FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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And I thought I've been clear! ;-)) Let me slightly rephrase it, since I think these are useful points to make, given the large amounts of money many of us spend on our beloved watches...
May 24, 2023,10:07 AM
What I'm saying is that, like Thomas (and you, as I just read your reply below), I worked hard for my money. That is my "condition." And I do enjoy on watches (and other hobbies) much of the money that I earn, 100% happy to be able to do that -- no moral concerns! I wasn't commenting on other situations, nor contemplating that someone can buy watches they cannot afford (but lucky them if they do! ;-))
Quite unfortunately, some folks (not me and you, but some do) question the notion of spending high amounts of money, given that *others* cannot afford to do the same. Hence my "politically incorrect" reference. As I said above, I have ZERO problem with doing that with my own money -- in fact, I love to see anyone, not just me, enjoy life and their hard-earned salary as a means to be happy!
Hope this clarifies, and we might even agree on the general point given your reply below. I think this is actually a good discussion to have occasionally, given the many (economically) successful folks we have on this forum and the beautiful but VERY expensive passion that we share here!
Cheers.