Some of my readership are familiar with the story of my Rollie getting stolen back in '03... October of '03 to be exact. Went to the Del that morning to workout, came back to find my Subaru unlocked, and my Rollie, wallet, organizer, briefcase, cell phone, etc... GONE. Ever since then I have kept my calendar on my computer rather than in the paper organizer as I had people showing up for weeks without an appointment (or at least I didn't know they had an appointment!). Plus, I am sure I missed some lunch appointments or doctor's appointments or who knows what since I didn't have my organizer! Damn punk! For a while I checked out every kid in the mall to see if he had a Submariner on his wrist... but gave that up after a while.
My G'ma, GG, had gotten me the Rollie when I graduated from Mickey G's back in the nine-four. Luckily, for me, I had insured the thing; $60 bucks a year in insurance premiums... paid off when they cut me a check for $3g's after it was stolen. I do not typically go for small insurance like that as I would rather self-insure but I guess it was worth it! I decided to buy a new TV (a "big" 32 inch model) and some other stuff instead of a new watch with the insurance loot. I have been wearing this cheap ass Seiko ever since. Thing is so scratched you can barely read the time. Really a piece of CRAP!
Well GG recently told me she would like to buy me something nice for my 40th b'day. We agreed a nice watch would be perfect. She suggested I spend about $1,500. Plenty of nice watches in that range: could go for a used Rollie or go for a new Tag, Omega, Breitling, Raymond Weil, etc.... I think I have settled on the Omega Speedmaster Reduced model but got to go try it on this weekend. I have my eye on one on Amazon.com (I have to verify it's new) for $1,620. Picture up above. Pretty sweet, eh?
If you have a better idea tell me quick! Oh ya, do NOT tell me to put the money in the bank. I am asking only for suggestions of cool watches in the $1,500 range.
Peace out.
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