How does one get to Richard Mille status?

[schwoo]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Seems to make the most sense....

So I went to a car show today and one of my friends has this cool RM matching his SVJ. He has 3 RM’s and an insane car collection.



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Well, what did he say? What does he do for a living? Are his house, beach house, cars , an watches paid? Financed?

I don’t know you personally, but from this forum you are truly blessed and winning on all accounts.

You know you’re an achiever, if you acquired 3 or 4 RM watches, you would soon be looking for the next level.

Im probably much older, you reach a point when acquiring possession becomes less and less satisfying. I have become very happy with what I have, carry no debt, work less and spend all my free time with my wife and kids.

I’ve learned that a $100,000 watch will only bring temporary, fleeting happiness. I’ll soon move on to the next toy. But invest that in your family will bring unlimited rewards and happiness.

Just my unsolicited advice. As I’ve said, you’re already winning

[Ichiran]

When one is presently unemployed, and rejected a 3-year offer worth a cool 18m. That's the one.

[belligero]

It’s easy! Just be born rich and have an utter lack of taste.

[msm2]

I think it all depends. I would suspect anyone that is buying RM today are buying it more as their bank account investments. 5 years ago RM was different and the real buyers were the ones that do have it all and wanted something super technical...still there but today a lot of speculation and hype with the RM11/35/55 driving the investor side.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by schwoo

Im probably much older, you reach a point when acquiring possession becomes less and less satisfying. I have become very happy with what I have, carry no debt, work less and spend all my free time with my wife and kids.

I’ve learned that a $100,000 watch will only bring temporary, fleeting happiness. I’ll soon move on to the next toy. But invest that in your family will bring unlimited rewards and happiness

Amen.

[RobearH]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

When one is presently unemployed, and rejected a 3-year offer worth a cool 18m. That's the one.

Tyronn Lue?

[s_haverford]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

As a side note, RM is opening up a boutique on Newbury St. in Boston. Completely perplexed as to why

(2nd side note: I am nowhere near RM $)

But are you near Newbury St.?

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by s_haverford

But are you near Newbury St.?

Haha yes - walked by it on my way to the office yesterday. Apparently it's open.

Still perplexed as to how they chose Boston.

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[edo]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Haha yes - walked by it on my way to the office yesterday. Apparently it's open.

Still perplexed as to how they chose Boston.

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How they chose to open any boutique as they never have any models 90% people want to see/buy...

[mspeed76]

FL should have been next

[Vetracer]

I can see how it’s possible to accumulate the funds to purchase an RM or two without being born rich.

Not everyone out there has debts. Some are fortunate enough to have invested heavily in real estate which generates substantial rental income, crypto currencies at the right time, stocks which pay handsome dividends and still have their day jobs. Compound this with the fact they bought numerous stainless steel sports watches before the hype and decided to downsize their watch collection to less yet more “impactful” pieces.

By the way I don’t have any RM watches in my collection. I simply don’t find them attractive.

[andresrrcf]

Originally Posted by mspeed76

FL should have been next

I believe there are two boutiques in Miami. One in Bal Harbour; and the other in Brickell, which is part of Westime.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Haha yes - walked by it on my way to the office yesterday. Apparently it's open.

Still perplexed as to how they chose Boston.

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Them international college kids, duh.

[Stig722]

Interesting thread

[Apheaven]

Originally Posted by JohnTz

Can he wear anything else that says Lambo on it :) Perfect RM customer.

I feel like this style is representative of the buyer pool for RM. Not saying good or bad, just saying...

Regarding how people purchase, I think everyone buys ‘how’ they see fit individually. Too many variables to give a canned response.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

I'm trying to become an IG model/influencer, but seems now many people want to follow a fat old white guy so I can afford a RM.

I'm working on a lip filler line if I can't marry a Kardashian.

[A971]

Originally Posted by JohnTz

Can he wear anything else that says Lambo on it :) Perfect RM customer.

In the Greek system, this was called “double lettering”.

Punishment varied by house, but it was always humiliating...

[brandrea]

I miss Paul ... I’m sure he’d have something to say

[GSDLover]

Me too.

[rjd1]

Not sure there is an answer to this question, but as someone who has always loved watches - Timex and Casio as a kid - and has worked tirelelessly to earn a nice living, my watch fascination has continued to grow - Tag/Breitling - Rolex - AP - PP - now RM - I love them all and own them all. But RM after years of “not getting it” are now very intriguing to me- especially after trying in hand. I guess like everything else, it must be experienced in hand. So, in my case - answer to your question - lots of hard - and smart - work. But I still love my Tags and Timexes too....

[Reign]

You’d have to be nuts to finance a watch or super car purchase even though I’m sure there are those that do. IMO, you either can or you can’t. Those that can are usually

Entrepreneurs that just sold their company
Business owners
Senior level executives
Athletes
Inheritance
Commit crimes

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Reign

You’d have to be nuts to finance a watch or super car purchase even though I’m sure there are those that do. IMO, you either can or you can’t. Those that can are usually

Entrepreneurs that just sold their company
Business owners
Senior level executives
Athletes
Inheritance
Commit crimes

I am exaggerating but where I live many supercar drivers are young kids from massively large families that entered the country a while ago ... and are still collecting and living on state support officially. Some friend or remote relative owns the vehicle. Guess to which category of the above they belong...