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Unnecessary luxury choice problem. (self.watches)

submitted 3 months ago by coolmultitool to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] Gojimbo 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you think it's too big for you, then you probably won't wear it. Try to think about what excites you about that watch, what outfit would you wear it with? To what event? If the most exciting thing about the watch is the fact that it's finally here, then maybe you'd get more enjoyment from buying something that holds value to you in the moment.

You could always get a cheap beater of a similar size to see if you like the fit

[–] coolmultitool 1 points 3 months ago

Perfect size for me is 38-39 (i.e. Tudor BB58). That said if I wear smaller for a while, I'm used to that, but wearing bigger a while and I'm accustomed to that. 47mm lug to lug is my maximum, so in that case it works. I have a few watches so this should be a perfect one to justify it's purchase. But a perfect watch doesn't exist. I know there's not really an answer to my question, but I'm glad with your response. I have a bad time choosing anything let alone this purchase.