold filled) for my birthday last week. She added a nice crocodile band on it.

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A have a few, such as this:


And another is this:


I like them, and I'll buy more probably.

this is the most tiresome subject on texags. we do this every month. jesus christ, let it go. some people like watches, some don't. some people like to spend money, some don't. just stop
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It's either jealousy or stupidity to say a blue faced sunmariner is white trash.

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why? So I assume you think that buying a BMW, MB, Lexus, etc is dumb, when you can get a dependable used Accord?

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Is the accord faster and does it have more features than the others? Because if they made a Honda that could accelerate and handle better than a BMW, was as comfortable as a Mercedes, and reliable as a Lexus and you could buy it at a retail store for under $10,000 you'd bet your ass I'd get one (assuming it was big enough for me to fit in it).

I'm all for spending more on a product if it saves money in the long run. I guess it's cool if it's a classic item you can pass along to your grandkids... other than that, I don't see that here.

I went old school. I just got something similar to this one:

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i want an omega speedmaster badly.

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I'm actually looking around a bit for a vintage Omega. It's not nearly as expensive as a new one and is generally more interesting than the guy who went to the jewelry store and picked out a shiny new one IMO.

Fig,

try these guys out. They have an impressive collection of watches and well priced.

http://www.antiquesofshadyside.com/aboutus.html

I'll give them a look, thanks.

i'd love to find a vintage one too.

i just think that the speedmasters, regardless of year, are damn fine looking timepieces.

If it's good enough to go to the moon, it's good.enough for me

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No maintanence other than a battery and not a single scratch in the crystal.

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Battery? Really?

I guess that's one difference between a decent watch and a nice one. No battery.

rolex and tag in general display a sign of extremely poor taste and most likely severe confidence issues

Neat old Elgin MAROON.

Strangely enough, I have a $400 Tissot automatic with a beautiful plain face and black leather band that looks VERY classy. When I have meetings with the executive staff at work, I always wear that watch as opposed to my $800 TAG with stainless band and case and a black face with red accent.


Look at all the poors in this thread wasting their money on Timex's. Like the esteemed gentlemen said just above... You put some money into a quality time piece, and take care of it for 10 years, and guess what... You can make money. I know that's something you poors don't understand, but such is life... The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Sucks to be you.

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You put some money into a quality time piece, and take care of it for 10 years, and guess what... You can make money.

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Would you also agree that home ownership is the path to prosperity?

cars... buy or lease?

I'll hang up and listen

Thanks a lot, Talon and Maroon. Now I can't stop looking on ebay for antique watches.

I haven't worn a watch in about 3 years.

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jh0400 - I'd argue that home ownership IS prosperity, though it most certainly can make you money.

Got me a Seamaster Aqua-Terra

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I have a Sub and an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean (Casino Royale). The Omega gets 10x more compliments. Both fantastic watches, but I prefer the Omega.

I guess we should be better gold diggers.