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DrTom · 21 May 2014, 01:09 AM

heres my problem....i have one more watch i want for my current collection...and i don't think I'm kidding myself in general...i mean only one more kinda expensive watch....it will cost me 6k bnib.....the deal is that i was going to wait until this property sale went through before i rewarded myself with the watch...long story short, the buyer whom i know well, really wants the property, has the loan, blah blah...was supposed to complete the sale last week before i left town, but his wife is a 'new' attorney....long story short she didn't get it together correctly on the docs and they had to be redone and i had to go out of town, so now the plan is that it completes when i get back....heres the rub.....the place i get my watches is out of town and i won't be back there for 5 months and i want the watch now and the sale is 99% to complete next week....do i get the watch or do i wait? ......

mannyv11 · 21 May 2014, 01:11 AM

Just get it. By the sounds of it all should be fine. Worst case you have an extra 6k out of your bank account for a while until the deal is done =)

thomaspp · 21 May 2014, 01:11 AM

ha ha! get it!

Travelair007 · 21 May 2014, 01:19 AM

get an $11K watch to reward yourself for being so disciplined and patient....!

Casey VP-26 · 21 May 2014, 01:19 AM

Get the Watch, From what you say, whatever happens it won't be the end of the world. Good Luck.

Thatguy · 21 May 2014, 01:20 AM

Just get it.

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Metalheart · 21 May 2014, 01:21 AM

I would try to keep the both separate...

cop414 · 21 May 2014, 01:23 AM

I would say... just do it!

mvp782 · 21 May 2014, 01:33 AM

Get it! You will regret it if you don't. I have hesitated on a watch purchase before and by the time I decided it was to late. I'm still kicking myself for not making the purchase.

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byodo88 · 21 May 2014, 01:48 AM

Get it if you have the funds. If the funds aren't and may not be available then wait. If you have to have the proceeds of the sale to complete the transaction, wait until the transaction is complete. What if something does go wrong and the buyers back out?

mjclark32 · 21 May 2014, 02:02 AM

Will they ship you the watch after the sale goes through?

Time Collector · 21 May 2014, 02:14 AM

Hey Dr Tom
since it's so easy for me to spend other peoples money, I say buy it and have the watch shipped to you. If they won't ship, I would wait to pick it up.

MonBK · 21 May 2014, 02:22 AM

If you don't know what to do how are we supposed to?

Cru Jones · 21 May 2014, 02:28 AM

what's the rush? if it's a reward, then, wait for the achievement.

eightbore · 21 May 2014, 02:39 AM

Bunch of enablers around here...GET IT!

Ector495 · 21 May 2014, 02:42 AM

You'll regret it if you don't.

tkerrmd · 21 May 2014, 03:01 AM

are you really asking US!!?? GET IT!!

Angrypuppy · 21 May 2014, 03:26 AM

If you buy the watch, the deal will find some strange way to unwind. I would wait, but I'm slightly superstitious.

GradyPhilpott · 21 May 2014, 03:36 AM

Which watch are we talking about?

Anyway, I don't see why you should wait just because your friend let his wife do the work, rather than hiring an expert to do the job right.

AK797 · 21 May 2014, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

If you don't know what to do how are we supposed to?

but that's not what's happened on here, or ever does!

Rockrolex · 21 May 2014, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

If you buy the watch, the deal will find some strange way to unwind. I would wait, but I'm slightly superstitious.

I am completely out of phase with you, Jason. I am not above taking risks when the result is almost a sure thing. I would get the watch now and assume the real estate deal will go through.

locutus49 · 21 May 2014, 04:29 AM

Put it in perspective, you could get an oil change and routine service for a Ferrari for around 10K, or your watch for 6K. And since you probably don't own a Ferrari, you decision is simple.

bparone · 21 May 2014, 06:14 AM

I did the same when I was selling a skydiving rig and was going to the US where I get my watches from a trusted seller who ships to my hotel. I never did sell the rig but, no worries!

brettpaul · 21 May 2014, 06:29 AM

Get it mate - sounds like you're on solid ground with the sale!!

In fairness....we're probably the worst group of enablers to ask!

Muzz · 21 May 2014, 08:43 AM

I would wait, I know it is against all of the other comments, however I have had more sure thing fails than most. Regardless if money is not a concern, if the deal falls apart you will hate that watch!! IMO anyways.

Joearch · 21 May 2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

If you buy the watch, the deal will find some strange way to unwind. I would wait, but I'm slightly superstitious.

I agree with ^^

ExplorerChris · 21 May 2014, 10:52 AM

As long as you have a roof over your head, food in the fridge and money coming in get the watch.
Life is far too short and can come to an end in the blink of an eye.
As long as buying it won't break you go out and get it, enjoy it and don't forget to post pics

HogwldFLTR · 21 May 2014, 11:07 AM

If it's a good enough deal consider it as an investment.

Presa canary · 21 May 2014, 11:25 AM

What's the watch? Is it a deal that can't be found next month?

Trouble15 · 21 May 2014, 12:18 PM

Get it!

21 May 2014, 01:09 AM	#1
DrTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Canada Watch: gmt master Posts: 426	problem.... heres my problem....i have one more watch i want for my current collection...and i don't think I'm kidding myself in general...i mean only one more kinda expensive watch....it will cost me 6k bnib.....the deal is that i was going to wait until this property sale went through before i rewarded myself with the watch...long story short, the buyer whom i know well, really wants the property, has the loan, blah blah...was supposed to complete the sale last week before i left town, but his wife is a 'new' attorney....long story short she didn't get it together correctly on the docs and they had to be redone and i had to go out of town, so now the plan is that it completes when i get back....heres the rub.....the place i get my watches is out of town and i won't be back there for 5 months and i want the watch now and the sale is 99% to complete next week....do i get the watch or do i wait? ......

21 May 2014, 01:11 AM	#3
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	ha ha! get it! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

21 May 2014, 01:21 AM	#7
Metalheart "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ Watch: 116610LN, 116234 Posts: 211	I would try to keep the both separate... __________________ 116610LN, 116234

21 May 2014, 01:23 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,872	I would say... just do it! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 May 2014, 02:02 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Will they ship you the watch after the sale goes through? __________________

21 May 2014, 01:11 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,459	Just get it. By the sounds of it all should be fine. Worst case you have an extra 6k out of your bank account for a while until the deal is done =)

21 May 2014, 01:19 AM	#4
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	get an $11K watch to reward yourself for being so disciplined and patient....!

21 May 2014, 01:19 AM	#5
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,681	Get the Watch, From what you say, whatever happens it won't be the end of the world. Good Luck.

21 May 2014, 01:20 AM	#6
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Just get it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2014, 01:33 AM	#9
mvp782 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Washington D.C Posts: 2	Get it! You will regret it if you don't. I have hesitated on a watch purchase before and by the time I decided it was to late. I'm still kicking myself for not making the purchase. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

21 May 2014, 01:48 AM	#10
byodo88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex and Panerai Posts: 68	Get it if you have the funds. If the funds aren't and may not be available then wait. If you have to have the proceeds of the sale to complete the transaction, wait until the transaction is complete. What if something does go wrong and the buyers back out?

21 May 2014, 02:14 AM	#12
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Hey Dr Tom since it's so easy for me to spend other peoples money, I say buy it and have the watch shipped to you. If they won't ship, I would wait to pick it up. __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

21 May 2014, 02:22 AM	#13
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,280	If you don't know what to do how are we supposed to?

21 May 2014, 02:28 AM	#14
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,696	what's the rush? if it's a reward, then, wait for the achievement.

21 May 2014, 02:39 AM	#15
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	Bunch of enablers around here...GET IT!

21 May 2014, 02:42 AM	#16
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	You'll regret it if you don't. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

21 May 2014, 03:01 AM	#17
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	are you really asking US!!?? GET IT!!

21 May 2014, 03:26 AM	#18
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	If you buy the watch, the deal will find some strange way to unwind. I would wait, but I'm slightly superstitious.

21 May 2014, 03:36 AM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 16570 Posts: 34,368	Which watch are we talking about? Anyway, I don't see why you should wait just because your friend let his wife do the work, rather than hiring an expert to do the job right. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 May 2014, 04:29 AM	#22
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Put it in perspective, you could get an oil change and routine service for a Ferrari for around 10K, or your watch for 6K. And since you probably don't own a Ferrari, you decision is simple.

21 May 2014, 06:14 AM	#23
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	I did the same when I was selling a skydiving rig and was going to the US where I get my watches from a trusted seller who ships to my hotel. I never did sell the rig but, no worries!

21 May 2014, 06:29 AM	#24
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Get it mate - sounds like you're on solid ground with the sale!! In fairness....we're probably the worst group of enablers to ask!

21 May 2014, 08:43 AM	#25
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would wait, I know it is against all of the other comments, however I have had more sure thing fails than most. Regardless if money is not a concern, if the deal falls apart you will hate that watch!! IMO anyways.

21 May 2014, 10:52 AM	#27
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	As long as you have a roof over your head, food in the fridge and money coming in get the watch. Life is far too short and can come to an end in the blink of an eye. As long as buying it won't break you go out and get it, enjoy it and don't forget to post pics __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

21 May 2014, 11:07 AM	#28
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	If it's a good enough deal consider it as an investment. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 May 2014, 11:25 AM	#29
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	What's the watch? Is it a deal that can't be found next month?

21 May 2014, 12:18 PM	#30
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,856	Get it!

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