This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

So you really do think chicken and chilean wine is a splurge?

I can't remember the last time I ordered chicken at a nice restaurant.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

I can't remember the last time I ordered chicken at a nice restaurant.

I'm trying to figure out what variety of whiff this is. So what do you order?

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

You are unlikely to get the following with a $500 that you would probably get with a $1000 watch:

• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal (mineral crystal scratches - I've ruined two watches bashing them against something)
• Actual screws (instead of pins) on the bracelet
• Solid bracelet links (instead of hollow)
• Swiss movement, which has historically always been the best

And which of these items are worth $4,500, or the 9 additional $500 watches you could buy?

I will agree that there isn't much difference between an Oris, Omega or a Rolex. The Omega costs probably twice as much as the Oris, and the Rolex probably costs three times as much as the Omega. I don't think any of them make their own movements (as the real high-end watchmakers do).

A high-end watch is the most absurd of luxury items. Why not just get yourself a jewelled bracelet?

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

I'm trying to figure out what variety of whiff this is. So what do you order?

Oh, I scrolled far enough to understand the joke. My post wasn't a criticism of what I thought was a sincere comment from you. It was just a post about chicken.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

What are you talking about? The Bruno Magli shoes I have most certainly are that much nicer than the crap ass shoes I own. The leather is 5 times as soft, they are made to not fall apart and they will last a long, long time. The same goes for automobiles. Not in every case and surely not to the extent of the markup, but quality items are better made, have better materials, are more comfortable and last longer than cheaper stuff.

TM

That's the fucked up thing about Santonis. The leather's super thin and supple, but it never gives. Ferragamos with heavier leather die after two years of wear.

Best solution to the cost of shoes is driving moccasins. I started wearing those to work many years ago and found that they save you a ton of money. Every shoemaker manufactures a decent moccasin, and unless they're Todds or some Gucci shit, they're usually a lot less than shoes. Wear those instead and you have to replace fewer pairs of shoes. They're also great if you're anti-sock, as I am.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by Adder

And which of these items are worth $4,500, or the 9 additional $500 watches you could buy?

I have no idea, especially since I was comparing a $1000 watch to a $500 watch.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

They're also great if you're anti-sock, as I am.

Um, tmi. And yuck.

ETA: Also, please at least tell me you drive a car with a manual transmission. Otherwise the driving moccasins are just far too comical.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

I have no idea, especially since I was comparing a $1000 watch to a $500 watch.

Math is hard. So is reading.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Adder

And which of these items are worth $4,500, or the 9 additional $500 watches you could buy?

A high-end watch is the most absurd of luxury items. Why not just get yourself a jewelled bracelet?

I agree on the "look at me - I got a bonus in excess of $15k!" Rolex Submariner every moderately successful male between 25 and 35 seems to buy. But a decent Day/Date or Datejust in solid stainless steel with a conservative band is a classic look that goes with everything. It's got great snob appeal as well, as it consciously notes, "No, I did not go with the diving watch because, as we both know, neither one of us goes diving, you ass."

NTTAWWDiving watches. The Submariner just irks me. It's too big and showy - looks as big as a dinner roll plate on all but a morbidly obese man's wrist.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

They're also great if you're anti-sock, as I am.

You're like some kind of fancy Parrothead.*

*Hi NotBob!

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Adder

Um, tmi. And yuck.

ETA: Also, please at least tell me you drive a car with a manual transmission. Otherwise the driving moccasins are just far too comical.

Socks with driving shoes? I'll add "any semblance of fashion sense" to math on the list of things with which you're unacquainted.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

...in this circumstance.



TM

Admit it. She'd look at least twice as hot without them.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?

You're like some kind of fancy Parrothead.*

*Hi NotBob!

Why would anyone wear socks voluntarily? Don't you like your feet to breath? They're the only thing I loath more than underwear. Tidy whiteys for the feet.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

NTTAWWDiving watches. The Submariner just irks me. It's too big and showy - looks as big as a dinner roll plate on all but a morbidly obese man's wrist.

I have one (not a Rolex, but a dive watch). It's not huge. Understated. The good thing about diving watches is their toughness, which I need since, as stated above, I beat the hell out of watches. Also, they are legitimately waterproof, so you can swim and not worry about it.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Socks with driving shoes? I'll add "any semblance of fashion sense" to math on the list of things with which you're unacquainted.

You are talking about driving shoes, and yet claim a semblance of fashion sense?

But I thought you were saying you are anti-sock generally. Which is gross.