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Ante
Likes: Watches, Motorcycles, Cars, Coffee and F1 Dislikes: Not having Money Current Collection: 1. Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 2. Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm Black 3. Casio G-Shock G...
Stuttgart
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7.28” / 18.50 cm
Hello there! At 8500 euro, you can buy a lot of great watches! What are you thinking about?
Hello there! At 8500 euro, you can buy a lot of great watches! What are you thinking about?
I was specificly talking about a Speedy. But It´s more about the fact that 5 years ago I was the guy that always went on about "why would you need a wrist watch, you have a phone dummy" to a full fledged collector. And when i started collecting 1000€ seemed way too much for a watch and now I´m trying to hunt down a used Speedy for a good price.
It should be scary if planned out responsibly.
Putting money aside to spend no matter what the amount is the only effective way to make such a purchase no matter what your income looks like.
There is also very possible that if you can’t spend the amount after saving , investing and of course paying for normal bills getting a smilar Watch that is much more affordable is always an option except when getting it is only to rush the purchase to “scratch the itch of aquring”
Hope this helps…
I was specificly talking about a Speedy. But It´s more about the fact that 5 years ago I was the guy that always went on about "why would you need a wrist watch, you have a phone dummy" to a full fledged collector. And when i started collecting 1000€ seemed way too much for a watch and now I´m trying to hunt down a used Speedy for a good price.
I have an old speedy, 30 years old and going strong! There's a good reason why NASA chose it to go to the moon, you won't regret it!
Speedy owner approved!
Hello!! Welcome. You'll find it easy to spend money on watches when you see all the gorgeous pieces floating around here. It's an exercise in self control. I'm not doing too well to be honest. But my wallet is keeping me in check!
Hello and welcome!
Yeah it's easy to get drawn into €x isn't that much!
Yeah it's easy to get drawn into €x isn't that much!
Same with guitars XDDDD
The way I look at it .. its not a spend.. if you eat high end sushi or wine that is a spend.. with high horology you are just parking your money on beautiful pieces of art/engineering for future generations. It's an asset that you can liquidate if you fall on hard times.. and with hyperinflation you will recover some of the money you "spent". Just buy using debt and pay off over time with cheap money.
Yes your view of pricing tends to shift once you dive in, it's important to remain grounded n reality! For most people, $8500 is a huge chunk of cash- even when you make six figures. Just calculate how many weeks worth of groceries, months of mortgage/rent or tanks of fuel that is to keep things in perspective.
Also, don't panic if it is out of reach for now. It's not an essential item and it's always better to have food on the table than a nice watch on the wrist. Keep your priorities straight and you'll get there eventually!
If you can afford it, rationalize it and you love it then buy it.
I told the wife I wanted one and she didn't flinch. Gonna be like 10 years, but she didn't flinch.
Hey, Ante! Welcome to WC!
Welcome to the community!
I used to think spending anything over $50 on a watch was ridiculous. Now? 🤫
I was specificly talking about a Speedy. But It´s more about the fact that 5 years ago I was the guy that always went on about "why would you need a wrist watch, you have a phone dummy" to a full fledged collector. And when i started collecting 1000€ seemed way too much for a watch and now I´m trying to hunt down a used Speedy for a good price.
If you only knew the POWER of the Dark Side!
Welcome!
Lol welcome!
Great to have you aboard. #Welcome !!