Hello everyone! I am a college student and I have been in love with watches for about 2 years now and have greatly expanded my knowledge and taste on watches. I was thinking about the next watch purpose just like all us watch addicts 😂 and was curious on what your rule about buying a new watch is? I am thinking of the GMT Master II but it’s $11,000 retail so I obviously should save up more than that. What are your thoughts and watch buying rule that you have set for yourself?

  • MyNameIsVigilBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    1.If I can’t afford to buy a watch twice without noticing, then I can’t afford it.

    1. I only buy watches with date complications.

    2. I only buy watches with 20mm lugs. Other measurements are irrelevant.

  • Least_Face2126BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Well it’s just a couple but they are pretty much fixed (so far): “- only having 5 watches max” “- Only buying watches (I plan on keeping) on special occasions” “- not overspending” “- never buying a watch to flip that I wouldnt mind keeping” “- Each watch doing something different” “- Not going over 40mm” “- doing a ton of research before each purchase.” Something that’s not a rule but really gives watches bonus points is also a 19mm lug-with. Because that’s the size I have most straps from.

  • pro-jec-tionBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The first rule of Rolex Club is you do not talk about Rolex Club.

  • clm1859BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I would also say if you have to go to great lengths to save up the money, its probably too expensive for you. It should be easily within your budget. Maybe saving for a month or two is ok. Preferrably be able to buy it outside your regular cash flow with something like a bonus, commission payment or an investment payout.

    But if you cant easily afford it, you should probably focus this money on other things, such as investing. Exactly so that you get to the point where you can actually easily afford a rolex at some point.