Yes of course, it’s a no-brainer!!!

 

One year steak everyday with a Timex on the wrist.

 

No. I ate ramen when I was young and broke, I'm not going to do it again. A balanced diet is a necessity, a watch is not.

 

Only if the watch is a Grand Seiko automatic and the Ramen noodle is prepared by a beautiful Japanese girl 😃

 

Does Ramon know how you feel about his noodles?

 

Beat me by 48 minutes!!!

 

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Plasma-Donors-Salary--in-Texas

 

Now that's what I call resourceful entrepreneurship.

 

Absolutely. You can also add an egg to the reamen for added calories. Maybe spend a tad more and eat reamen for longer. Maybe say 1.5 years.

 

I would much rather spend my money eating good.

 

It’s all the same in the end

 

Absolutely not. I love food too much. It is part of who I am, to cook, and it is a way to connect with and to people. No man, no watch is worth ramen for a year. Also, I can't imagine the horrible p00ps you're gonna get from nothing but carbs. Seriously, no hose is strong enough to clear up that mud

 

It would be healthier to knock off liquor stores in Texas.

 

Uh…not in Texas.😳

 

2021: the year of the “can I shower with it” threads

2022: the year of the “grandpa’s watch” threads

2023: the year of the “watch financing” threads

 

I'm tired and didn't wear my glasses, but I read: "

Can I shower with my Grandpa as I finance a watch.

 

I wouldn't pay interest on a luxury purchase.

It's one thing to cut back on dining out (a luxury) to put that money towards a different luxury. If you need to significantly cut back on needs, like a wholesome and balanced diet, to pay for a want, you can't afford the want.

 

If you need to finance a watch, you can't afford it.

Don't be ridiculous, it's only a damn watch.

 

If you need to finance a watch, you can't afford it.

Don't be ridiculous, it's only a damn watch.

Totally agree. They all tell the time pretty well. Most look pretty nice with only eyes to judge.

I have a hard time with high end watches. I want some, but looking at the scratches on what I own, how will I ever keep a Rolex, Patek or Grand Seiko in good shape?

i have to but where the money is a non-issue.

 

I would go a step further than not financing. If you have to save for it, you shouldn't buy a luxury item.

 

WTF are you talking about? Everyone saves to enjoy something in the future. Be it a vacation abroad or a nice home theater for the den.

 

Steak and homages.

 

Like my Steinhart?

 

If you need to finance a watch, you can't afford it.

Don't be ridiculous, it's only a damn watch.

Can I shower with my Grandpa as I finance a watch.

Maybe if you shower with him long enough, he'll finance the watch for you.

 

Nope. I buy within my means and never finance any watch........

 

Wait… we can eat nothing but ramen for a year AND get a watch?

 

That SNL skit was hilarious!

 

So basically, "should I buy a watch I can't afford and am trying to find a way to legitimize the purchase". This is a young person's (did I just type that, WTF?!?!?!) question. When I was young and in grad school (ie, barely scraping by) I bought an aftermarket supercharger for my car. I didn't have to worry about it because I just took out a student loan to pay for it. That was 20+ yrs ago. I still have the car and the supercharger. I paid off my student loans about 10 years ago. Most people would say I was making a horrible financial move if I went on a forum and asked about taking out a loan to buy a car part that I absolutely didn't need but really wanted. Granted, the price of the SC and tuning was probably $5k-$6k in total, so not exactly ruinous IMO.

Moral of the story, only you can say what the personal value is of buying something you can't really afford.

 

Absolutely not , make the upgrade to a better job/ more income and then worry about a luxury watch. Unless you're using it as a means to store wealth which I suppose is a valid excuse ...

 

I mean... I'd eat ramen noodles for a couple months to buy a Vostok Amphibia, if that's the metric we're using.

But, then again, I'd consider selling plasma and participating in medical experiments, if it was much more than that.

I draw the line at selling organs. Or limbs.

And also: I like ramen.

And also also: I'd be eating ramen toward saving money, not paying off such a purchase on credit.

 

Whats the ROI?

 

It’s negative unless it’s a holy trinity watch or a rolex.

 

I've no idea what Ramen noodles are (Like Pot Noodles in the UK maybe?), but a watch is just a bauble, it's not worth a year of eating badly for, maybe a week!

I only ever buy watches I can afford without thinking about whether I can afford them or not.

 

I've no idea what Ramen noodles are (Like Pot Noodles in the UK maybe?), but a watch is just a bauble, it's not worth a year of eating badly for, maybe a week!

I only ever buy watches I can afford without thinking about whether I can afford them or not.

Like pot noodles. Yep. If you get the the without the pot (in packets) and use your own pot.. even cheaper.

 

Costco hotdogs and a soda for a buck fifty twice a day to give some variety to ramen.

rice, oil, eggs and basic veg.. with with some youtubing can be as cost effective. (A 5lb bag of rice goes a long way)

Would I do it? I do like ramen... but even the instant ones with garnish once im done with it costs way more that a costco hotdog+soda. So, I couldn't if I wanted to. Lol.