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Old 15 September 2019, 10:36 AM   #61
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I like things that are simple :)
My dream roadster when I was in my teens.
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Old 15 September 2019, 10:50 AM   #62
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I like things that are simple :)
I had a 2002 MY S2000. What an awesome little car. Wish I had kept it.
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Old 15 September 2019, 11:01 AM   #63
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Old 15 September 2019, 11:26 AM   #64
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The Trabant has a steel body floor frame, with the roof, boot lid, engine bonnet,front and rear wings plus doors made of what they call duroplast. Which could be called a hard plastic type,its made from recycled cotton waste from the then Soviet Union, and phenol resin waste from the then East German dye industry.The car was originally yellow but had it sprayed a few years back now and thats one of the original colours offered when your name come up to own one back in the East Germany days.It took a approximate 10- 15 years of waiting to own one back 1960/70s, and the price was almost as much as a Jaguar XJ6.


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Old 15 September 2019, 12:12 PM   #65
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Here's my Rolex/Tudor collection, minus my most recent Rolex acquisition.



Here's my car.

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Old 15 September 2019, 12:42 PM   #66
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My 1960s Trabant two cylinder, 600cc two-stroke engine,0 to 60 MPH in around 3 weeks.


This made me chuckle. Thanks.
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Old 15 September 2019, 01:53 PM   #67
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Although I love fun cars and have always driven one, I like this thread a lot! Way better than all those pictures of watches that just so happen to have a steering wheel logo or expensive wallet or whatever in the picture.
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Old 15 September 2019, 01:55 PM   #68
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Drive a 2012 Toyota 4Runner Trail edition w 70k miles on it. Runs like a top. Wife drives a Honda CR-V like a lot of other people here.

Have 3 Rolex’s. 116610LN, 16570 and 16234.

The value of the T4R goes down every year the watches.... not so much.

I do have more money into the T4R than the watch collection but given the choice I would drive much less car before giving up any of my watches.


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Love the latest generation T4R’s body style. Considering a higher mileage used one for a daily in the near future. It’ll be a dedicated dog hauler and winter/mud warrior.

Your post gives me even more confidence in them.
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Old 15 September 2019, 09:32 PM   #69
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My 114060 and Golf GTD. Modest enough I am sure!
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Old 15 September 2019, 10:15 PM   #70
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SD4K as my daily watch and drive a 5 year old Z4 which probably cost me the same as my watch.

Like others, sucks to spend a lot on a depreciating asset and thinks that financially aware individuals get this. Don’t get me wrong I’d love a Porsche or Ferrari but don’t have the wealth to feel comfortable with either (yet!).

All comes down to an individuals priorities ultimately here tho


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Old 15 September 2019, 10:33 PM   #71
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Mostly highway miles :)

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Old 15 September 2019, 11:28 PM   #72
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My usual is in the shop so I’m struck with my wife’s poor excuse for a car today.
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Old 16 September 2019, 12:11 AM   #73
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Pics of T4R doing its thing.

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Old 16 September 2019, 12:25 AM   #74
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Old 16 September 2019, 12:55 AM   #75
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This one was taken a while back but still relevant. :-)
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Old 16 September 2019, 03:30 AM   #76
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5 Rolex’s and this is my ride..need it for the bad streets in New Orleans..


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Old 16 September 2019, 03:53 AM   #77
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Thank you mate. She just ticked over 200,000 miles
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Old 16 September 2019, 06:11 AM   #78
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My green Oyster Perpetual and a Volvo 240 wagon from 1992, which was towed away yesterday because my fuel pump is most likely dead And I fix watches, not cars...

She should be back on the road by tomorrow afternoon

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Old 16 September 2019, 06:18 AM   #79
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I drive a 2010 328i with 100k miles. Has some dings and scratches and it physically isn't in great shape, but as long as the engine runs well I plan to drive it another 5 years at least. Count me as +1 for those of us that prefer a great watch to a great car
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Old 16 September 2019, 07:07 AM   #80
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Sub, DJ. Driving a 12 year old mini-van.
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Old 16 September 2019, 07:48 AM   #81
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Hi guys. Even though I don't have modest vehicle (I don't have hyper luxury car neither) I can see at least that it is completely normal to have more value in Rolexes than in car(s) :D.
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Old 16 September 2019, 08:15 AM   #82
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I have a number of watches and enjoy collecting and wearing all of them. Not really a car guy, I drive a 2004 Honda. its fun to drive and reliable (so far) so no need to change at this stage. I have a number of priorities, cars just don't make it into my top 10.
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Old 16 September 2019, 10:39 AM   #83
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My modest Rolex:




My modest 2018 VW Golf SE #savethemanuals




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Old 16 September 2019, 11:04 AM   #84
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Your Rolex and Modest vehicle!

116710LN and 114300. The Mrs and I drive a QX60 and TLX respectively.

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Old 16 September 2019, 11:40 AM   #85
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Hey all.

Curious to know who here prioritizes watches over vehicles!? I always see photos of Daytona’s and lambos


Would be refreshing to hear about those who have fantastic watches but modest vehicles

I love cars. But if I had the $ to buy a watch or a depreciating sport vehicle I’d go watch every time.

Currently have a 126710BLRO and a 216570 Polar

I daily drive a 2009 Volkswagen Golf rabbit. Recently purchased a 2016 Audi A3 for a great deal, but my wife drives it primarily

Curious to hear from u all.
i see vehicles as depreciating assets so mine are strictly functional. I have a 2019 off road premium 4runner ready for anything and a 2018 triumph bonneville bobber as LA traffic can suck sometimes. while neither are exactly "cheap" (i probably have $70k invested in truck) they are functional and enjoyed for their purpose.

current watches are blnr, 116610lv and 116600 sd4k

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Old 16 September 2019, 11:48 AM   #86
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Old 16 September 2019, 11:52 AM   #87
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I always find it interesting when I see someone driving with an arm hanging out of the window with a watch worth more than the car being driven. I would personally prefer a nice car over a nice watch but I truly love both and spread my dollars across both segments.
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Old 16 September 2019, 12:22 PM   #88
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116710 blnr and cowboy cadillac. Bought the watch when this guy was born with the idea of holding onto it for him, but he claimed the truck first, go figure.

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Old 16 September 2019, 02:01 PM   #89
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Watch hulk, cat Toyota truck. Watch gone up in value truck is half the value.


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Old 16 September 2019, 02:16 PM   #90
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I'm out.....I used to be in this category......

Now.......I'm in deep on both!
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