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I came across this article of some one who was explaing his point of view as a firstime Rolex "owner". What wearing a $6,000 Rolex for a month taught a 24-year-old about wealth and status Dennis Green / Business Insider "When you're spending this kind of cash on yourself, you should be spending it f
"When you're spending this kind of cash on yourself, you should be spending it for your own enjoyment. Don't wear a luxury watch for prestige and status, because it's not going to work. The only ones who will notice and comment on it are the ones who are already experts. "
Dennis Greene
" Nothing earth shattering but nice to see a novice realize that not everybody straps on a watch to show off but for the enjoyment and pleasure it provides them" Nice article, Thanks for sharing Bill !
Good post. Thanks for sharing I often find watches are a bit like a Masonic handshake (the only one who notice are already part of the tribe). Personally I find wearing a quirky watch (doesn't have to be expensive but needs to be of good quality and be distinctive) tends to lure watch nerds/enthusiasts to self identify themselves to me At a party, business meeting, boring birthday events, etc (On the bright side, I got a great discount from an electrician who came to my house to give a quote by
... I need an electrician, and of course I will comment on his Chopard ... Marcus
But a lot of times they person on the other side does not respond to the handshake which can be disappointing. It is just a watch to them not a passion.
If they initiate it, you know it will be a success
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