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12 May 2017, 05:27 AM
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just wondering...
Hi all, I am looking to buy a sub (hopefully) some time soon. Need some perspective... just wondering how much percentage of your income did you spend on your respective watches?
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12 May 2017, 08:48 AM
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Everyone is different, so there is no definitive answer for your question
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12 May 2017, 08:55 AM
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What does it matter what anyone else spent?
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12 May 2017, 08:59 AM
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To each their own, but I think it is better to think of the cost as % of savings/worth vs. % of income.
Someone on another forum once said that only buy a luxury good that you can afford to buy a few times over. Again, to each their own. |
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12 May 2017, 09:10 AM
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Here we go...
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12 May 2017, 09:13 AM
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As long as it's not instead of a roof over your head or food on the table spend whatever you're comfortable spending.
There is a wide range of people on this forum, some with access to wealth others will never see in their lifetime, as long as you have your priorities in order it doesn't matter what others spend. |
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12 May 2017, 09:29 AM
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Don't buy it if you have to ask.
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12 May 2017, 09:32 AM
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Three step process;
1) Set A Goal, Determine the watch you want 2) Save 3) Buy It! You choose the price you can afford. Best of luck. 
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12 May 2017, 09:33 AM
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0nce upon a time on the Omega forum there was a similar thread just like this 0ne.It only created lots of negative vibes...
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12 May 2017, 09:38 AM
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This has come up before, just be smart and buy what you can afford. It's not complicated.
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12 May 2017, 09:38 AM
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Just spend only disposable income, play money.
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12 May 2017, 09:39 AM
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12 May 2017, 09:42 AM
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Don't you want to know the average discount you should expect to get on a Stainless Steel Sub at an AD?
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12 May 2017, 09:44 AM
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You'd be surprised how risk tolerant some people are. Plenty of folks out there living in houses they can't afford, driving Bentley's they can't afford, and wearing watches they can't afford. Everyone is different. You have to define your own risk tolerance level and your own comfort level.
Me personally.... I like to sleep at night. So believe me, I will never let a watch purchase keep me up. To each there own. |
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12 May 2017, 09:45 AM
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WOW did I really read that or am I just dreaming?
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12 May 2017, 10:18 AM
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Quote:
 You're on a roll, Bill!
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12 May 2017, 10:20 AM
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Hmmm interesting question
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12 May 2017, 10:23 AM
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Are you doing a marketing project for Debeers?
2 months salary.... Buying a Rolex has nothing to do with income. It has everything to do with disposable cash that you choose to spend on a watch |
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12 May 2017, 10:25 AM
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what you are prepared to spend is the only important decision.
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12 May 2017, 10:25 AM
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Spend as much as you can afford, don't play yourself!
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12 May 2017, 11:17 AM
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Too much or not enough
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12 May 2017, 11:19 AM
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10000 percent.
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12 May 2017, 12:01 PM
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Quote:
It happens. 
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12 May 2017, 12:17 PM
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My two cents? My budget for "stuff" is disposable income. Once I convert cash into "stuff" it no longer has the same liquidity as cash and I've removed that purchasing power from my balance sheet. My approach to "stuff" is that it's nice to have but if it walked off tomorrow I need to be able to live without it. Cars, motorcycles, watches, and all that other hobby stuff that I have? If I woke up tomorrow and it was all gone? It wouldn't be the end of my life. Sure, I'd be pissed. But it wouldn't impact my real life.
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12 May 2017, 12:37 PM
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What's the credit limit on your Amex?
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12 May 2017, 12:42 PM
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Lol
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12 May 2017, 12:48 PM
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I'm just guessing here, but I'm going to bet the people that don't like the question, spent more than they should have.
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12 May 2017, 01:04 PM
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12 May 2017, 01:10 PM
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12 May 2017, 01:27 PM
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I wouldn't buy a Rolex unless I was certain that I would never have to sell it out of necessity.
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