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JJ Irani · 5 April 2006, 05:20 PM

Hi guys,

I guess you've got the gist of my question. So what part of your watch-buying spree do you enjoy the most?

1. Is it the hunt?
2. Is it the anticipation from the seller or AD (assuming of course that the seller is genuine and the watch will definitely arrive!!!)
3. Could it be the trading up of your existing one in exchange for the new one?
4. Or maybe the selling off privately of your existing one....waiting in eager anticipation for the sale to materialise and then taking the plunge for the new one?
5. Well, perhaps it could be just that you get up one fine morning and make a beeline straight for your AD and pick up a watch....rather boring, uh?
6. Better still, the planning and plotting....the anticipation....the "should I" or "shouldn't I" scheming?
7. Or, hey, just tell the wife straight to her face: "Honey, I'm getting a new Rolex tomorrow from my AD!!!!!"

Go on, fellas, let it all out....what EXCITES you most when planning the purchase of a new watch?

JJ

Manatee · 5 April 2006, 10:19 PM

First, I have to say I've become more discriminating in what I buy. I used to buy a watch as soon as I decided I liked it... and ended up with a bin full of expensive watches that I never wear. Now, I let the initial interest wear off before I decide to make the purchase. I try to only buy watches that I'll really enjoy for many years, since I tend not to sell watches, but rather just keep accumulating.

So what excites me most about buying a new one these days? I guess a lot of it is still the "thrill of the hunt" -- finding the right price (I'm no longer as loyal to one dealer as I used to be), and then there's looking down at my wrist while sitting in my office and seeing that new aquisition peeking out.

I must say, though, that no purchase -- of a watch or anything else -- has excited me as much as when I bought my first Rolex, almost exactly twenty years ago. When I bought my GMT II, in April '86, the thrill lasted for months. I've been wearing that watch all week in celebration of its 20th birthday. We're having a party this weekend. :-)

Rockrolex · 5 April 2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

I must say, though, that no purchase -- of a watch or anything else -- has excited me as much as when I bought my first Rolex, almost exactly twenty years ago. When I bought my GMT II, in April '86, the thrill lasted for months. I've been wearing that watch all week in celebration of its 20th birthday. We're having a party this weekend. :-)

Uh, did my invitation get lost in the mail, Peter?

Uncle-AJ · 5 April 2006, 10:42 PM

What excites me is knowing I'll be able to take hundreds of pictures of my new watch and post them on TRF at the least excuse.

Rockrolex · 5 April 2006, 10:43 PM

You're preparing us for the next acquisition, aren't you, JJ? You're in the hunt now, right? That's what this is all about.

But in answer to your question, for me it's the hunt for the right one at the right price. Like Peter, I am not a flipper, so I have to determine which watch I want to have for the duration. And at this point, I am pretty much done with the watches I want. There are a couple out there that are on the "someday" list, but at the moment I am quite satisfied with my collection as it stands.

Manatee · 5 April 2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Uh, did my invitation get lost in the mail, Peter?

Ed,

I was actually thinking of having a "lunch" for the watch, at a restaurant, but figured I'd be all alone at a table with my GMT and his watch siblings. If we could get a few people together, then I'd do it. :-)

Rockrolex · 5 April 2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

Ed,

I was actually thinking of having a "lunch" for the watch, at a restaurant, but figured I'd be all alone at a table with my GMT and his watch siblings. If we could get a few people together, then I'd do it. :-)

Any time, Peter. I'll bring my GMT and they can have cake and ice cream together.

C.J. · 5 April 2006, 11:50 PM

For me it's the hunt, the anticipation and the planning behind the acquisition. Like Peter, my GMT was my first one and no other has offered the same excitement since. I have learned that the more time and thought I put into the selection, the longer my fascination with the watch lasts. Ultimately, it seems like I enjoy the events leading up to the acquisition almost, if not more, than the watch itself in some cases.

GerardoG · 6 April 2006, 12:31 AM

EVERYTHING!!! It starts on the 'should I', then looking at different options; the hunt; waiting for 'the call', sizing it and also trying to explain to your wife why you need another Rolex!

JJ Irani · 6 April 2006, 04:27 AM

Good replies, guys....thanks!!

6 April 2006, 04:35 AM

Let the record show that aside from the little Ed/Peter exchange, that this is one JJ thread that didn't get horrendously hijacked (yet).

Could we actually be starting to take BKL seriously?

Nah, he's still the king tosser/flipper!

Launch Mini · 6 April 2006, 04:40 AM

Not sure, the hunt/selection is great, but the feeling you get when the transaction is done, the watch is on your wrist & they hand you the box & paper work. It's all so rewarding.
However, when I came home with the new Watch Time last nite, my wife said she may have to hold an Intervention for me.

( I did tell her it had been out for 2 weeks already, what are you talking about)

dman · 6 April 2006, 01:05 PM

Sorry to go off topic guys, but does anyone ever notice that JJ never answers his own question?

dman · 6 April 2006, 01:06 PM

The thrill of the hunt much more than the kill and trophy.

JJ Irani · 6 April 2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Sorry to go off topic guys, but does anyone ever notice that JJ never answers his own question?

Hey tosser,

The professor poses the questions....all the answers are in the top of his head. The students reply!!

C.J. · 7 April 2006, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Sorry to go off topic guys, but does anyone ever notice that JJ never answers his own question?

That's not really JJ. It's the little voice that talks to him

JJ Irani · 7 April 2006, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

That's not really JJ. It's the little voice that talks to him

Good morning, tosser....just logged on at a little before 6 am on a glorious Friday morning!!

dman · 7 April 2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey tosser,

The professor poses the questions....all the answers are in the top of his head. The students reply!!

Just an FYI tosser, if you are self proclaimed at something, you are usually full of

dman · 7 April 2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good morning, tosser....just logged on at a little before 6 am on a glorious Friday morning!!

Just a simple reply JJ and you ran him off, you really have "the" touch.

5 April 2006, 05:20 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	What EXCITES you most about buying a new watch? Hi guys, I guess you've got the gist of my question. So what part of your watch-buying spree do you enjoy the most? 1. Is it the hunt? 2. Is it the anticipation from the seller or AD (assuming of course that the seller is genuine and the watch will definitely arrive!!!) 3. Could it be the trading up of your existing one in exchange for the new one? 4. Or maybe the selling off privately of your existing one....waiting in eager anticipation for the sale to materialise and then taking the plunge for the new one? 5. Well, perhaps it could be just that you get up one fine morning and make a beeline straight for your AD and pick up a watch....rather boring, uh? 6. Better still, the planning and plotting....the anticipation....the "should I" or "shouldn't I" scheming? 7. Or, hey, just tell the wife straight to her face: "Honey, I'm getting a new Rolex tomorrow from my AD!!!!!" Go on, fellas, let it all out....what EXCITES you most when planning the purchase of a new watch? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 April 2006, 10:42 PM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	What excites me is knowing I'll be able to take hundreds of pictures of my new watch and post them on TRF at the least excuse. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

5 April 2006, 10:43 PM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,560	You're preparing us for the next acquisition, aren't you, JJ? You're in the hunt now, right? That's what this is all about. But in answer to your question, for me it's the hunt for the right one at the right price. Like Peter, I am not a flipper, so I have to determine which watch I want to have for the duration. And at this point, I am pretty much done with the watches I want. There are a couple out there that are on the "someday" list, but at the moment I am quite satisfied with my collection as it stands. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 April 2006, 11:50 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	For me it's the hunt, the anticipation and the planning behind the acquisition. Like Peter, my GMT was my first one and no other has offered the same excitement since. I have learned that the more time and thought I put into the selection, the longer my fascination with the watch lasts. Ultimately, it seems like I enjoy the events leading up to the acquisition almost, if not more, than the watch itself in some cases. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

6 April 2006, 04:27 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Good replies, guys....thanks!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 April 2006, 10:19 PM	#2
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	First, I have to say I've become more discriminating in what I buy. I used to buy a watch as soon as I decided I liked it... and ended up with a bin full of expensive watches that I never wear. Now, I let the initial interest wear off before I decide to make the purchase. I try to only buy watches that I'll really enjoy for many years, since I tend not to sell watches, but rather just keep accumulating. So what excites me most about buying a new one these days? I guess a lot of it is still the "thrill of the hunt" -- finding the right price (I'm no longer as loyal to one dealer as I used to be), and then there's looking down at my wrist while sitting in my office and seeing that new aquisition peeking out. I must say, though, that no purchase -- of a watch or anything else -- has excited me as much as when I bought my first Rolex, almost exactly twenty years ago. When I bought my GMT II, in April '86, the thrill lasted for months. I've been wearing that watch all week in celebration of its 20th birthday. We're having a party this weekend. :-)

6 April 2006, 12:31 AM	#9
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	EVERYTHING!!! It starts on the 'should I', then looking at different options; the hunt; waiting for 'the call', sizing it and also trying to explain to your wife why you need another Rolex!

6 April 2006, 04:35 AM	#11
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Let the record show that aside from the little Ed/Peter exchange, that this is one JJ thread that didn't get horrendously hijacked (yet). Could we actually be starting to take BKL seriously? Nah, he's still the king tosser/flipper!

6 April 2006, 04:40 AM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Not sure, the hunt/selection is great, but the feeling you get when the transaction is done, the watch is on your wrist & they hand you the box & paper work. It's all so rewarding. However, when I came home with the new Watch Time last nite, my wife said she may have to hold an Intervention for me. ( I did tell her it had been out for 2 weeks already, what are you talking about) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293 Last edited by Launch Mini; 6 April 2006 at 04:40 AM..

6 April 2006, 01:05 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Sorry to go off topic guys, but does anyone ever notice that JJ never answers his own question? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

6 April 2006, 01:06 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	The thrill of the hunt much more than the kill and trophy. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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