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Perhaps now that I'm older I should try again. I have always had the reputation that I could trash a Timex before the sun went down..
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My delicate, childlike, wife managed to destroy a G-Shock in less than a year. I have told that story to Navy Seals and Marine Helicopter pilots and they do not believe that anyone could have ever broken a G-shock.
I called Casio for service and they told me they don't have a service center for G-Shocks because they never break.
I was going to send it back to Japan, but I was afraid that the Casio CEO would have to commit hari-kari for the great dishonor.
This is all absolutely true except for the hari-kari part...
Jay
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I wore my Omega Seamaster throughout my military career, exposed to arctic temps down to -72F to desert heat in Iraq at 130F wearing it every single day and it has been the best watch ever. I still wear it every day and I never fails me. I also have a Breitling but I rarely wear it. Used to have a beautiful Ulysse Nardin which I lost surfing. Went through a few Seiko dive watches but I've found Omega is the way to go.
Current: 1994 968 Coupe, 1987 944S, 2004 VW GTI 1.8T, H-D XR1200
Previous Porsches: 2000 986S, 1974 914 2.0 Blue, 1974 914 2.0 Yellow, 1970 914 1.7, 1985 928S
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I had an Audemars piguet, Nick Faldo Royal Oak, but couldn't justify walking around Philadelphia with a $6k watch on my wrist. I traded with my brother for a Corum and Omega Seamaster (my DD) and never looked back.
Bought the wife a Movado museum for Christmas, let's see how long this lasts.
Jay
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[quote name='Cloud9...68' timestamp='1357594913' post='137131']
lol - yeah, it all comes down to priorities, I guess. The thing that amazes me (not just in the context of watches, but for all hobbies) is that most people in this country live paycheck-to-paycheck. Even higher income people tend to buy houses, cars, etc. commensurate with their income level, leaving all but the really wealthy with very little discretionary income. So when I hear about things like $6000+ watches, I just wonder where the money for them comes from. I know that for me, it would mean either taking out a loan, or taking it from my kids' college fund. It would have to be something I would want really, really badly.[/quote]
Trust me I am not a wealthy guy with little discretion for money. I've been working since I was 11 yrs old and have been working my ass off ever since to earn my money and sustain my quality of life. My wife and I do not have any kids so its a little easier for us to spend money on stuff. My most expensive watch I own is nowhere near $6000! I couldn't justify that. $2500? Sure.
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Two words...no children!
Seriously (and maybe we need a new thread about finances). I started working in a restaurant at 14 and my father told me to save 10% of every penny I ever made (I have and then some). I have always lived well below my means and have never allowed myself to be dragged down by debt (things like opting for a state university instead of my first, more expensive, choice). I pay all of my expenses every month (mostly talking about credit cards). I like good food so I learned to be a chef. My passion for wine has lead me to search for the best wines at a price point and to be patient about holding them until they become "good wines".
The one true luxury I have every allowed myself is my 968 (I had a stock in 1999 that went from $4/share to $150/share, so I bought myself a gift), otherwise I have no memberships, subscriptions, expensive hobbies, etc. I'm not crying poor, but we live in a modest house, we watch what we spend, plan and pay for vacations well in advance, and we try to avoid the pitfalls of ego when we see our peers driving new BMWs or living in huge houses. I could probably have made 50 times what I have now, but I am by nature a fiscal conservative and risk averse.
The story of the $6k watch was that I was at a charity event for Jimmy Fund that my brother was chairing and guy worth millions was trying to steal the watch at silent auction instead of treating it like a reward for doing good. The money I paid went straight to children with cancer. I even offered to leave my money in the pot and let the guy have the watch if he would match my "donation", he refused, so I took the watch (so I never really liked it and now I'm really happy with my trade). I think that's more about good karma that anything, I certainly don't have to make excuses about my possessions.
Sorry, rant over...
Jay
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