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Patrick, I'm basing my impressions of you not being at the JLC level from what I've seen and heard from and about you. I think if you were one of those kids driving an E55 to school I'd believe it, but frankly you're not. Furthermore, you're trying to sell burned CD's for like $5 and brochures, who would do that? I'd just give them away to members who wanted them. But, I won't belabor the issue...
Yes, everyone has different tastes, if I saw someone with a PP or JLC in a Maxima I think I'd laugh and say buy a better car first before getting one of those, I guess people have different priorities.
As for JLC, I'm only a fan of the Reverso, I almost bought a Reverso Grande Date and the salesman was trying to sell me the Titanium Aston Martin Memovox, but I did not like the styling of the Memovox (although the alarm was pretty cool) at all and the Reverso was too small. If you were here in So. Cal. you'd see them in many many mall stores and more people than you think know what they are...
Yes, everyone has different tastes, if I saw someone with a PP or JLC in a Maxima I think I'd laugh and say buy a better car first before getting one of those, I guess people have different priorities.
As for JLC, I'm only a fan of the Reverso, I almost bought a Reverso Grande Date and the salesman was trying to sell me the Titanium Aston Martin Memovox, but I did not like the styling of the Memovox (although the alarm was pretty cool) at all and the Reverso was too small. If you were here in So. Cal. you'd see them in many many mall stores and more people than you think know what they are...
I was being a bit unfair about my friend who drives a Maxima. She also drives a Lexus and a Volvo (she has three cars all to herself). Yet, she still prefers the Maxima and drives that one the most. Also being a woman, that's another point, since there are less female watch collectors.
I'm unclear about one thing. If I were to drive an E55, you'd think that it'd be appropriate for me to wear a JLC, but not if I were driving a C230?
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Yes, everyone has different tastes, if I saw someone with a PP or JLC in a Maxima I think I'd laugh and say buy a better car first before getting one of those, I guess people have different priorities.
As for JLC, I'm only a fan of the Reverso, I almost bought a Reverso Grande Date
As for JLC, I'm only a fan of the Reverso, I almost bought a Reverso Grande Date
By the way, I hate people like you. You are the salesman, the waiter, the real estate agent, and the broker that will never get a red cent from me. Your attitude is of the "lowest level."
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Personally, I wouldn't acquire a 65 AMG car. But if someone likes it, thinks it's worth the premium, and acquires one, it's not pissing away money.
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yes, it is ironic, but the Reverso isn't close to as much as a PP or something else. it's actually in the same price range as a lot of Brietlings... but so are Maxima's.
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LOL... how come maxima is mentioned quite often here.... so how about if we scale down a bit.... wear a daytona but drive a maxima?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
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LOL... how come maxima is mentioned quite often here.... so how about if we scale down a bit.... wear a daytona but drive a maxima?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
Besides, Americans are known to overspend on cars. Most people buy a car that they actually can't afford, and a large percentage of those people grossly overspend.
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I didnt mean offense to any 63/65 owners. I was simply saying that they are the "biggest spenders" on the board, and likely the ones who could afford such a watch.
On another note, Patek is amazing. I am in college and I am planning on "aquiring" a Patek at some time in my life, along with other luxuries!
On another note, Patek is amazing. I am in college and I am planning on "aquiring" a Patek at some time in my life, along with other luxuries!
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Can a watch get you from point A to B with massaging seats, Harmon Kardon audio and pretty damn quickly? Can you sleep in your watch? Luxuries are great, but there are some that do a lot more than a watch.
I think you're being unfair to Americans, I remember reading a survey as to how women in Japan (I'm not sure if it's single women or all women generally) spend 75% of their salary on clothes. Now what would you rather have? A nice car or the latest Haute Couture?
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You know, I don't mind cars and houses. They're necessities that you use daily and they do more than just tell time and they do make a statement just like fine watches.
Can a watch get you from point A to B with massaging seats, Harmon Kardon audio and pretty damn quickly? Can you sleep in your watch? Luxuries are great, but there are some that do a lot more than a watch.
I think you're being unfair to Americans, I remember reading a survey as to how women in Japan (I'm not sure if it's single women or all women generally) spend 75% of their salary on clothes. Now what would you rather have? A nice car or the latest Haute Couture?
Can a watch get you from point A to B with massaging seats, Harmon Kardon audio and pretty damn quickly? Can you sleep in your watch? Luxuries are great, but there are some that do a lot more than a watch.
I think you're being unfair to Americans, I remember reading a survey as to how women in Japan (I'm not sure if it's single women or all women generally) spend 75% of their salary on clothes. Now what would you rather have? A nice car or the latest Haute Couture?
But sticking closer to home, they say that Americans are notorious for running huge credit card debt and more recently buying cars that really make them have to stretch out their budget. And I believe it.
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I didnt mean offense to any 63/65 owners. I was simply saying that they are the "biggest spenders" on the board, and likely the ones who could afford such a watch.
On another note, Patek is amazing. I am in college and I am planning on "aquiring" a Patek at some time in my life, along with other luxuries!
On another note, Patek is amazing. I am in college and I am planning on "aquiring" a Patek at some time in my life, along with other luxuries!
Just wanted to say two things.
1. I really like your avatar picture. Just in case you change it, the pic below will remind you of it.
2. I noticed the "acquiring"
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LOL... how come maxima is mentioned quite often here.... so how about if we scale down a bit.... wear a daytona but drive a maxima?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
Would that still be too much of a watch for a maxima? Hope not.... I do that quite often.
I personally don't understand why people always relate cars to houses to watches to bags to
I have a friend who has the Panerai Radiomir 1938 2006 limited edition but only drives a '94 honda. How about that? I don't find it odd.... he just doesn't like cars... he only likes houses and watches.
Or how about a picture posted in the forum sometime ago showing a guy owns lambo & ferrari but lives at a duplex? Would that be too much of cars for that house?
Some people, like my father, who make more than enough to buy most cars on the market would rather just buy a brand new Acura TL. He just wants a simple car that drives smoothly in his eyes, is reliable, and gets him from point A to point B. He lives in a modest house, with a modest life, nothing too grandiose.
This is why I can't stand the Maxima comparison, because some people simply could care less about their image and do what makes them happy, whether it's showboating their money, enjoying it, or saving it. There should be no judgment on the way people spend their money whether they make $30,000 a year or $500,000+ a year. Anyway, sorry for the rant, just speaking my mind.
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I agree completely. It's all about priorities. For me, I'd rather have 2 nice cars and live in a decent apartment, instead of a nice house and one decent car.
Some people, like my father, who make more than enough to buy most cars on the market would rather just buy a brand new Acura TL. He just wants a simple car that drives smoothly in his eyes, is reliable, and gets him from point A to point B. He lives in a modest house, with a modest life, nothing too grandiose.
This is why I can't stand the Maxima comparison, because some people simply could care less about their image and do what makes them happy, whether it's showboating their money, enjoying it, or saving it. There should be no judgment on the way people spend their money whether they make $30,000 a year or $500,000+ a year. Anyway, sorry for the rant, just speaking my mind.
Some people, like my father, who make more than enough to buy most cars on the market would rather just buy a brand new Acura TL. He just wants a simple car that drives smoothly in his eyes, is reliable, and gets him from point A to point B. He lives in a modest house, with a modest life, nothing too grandiose.
This is why I can't stand the Maxima comparison, because some people simply could care less about their image and do what makes them happy, whether it's showboating their money, enjoying it, or saving it. There should be no judgment on the way people spend their money whether they make $30,000 a year or $500,000+ a year. Anyway, sorry for the rant, just speaking my mind.
Don't want to burst your bubble, but Acura and Honda cars are not considered "reliable" when it comes to the 6 cylinder front wheel drive models. Lots of transmission failures specifically for the 6 cylinder models. The 4 cylinder models do not share this transmission failure attribute. I sincerely hope it's a newer model, they've recently started to get the kinks out.
I'd rather have a nice home and one less car than a decent apartment. My values...
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My first watch (when I was about 10 yrs. old) was a Casio basic digital watch (just have an alarm, clock and date).... My dad said it was one of the most expensive watch you could buy... he said it was even more expensive than his rolex
Believe it or not... I did believe him for the next couple years. LOL.
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BTW, this thread is supposed to talk about OP's watch... not cars, not some
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You know, I don't mind cars and houses. They're necessities that you use daily and they do more than just tell time and they do make a statement just like fine watches.
Can a watch get you from point A to B with massaging seats, Harmon Kardon audio and pretty damn quickly? Can you sleep in your watch? Luxuries are great, but there are some that do a lot more than a watch.
I think you're being unfair to Americans, I remember reading a survey as to how women in Japan (I'm not sure if it's single women or all women generally) spend 75% of their salary on clothes. Now what would you rather have? A nice car or the latest Haute Couture?
Can a watch get you from point A to B with massaging seats, Harmon Kardon audio and pretty damn quickly? Can you sleep in your watch? Luxuries are great, but there are some that do a lot more than a watch.
I think you're being unfair to Americans, I remember reading a survey as to how women in Japan (I'm not sure if it's single women or all women generally) spend 75% of their salary on clothes. Now what would you rather have? A nice car or the latest Haute Couture?
I think your words are falling on deaf ears; no one gives a tiny rat's *** what you think we should spend our money on. PERIOD.
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Just took that picture, thought it was cool!
I was hoping someone would pick up on my choice of words...
Regardless, both are sold. But the debate on what people should spend their money on may continue!
