I just don't feel comfy telling anyone that I spent over 10k+ on a watch, including my own family..... Is there a way to diffuse this? This happens often at poker tables, and yesterday my neighbor and I were chatting and she said she spent $2k on a watch and her husband freaked out, then she asked me how much mine was.... I deflected, distracted and left....
It depends, if it's a watch guy and they are researching a watch or sales platform, the question is appropriate. If it is some random dude, it consider it rude. I might simply say "I don't remember" which they know I do remember, I just don't want to say.
It depends, if it's a watch guy and they are researching a watch or sales platform, the question is appropriate. If it is some random dude, it consider it rude.
I have come into this situation more than once.
"You don't want to know", "I trade watches often, I have no idea", "I don't remember", "I have a watch problem"
are some of the things I say.
I always quote 3 x MSRP; if somebody expresses disbelief, I mention that I had to fight for the specific serial #. At this point the nosy inquirer sighs and retreats (does not come near me again).
If its a friend I say “more than you can afford buddy” lol. If its a stranger or at work I say “it was alot” if they insist I say “I dont remember”. Most “normal”people consider a $200 watch to be expensive, if I tell them I spent $3,500 on an omega they’ll lose their minds lol. Besides I hate it when you tell people how much it actually costs and they hit you with the “that looks like it cost no more than $150”.
Extremely loaded question. I got my younger cousin into the hobby around 4 years ago so I always tell him the truth. He thinks I'm crazy to even think about spending 5 figures on a watch. For him, anything over 5K is too much money. So whenever I do buy a new piece and he asks, I tell him exactly how much I paid. Because he tells me the same. We each buy 1 new watch every year. My parents & sister know about my addiction and totally understand. I do not go out to clubs or restaurants or really buy myself anything besides my basic necessities. So I rarely run into strangers. I have a few friends that are trying to get into the hobby so if they sincerely ask I'll tell them. It is really easy to save money if you don't go out to eat or frequent bars or just spend money on disposable technology. I still have a 3-year-old phone. I have a 5-year-old car. Everything I own is paid for. I stay away from credit card debt. I'm in no way wealthy or "rich." I learned how to save early in my 20s due to losing my job, getting divorced, and losing my house. Life is a cruel mistress. My only true vice would be spending money on obviously overpriced watches. My answer to anyone that I don't know asking me how much did my watch cost would be "not much." Recently a few years ago I stopped wearing my crappy Rolex's. They were getting too much attention. Even though they are horrible watches. I have decided to gift them to my nephew and daughter whenever they graduate high school.
Seriously the audacity of some people. They are not friends just undercover haters. I remember meeting up a friend for lunch & wearing my Marine 5817. He sees it & goes "that's fake, you are too broke to afford that." I just smiled & replied "yeah, ok." That was the last time I ever talked to him.
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