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Look, I am a staunch capitalist.
I understand spending good money on a good house or car or many other goods.
But a WATCH??
I think the most expensive watch I have ever owned was $150. Tops.
Generally, the watches I wear average closer to $50.
So I can’t even IMAGINE spending HALF A MILLION BUCKS for a WATCH!!
What the FRIG?!?!
Are you KIDDING ME??
Tennis player Rafael Nadal recently played while wearing a 20 gram RM 027 Tourbillon timepiece. Sounds like a James Bond car.
Except I am sorry to say, this timepiece is UGLY, too.
Really now. I just don’t get it.
Does anyone really BUY this stuff?? He was given this one to WEAR while he plays. But is anyone really going to run out and buy one?? And how much is the extended warranty on a $525k watch??
My tanline on my left wrist can go away. That’s because I use my Blackberry as my watch anyway.
I used to wear a watch, but only to know what time it was. But, like you, I look at my phone way more than I ever looked at my watch, I don't wear one anymore. The last one was a casio that lasted about 3 years. I would compare this to the actresses that wear the ridiculously expensive dresses and jewelry on the red carpet solely to give the designers publicity. It is doubtful that many of the high end models will be sold, but more likely will spur sales of their lower cost , but still expensive, models.
Obviously you prefer secular.timepieces. I would also be safe in saying a watch of that value is way beyond your means. The most salient point I can make is that Mr Nadal was presented with the watch.
He does not have to buy a watch that has his names on it.