What Motivated You to Buy an 'Expensive' Watch?

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carrera2 said:

gt said:

did someone mention coolest watch on the planet?

www.urwerk.com/watches_201.asp

Edited by gt on Wednesday 14th March 13:30

Yes they did - and you've, rather embarassingly I'd imagine, cocked up your links and put one up of a disgusting twirling rubix cube of a watch. I feel your shame

Since when was anything being pretty a prerequisite for it to be cool?

[carrera2]

gt said:

carrera2 said:

gt said:

did someone mention coolest watch on the planet?

www.urwerk.com/watches_201.asp

Edited by gt on Wednesday 14th March 13:30

Yes they did - and you've, rather embarassingly I'd imagine, cocked up your links and put one up of a disgusting twirling rubix cube of a watch. I feel your shame

Since when was anything being pretty a prerequisite for it to be cool?

True, I've jsut seen it's approx $50k. It's cool.

[gt]

carrera2 said:

gt said:

carrera2 said:

gt said:

did someone mention coolest watch on the planet?

www.urwerk.com/watches_201.asp

Edited by gt on Wednesday 14th March 13:30

Yes they did - and you've, rather embarassingly I'd imagine, cocked up your links and put one up of a disgusting twirling rubix cube of a watch. I feel your shame

Since when was anything being pretty a prerequisite for it to be cool?

True, I've jsut seen it's approx $50k. It's cool.

will certainly impress any self respecting tramp

[swilly]

To qualify me to participate on PH threads regarding buying expensive watches.

[audidoody]

Dunno. Why'd you buy a Porsche Turbo instead of a Ford Fiesta?

[murcielago_boy]

cos it fits in with my lifestyle where everything is "expensive"

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audidoody said:

Dunno. Why'd you buy a Porsche Turbo instead of a Ford Fiesta?

Cos it's faster. If my more expensive watch was faster I'd be slightly pissed.

[Calorus]

audidoody said:

Dunno. Why'd you buy a Porsche Turbo instead of a Ford Fiesta?

Because you can get tail out in a Porsche, it's more enjoyable to drive, it's faster, it's quicker, and it holds its value better.

[carrera2]

Calorus said:

and it holds its value better.

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[Calorus]

carrera2 said:

Calorus said:

and it holds its value better.

:sprayswaterintousbport:

:typesincrompihensibletripewithcolonsateachend:

[Davel]

Cartier - Cos I'm worth it!



Actually it was a gift from my wife 15 years ago, when she still loved me.

Edited by Davel on Wednesday 14th March 15:19

[speedeight]

Because I'm socially inadequate and need something to bolster my confidence.

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[TEKNOPUG]

Vanity? Insecurity? Delusional tendancies? Appreciation of craftsmanship, style and elegance?

Dunno mate, haven't worn a watch for about 8 years. I do know that you certainly don't need to wear a watch to know what the time is. So I guess that watches are just jewellery and therefore this question is equally applicable to women who wear expensive ear-rings, necklaces etc...

[baSkey]

TEKNOPUG said:

Vanity? Insecurity? Delusional tendancies? Appreciation of craftsmanship, style and elegance?

Dunno mate, haven't worn a watch for about 8 years. I do know that you certainly don't need to wear a watch to know what the time is. So I guess that watches are just jewellery and therefore this question is equally applicable to women who wear expensive ear-rings, necklaces etc...

i don't think this is the thread for *you*..!
WHAT MOTIVATED *YOU* TO BUY AN 'EXPENSIVE' WATCH?

[Kermit power]

I just like looking at it, thinking about the 100+ little components inside it whirring round in perfect harmony.

Also, the look of surprise on people's faces when you pass it to them to have a look, and they realise just how heavy that much stainless steel is!

[lingus75]

phil1979 said:

You can tell a lot from a person's watch. And by their shoes.

Ghandi's fcuked then and I thought he was a decent chap.

[sheetstabuer]

My 1st tag was a wedding present by the ex wife, 2nd was from a bonus, third was the current mrs replcaing my 1st watch when she found out the ex wife bought it, having said that I don't wear one at all now I just use my mobile

[will2425]

I didn't buy this, it was my 21st birthday present, but i did choose it. I had a choice, i could get a reasonably expensive watch (~£200) from my parents and other presents from the rest of my family, or everyone could chip in and get me a more expensive watch. I chose the latter option because i wanted something which would remain special, not something which i would be able to afford easily once i finish uni and get a proper job. I particularly liked the mechanical movement, as i prefer engineering over electronics, even if it is less accurate.

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[Tango2]

Quite simple really - I wanted one! Got a great deal at Male airport, et viola - the watch I'd always wanted...

[alexkp]

phil1979 said:

You can tell a lot from a person's watch. And by their shoes.

A frequently made mistake.

I am quite a scruff most of the time. And Srebbe on here owns more companies than I have watches, and he wears a 15year old Casio.