Loosing Interest For Real

[GoingPlaces]

I've just focused on watches I can actually get. Life is short, if I find a rare bird fine but I'm not chasing it. There are too many options and great brands.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Time to go vintage

This! Not so much because of a lack of availability, but more so because I'm happy with my collection and nothing modern is pulling me.

The vintage world, however, is drawing me in. Purchased a snowflake recently, and if I buy anything in the near future, it will most definitely be another vintage.

[Mystro]

Look at other brands with a impressive horological history. It’s always heathy to have a diverse collection.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I’ve been there. But I always recover.

Aka come to your senses

[AF_Rob]

I know what you mean. I’m there myself. I’m very content with what I have and I haven’t added in years. However, I am on the hunt for something blue.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Unclebuck

It's not another rant about the shortage. I mean there's nothing interesting or fun to get excited about. The watches may as well be fiction. It is a hobby and community with no more input. I love the Rolex I have... but that's just about it.

Time for Patek.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I’ve been there. But I always recover.

This


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[Equity]

Originally Posted by BillA

Hang in there.
Most FS posts getting bumped.
Not sure much stuff selling at these inflated prices.
I think prices to come down sooner than later.

I agree, there was a new Sub Date with 16 bumps.

Not too crazy over retail either so that says a lot.


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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Unclebuck

It's not another rant about the shortage. I mean there's nothing interesting or fun to get excited about. The watches may as well be fiction. It is a hobby and community with no more input. I love the Rolex I have... but that's just about it.

And there is nothing wrong with this, good for you.

[Craigdwh]

Originally Posted by Unclebuck

It's not another rant about the shortage. I mean there's nothing interesting or fun to get excited about. The watches may as well be fiction. It is a hobby and community with no more input. I love the Rolex I have... but that's just about it.

I would find a new hobby if your hobby is trying to buy hard to find SS Rolex.

To bad you settle for Rolex and not open your horizons to the full offering of Horology.

[Tricolore66]

Vintage is more interesting anyway, IMO.

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Time to go vintage

[Jabbo84]

There are other brands of watches out there for you to consider. I would suggest Graham or Invicta for you at this time. Wait til the bubble bursts as everyone else says, but you may be to old to care by then. Lol

[vtsnowplow]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Yep pretty much same feeling. I enjoy what I have and there is no urge for me to buy any new models or anything really.

I'm getting bored of Rolex to be frank. Looking at IWC, Panerai, JLC and AP. Nothing really urging me to buy though.

Buy vintage, always something new.

[djgallo]

Tired of playing the game...take your ball and go home....someone else will play

[kieselguhr]

Glad you are willing to appreciate other brands as most have a fierce loyalty to one brand. What’s the skittles slogan again? “Taste the rainbow”! Enjoy your new pursuits and hope your love for Rolex doesn’t completely wane.

[Spartacus]

I feel just the opposite. The hunt has become harder and for me that makes it all the more special. I put my name down, I wait, I buy other brands, I search...and research.

If you never had to hunt, you probably are not an enthusiast....let alone a collector.

[chloebear]

Originally Posted by jtarafa13

I agree and got very interested in JLC. The are amazing watches and I hunted down ultra thin moon phase. But after spending 3 weeks in Switzerland the DJ 41 is what I fell in love with. My mind said jlc bu my heart said Rolex


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Interesting take. My local watch buds and I all love JLC, but none of us have actually pulled the trigger on one yet. The Master Control has been the brides maid on the last 10 watches I purchased. I absolutely love JLC and hope to own one one day. They look great in pictures and even better in person.

[minhc88]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I had pretty much lost interest in the whole Rolex thing and was spending my money on other interests of mine.



That changed a bit when my AD called 3 weeks ago telling me my long awaited BLRO came in.



Since then I also bought a new TT Datejust for my wife. I guess the interest came back..

That probably goes for the OP and lots as well. Say the AD calls today and offers ceramic Daytona or blue sky dweller.. pretty sure sparks be flying for interest again lol

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[HORNBLOWER]

There are thousands of Rolexs out there (every model) for sale from reputable sellers. The reality is that RRP doesn't really exist anymore as there are no sports models in steel available, so it's not worth waiting for a call from an A.D, (unless you are one of the tiny few who have won the golden ticket). RRP is no longer a valid base line of price comparison. The market is the price.

[jtarafa13]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Interesting take. My local watch buds and I all love JLC, but none of us have actually pulled the trigger on one yet. The Master Control has been the brides maid on the last 10 watches I purchased. I absolutely love JLC and hope to own one one day. They look great in pictures and even better in person.

Agreed will probably be my next purchase. You can actually see them and try them on so that’s a huge plus. The movements are works of art and visible, also a huge plus. Still like you said always a bridesmaid.



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[Drpepper]

Ha the funny thing is if the bubble truly bursts and ss sports are widely available in the cases and no premium can had for flipping a lot of people lusting after them previously will no longer want them

[mrktowey@yahoo.co.uk]

The shortage is frustrating, but doesn’t that make people appreciate the watch’s they have got? I personally think if they were readily available and everyone had one then they wouldn’t be as special!

[vipereaper30]

What I'd really like to know is when the snooty AD sales staff will actually start treating us like respectable clients again and the whole game ends so we can go back to the old ways. I honestly don't mind not getting some of the watches I just get turned off by the attitude.

[watchmework]

We’ll see you in a couple months...

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by mrktowey@yahoo.co.uk

The shortage is frustrating, but doesn’t that make people appreciate the watch’s they have got? I personally think if they were readily available and everyone had one then they wouldn’t be as special!

I think that's where we are; they were available, and every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a few bucks went out and got themselves one. Those buyers have cheapened it (the passion, not the watches themselves), and frustrated those who have a real appreciation for the watches. So, yeah, they are less special now.

Personally, though I appreciate their place, I'm not hung up on Rolex. There are only a couple of other Rolex pieces I'd like, and I can wait for those. I'm surely not kissing any ass for them.

[Blansky]

Life's ebb and flow.

That's Life

That's life (that's life) that's what people say
You're riding high in April
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I'm back on top, back on top in June

I said, that's life (that's life) and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stompin' on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down
'Cause this fine old world it keeps spinnin' around

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate
A poet, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself flat on my face
I pick myself up and get back in the race
That's life (that's life) I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate
A poet, a pawn and a king
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself layin' flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life (that's life) that's life
And I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cuttin' out but my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shakin' come here this July
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die
My, my

[FTX I]

edit. this situation doesn't affect me at all tbh.

[~JJ]

You’ve only been a member for 6-months, that didn’t take long to jump ship. Hopefully the flipper/money angle crowd will follow too.

[GGGMT]

We’re all “over it” and “losing interest” And here we are on a beautiful Saturday blogging, and talking all about “it”! I love it!


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[WS9D]

I like Rolex a lot. Ive had many models. Down to 4 now. Loving the new Grand Seiko High-beat GMT i picked up on top of about 7 different seikos.