Overhaulin'

Should I Buy a Rolex Watch?

I'm only 21 years old, but hear me out. I've loved watches since I was little and have dreamed of buying and owning a classic watch. Last year, I bought stock in ford motor company for peanuts, and sold it two weeks ago for about 20 grand. I am in school on 100 percent academic scholarship, i pay no rent, no books, no nothing. I have a car paid for free and clear. I'll be going to law school next year. My dad is a prominent lawyer, I've grown up with every advantage and enjoy a very good lifestyle (amazing vacations, nice vacation home, nice meals, etc) and I appreciate every minute of it. However, these are all the fruits of someone else's labour. This watch would be mine. A treasured item paid for with my own money. In a few years, I'll have tons of bills and responsibilities and I fear this is the only time for a long while when i'll be able to justify spending 5 grand on a watch. Stainless steel black Submariner with Date is the watch i'm going to get. A timeless classic worn by men I admire for decades (including Sean Connery as James Bond). It will never go out of style, its made with impeccable quality, it will last until the day I die. I can give it to my son (if I have one) when I leave this earth. And it holds its value. If i find myself in a bind in 10 years I could easily, easily sell it for the same if not more than I paid (I will never part with this watch however). BTW, I have a job driving a forklift truck at a warehouse. I make about $700 a week during the summer when i'm not in school and about $200 a week working part time while i'm in school. That was alot, I hope you read all of it. Thanks for your help.

Public Comments

1. YES YES YES! dude...life is too short. Go for it.
2. hey, why not? It's not my personal choice, but if you have the means to do it, it's a treat. on the other hand, it's not tax-deductible...