I could be. But does all of that account for the fact he lives at home, has every expense paid for (car, home, food, most expenses), and then he is going to college, where it sounds like dad is paying for it? Can he afford that watch now?

And then there are some of y'all (not you swimmer) saying that somehow this is a reward for hard work. All that watch should signify is that he was able to stand up on dads shoulders and make an irresponsible purchase at a young age.

Not saying the kid doesn't have a killer work ethic at that age. And will likely be financially well off while young. I'm sure he a great young man.

But, more than likely, he isn't there yet. And that's the point of a luxury item. An item that is wholly unnecessary, but it's very nice and you can afford it because you have so much disposal income.

I get the other side of the coin…. And just say grip it and rip it. Just not sure what lesson that is teaching a 17 year old.

But hey, not my kid.

Thanks man, I'm really considering it.

Haha yup

Had to change the username

Lol. Was fishing for that comment!

Clearly anyone can do whatever they want.

Good morning!

That thing come in yet??

Sapphire Sandwhishhhhh

RolexKid said:

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Had to change the username

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Quo Vadis? said:

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When I was a young man, my parents promised me a new puppy for my 10th birthday

They took me to adoption day at PetZone, all of the beautiful dogs were laid out; schnauzer's, collies, retrievers, Corgi's you name it.

I had almost decided on one when I saw way in the back, a disheveled hump of fur. A poodle, with mange, tics, fleas, carpal tunnel syndrome, but yet despite these ailments, a determined gleam in his milky cataracted eye.

That day I took a chance on the literal underdog. Today that underdog is the CEO of a Fortune 500 with a portfolio of 180 doors of rental units and a small window washing side hustle.

Let the kid get a Rolex

[/real LinkedIn influencer stories]

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So the mangy poodle is a CEO now? That's amazing. Especially without being able to speak or having opposable thumbs.

Quo Vadis? said:

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When I was a young man, my parents promised me a new puppy for my 10th birthday

They took me to adoption day at PetZone, all of the beautiful dogs were laid out; schnauzer's, collies, retrievers, Corgi's you name it.

I had almost decided on one when I saw way in the back, a disheveled hump of fur. A poodle, with mange, tics, fleas, carpal tunnel syndrome, but yet despite these ailments, a determined gleam in his milky cataracted eye.

That day I took a chance on the literal underdog. Today that underdog is the CEO of a Fortune 500 with a portfolio of 180 doors of rental units and a small window washing side hustle.

Let the kid get a Rolex

[/real LinkedIn influencer stories]

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Damn I thought this story was about you until the end…and I was gonna ask for a job

Of course not! The puppy succumbed to its carpal tunnel within weeks and, overcome by grief and unencumbered by a sickly dog, the boy focused intently on building his businesses to get where he is today. (The success of which is debatable. 180 rental doors sounds miserable)

No. Not yet FTAC said 2-3 weeks.

The presentation boxes for speedmasters are amazing

I haven't even watched an "unboxing" video, so i have no idea what to expect!

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I joined the reserves in 1988 to pay for college, and I saved a little money. The Navy Exchange catalog had a Tudor sub for less than $1,500 and I wanted it. I decided to be responsible and didn't get it. I could have sold that watch a couple years ago for 5x what I would have paid. Let the kid get his watch.

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Yeah not sure that ROI checks out exactly but I get your point....

Chrono24 has late '80s and early '90s Tudor subs between $5k and $8k now, and the market has cooled a little bit. So maybe a little off, but not too far.

Thinking about selling my speedy. Anyone wanna join the speedmaster professional club?