"Men who buy expensive watches are stupid"
Discussion
H22observer said:
This topic should probably be in the lounge to be fair. It isn't about specific watches. It's about an article that comments on a certain type of person, who buys watches BECAUSE they are expensive & exclusive.
What is a Range Rover capable of that other cars are not capable of? I fear that top-end Range Rovers could be bought by a similar type of person, to the above. They're certainly not the fastest or best handling car in the £50000-£90000 price bracket.
I'll understand if you bought it for the Prestige, heritage, image, looks, status or exclusivity. Many people do. It's better to be honest with yourself though.[/
Life is too short to " fear" why people acquire materialistic chattels.
Vision is great, comfort is superb and the off road capability is fantastic even with stock tyres. Nothing comes close. Given people's perception of large 4 x 4 is largely negative I really don't care what other think.
It's also great to look down at C U Next Thursday like you.
Best not rush to generalise so indiscriminately with your challenged view of people.
Mr Aston Martin said:
H22observer said:
Or a Range Rover status symbol with 20" alloy wheels. 
Do you go off-road much?
To me it's a car, a very capable car but then we are on a petrol head site and posting on a watch forum. Do you go off-road much?
I'll understand if you bought it for the Prestige, heritage, image, looks, status or exclusivity. Many people do. It's better to be honest with yourself though.[/
Life is too short to " fear" why people acquire materialistic chattels.
Vision is great, comfort is superb and the off road capability is fantastic even with stock tyres. Nothing comes close. Given people's perception of large 4 x 4 is largely negative I really don't care what other think.
It's also great to look down at C U Next Thursday like you.
Best not rush to generalise so indiscriminately with your challenged view of people.
Edited by Mr Aston Martin on Friday 8th August 17:43
Edited by Mr Aston Martin on Friday 8th August 17:44
Wow this thread is still going? So what are the conclusions? Are men stupid or not? Personally I find it a bit sexist as it doesn't suggest that women are stupid for doing similar things. As with all things in life you have people who would have bought so called expensive watches/cars etc etc because of the engineering and workmanship and abilities that were exhibited by these products. However, as these particular objects gained notoriety because of said abilities, fashion customers began to enter the market and as watch manufacturers are businesses they obviously cater to whoever is willing to buy from them hence you will have a mix of people as customers. So, hopefully to put an end to this discussion, the answer is some men and also some women are stupid and some are not. Suppose 29 pages did keep a few people entertained though
Negative stereotypes of a Range Rover driver ? What, you mean the purveyor of the finest, best engineered four wheel drive car on the planet - which also happens to be made in the UK & simultaneously keeps several thousand people in gainful employment ?
Think it's perhaps your own preconceptions that are at fault here as opposed to someone who has the drive and determination to be able to afford such a vehicle - not to mention a rather beautiful V8 Vantage
For someone who is posting on a motoring forum (and on a watch sub-section), you certainly appear to dislike both subjects. Still, I suppose it fulfils your all too obvious craving for attention, even if it's all of a negative nature. Ho hum.
Think it's perhaps your own preconceptions that are at fault here as opposed to someone who has the drive and determination to be able to afford such a vehicle - not to mention a rather beautiful V8 Vantage
For someone who is posting on a motoring forum (and on a watch sub-section), you certainly appear to dislike both subjects. Still, I suppose it fulfils your all too obvious craving for attention, even if it's all of a negative nature. Ho hum.
H22observer said:
I'm sure these were proportionate responses to people insulting me, gloating, boasting about their 'success' and generally behaving in an obnoxious manner.
Ill just throw this out therehttp://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
H22observer said:
TV adverts that use songs to flog financial products to the underclass :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU43zpRCwgM&fe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU43zpRCwgM&fe...
el stovey said:
michael gould said:
Duke Thrust said:
Disastrous said:
I'd suggest you won't ever understand the people who want to buy expensive watches and they won't understand your lack of interest so pointless to discuss further.
Yes, it's like going to a concert and announcing that you hate the band and have no idea why people are there... But not actually leaving yourself. Spectrum.
...........It's addictive aint it !!H22observer said:
The fact that somebody would pay £5000 for a pointless watch speaks volumes about their character. These people are pathetic and richly deserve to get mugged by a like-minded person from the ghetto.
Mr Daytona said:
Negative stereotypes of a Range Rover driver ? What, you mean the purveyor of the finest, best engineered four wheel drive car on the planet
I'll remember that next time I see one stuck on the hard shoulder, or on the back of a breakdown truck, or behind one and the rear lights are faulty.Anyone else noticed you see more one eyed R/Rovers (a headlight out) coming towards you than any other vehicle on the road (apart from maybe Landrovers).
TwigtheWonderkid said:
Mr Daytona said:
Negative stereotypes of a Range Rover driver ? What, you mean the purveyor of the finest, best engineered four wheel drive car on the planet
Anyone else noticed you see more one eyed R/Rovers (a headlight out) coming towards you than any other vehicle on the road (apart from maybe Landrovers). Cotty said:
H22observer said:
I'm sure these were proportionate responses to people insulting me, gloating, boasting about their 'success' and generally behaving in an obnoxious manner.
Ill just throw this out therehttp://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Bit childish.
k me. Can someone just put this thread out if its misery?H22observer said:
You've just linked a thread where you called me a "monumental knob" with no provocation.
Bit childish.
Actually he linked to a post where you referred to certain sections of society as the underclass. Maybe try reading before condemning. It's means more and carries more weight when trying to put down someone else's point.Bit childish.
Unfortunately, most of your points won't carry any weight as you like to stereotype people too much as highlighted by your need to chastise one section of society for buying luxury goods and then referring to another as the underclass. It would appear that you despise everyone except yourself and those who support your version of events
Edited by cho on Saturday 9th August 15:57
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