Roadrash

Watches and cars have a lot in common. I have a Aston DB7 and my wife has a Maserati Cambio Spyder. Both of them spend 99% of their time sitting in the garage under felt covers while I drive a 5 year old Infiniti QX56 and she drives an 8 year old Audi TT. Why----because every time you take them out you have to clean and wash them--dirt--brake dust on the rims---splashes from puddles---bird crap. It is just not worth the effort now that the novelty has worn off. Other times we would prefer not to be seen in them. In reality I'm a cheap bastard--I refuse to pay retail for anything. I've found that it is more difficult to negotiate discounts on things like furniture, appliances, boats, etc. when the salesperson just saw you get out of a $150K car [gen] and looks at you wrist and sees a Rolex [rep or gen]. Sometimes life is simpler driving my truck and wearing my Uboat [most people think I won it at a Carnival] or a Pam [they have no idea what it is] or a VC [ which they can't pronounce, won't remember, and think I bought it on the Home Shopping Network]. Remember---for most people----PERCEPTION IS REALITY

You might consider a used 08 xj8. I'm a car dealer and know that 6 sold last week via Manheim Auctions at an average of $35,500 for an average 5000 mile car. Let the first owner take the depreciation hit.

Just got an order from Josh. Delivered to the States only 9 days from order. Got me a Uboat Flightdeck SS/Orange/7750 and my wife a Breitling Ladies Cockpit Pink MOP. Am blown away by both, especially the Cockpit. It's pretty amazing for $108 USD I'll post pics as soon as I figure out macro on my camera. Even if the Uboat quits on me I'll have a spare anchor for my boat.

I have purchased reps from Chris at Eurotimez and was very pleased with the QC'd product. Just curious, but are there any other dealers that QC their watches?