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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] coolmultitool 2 points 3 months ago

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.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

purchase a luxury piece of jewelry that uses outdated technology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 Mechanical technology is absolutely not "out-dated" compared to electronic tech anymore then a sail boat is "outdated" compared to a powerboat.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.

[–] coolmultitool 0 points 3 months ago

I get that the whole Rolex thing is exactly that: a whole thing. Most of it is just the way of money, people, ... etc. But I figure it's what it is. For a simple worker like me that's the Rolex experience. If I was a famous soccer player I'm sure it will be a whole other experience. I've had pleasant contacts, but also a whole bunch of bad experiences with Rolex A.D's. But for me the biggest selling point of Rolex (the watch) over a nice microbrand is that I'm buying it for me and my offspring. And because of the volumes and the track record I'm pretty sure my kid in the future will (almost) always be able to fix it or sell it for a decent price when they dislike watches. At least that's what I hope. There's better watches with better tech etc. but the slow moving pace of Rolex is also what guarantees the longevity of it. For me the bigger price is good because it forces me to not buy a shitload of watches. Like I can't just buy what I like, I have to reallllly think about it. I feel like I'm already not wearing the watches I own enough. (another reason not to buy lol) And the DJ41 is a nostalgic thing for me. If I think of Rolex that's the watch I remember from when I was 'little'. But you're right. I am unsure but that's my baseline. Going next days to see a TT DJ36 brown and then the DJ41 and then I'll have to make a decision. Fucking watches he.

[–] BeatTakeshi 3 points 3 months ago

Decide a grid with pros and cons and attribute a +/- score to each (don't overthink, just your first gut guesstimate), then do the maths

[–] 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.

[–] sploosh 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] coolmultitool 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Many and many. But have you met people? Most of them really REALLY suck. 😉

[–] sploosh 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] coolmultitool 1 points 3 months ago

True words, but you sound like a general more positive person than me. I'm pretty sure the damage of meeting more crappy people will quite undo any effect of meeting nice good people. But I do enjoy people, just the crappy ones really dig in with me.