arminvanbuuren Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 hi guys how are ya.. man i feel so bad and down today.. so i thought well the only thing that'll make me feel better is if i buy another watch.. however around 3 months ago i promised myself not to buy another watch until next yr.. but i buckled and i just spent another $330 on a watch .. what should i do? i'm having a purchase dissonance :~(.. anyone wanna make me feel better? im [censored] scared that my gf and my family will scream at me.. and think that i'm some dumb crazy maniac person who buys watches (yes they think it's only "watches".. and im a loser for being obsessed with them).. so yeh like im having weird feelings :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, don't worry. GF/Family have their hobbies too I am sure. I continue to buy even though I know that each and every purchase brings me just that much closer to death. You can't concern yourself with what other people think. Take George W. Bush for example, he could give a rats a$$ what any of us think, and goes about his business of destroying a country. If anyone questions you about your spending, just tell them that you're a psychopath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 yes they think it's only "watches".. and im a loser for being obsessed with them Same here. It takes time and a lot of talking for them to understand. Eventually they will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 my family and GF stopped asking and commenting about the watches I am buying...right now I am in China and I will be coming back home with a bag full of reps...I want to see if they will say anything to that! will buy the GF and to each memebr of the family a nice present so they won't beat me for spending 2000$ on reps and accesories for watches.... Once you reach the 20+ pieces in your collection they will give up on you...probably they still belive there is hope for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Dont feel bad.. for every rep i had in the past my wife has now a genuine designer bag. She doesn't wear them all the same day is she? I have around 50 straps for one watch. i don't wear them all at the same time but neither she is So as people have said everyone has their passions let yours be watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 yeah watches are my passion.. like i swear watches and practicing muaythai and jiujitsu are the only things that makes me happy.. but for some reason they never understand.. u made a good point about the reps and gens thing.. i mean i have 3 sisters 1 gf 1 mum and 1 dad.. and dad has a gen rolex presidential all gold with diamond bezel, mum also have a matching pair, in between each of my sisters and mum have at least 2 genuine LV bags.. and all of my reps together (14 reps in total) probably is worth 1 of their bag .. so that doesnt make it that bad to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just buy a new watch and stop stressing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Women have their bags, shoes and chocolate as a stress-relief. Now take control and buy yourself a new watch!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I know how you feel. I got a very stern talking to (followed by ~1 day silent treatment) after spending $400 for a new Breitling. Now I am very close to spending $450 on a Patek Philippe and I'm kind of scared it might prompt WW3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My wife doesn't understand either, so I compared it with her "obsessive" need to buy clothes :) to feel less guilty about buying this one, just buy another........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My wife doesn't understand either, so I compared it with her "obsessive" need to buy clothes to feel less guilty about buying this one, just buy another........ But you cheat by hiding the 2nd box with reps, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 My wife found my hidden (watch) drawer at the top of my clothes chest. I walked in on her standing over it...just staring! Then the look turned to me. I've never felt so small... ...but, I got over it...and so did she. I then proceeded to inquire about a new Day Date. I've yet to pull the trigger as I'm working on payment options, but it should be interesting to see the reaction I get. It's an obsession that, I'm sure, needs an "Anonymous" program. You can't stop...so, just find a 12 step program. You'll feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Be sure to bring up someone who has a more expensive hobby than you do, such as restoring cars or sailing, for example. Reps are cheap therapy in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 my family and GF stopped asking and commenting about the watches I am buying...right now I am in China and I will be coming back home with a bag full of reps...I want to see if they will say anything to that! will buy the GF and to each memebr of the family a nice present so they won't beat me for spending 2000$ on reps and accesories for watches.... Once you reach the 20+ pieces in your collection they will give up on you...probably they still belive there is hope for you.... I hope you get thru Customs ok!! Goodluck!!! I know how you feel. I got a very stern talking to (followed by ~1 day silent treatment) after spending $400 for a new Breitling. Now I am very close to spending $450 on a Patek Philippe and I'm kind of scared it might prompt WW3. My wife doesn't understand either, so I compared it with her "obsessive" need to buy clothes :) to feel less guilty about buying this one, just buy another........ My wife found my hidden (watch) drawer at the top of my clothes chest. I walked in on her standing over it...just staring! Then the look turned to me. I've never felt so small... ...but, I got over it...and so did she. I then proceeded to inquire about a new Day Date. I've yet to pull the trigger as I'm working on payment options, but it should be interesting to see the reaction I get. It's an obsession that, I'm sure, needs an "Anonymous" program. You can't stop...so, just find a 12 step program. You'll feel better. Wife?????? So, what else is new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 girlfriend mate girlfriend.. she looks at me very funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 But you cheat by hiding the 2nd box with reps, SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS don't tell and I will buy you a few beers in Koln next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I understand how you feel Armin, I have been obsessing about getting another new watch for a coulple of weeks now. I have been feverishly looking at the trade sections of RWG, RWI and Repgeek for a couple of weeks now looking for something good. I have found many many good watches too, but I just cant seem to justify spending money right now, its like dying of thirst in the desert and the top to your canteen is rusted shut. I am having issues with what I spend on reps and want to get into more genuine territory, but the costs are skyrocketing. I was watching a Ebay auction for days on a Movado Datron, it was non-working and needed a service, I let the auction go with 23 minutes to go because I just could not deal with the current bid price of over $800 and I felt crappy about it because it is one of my personal grail watches, but $800 for a 30 year old broken watch?, I just could not do it. I also realize that what I don't pop for now will probably be twice the price next year, but there are real bills to pay and I have to be responsible about it. Heck, I remember when you could pick up a real nice Omega Speedmaster Pro for about $700 used, now they are $1200 and up on the 'Bay. I guess I should just take By-Tor's advice and just buy something and not stress about it. As far as family understanding, well I guess I am lucky, my wife does not understand the watches themselves ("looks like just another watch to me"), but she does understand that they make me happy. This past Christmas, my wife, my brother and my mother were all in colusion to get me a special gift. My wife and mother came up with the idea, and my brother built it, its a bedside table with a hidden front door. Behind the door is a compartment holding 3 trays of compartments to store watches (it can hold about 36 watches in total). None before has a gift affected me so, just knowing the family understands the "addiction" means the world to me. Is this watch thing an addiction?? Awww yeah!! On-line porn does not even match up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I killed my entire familly last night. Problem solved Joking of course. Familly, friends, even worse when it comes to a couple... Humans that we are miss the main point. Being truly happy when the other is happy makes life so more interresting. Armin, don't feel guilty. As long as you do not kill an old lady to get her cash to buy a watch, there is nothing wrong in owning 14 watches. Each night, in my bed, before I sleep, I look at the watch of the day for a couple of minutes...just looking at the minute hand sweeping makes me relax and happy. :sorcerer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS don't tell and I will buy you a few beers in Koln next month Since I know all your dirty secrets, this is going to cost you more than a few beers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 No matter how much I try to explain it...no one gets it especially those nitwits who think a watch is for telling time! I can't count the number of times my bud holds up the time display on his cell phone saying "Isn't this all you need idiot?" Never mind the guy has 2 Corvettes in his garage. Watches are jewelry to me and when it comes to my jewelry, I'm just like a woman. Never enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 I tell my GF... look I work my ass off and now have no life since it's all devoted to her and building a future and all that jazz that men don't really care about. So I tell her that I "need" to buy a few watches, gen or rep, and take her out to the local bar/pub/club/fill-in-the-blank here to show it off and begin a serious intelligent discussion with the boys or I'll have to collect knives and guns and go postal. That usually solves it pretty good. It helps if you get out your old uniform/gear and slap some cammo on your face while you're doing this speal. Good luck and don't sweat it. There are worse things in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 hi guys how are ya.. man i feel so bad and down today.. so i thought well the only thing that'll make me feel better is if i buy another watch.. however around 3 months ago i promised myself not to buy another watch until next yr.. but i buckled and i just spent another $330 on a watch .. what should i do? i'm having a purchase dissonance :~(.. anyone wanna make me feel better? im [censored] scared that my gf and my family will scream at me.. and think that i'm some dumb crazy maniac person who buys watches (yes they think it's only "watches".. and im a loser for being obsessed with them).. so yeh like im having weird feelings :S Sounds as if you need to grow a set of [censored], my friend! Surely the GF and family have some hobbies that they are involved in. Besides, you are in good company because there are many famous and important people who are into watches. So...grow a pair and stand up for your own interests. Now then..dont you feel better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 thanks all.. i feel happy already.. now i feel like im not the only person that are obsessed with watches i have an army taht are with me .. as to jdavis ... lol mate... i'll see wat i can do with growing a pair eh? .. nah btw which famous ppl are into watches? if u dont mind me asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 nah btw which famous ppl are into watches? if u dont mind me asking Buy your GF some John Mayer CD's. This guy is a big watch collector and sometimes even posts on gen fora. I think he owns some rare vintage Rollies. If you make her a fan, she will understand that you need watches too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 just bought one last night hehehe ... it never ends so live with it be good laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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