Thanks for the topic.I have to agree that having a watch that cost several thousand dollars Is Indeed about making a statement. How Important Is making a statement? To some It's very Important, and thats ok. I really dont think about such things. When I was younger I did but not so much now. There are several of my neighbors and friends that drive BMW's and MB. I drive a Infinity M35x. Some think I should have purchased one of the German brands, they told me so. Im very happy with my Infinity and It will do basically everything there cars do. The big difference Is that I saved around $10.000-15.000. I think my car looks every bit as good as there's, alas no big statement. Some think of It as a upgraded Nissan. The bottom line Is I buy what I like and I like many of the reps. The people I have told are blown away when I tell them that Is's not the Gen article. Think about It, whats more Impressive? a watch that looks great and expensive for $200.00-400.00 or a watch that cost $2.000-$10.000.? I have been apart of this community for about 9 1/2 months, I have spent around $3.000. I could have one nice gen but Instead I have nine reps that I really enjoy with a multitude of straps and watch tools. I feel I have done well for my money and It makes me happy. For me It's about the design of said timepiece. If I find a watch that has a great design that cost $200.00 I will probably buy It. I think thats what It's all about, taking joy In something. I have also met some Incredible people here at RWG. I still like gens but I wont spend more then a $1000.00 for one, thats just me. Lifes to short for me to worry about making a statement. The only statement I worry about Is my "bank statement" Thanks for the great topic Mike (ps) I dont want to imply that all people who buy really expensive cars and watches want to make a staement, but I do think that most do for that reason alone