Current Events > well guys, i finally did it...i upped my watch budget to $2k/watch

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No_U_L7
08/02/19 4:58:03 PM
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just placed a pre-order for this bad boy: https://wornandwound.com/library/uploads/2019/07/Monta-Atlas-Opalin-Silver-GMT-26.jpg

celebrating a special occasion so i hope i end up loving it!

yes i ended up settling on the silver/white over the blue version. i figure blue was their most popular seller, if i end up loving the silver that much the blue is easier to find on the 2nd market (tons of people flip it upon arrival just because they end up not liking it)

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spikethedevil
08/02/19 5:00:42 PM
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2k on a watch is mental lol.
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 5:07:37 PM
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spikethedevil posted...
2k on a watch is mental lol.


rolexes are 8-15k...2k is nothing in the watch world. i obviously had trouble spending that much, but i can afford it easily. my goal is about 4 watches with only the 1 being 2k (others are 600-1k)

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DifferentialEquation
08/02/19 5:25:20 PM
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Why buy a watch at all when you can just get the time from your cellphone?
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 5:27:09 PM
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DifferentialEquation posted...
Why buy a watch at all when you can just get the time from your cellphone?


1. i can't take my phone out at work, especially in meetings
2. a cellphone is a pocket watch, the wrist watch is more technologically advanced
3. it completes my outfit and looks classier

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TheBlueMonk_
08/02/19 5:28:53 PM
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i think im going to ignore your topics from now on
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 5:31:37 PM
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CirocObama posted...
Nice piece, again, really liked the silver/white over the blue.

Get some wrist pics in when it arrives.

I think my next time piece is going to a GS snowflake lol. Maybe for my next milestone, ill treat myself.


thanks! im really hoping the 47.5mm lug to lug isn't too much for my 6.25" wrist. 45-46mm is my sweet spot. that GS is beautiful, so far out of my comfort zone atm tho lol
glad to see someone else like white dials, i think they stand out more

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No_U_L7
08/02/19 5:32:01 PM
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TheBlueMonk_ posted...
i think im going to ignore your topics from now on


lol is this really the topic that put you over the edge? go ahead...

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Umbreon
08/02/19 5:48:59 PM
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I'm not much of a watch person myself, but I admit that looks very nice.
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sylverlolol
08/02/19 5:52:01 PM
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B, final answer, no lifelines...lock me in, chief!
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Doe
08/02/19 5:53:00 PM
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Wearing wealth on your wrist seems so pretentious and bourgeois
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 5:53:35 PM
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Doe posted...
Wearing wealth on your wrist seems so pretentious and bourgeois


Its not a rolex...no one has any idea how much it costs (which I prefer)

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MarshallStack
08/02/19 6:10:10 PM
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CirocObama posted...
Nice piece, again, really liked the silver/white over the blue.

Get some wrist pics in when it arrives.

I think my next time piece is going to a GS snowflake lol. Maybe for my next milestone, ill treat myself.


Nothing douchier than calling a watch a time piece.
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 6:48:34 PM
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@CirocObama are you a bracelet person? i never realized until recently how rampant bracelet guys are. i had to buy this monta on bracelet ($200 more) even though i'm not a bracelet person, because the resale value of the watch drops dramatically if sold w.o the bracelet apparently

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Master_Bass
08/02/19 6:54:53 PM
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spikethedevil posted...
2k on a watch is mental lol.

You'll have a heart attack when you see Omega and Rolex prices. Don't even get me started on Patek Philippe and the other extreme luxury brands.

That being said, I like the watch you picked out, TC. I'd love to have a nicer GMT someday. Maybe I'll get a Grand Seiko or something.
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Lairen
08/02/19 6:56:12 PM
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2k on a watch to tell you every minute a girl isnt interested in you.
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 6:57:35 PM
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Master_Bass posted...
You'll have a heart attack when you see Omega and Rolex prices. Don't even get me started on Patek Philippe and the other extreme luxury brands.

That being said, I like the watch you picked out, TC. I'd love to have a nicer GMT someday. Maybe I'll get a Grand Seiko or something.


Thanks! I'm really getting into GMT functions lately, the extra pop of color from that 4th hand always helps a watch stand out. GS is on my long long long term list too, not even close to spending that much on a watch

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Master_Bass
08/02/19 7:14:36 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
Thanks! I'm really getting into GMT functions lately, the extra pop of color from that 4th hand always helps a watch stand out. GS is on my long long long term list too, not even close to spending that much on a watch

Yeah, same here. It'll be quite a while before I get a GS too. I'd really like a Snowflake some day and the new blue variation is cool.
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 7:17:26 PM
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Master_Bass posted...
Yeah, same here. It'll be quite a while before I get a GS too. I'd really like a Snowflake some day and the new blue variation is cool.


GS has some of the coolest most unique designs i've seen from a top tier brand. even rolex/omega are well executed but never make me go "wow" like GS does

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No_U_L7
08/02/19 7:19:38 PM
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CirocObama posted...
big fan of bracelets actually.

I like versatile pieces though. Sometimes just putting on a leather strap on a watch feels like owning a new piece.


maybe i should give bracelets another try. i just hate adding more bulk/weight. i don't even wear leather straps that much any more. i stick with stretch nylon straps

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glitteringfairy
08/02/19 7:20:36 PM
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The problem isn't that your spending 2K on a watch, the problem is all the watches you buy look like basic bitch Walmart watches. They don't look 2k

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No_U_L7
08/02/19 7:23:01 PM
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glitteringfairy posted...
The problem isn't that your spending 2K on a watch, the problem is all the watches you buy look like basic bitch Walmart watches. They don't look 2k


what do you think a 2k watch should look like...?

i buy watches where i like the looks and have the specs of a 2k watch

i don't buy/wear watches to "flex". my goal is to "stand out quietly"

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l0bcity
08/02/19 7:23:02 PM
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Lairen posted...
2k on a watch to tell you every minute a girl isnt interested in you.

Lmfao
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Smashingpmkns
08/02/19 7:24:56 PM
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Pic of you and watch and a scared white woman plz
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No_U_L7
08/02/19 7:26:51 PM
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Smashingpmkns posted...
Pic of you and watch and a scared white woman plz


Lmfao

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Master_Bass
08/03/19 8:37:49 AM
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No_U_L7 posted...
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maybe i should give bracelets another try. i just hate adding more bulk/weight. i don't even wear leather straps that much any more. i stick with stretch nylon straps

Yeah, I'd encourage you to give them another try. I like leather straps better but bracelets look great and variation is nice. I think my wrist is an awkward size or something since I find it a bit hard to size them perfectly, but once I have them on and sized decently it doesn't bother me.
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blablablax17
08/03/19 8:52:16 AM
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No_U_L7 posted...
spikethedevil posted...
2k on a watch is mental lol.


rolexes are 8-15k...2k is nothing in the watch world. i obviously had trouble spending that much, but i can afford it easily. my goal is about 4 watches with only the 1 being 2k (others are 600-1k)


I have a roommate who works for Cartier, and he says that Rolex are basic plebeian trash in the true luxury watch market.
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No_U_L7
08/03/19 2:56:44 PM
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Master_Bass posted...
Yeah, I'd encourage you to give them another try. I like leather straps better but bracelets look great and variation is nice. I think my wrist is an awkward size or something since I find it a bit hard to size them perfectly, but once I have them on and sized decently it doesn't bother me.


Yeah being in between sizes really kills it for me too

blablablax17 posted...
I have a roommate who works for Cartier, and he says that Rolex are basic plebeian trash in the true luxury watch market.


Haha, I can see that...if I get up there I may stick to omega

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DarkRoast
08/03/19 3:00:35 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
rolexes are 8-15k...2k is nothing in the watch world. i obviously had trouble spending that much, but i can afford it easily. my goal is about 4 watches with only the 1 being 2k (others are 600-1k)


It's a watch.

Literally a $10 Casio will tell time better than even the most expensive Rolex or other mechanical watch.

Nobody is impressed with expensive watches. Nobody cares.


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No_U_L7
08/03/19 3:04:35 PM
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DarkRoast posted...
It's a watch.

Literally a $10 Casio will tell time better than even the most expensive Rolex or other mechanical watch.

Nobody is impressed with expensive watches. Nobody cares.


What part of any of this makes you think we are wearing expensive watches for other people?

I'm an engineer, something on your wrist that can tell time that precisely without any electronics is an engineering marvel...and as an engineer I appreciate that

Also, it helps to complete my outfits. Watches (and wedding ring which I'll never have) are the only jewelry men are allowed to have. Idk why youd try to take that away from me

It may seem like a lot of money to some people, but I spend a fairly small percentage of my money on watches

Oh and I have to mention that if I sell them I get about 80% of the value back, so it has high salvage value

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No_U_L7
08/03/19 6:03:12 PM
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Questionmarktarius
08/03/19 6:04:50 PM
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I haven't worn a watch since I got a shitty Nokia feature phone.
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rexcrk
08/03/19 6:06:08 PM
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spikethedevil posted...
2k on a watch is mental lol.

Ill never understand it lol.

I know we all have our different things... but that much on something like a watch? Wut.
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No_U_L7
08/03/19 6:07:26 PM
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rexcrk posted...
Ill never understand it lol.

I know we all have our different things... but that much on something like a watch? Wut.


"much" is relative

that's under a week's pay for me. not an insignificant amount, but nothing that kills my budget either

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Lairen
08/03/19 6:08:15 PM
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Its hard to imagine having time to be on this website, work, shop for watches and slay all dat ass.
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fusespliff
08/03/19 6:08:30 PM
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Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"
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No_U_L7
08/03/19 6:09:51 PM
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fusespliff posted...
Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"


i'm talking about my hobbies transparently on a social board...what is wrong with that?

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Lairen
08/03/19 6:10:29 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
rexcrk posted...
Ill never understand it lol.

I know we all have our different things... but that much on something like a watch? Wut.


"much" is relative

that's under a week's pay for me. not an insignificant amount, but nothing that kills my budget either


Man, he makes almost 10k a month. I believe this is the truth!
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Lairen
08/03/19 6:11:29 PM
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Ive always wondered how you flex when you literally cant flex: lie on a video game sites social board.
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fusespliff
08/03/19 6:13:46 PM
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No_U_L7 posted...
fusespliff posted...
Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"


i'm talking about my hobbies transparently on a social board...what is wrong with that?


Never said there's anything truly wrong with it. Your actions just contradict your statements. It would be like NeonOctopus claiming to be an assman.
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No_U_L7
08/03/19 6:16:01 PM
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fusespliff posted...
Never said there's anything truly wrong with it. Your actions just contradict your statements. It would be like NeonOctopus claiming to be an assman.


i don't see how that is mutually exclusive. just because i don't get the watches for social status doesn't mean i don't enjoy talking about them. i post on watch message boards like watchuseek all the time as well. this board moves faster so it's easier to get quicker feedback. if i got watches to "flex" i would stick to brands like rolex instead of a startup microbrand like monta. i'm going with the monta because i understand why it's worth the value (it's as well built as the 5x as much rolex)

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Lairen
08/03/19 6:18:38 PM
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Look guys, i have a serious problem. My thing is massive. Like, girls hate it massive. Its very uncomfortable for them and after the initial surprise of its size theyre actually quite turned off.

I dont know what to do....
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MabusIncarnate
08/03/19 6:19:15 PM
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Legit question, not trying to troll you. Say you were a millionaire, and could comfortably afford it, would you purchase a million dollar watch? One of those super high end ones that takes people years to hand craft? Would you own one out of respect for the craft? Or would you have moral issues with spending that much money on a watch with all the other things in the world that the money would be better spent on?

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Lairen
08/03/19 6:21:08 PM
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Say girls would kiss you, hang out with you and even take pictures with you for $100 an hour. How many girls would you pay?
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knutjob
08/03/19 6:21:52 PM
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fusespliff posted...
Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"


You do realise you have anonymity posting on this site right?
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fusespliff
08/03/19 6:22:14 PM
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Uhu, you do you. I personally don't care about watches. Just found it amusing how a great deal of your posts on this board are certainly about social status and you always act like they aren't. I can respect being fascinated by the craftsmanship sure enough.
I enjoy your posts on CaGN though.

knutjob posted...
fusespliff posted...
Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"


You do realise you have anonymity posting on this site right?


You do realize you have a certain online identity when visiting the same place using the same account for years on end, right?
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No_U_L7
08/03/19 6:24:26 PM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Legit question, not trying to troll you. Say you were a millionaire, and could comfortably afford it, would you purchase a million dollar watch? One of those super high end ones that takes people years to hand craft? Would you own one out of respect for the craft? Or would you have moral issues with spending that much money on a watch with all the other things in the world that the money would be better spent on?


i wouldn't buy it. i believe in the law of diminishing returns. at some point you're paying a lot more than the upgrades you're getting are worth. i don't mind buying the monta because it's as well built as a rolex for cheaper. imo rolex already reaches the point of diminishing returns. i'd rather have a watch that's 10% less well built but cost only 10% of the price of a rolex. i simply don't think the 2k of the monta reaches the diminishing plateau quite yet because i have yet to see any similar watch for cheaper. every watch that's cheaper is missing some of the key features that i want. even on my 1k christopher ward watch, it's a little thicker than i like, only has C1 instead of C3 lume and has no exhibition caseback. i have a list of what i want in a watch and want to compromise as little as possible. i have very little gripes with the monta so i'm willing to pay the price

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Lairen
08/03/19 6:24:54 PM
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knutjob posted...
fusespliff posted...
Claims he wears watches only for himself and doesn't want people to know their price.
Has made several topics and a few dozen posts "look at my watches and here's how much they cost"


You do realise you have anonymity posting on this site right?


Heres an anonymous picture with me and a girl.
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