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Trying to rationalise to myself!

  1. Barking mad

    Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Apr 2, 2015

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    i was thinking about the watch collecting thing and what it is all about and then felt the need to explore the dictionary meaning g of addiction.
    F@*k I'm addicted:confused:
    1. the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.
     
  2. JohnSteed

    JohnSteed Apr 2, 2015

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    LoL. Quite eloquent

    Step 1 complete.
     
  3. STANDY Ω 1

    STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 2, 2015

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    Hey but you look better than a Meth addict and you still have friends and a job. And nobody is going to knock your door down, because you Do have alot of product stashed at home!
     
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  4. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 2, 2015

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    Well, maybe.. ;)
     
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  5. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 2, 2015

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    Don't forget this one..

    obsession
    [uh b-sesh-uh n]

    noun
    1.
    the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
     
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  6. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 2, 2015

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    Watches vs. Drugs:

    Watch dealers don't get shot by clients for bad product.

    Watch dealers don't get shot by rival watch dealers.

    A watch dealer has never been snitched on by a client.

    Used watches have resale value.

    The government isn't waging a war on watches.

    Good watches make you prompt - good drugs make you late.
     
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  7. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Apr 2, 2015

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    I think addicted is the right words for someone who owns 10+ Speedmasters...:D
     
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  8. Taddyangle

    Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Apr 2, 2015

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    10+ speedmasters... There are addicts here that have 2-3 speedmasters.

    Plain old badass when you can spell out OF with your speedys.
     
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  9. Davidt Ω 1

    Davidt Apr 3, 2015

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    I can think of a so called dealer who frequented these parts quite recently who might end up close to proving you wrong on this one, judging by the questions they were asking ;)
     
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  10. snowpt

    snowpt Apr 3, 2015

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    Before buying my Seamaster, all of my watches were very average, nothing you couldn't find in a nice department store. Now I am fascinated with these things and can't stop planning my next acquisition. The Seamaster is a gateway drug.
     
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  11. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2015

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    Welcome mate, and yea they're a great entry point, are you looking at modern or vintage?
     
  12. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2015

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    And as for this moral dilemma, worrying about that is really your significant other's job, you don't get away with speeding and then worry if you should turn yourself in to the cops because its their job to catch you. If you're not on the couch yet, you're not trying hard enough :thumbsup:
     
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  13. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2015

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    You certainly have a realistic view of your future ;)
     
  14. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2015

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    If you think it is bad to have a watch addiction, just think of the poor staff here. It is one thing to be able to hide your watches at home, another to have to hide you time on the forums from your boss or friends, but try to hide the forum time from your wife or other,when you are constantly logged on 24-7. "Dear I'll be there as soon as I can, I'm helping humanity ::facepalm2::"
     
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  15. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 3, 2015

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    Better than her having to go from dive bar to dive bar to track you down. ;)
     
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  16. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 3, 2015

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    You would think, but the object is total control. (Hey they can aspire, but we know it ain't gonna happen :))
     
  17. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Apr 3, 2015

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    Duty calls...

    duty_calls.png

    (and we all appreciate the work the mods here do!)
     
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  18. Privateday7

    Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Apr 4, 2015

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    Ah there is 9 Speedies limit before categorized as addicted. I am safe. Just to be sure they are only cal 321 very desirable speedy vintage right? Moderns and the clunky 70s not included right?
     
  19. Stewart H

    Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Apr 4, 2015

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    I think the problem lies in the thread title.

    How can you rationalise the irrational?
     
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  20. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 4, 2015

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    That's the best part about rationalizations - they always woRk! It has more to do with the mind of the rationalizer than rationality.
     
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