Hmm, I need help.

[drizzt3117]

Someone convince me that this isn't a good idea.

 

[Alter]

Well... it is only water resistant to 25m. Surely, that can't be enough for your needs.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by Alter

Well... it is only water resistant to 25m. Surely, that can't be enough for your needs.

Hmm, -1 for lack of versatility. I was planning to use it while diving on wrecks but I guess I won't be able to do that... shucks.

 

[Alter]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Hmm, -1 for lack of versatility. I was planning to use it while diving on wrecks but I guess I won't be able to do that... shucks.

Glad to help.

Seriously though, it is a beauty! Hard to find much wrong with it, if you can afford it.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by Alter

Glad to help.

Seriously though, it is a beauty! Hard to find much wrong with it, if you can afford it.

I saw this watch in Las Vegas last fall, and its been a recurring element in my dreams since. I can afford it but I have some serious doubts about the fiscal responsibility of that type of purchasing decision. Then again, I suppose Pateks do tend to appreciate...

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Then again, I suppose Pateks do tend to appreciate...

Appreciate?

Best case, they'll hold their value and that's if you buy pre-owned.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Appreciate?

Best case, they'll hold their value and that's if you buy pre-owned.
True, I suppose "not depreciate an inordinate amount" would have been a better description of their value over time.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Appreciate?

Best case, they'll hold their value and that's if you buy pre-owned.
Or some type of a vintage piece.

$33,000+ can buy quite a lovely vintage wristwatch or a very serious pocket-watch.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Or some type of a vintage piece.

$33,000+ can buy quite a lovely vintage wristwatch or a very serious pocket-watch.

This is true. As it stands, I inherited a vintage Patek that was made in the 1960s that is fairly nice, but it doesn't fit with my usual dress. Something more modern would probably work better for me, at least at this time.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Or some type of a vintage piece.

$33,000+ can buy quite a lovely vintage wristwatch or a very serious pocket-watch.


Or a new Mini Cooper and some bespoke suits.

 

[Jill]

Invest the $33K in hot real estate. Flip it for $66K. Then buy the watch, and give the rest to charity.

It won't be any more fiscally responsible, but at least you'll feel better about it!

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

The combination of different fonts and mixture of romans and arabics is aesthetically displeasing.

$33K is a lot to pay for an annual calendar. That chunk of change should buy a perpetual calendar.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by Jill

Invest the $33K in hot real estate. Flip it for $66K. Then buy the watch, and give the rest to charity.

It won't be any more fiscally responsible, but at least you'll feel better about it!

Heh, $33k will buy about a burger stand's worth of hot real estate in Orange County... but maybe the burger business may take off given our hot weather of late

 

[GQgeek]

I hate to be the only voice of reason here, but if you can afford it, buy it. Thank me later and don't forget to post pics.

 

[Manton]

One watch, eight bespoke suits ... I know which path of irresponsibilty I would choose.