I read an article where a collector of high-end watches justified his sometimes extravagant spending by saying he doesn't cheat on his wife, and chasing/hunting for watches scratches the itch and keeps him from running around. So I ask you: for males here who are, (1) inclined to appreciate the "fair" sex. (2) are married. And (3) have found it difficult to just shut down the hunt after doing so for so many years: is watch collecting a small way to dampen those urges?
Sounds ridiculous to me. No doubt his spouse appreciates the fact that he would be cheating on her, but is considerate enough to spend boatloads on watches instead. He says.
I think its a lame justification, if you have the money and it makes you happy,then I don't think one needs to justify it. People spend their money on all kinds of things that others think of as a waste but if they enjoy it then so what.
I don't understand his lame justification, but I do wonder around what body part he wears his watches.
Don't know. But it's safer than skiing, less frustrating than golf, and much, much, much less expensive than cheating on your wife.
I have to confess that there are times I feel like I'm cheating on my wife, given the amount of time I spend here and with my watches.
I collect watches because I like them. I don't cheat because I was brought up by man that taught me morals and respect for all woman. "Treat your mother like the queen and treat all woman like you would treat your mother" Miss him, and thank him daily by my actions.
I saw the thread title and for some reason I thought this was going to be a discussion of how to stop watches spontaneously and mysteriously turning into clouds of gas.......
I thought all the fancy watches were so women would be attracted when you get a night out at the bar with the guys?
You were sadly misinformed. A steel white-face Daytona will take care of all that. And the chicks that attracts are likely to be expensive.
Crap, so the three Speedies were are for nothing No wonder I'm sitting at home right now with the wife and our 3 year old vs lounging in a velvet robe somewhere. Question: are the chicks that are attracted to Daytonas more or less expensive then ex-wives? I have one of those ex-things, and that is a big reason I'll be working until I'm 70.