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jltait · 17 July 2018, 08:48 AM

I was talking with a friend the other day who is about twice my age, close to retirement. He also has an interest in watches and we talk about them from time to time. He has a small collection, but has always dabbled around the edges, for decades - Breitlings, Tags, etc. He turns to me and says, you know what I've always really wanted a Rolex. This is a man who could buy any watch he darn well pleased, but has always been shall we say very conservative, fiscally and with everything else.

This is just a PSA to say that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. The sooner you buy the things you want, or do the things you want, the longer you'll have to cherish those collectibles and memories. Someone on this forum has the signature "enjoy your time". I couldn't agree more.

Yobber76 · 17 July 2018, 09:02 AM

Well said!

Jmbarrack · 17 July 2018, 09:05 AM

Sadly, a lesson we sometimes don’t learn until it’s too late.

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lamnyc · 17 July 2018, 09:09 AM

Agree

Time Collector · 17 July 2018, 09:11 AM

Great food for thought!

brandrea · 17 July 2018, 09:15 AM

That resonates with me to a certain degree

I also suspect your friend is also in the position he’s in, to enjoy any watch he could ever want, because he made some smart and perhaps frugal decisions along the way.

Time Collector · 17 July 2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jltait

I was talking with a friend the other day who is about twice my age, close to retirement. He also has an interest in watches and we talk about them from time to time. He has a small collection, but has always dabbled around the edges, for decades - Breitlings, Tags, etc. He turns to me and says, you know what I've always really wanted a Rolex. This is a man who could buy any watch he darn well pleased, but has always been shall we say very conservative, fiscally and with everything else.

This is just a PSA to say that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. The sooner you buy the things you want, or do the things you want, the longer you'll have to cherish those collectibles and memories. Someone on this forum has the signature "enjoy your time". I couldn't agree more.

I have always used: "You can never buy back Time, So spend it wisely! " as my signature, it was something my dad use to say to me ,in order to remind me to enjoy the journey of life while I was busy building my life and business.

Dompropat · 17 July 2018, 09:29 AM

Well said, OP!

replicator · 17 July 2018, 09:35 AM

Definitely agree. People take time for granted - but you never know when the train is coming to a stop. Doesn’t mean we should live recklessly, but we should damn well spend some $ and make some meaningful (as well as meaningless, but fun) relationships.

Ichiran · 17 July 2018, 09:42 AM

Yeap. The only commodity that is more precious than money is time. We can always make more money if given the time.

indy16zo6 · 17 July 2018, 09:48 AM

Couldn’t agree more. Well said

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Phrank · 17 July 2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That resonates with me to a certain degree

I also suspect your friend is also in the position he’s in, to enjoy any watch he could ever want, because he made some smart and perhaps frugal decisions along the way.

Ha! Took the words right out of my mouth. Resonated with me as well...:-)

Well said

schoolboy · 17 July 2018, 09:59 AM

Nice thread OP.

Something to think about, that’s for sure.

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uniqueMR · 17 July 2018, 10:30 AM

Well said

Nikrnic · 17 July 2018, 10:34 AM

Bravo !

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ROLEXster · 17 July 2018, 10:46 AM

In the past year, I've loss 4 co-workers ( 2 x heart attack, 1 x cancer, 1 x suicide). My last blood test came back high for blood sugar & cholesterol. I stopped drinking soda and stayed away from rice, pasta & bread. I lost 35 lbs and blood sugar / cholesterol are somewhat under control, but still a bit high.

I used to be super cheap, but now realized life is too short. I buy and enjoy what I like. Hope to find my watch soon so I can enjoy.

Chewbacca · 17 July 2018, 10:52 AM

There's no ATM receipts falling from the heavens.

jlafou1 · 17 July 2018, 10:53 AM

Well said OP. I’m 29 and will pick up my first Rolex tomorrow. Thanks for the perfect excuse to tell my wife!

jb335 · 17 July 2018, 11:10 AM

Yes, and the more watches you buy the more you get to enjoy!!

foolishbear · 17 July 2018, 11:21 AM

I'm in the camp that says, "if you are not buying it on credit AND you have your savings / retirement program going AND the purchase does not pinch your financial well being in any way, THEN BUY IT. Otherwise do not. I am also one to only finance a house, nothing else.

Bladeshot · 17 July 2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jltait

I was talking with a friend the other day who is about twice my age, close to retirement. He also has an interest in watches and we talk about them from time to time. He has a small collection, but has always dabbled around the edges, for decades - Breitlings, Tags, etc. He turns to me and says, you know what I've always really wanted a Rolex. This is a man who could buy any watch he darn well pleased, but has always been shall we say very conservative, fiscally and with everything else.

This is just a PSA to say that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. The sooner you buy the things you want, or do the things you want, the longer you'll have to cherish those collectibles and memories. Someone on this forum has the signature "enjoy your time". I couldn't agree more.

Absoutely agree! There is no tomorrow. I have the pieces I want and still enjoy trading around. Also like restoring rare finds to be correct and getting them a new home.

One other thing I noticed lately is that once you hit age 80+, you may find yourself in a facility where you live with others and it’s not possible to keep and enjoy expensive jewelry. Some of the grandparents have had to surrender high end items to avoid them being lost or stolen. Sometimes memory fails and it’s not possible to continue to enjoy things like our watches. So, I am a firm believer in enjoying what we can, now (doing so in a responsible fashion for all our life commitments). There is no guarantee of tomorrow. “Enjoy your time” is right!

🤙. Great reminder.

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MHB · 17 July 2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jltait

I was talking with a friend the other day who is about twice my age, close to retirement. He also has an interest in watches and we talk about them from time to time. He has a small collection, but has always dabbled around the edges, for decades - Breitlings, Tags, etc. He turns to me and says, you know what I've always really wanted a Rolex. This is a man who could buy any watch he darn well pleased, but has always been shall we say very conservative, fiscally and with everything else.

This is just a PSA to say that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. The sooner you buy the things you want, or do the things you want, the longer you'll have to cherish those collectibles and memories. Someone on this forum has the signature "enjoy your time". I couldn't agree more.

So what'd you say to him when he said that he has always wanted a Rolex?

jltait · 17 July 2018, 12:16 PM

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So what'd you say to him when he said that he has always wanted a Rolex?

Get it! Life is too short.

MinMay · 17 July 2018, 12:40 PM

That's why they are always newbies...learning the hard way how to live their life. In the end, they choose to live their life.

SoCal_Batman · 17 July 2018, 01:05 PM

Completely agree, well worth taking the plunge and living life like there is no tomorrow!!

GFONG · 17 July 2018, 01:09 PM

Fully agreed.

imgook · 17 July 2018, 01:25 PM

Agreed, lifes short, if you really want something, go for it!

subtona · 17 July 2018, 01:31 PM

Agree.

And when you get it, wear the snot out of it.

Ticknaway · 17 July 2018, 01:34 PM

Couldn’t be said any better!

MARGARITATIME · 17 July 2018, 01:58 PM

Great thread. We all take for granted the time we have. I got into an car accident with no injuries and it was not my fault. Wrong place wrong time. It really changed my perspective on life. You could be doing nothing wrong or dangerous and bam it's over. Since then I have lived by a motto "If you want something or want to do something and have the financial means do it!" You can't take anything with you and you never know when your time is up.

17 July 2018, 08:48 AM	#1
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	The sooner you buy it, the longer you can enjoy it I was talking with a friend the other day who is about twice my age, close to retirement. He also has an interest in watches and we talk about them from time to time. He has a small collection, but has always dabbled around the edges, for decades - Breitlings, Tags, etc. He turns to me and says, you know what I've always really wanted a Rolex. This is a man who could buy any watch he darn well pleased, but has always been shall we say very conservative, fiscally and with everything else. This is just a PSA to say that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. The sooner you buy the things you want, or do the things you want, the longer you'll have to cherish those collectibles and memories. Someone on this forum has the signature "enjoy your time". I couldn't agree more.

17 July 2018, 09:11 AM	#5
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Great food for thought! __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

17 July 2018, 10:30 AM	#14
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Well said __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

17 July 2018, 01:05 PM	#25
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Completely agree, well worth taking the plunge and living life like there is no tomorrow!! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

17 July 2018, 01:31 PM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	Agree. And when you get it, wear the snot out of it. __________________

17 July 2018, 09:02 AM	#2
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,756	Well said!

17 July 2018, 09:05 AM	#3
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,144	Sadly, a lesson we sometimes don’t learn until it’s too late. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 09:09 AM	#4
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,753	Agree

17 July 2018, 09:15 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,997	That resonates with me to a certain degree I also suspect your friend is also in the position he’s in, to enjoy any watch he could ever want, because he made some smart and perhaps frugal decisions along the way.

17 July 2018, 09:29 AM	#8
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Well said, OP!

17 July 2018, 09:35 AM	#9
replicator "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/AP Posts: 341	Definitely agree. People take time for granted - but you never know when the train is coming to a stop. Doesn’t mean we should live recklessly, but we should damn well spend some $ and make some meaningful (as well as meaningless, but fun) relationships.

17 July 2018, 09:42 AM	#10
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,661	Yeap. The only commodity that is more precious than money is time. We can always make more money if given the time.

17 July 2018, 09:48 AM	#11
indy16zo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: indiana Posts: 237	Couldn’t agree more. Well said Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 July 2018, 09:59 AM	#13
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Nice thread OP. Something to think about, that’s for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 10:34 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Bravo ! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 10:46 AM	#16
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	In the past year, I've loss 4 co-workers ( 2 x heart attack, 1 x cancer, 1 x suicide). My last blood test came back high for blood sugar & cholesterol. I stopped drinking soda and stayed away from rice, pasta & bread. I lost 35 lbs and blood sugar / cholesterol are somewhat under control, but still a bit high. I used to be super cheap, but now realized life is too short. I buy and enjoy what I like. Hope to find my watch soon so I can enjoy.

17 July 2018, 10:52 AM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	There's no ATM receipts falling from the heavens.

17 July 2018, 10:53 AM	#18
jlafou1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Josh Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 96	Well said OP. I’m 29 and will pick up my first Rolex tomorrow. Thanks for the perfect excuse to tell my wife!

17 July 2018, 11:10 AM	#19
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,917	Yes, and the more watches you buy the more you get to enjoy!!

17 July 2018, 11:21 AM	#20
foolishbear Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Brattleboro, VT U Posts: 29	I'm in the camp that says, "if you are not buying it on credit AND you have your savings / retirement program going AND the purchase does not pinch your financial well being in any way, THEN BUY IT. Otherwise do not. I am also one to only finance a house, nothing else.

17 July 2018, 12:40 PM	#24
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	That's why they are always newbies...learning the hard way how to live their life. In the end, they choose to live their life.

17 July 2018, 01:09 PM	#26
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Fully agreed.

17 July 2018, 01:25 PM	#27
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Agreed, lifes short, if you really want something, go for it!

17 July 2018, 01:34 PM	#29
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Couldn’t be said any better!

17 July 2018, 01:58 PM	#30
MARGARITATIME "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: 116610lv, 116710BL Posts: 279	Great thread. We all take for granted the time we have. I got into an car accident with no injuries and it was not my fault. Wrong place wrong time. It really changed my perspective on life. You could be doing nothing wrong or dangerous and bam it's over. Since then I have lived by a motto "If you want something or want to do something and have the financial means do it!" You can't take anything with you and you never know when your time is up.

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