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    just a general question to ask u guys out there...
    how many % of ur annual income do you spend on ur watches per year?

    because..i am about to spend 10% of that and i still cant justify it...

  • #2
    HAHA.. bro.. it all depends on your how comfortable the expense will be to your savings, lifestyle and pocket.

    Of course even if your pocket is deep but you are very careful with you money, the pinch will definitely be felt when you purchase a big ticket item for the first time...

    But if you are the sole bread winner, have 3 kids and a maid to look feed etc.. then you should probably think carefully if this expense is logical / permissible.

    Some even spend >25% of their annual salary (excluding bones and AWS lah) but are loving every moment of it.

    It is a perception from you the owner, how much you like the watch, do you find it practical or not?

    Like I mentioned above, some spend >25% but most of the time will only wear it on weekends (for fear of damaging the watch if used daily) / even wear it daily if the watch complements their work dressing and life style, can still justify the purchase.
    Some spend ard 10% (like you potentially) will wear it daily as they feel they MUST make their money worth. To each their own, you have to feel its right...

    Watcha (punt intended) looking at bro?
    Last edited by jazz_samz; 13-02-08, 12:29 PM.

    Desired horologes ...

    - IWC Portuguese Automatic
    - GMT II
    - GMT IIc TT
    - Reverso Squadra Hometime (7008620)/ Reverso Squadra
    - Master Eight Days (1608420)
    - U1
    - IWC Aquatimer

    An exquisite timepiece, brings timeless memories and precious moments...

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    • #3
      Originally posted by deadbench View Post
      just a general question to ask u guys out there...
      how many % of ur annual income do you spend on ur watches per year?

      because..i am about to spend 10% of that and i still cant justify it...
      It depends... for me, 10-20% generally. More on better times.

      like i used to say...we men are victims of 4Ws...

      Watches, Wheels, Wines and Women... rightfully, each W should take up 25% of the annual income...for you case, 10% is way below 25%....now you see the justification? hahahaa...

      cheers

      james
      I can resist anything but temptation. - Oscar Wilde

      Current collection
      A.Lange & Sohne Grand Langematik
      Audemars Piguet ROO
      Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (Dark Knight)
      De Bethune Titan Hawk (DB27)
      Habring2 Pilot Time Date
      Harry Winston Midnight Big Date
      Hublot Aerobang Skeleton
      IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar
      Panerai 270
      Patek Philippe 5711/1a
      Rolex 116610LV
      Vacheron Constantin Overseas

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      • #4
        Words of wisdom.. can't be wrong.. HAHAHAH

        Originally posted by wolfeyes1974 View Post
        Watches, Wheels, Wines and Women... rightfully, each W should take up 25% of the annual income...for you case, 10% is way below 25%....now you see the justification? hahahaa...

        cheers

        james

        Desired horologes ...

        - IWC Portuguese Automatic
        - GMT II
        - GMT IIc TT
        - Reverso Squadra Hometime (7008620)/ Reverso Squadra
        - Master Eight Days (1608420)
        - U1
        - IWC Aquatimer

        An exquisite timepiece, brings timeless memories and precious moments...

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        • #5
          I spent about 5%. Maybe my annual income is high.
          Rolex stainless steel daytona (black dial)
          Rolex LV submariner
          Rolex TT black submariner
          Rolex GMT2 Pepsi
          Rolex Non date submariner
          Rolex Explorer2
          More...

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          • #6
            Originally posted by teo View Post
            I spent about 5%. Maybe my annual income is high.
            looking @ your signature, if you have purchased them all brand new @ current pricing, your watch collection is estimated to be at about 45000*assuming that you get pretty good discount on your pieces. so if we work out the avg pricing of the 5 rolex you have, it is about 9k. so your annual income is about 200k?

            however, your signature also list "MORE", which makes me think you could be earning more.
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            • #7
              Wah... c liao so envious again...
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              • #8
                But then again.. could be a purchase OVER 10 yrs?? only teo knows loh..

                Desired horologes ...

                - IWC Portuguese Automatic
                - GMT II
                - GMT IIc TT
                - Reverso Squadra Hometime (7008620)/ Reverso Squadra
                - Master Eight Days (1608420)
                - U1
                - IWC Aquatimer

                An exquisite timepiece, brings timeless memories and precious moments...

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by louisoh View Post
                  Wah... c liao so envious again...
                  aiya. work towards goals.......like me......watch budget close for 2008
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by triton View Post
                    looking @ your signature, if you have purchased them all brand new @ current pricing, your watch collection is estimated to be at about 45000*assuming that you get pretty good discount on your pieces. so if we work out the avg pricing of the 5 rolex you have, it is about 9k. so your annual income is about 200k?

                    however, your signature also list "MORE", which makes me think you could be earning more.
                    wah..u seriously go and calculate ah...

                    bro, what ya calculated is my projected salary...hahahaaa

                    cheers

                    james
                    I can resist anything but temptation. - Oscar Wilde

                    Current collection
                    A.Lange & Sohne Grand Langematik
                    Audemars Piguet ROO
                    Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (Dark Knight)
                    De Bethune Titan Hawk (DB27)
                    Habring2 Pilot Time Date
                    Harry Winston Midnight Big Date
                    Hublot Aerobang Skeleton
                    IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar
                    Panerai 270
                    Patek Philippe 5711/1a
                    Rolex 116610LV
                    Vacheron Constantin Overseas

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by wolfeyes1974 View Post
                      wah..u seriously go and calculate ah...

                      bro, what ya calculated is my projected salary...hahahaaa

                      cheers

                      james
                      Eh newspaper man...got anything for me to do part time at ur place not? i m serious


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by wolfeyes1974 View Post
                        wah..u seriously go and calculate ah...

                        bro, what ya calculated is my projected salary...hahahaaa

                        cheers

                        james
                        projected ah.....so good. if i can earn ¼ of ur projected salary good liao lor
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Darkangel View Post
                          Eh newspaper man...got anything for me to do part time at ur place not? i m serious
                          You go ard collecting newspaper .

                          1kg i pay you $0.50 .
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by marineguy8888 View Post
                            You go ard collecting newspaper .

                            1kg i pay you $0.50 .
                            wah...siao...i sell karang guni better lo...

                            like that i gonna be karang guni liaos


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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by triton View Post
                              projected ah.....so good. if i can earn ¼ of ur projected salary good liao lor
                              ya ya....like real....look at yr wish list, bro!! hahaaa
                              I can resist anything but temptation. - Oscar Wilde

                              Current collection
                              A.Lange & Sohne Grand Langematik
                              Audemars Piguet ROO
                              Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (Dark Knight)
                              De Bethune Titan Hawk (DB27)
                              Habring2 Pilot Time Date
                              Harry Winston Midnight Big Date
                              Hublot Aerobang Skeleton
                              IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar
                              Panerai 270
                              Patek Philippe 5711/1a
                              Rolex 116610LV
                              Vacheron Constantin Overseas

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