M school or Luxury watch?

Socom · 03-19-2012, 08:00 AM

So my 40th b-day is coming up and my wife has given me two choices for a gift. 2-day M school or a luxury watch. This would be my second BMW driving school (1 day school taken in 2005). Thoughts?

porshah · 03-19-2012, 08:07 AM

Do you have any other luxury watches already? Which watch are you considering?

von_zoom · 03-19-2012, 08:09 AM

Since you have been to the Performance Center, take the watch and participate in a HPDE event somewhere.
vz

gallian93 · 03-19-2012, 08:10 AM

what brand are the watches she's willing to get you?
IMO if it isn't a rolex go the the PDC...
let us know what you decide...

PS... sweet talk her in to getting you both...

Socom · 03-19-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porshah

Do you have any other luxury watches already? Which watch are you considering?

I do not have one. I would be looking at an Omega, Longine, Paneri, Rolex, etc.

Kyoshi71 · 03-19-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

So my 40th b-day is coming up and my wife has given me two choices for a gift. 2-day M school or a luxury watch. This would be my second BMW driving school (1 day school taken in 2005). Thoughts?

Watch

Sleeper519 · 03-19-2012, 08:46 AM

OP, No offense intended, but why does it matter to you what WE think? You do not need our approval. It is very much a personal choice, so make it, be happy and don't look back. Be grateful for the gift either way.

LiM3y · 03-19-2012, 08:48 AM

Both! Get a good consumer watch and go to M-school.

Unless you are dropping Rolex/Breitling numbers, it ain't really a "luxury" watch (sorry, not being an ass, but it's true). It will still tell the time and remind you of your wife.

advanced101 · 03-19-2012, 08:54 AM

Save the money and go to a local HPDE or M club event

Socom · 03-19-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeper519

OP, No offense intended, but why does it matter to you what WE think? You do not need our approval. It is very much a personal choice, so make it, be happy and don't look back. Be grateful for the gift either way.

Not looking for approval I just thought in this forum some of you would have attended M-school. So far I haven't heard anyone say M-school was a must have.

Socom · 03-19-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiM3y

Both! Get a good consumer watch and go to M-school.

Unless you are dropping Rolex/Breitling numbers, it ain't really a "luxury" watch (sorry, not being an ass, but it's true). It will still tell the time and remind you of your wife.

All Rolex/Breitling(sp) are factory made. There are only a handful which are hand made and those are in George Soros price ranges.

In any case I understand what you're saying.

THE TECH · 03-19-2012, 09:08 AM

Tough choice.

Team Plutonium · 03-19-2012, 09:10 AM

Get the watch and do a local track day.

GOLFFRR · 03-19-2012, 09:17 AM

M school all the way. M school at the performance center in SC was one of the coolest things I have ever done. The skills you learn and the activities you get to participate in there are priceless. My vote would be M school.

Erhan · 03-19-2012, 09:17 AM

Since you've been to BMW performance school, I'd say go to Skip Barber... Forget about the watch...

Sleeper519 · 03-19-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

Not looking for approval I just thought in this forum some of you would have attended M-school. So far I haven't heard anyone say M-school was a must have.

I hear ya. Sorry to bristle up, I'm just not into the whole watch scene, that's all...

But I'm very much into the track scene!

I went to the 1-day M-School as a free perk when buying my car in '08. It was great but unsure if I would pay out of pocket for it. Now the 2-day Advance M-School at VIR was probably one of the best schools I ever attended. First time at that track, very personalized instruction, a blast driving their cars hard! A "must have"?...I don't know. It's pretty pricey, I got it for about half-price through unique circumstances, but I would *highly* recommend it...(certainly over the fancy watch).

BTW, Happy 40th!

klammer · 03-19-2012, 09:25 AM

Would take experiences over goods any day. This is part of the problem in this country is we value goods over experiences and we wonder why we're so fucked up. Go create a memory that will last forever and leave the jewelry to others. My .02

Wayne R · 03-19-2012, 09:44 AM

Omega Seamaster Panet Ocean 2201.51.00

or

Omega Seamaster 300 M Chronometer 2220.80.00

HK8888 · 03-19-2012, 09:46 AM

Get the watch. +1

Nine · 03-19-2012, 10:31 AM

Personally, I'd go for the watch. IWC Pilot Top Gun, PVD, yes please.

Estoril Blue · 03-19-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Get the watch and do a local track day.

^ Agree.

Groundpilot · 03-19-2012, 11:45 AM

I would take Rolex. Actually my wife gave it to me as a gift for my 40th b-day

What a coincidence. As others said, you already went to perf. school, so you probably know how to drive. Just sign up for HPDE, have fun and injoy your watch.

03-19-2012, 08:00 AM	#1
Socom Brigadier General Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 4,748 iTrader: (0)	M school or Luxury watch? So my 40th b-day is coming up and my wife has given me two choices for a gift. 2-day M school or a luxury watch. This would be my second BMW driving school (1 day school taken in 2005). Thoughts?
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03-19-2012, 08:09 AM	#3
von_zoom Captain Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 899 iTrader: (0)	Since you have been to the Performance Center, take the watch and participate in a HPDE event somewhere. vz __________________ Track Toy

03-19-2012, 08:10 AM	#4
gallian93 Lieutenant Drives: 05 M3 Coupe SMG/08 E93 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philadelphia PA Posts: 484 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 (still ... [0.00] 2005 e46 M3 TOTALED :( [0.00] 2002 330Ci (SOLD :) [0.00]	what brand are the watches she's willing to get you? IMO if it isn't a rolex go the the PDC... let us know what you decide... PS... sweet talk her in to getting you both... __________________ I'm not the stig.... I'm Rick James!!!!!

03-19-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
Sleeper519 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 507 iTrader: (0)	OP, No offense intended, but why does it matter to you what WE think? You do not need our approval. It is very much a personal choice, so make it, be happy and don't look back. Be grateful for the gift either way. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / Nitto NT-01 275s / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:41.92 / VIR Full 2:13.82 / Barber 1:45.96

03-19-2012, 08:48 AM	#8
LiM3y Major Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,022 iTrader: (2)	Both! Get a good consumer watch and go to M-school. Unless you are dropping Rolex/Breitling numbers, it ain't really a "luxury" watch (sorry, not being an ass, but it's true). It will still tell the time and remind you of your wife. __________________

03-19-2012, 08:07 AM	#2
porshah First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 394 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Do you have any other luxury watches already? Which watch are you considering?

03-19-2012, 08:54 AM	#9
advanced101 Private Drives: With the Force Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 82 iTrader: (1)	Save the money and go to a local HPDE or M club event __________________ Volk \| Akra \| HR

03-19-2012, 09:08 AM	#12
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,906 iTrader: (39)	Tough choice. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

03-19-2012, 09:10 AM	#13
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,490 iTrader: (1)	Get the watch and do a local track day. __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

03-19-2012, 09:17 AM	#14
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,945 iTrader: (4)	M school all the way. M school at the performance center in SC was one of the coolest things I have ever done. The skills you learn and the activities you get to participate in there are priceless. My vote would be M school. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

03-19-2012, 09:17 AM	#15
Erhan Colonel Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (0)	Since you've been to BMW performance school, I'd say go to Skip Barber... Forget about the watch... __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan

03-19-2012, 09:25 AM	#17
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,722 iTrader: (0)	Would take experiences over goods any day. This is part of the problem in this country is we value goods over experiences and we wonder why we're so fucked up. Go create a memory that will last forever and leave the jewelry to others. My .02 __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

03-19-2012, 09:44 AM	#18
Wayne R Poor Old Sod Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Watch Omega Seamaster Panet Ocean 2201.51.00 or Omega Seamaster 300 M Chronometer 2220.80.00

03-19-2012, 09:46 AM	#19
HK8888 Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 886 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [5.00]	Get the watch. +1

03-19-2012, 10:31 AM	#20
Nine Banned Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC Posts: 1,926 iTrader: (2)	Personally, I'd go for the watch. IWC Pilot Top Gun, PVD, yes please.

03-19-2012, 11:45 AM	#22
Groundpilot Lieutenant Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT,535 I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	I would take Rolex. Actually my wife gave it to me as a gift for my 40th b-day What a coincidence. As others said, you already went to perf. school, so you probably know how to drive. Just sign up for HPDE, have fun and injoy your watch. __________________ David

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