DH says I’m ridiculous for wanting to spend this amount of money on a watch, who is BU?

[Halowinslet]

I’ve been lusting after a Rolex datejust for as long as I can remember, but have always stopped myself from buying because there has always been something more ‘sensible’ to do with the money, like keeping it in savings or spending money on an experience like a holiday. This year I’ve been feeling pretty low what with the current situation and there’s no way I’ll be able to go on holiday this year as I’m vulnerable health wise.

Announced to DH this morning that I’m thinking about treating myself to a nice pre owned Rolex (£6k) on the basis that it’s what I’d usually spend on holidays in a year anyway and they hold their value pretty well, in the event that I ever wanted/needed to sell.

DH thinks I’m being absolutely ridiculous spending such a large amount of money on a watch and now I’m wondering whether I’m having a moment of madness. I should point out that the funds would be coming from my own pot of money, rather than joint.

Why is covid vaccines funny i dont get it?

I have many wonderful memories of holidays and Christmases, and family weddings, and holidays with friends, and working abroad, and travelling with friends, and holidays with DH and and the kids when they were little, (and many other things involving the kids...)

I don't remember what expensive items I owned many decades ago. That's because I value love and friendship and family over and above wealth. According to this thread, some people don't

Is that what you got from this thread? Really??? I suggest going back and having a re-read. Maybe in bigger letters and a slower internal dialogue.

So @Scully, any money you had surplus would be spent advertising your philanthropy? Wrap yourself in your virtue and enjoy the smug moment. Have hot chocolate with it. The OP has earned it, saved it, and feels it's am investment piece. And it pleases her.

I thought that might be the case, I now think the whole thing must be a wind up. I dont even want to think of the world thats coming out here! Il go stay in my land where its not the norm to have a random £6k let alone spend it on a watch.

If you've wanted one for years and love it then I think go for it.

I've got a Cartier watch. I actually went into buy the cheaper version of this watch but didn't love the metal strap on my wrist. Decided in for a Penny in for a pound 😂. I wear it every day and don't ever intend to buy another watch unless I decide to one day hand it down to my daughter.

It's just about what you want to spend your money on. We've spent money doing up our house (including as much as my watch cost paying someone to decorate which to me is a bit mad when it's just paint on a wall and will need redoing in a few years). Most people would easily spend £6 on a kitchen or a bathroom and no-one thinks that's outrageous.

I bought myself a diamond datejust a few years ago for a smidge under £7k (the same watch now retails for £8.5k) I came into some inheritance so decided to have a bit of a blowout before investing the rest wisely.

If it’s your own money, and you want it then buy it!

@Halowinslet buy it. I've not read the 19 pages of differing views but if it makes you happy and it's not going to bankrupt you then go for it.

I'm listing after a candy pink strapped Cartier which is 5k. I stalled when buying it because my gut said not yet which was right because my husband was made redundant the following week but its still calling my name 🤣

*lusting not listing ffs

If I had the money and it would give me pleasure every day and no other financial priorities then yes, go for it.

@Shade17

Just do it and remind him that it’s not actually that much money for a nice watch!

WTF did I just read?

I’m with your H here in that it’s an insane amount to spend on a watch, but it’s your money.
Try one on, you might hate how it feels.

So many people are assuming it’s ‘I have a random £6K what should I do with it?’ when it could well be ‘I work hard, save hard and finally have £6K, should I buy a watch which will hold its value?’.

Some waste the same amount on coffees and takeaways over a few years.

Although both my DH & I own (relatively) expensive jewellery, we are careful with money and give money to charity every month.

@choli

I associate that kind of watch with criminals and wives of criminals to be honest. A sort of money laundering.

now I REALLY need one

@Jaguar77

How vulgar ! You must be very " nouveau riche"

Are you one of the fancy old ladies from the Titanic film?

I have never heard someone say that phrase in real life

At least in the world of people who think it's funny and clever to spend £6000 on a poxy watch, when many people haven't got a fucking pot to piss in.

I’m sure there are plenty of people on here who spend >£6k more on a car than they actually need to, and that a hugely depreciating asset.

Would you view that with as much vitriol? I doubt it.

a car does seem to have more point than a watch though? What does a watch do? pretty sure its not to tell the time these days, its just to look flash?

Personally I’d be more likely to spend £60,000 on a watch and £5,000 on car than the other way round.

But then I like watches more than cars.

Your money your choice.

I bought an Apple Watch that has lasted 3 years I hope to get another so £100 a year.

Buying a Rolex could be 6k but if you keep it a few years and sell it on for a profit it's less per year than my watch so who am I to judge 🤷🏻‍♀️

I mean I wouldn't spend that on a watch, but you're not totally unreasonable. However if finances are pooled I don't think you can splurge that when he doesn't want you to. If finances are separate do what you want.

Buy the watch. It’s an asset. It’ll bring you pleasure. Life is too fucking short.