It's almost like poll, but certainly more fun


If you had Rolex 2-tone Daytona, would you trade it for an audio component, system or would rather not trade it?

For me, personally, I'd still be in research of such component (far a lot easier task vs. researching a system) that will be equal or higher value and keep value same or better... It's darn HARD to look there for me and maybe I'd go to Guitar Avenue and find valuable components there.

You may get different or even better idea

DISCLAIMER:

I am not trying to trade any Rolex Daytona, I just want discharged chat here!

czarivey

IMHO there's nothing basically flawed with the concept of owning something that represents one of the best examples of human technical competance and art.  Having a practical purpose (telling you what time it is) and having an element of portability (you can take it with you almost anywhere) reinforces the "logic" behind owning a high end timepiece.  

Some of us reach retirement age with the prospect of "this, AND this", where the selection of material things and indulgences is without compromise.  Most mortals arrive at that threshold with the more common "this, OR this" where were presented with (sometimes agonizing) choices between who, what, when, where, and why.  We had to put down a beautiful creature a few months back.  I would have traded a $70k hot rod in the garage in the blink of an eye to get a "warranty extension" on this little guy. 

It's not just what we enjoy that matters.  It's our ability TO enjoy it.  If your hearing is still intact, go ahead and throw some money at really good hifi gear, and don't look back (as long as it sounds better).  I have a "practice pole" stored horizontally in my garage.  It's a good tool to develop your pole vaulting skills. Being a dinged up 73-year-old is not compatible with senior track and field.  But, it looks cool in my garage, next to the empty Old Engine Oil beer bottle.  It makes me (and others) smile. It's not for sale.

I'll close with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsmHXCKQzXE

 

 

@waytoomuchstuff 

It's not what I enjoy matters. It's my way of securing funds.

No I do not secure funds onto audio equipment and therefore posted some query to see what's reasonable to add as an audio component that will be equivalent to holding value of Rolex.

I was always literally DREAMING of owning Marantz Model 9 amp. That one is kinda Rolex in audio.

@czarivey 

"I was always literally DREAMING of owning Marantz Model 9 amp. That one is kinda Rolex in audio."

+1

I find that my iPhone 12 is a sufficient time keeper. I have no idea what that Rolex is worth, but I would sell it in a hot minute. If it isn't worth what a Volvo V90 wagon costs, I guess a new 75" OLED and a short trip to CA would be great.

@motown-l I find my iPhone isn’t sufficient, because I prefer to keep it away from me if I’m not on the road. I also prefer to wear my watch while I sleep and keep my iPhone far away from me due to increased levels of radiation. I don’t even take my phone to shopping or even restaurant for dinner. The less exposure, the more life. Ez formula to remember. Wearing circular metal or magnet around wrist is healthy while carrying or wearing cell-phone or AppleWatch on the wrist isn’t. As to 75" OLED I don't even need it for free. Have a couple that hadn't been turned on since the time they were purchased.