ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I realize that most of my projects likely wouldn't have even seen fruition if I wasn't a compulsive buyer, but lately I've been picking up things for watches that I had no intention of ever buying or building. Wouldn't be much of a problem, except now I need to find a watch to match with this; just one of the items among many that I've managed to accumulate lately... All in due time I suppose, as I have a couple of projects on the books that I need to finish up first. What I'd really like to know is if there's a 12 step program to enroll in? A $100 insert shouldn't be the motivation to pick up a $5k watch, should it? Or maybe I'm looking at this from the wrong perspective... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 ADDICT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Root-Beer Float anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 A $100 insert shouldn't be the motivation to pick up a $5k watch, should it? You mean it isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 You mean it isn't? Since posting this thread, I got to thinking- Maybe these types of compulsive purchases work out best for me in the end. Seems as though that when I actually plan on projects, I end up doubling and tripling down on parts to use the best of the lot for my build. The compulsive buys tend to work out with a little less redundancy. Hmmmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) If you ever want to have a go at building a 1:1 gen like (WM9 quality or better) 16710 GMT II, I'd like to be on the list. As for "compulsive buying"....it's an addiction. I constantly find myself scouring the internet for 16610 watches/parts/etc. knowing that I really have no need for them. But if there isn't any plan "in the works" by anyone to build a gen 16710 or 16760, I will end up compulsively purchasing the gen. though I WON'T do that more than once. Edited January 13, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) You know you are in deep trouble when you look in the box....value only half of the pieces that you never/hardly ever wear - but would never sell........add this value to ALL of the multiple sets of parts you have, for those builds that never quite seem to get finished .....and it EQUALS the value of a GEN grail............that you have cherished for years, but convinced yourself you cannot possibly afford! Oh dear, I'm in DEEP! Edited January 13, 2011 by PMMUTD68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 and I thought I was alone out there.....having like 40 watches between GEN & REP....and parts/movements to build another 8 watches....I seem to buy parts, just cause it looks like a good deal...I know eventually I may not even get around to building the damn thing You know you are in deep trouble when you look in the box....value only half of the pieces that you never/hardly ever wear - but would never sell........add this value to ALL of the multiple sets of parts you have, for those builds that never quite seem to get finished .....and it EQUALS the value of a GEN grail............that you have cherished for years, but convinced yourself you cannot possibly afford! Oh dear, I'm in DEEP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ha ha ha Ubi/bto....this club is not as exclusive as you may think! We are NOT alone............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 A $100 insert shouldn't be the motivation to pick up a $5k watch, should it? Or maybe I'm looking at this from the wrong perspective... Ubi, that's kinda they way I buy a new pistol. I start collecting brass and suddenly realize I have 1000 pieces of brass and I need to load them and find something to shoot them in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I guess it's kinda like putting the cart before the horse? Or something like that. I've got a few more compulsive buys to share with you guys at a later date... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I personally think you're just prepping yourself for an exhaustive search for a "nipple dial". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 best way to curb the compulsion: let the wifey manage all the money accounts! LOL that squared me up with the quickness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) You know you are in deep trouble when you look in the box....value only half of the pieces that you never/hardly ever wear - but would never sell........add this value to ALL of the multiple sets of parts you have, for those builds that never quite seem to get finished .....and it EQUALS the value of a GEN grail............that you have cherished for years, but convinced yourself you cannot possibly afford! Oh dear, I'm in DEEP! Well said. Ain't that the truth. My wife has even pointed that out to me by saying that "with all the money you're spending and have spent on fake watches and your gen parts you could have already HAD a real one". I do believe she's right, though I refuse to sit down and actually crunch the numbers..I most likely don't wanna know. Edited January 14, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) best way to curb the compulsion: let the wifey manage all the money accounts! LOL that squared me up with the quickness! I would if I could but she's not really familiar with watches and part numbers so that wouldn't work for me. And it was a forum member here I believe that hit the nail on the head in saying......"remember, it's the journey, not the destination. How true that is. Edited January 14, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 A $100 insert shouldn't be the motivation to pick up a $5k watch, should it? The first step is admitting you have a problem... I aquired a boring old gen clasp for an 80's Datejust about 6 months ago... It was bugging me but sitting there all by itself in my parts trays, so I bought some more gen parts to go with it... And it somehow turned into this... ALL gen except for ETA-2836 and temp ETA hand set. Proper Datejust hands are on order. I know I'll never wear it, but at least that gen clasp isnt sitting there taunting me anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 addicted?? You??? naaahhhhhh...it sounds familiar Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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