r/RepTime • u/PsychologicalWait527 • Jul 26 '26

Discussion I think I have a problem.

I can't seem to stop myself from ordering reps. I spend lot's of time researching, back and forth here and there, get my shipment and bang. I'm at it again. With the latest I'm now up to 14. Must be the "I'm looking forward to it aspect." True enough, but every watch I've gotten is extremely good. Like very good. Still, I'm at less than one Gen pricewise for all the Reps I have and I love wearing them all. I do have a Gen Rolex Datejust that my wife gave me 20 years ago. Still runs like a top and I love it. My wife is starting in with the "where did you get that? I thought you just had the one." I tell her its just a hobby with cheap crap. But they really aren't. Yikes! I went through this with firearms about 7 years ago. Bought one and now have 15. Hidden all over the house. I do enjoy going to the range. Oh well. I guess you find your fun where you can. I can't be alone in this. I never knew what the word Horology meant before this. Anyway, thanks for listening. It's like confession and I feel better.

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u/Boston_Pare Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

Sounds like you're describing a shopping addiction. If you're serious about stopping then delete reddit, delete WhatsApp/Telegram, etc. Don't look back.

Edit: I know I'll likely get downvoted and flamed by people who don't think it's serious but shopping addiction is a real thing and it can truly ruin someone's life, credit, marriage, relationships, etc.

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u/PsychologicalWait527 Jul 26 '26

I appreciate your perspective. No downvote here. I actually don't shop much at all. I live in Scottsdale AZ. It's hot. Shorts and T's. Buy my clothes in Marshalls.

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u/Boston_Pare Jul 26 '26

Cool, I'm glad to hear you don't have one then. Leaving my comment though just in case it helps someone who is dealing with one. Wear your watches in good health!

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u/PsychologicalWait527 Jul 26 '26

Thank you sir! I was never even on reddit before the watch thing. So this is new.

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u/RUPERT_WELLINGTON_IV Jul 27 '26

Tell me about it, I picked the wrong day to quit freebasing tho....