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retiredguy123 08-25-2023 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 2249280)
ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).
I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.

UpNorth 08-25-2023 08:09 AM
Got a solid gold Rolex as a retirement award years ago. Never worn it in public, currently stored in my safe deposit box. Too uncomfortable to walk around with $20k exposed on your wrist. People get killed for less than that.

bcsnave 08-25-2023 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by UpNorth (Post 2249311)
Got a solid gold Rolex as a retirement award years ago. Never worn it in public, currently stored in my safe deposit box. Too uncomfortable to walk around with $20k exposed on your wrist. People get killed for less than that.
I want to work where you came from...:sing:

kendi 08-25-2023 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2249021)
I own it but as with any property it owns me. The same goes for vehicles, homes, commercial real estate, pets, horses, farms, ranches, securities and other forms of property. They all need to be maintained.
That’s why the simple life is best. No need for the extravagant things anymore.

jparsoneau@aol.com 08-25-2023 08:44 AM
My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.

MrFlorida 08-25-2023 08:47 AM
Don't need a watch. I use my phone as a watch like most of us I guess.

Stu from NYC 08-25-2023 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2249296)
I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.
Oh well was going to offer you a great deal on my slightly used one but guess you would not be interested.:BigApplause:

Chi-Town 08-25-2023 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2249344)
Don't need a watch. I use my phone as a watch like most of us I guess.
Using a phone instead of a watch is definitely a younger generation thing. I see a lot less watch wearing here too.

Limey 08-25-2023 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 2248996)
Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

Watch Out: Rolex Theft Soars Across Western Cities | ZeroHedge
Rolex from Mexico made in Switzerland. $15 can't tell the difference unless you look at the second hand.

oldtimes 08-25-2023 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jparsoneau@aol.com (Post 2249340)
My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.
Are you sure they’ll even want them? This generation do not wear watches anymore. They wear Apple devices or use their phones. Take them on a grand vacation and you will all have memories for a lifetime.

tophcfa 08-25-2023 09:09 AM
I guess my Seiko Dive Watch is safe, not a status symbol.

bcsnave 08-25-2023 09:21 AM
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Looking to purchase used Rolex's

Ken D. 08-25-2023 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2249296)
I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.
Bingo, my thoughts as well.

Velvet 08-25-2023 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 2249280)
ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).
After a certain time I think the only “impressions” that are important are the ones that please us. Most of our friends like us just the way we are.

JMintzer 08-25-2023 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jparsoneau@aol.com (Post 2249340)
My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.
Exactly!

Just like wearing my father in law's watch at my daughter's wedding gave her joy, her engagement ring (which came from one of a pair of diamond earrings, from her great, great grandmother), left to her by her grandmother gives her joy and reminds her of her grandmother, every time she looks at it...

If and when I have grandchildren, I hope they'll learn to play guitar, so I can give them my 50 yo old Martin and my vintage Fenders...


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