Thinking about a career? A new car? New life partner? Look back...

After school...life REALLY begins.
AND....
in my own experience, it really pays off to attend your old school campus, university, once every ten years, to measure how far you have come.

What is the PRICE of the Oracle CD2500Mk3? Or the Metronome Kalista Reference CD?

 The Oracle CD2500 mk3 today, in 2012, will cost according to the internet searches: in the ballpark of $27,000 sgd or $22,000 usd.

The Kalista, altho less detailed and faired lesser, will cost over $100,000 Sgd to $78,000 usd.

By the year 2032, 20 years from today, BOTH may cost $5,000 usd or sgd.

Technology is expensive...but it is like wine. Drink it.

Watches are for the more conservative in spending.
Like me...my cost for a Richard Mille was $110,000 sgd or $78,000 usd in 2005.
Or $38,000sgd to $28,000 usd for a Freak in 2003.

ALL of these babies gave me my money back!
And more.

One anomaly...my Porsche 911.
Most people lost money.
But due to taxes and certifications...my change from the 911 (997.2) bought brand new from AD in 2009, to a similar brand new AD 911 (991 cabrio)...made april 2012, bought August 2012.
Lost me only a mere $2,000 sgd.

Plus...I got to own the best 911 ever made, including the best cabrio 911...minus flex and old "flaws".

Life is good.

High End Audio, exotic cars and exotic wristwatches versus GIRLS

First a link to
http://pinterest.com/tanseaway/hi-fi/
Then:

Given all of the above..one may or will be drawn away from even all types of unfaithful behavior!

or

Addictions are GOOD...learn about your own. Harness and control it.

Highs are great..learning to parachute down slow...and go up again...with GOOD health as a PRIME directive.

Even if it is shopping.

Take the antiques of the future...like a Krell KPS25 sc

This thing is now over 20 years old!

For more addictions:

http://bernardcheong.com/general/addictions-treadmills-timings-tv-work-and-caffeine/

INDULGE and you will not regret on the last days of your life...

Shallow philosophy from a materialistic man.
That's me!!!!

But what the heck...objects and things are MORE faithful and reliable...if chosen well.

Plus...they will look after your money...as you spend it!

See
http://bernardcheong.com/general/if-you-like-me-reaching-saturation-porsches-richard-milles-dalis-and-you-are-not-overflowing-with-cash-and-need-some-injection-of-an-unattainable-goal-to-drive-you-to-even-work/

PLUS THIS

PLUS THIS

And this....

Is so meaningless to those who excel in sports, mountain climbing, cycling, studies...but hey...everyone lies.
These are more fun.

AND even more fun if you wanted them when you were once poor.
Such as:

The Krell Audio Standard2...once the price of a Porsche in 1993.
Today...$12,000.sgd.

Live longer, be extreme when shopping for anything

Never even be lukewarm.

You will never regret it.

Unless you spent more than you had, and even so...

I spotted THIS...made in canada..not Japan or France or Germany.

This machine is ranked by audiophile nuts like me as among the very best the world may have to offer.

Not only in sound...but if paired with some of the very best amplifiers in the very best conditions...with the speakers that would match your room and seat of choice...
The Oracle CD2500 Mark3 by December...you WILL see this monster in my room...filling the air with music as you examine works of watchmaking...yes..ONE giant step to better watch collecting!!!

Remember..click on each picture to examine the FINE watchmaking finish to the SOLID billet of aluminium...and imagine it when I place it on my specially made table...yes..the one cut from a block of 3 tons of 316L stainless steel!!!!

You do not need steriods to be Lance Armstrong!!!

Now, as you have browsed these pictures..go into detail by examining the parts:

Now...you are looking at the VERY same equivalent of a Richard Mille Tourbillon.

Or a URWERK or an MB&F.

Only it costs a tad less...at $15,000 USD.

You still have to budget another $100,000 for the amps and speakers.

And..errr...another $1,000usd per square foot for a room that is at least 14 by 18 square feet...or if you go "near field" listening, then 10 by 12 feet.

Live LONG...!!!!

Materialistic thinking is NOT a BAD thing.

I often get the feeling that those who excel in music, writting, scholarly pursuits, sports...think that they have it all nailed down.

Well guess what...the economy does need to go round.

When people age, they have to continue living well...and they are not as strong and as sharp as they once were.

Materialistic behavior...it is simply another way of feeling good..as long as you or I don't put others down...but if possible..share.

The ramble below..click on the link..may help:

http://bernardcheong.com/general/when-you-are-searching-for-better-things-materialistic-heathy-living-i-dont-know/