I wanted a Rolex yellow OP when it came out, waited for a year for it but then it got discontinued. I changed my ‘reservation’ to a DJ41 green mint. Waited 2 years for that and I guess the market cooled and I’m allowed to buy one. But should I? I really have a hard time struggling to know if I want the watch because I like it, or just because I’ve waited so long for it and it was a very wanted item during the pandemic. It might be a bit too big for me, but it’s a sturdy good watch, but it might be too flashy, but it’s a classic, but it’s a lot of money… Anyways I still have a few days to decide. Not sure if there’s a solution to make a choice I won’t feel icky about later on. “Should/shouldn’t have gotten it”.
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Personally I’d rather take an Omega Seamaster AT or Grand Seiko Shunbun, plus a nice vacation with family, and still have money leftover lol.
Which is exactly what I did, twice.
If you love the watch, you love the watch. Maybe get a nice replica for about $400 so you can decide if you want to commit. Don’t just google it if you do this, there are dedicated communities to guide you.
Also the wildly colored dial trend is rapidly going out of fashion. But you can’t really go wrong with a fluted DJ.
Love GS (omiwatari) but not a big seamasterfan. Also no replica. Nothing against it but I’d feel fake myself personally. I agree with the novelty colors and watches. Good for the cheap ones but expensive novelties isn’t for my wallet. Loving the classics.
Why not support a smaller/local/ up and coming business than a corporation that is making you wait to let you spend money with them by using that waitlist/artificial scarcity tactic?
I used to browse the watchescirclejerk sub on Reddit & they definitely helped convince me to never purchase a luxury piece of jewelry that uses outdated technology. There are so many other things you can do with that $$$ instead 🤷🏼♀️
To each their own, for sure, but if I EVER had to wait 2 years to be ALLOWED to purchase something from a corporation, I’d definitely have to sit down and reevaluate a few things.
It also sounds like you’re unsure so maybe take that as a sign. Too big, but sturdy. Too flashy, but classic. 🚩
purchase a luxury piece of jewelry that uses outdated technology
Explain. Mechanical technology is absolutely not “out-dated” compared to electronic tech anymore then a sail boat is “outdated” compared to a powerboat. If you mean that Rolex is using cheaper/worse techniques for their watch compared to some other brand then I’m ready to listen.
If you mean to compare a mechanical time piece to an Apple Watch, then you are kind of missing the point.
How many people’s rent could you pay for a month with the money it takes to buy one? How many people could you feed for a month?
Many and many. But have you met people? Most of them really REALLY suck. 😉
I’ve noticed many times people who say things like that are pretty unhappy and are in need of community.
Consider using the money to improve your outlook on humanity. Helping other people helps my outlook, might do the same for you.
