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I’ve been visiting San Diego quite a bit for work this year and have really been enjoying it. I just spent the last week there outside of work exploring neighborhoods I’m considering, especially Hillcrest and Bankers Hill.

I see a lot of negativity about SD online, but most of it seems to revolve around the cost of living. Fortunately, that’s not a major concern for me. My bigger questions are about lifestyle and community.

I love the beach, but I’m not a fan of CA beaches (cold water), so I probably won’t take advantage of the “sunshine tax” as much as others. I’m also coming from a mountainous state , and my job has me working in rural mountain areas for about half the year, so easy access to mountains isn’t a priority since I get plenty of that already.

My biggest concerns are whether the city will feel diverse enough and whether there’s a strong sense of community. Is there anything else you wish you’d known before moving to San Diego?

I realize spending time there for work is very different from actually living there, so I know my perspective is limited. Right now, though, I genuinely love the idea of moving. I’d love to hear from people who’ve made the move or have lived there for a while, what do you love, and what would you caution someone about?

If you only had one sports watch for life, what are you taking?

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As usual, VC underpromises and over performs. Got asked for a deposit a bit earlier than expected.. have a few options here:

1. Kindly decline and let them know a better timeline
2. Put down the deposit and hope it’s a few month wait
3. Trade in Bruce Wayne and Santos to fund blue dial VCOS. This would leave me with a one watch collection

What are yalls thoughts? I know we all agree VC>Rolex, but really wanting your opinion on what you would do more than anything if you were in same situation. Thanks!

EDIT: yall, I get where you’re coming from. Sorry if this came off in the wrong way. I am financially stable, own a home/car. I’m a small business owner, however I’m in the middle of a move to new city, need cash flow for current projects, just made a sizable PE investment two months ago, lot going on. If this was December I wouldn’t be here

I’ve been debating whether to trade a couple pieces toward a Patek annual calendar or AP Royal Oak, and it got me wondering how others approached this stage of collecting.

At what point did you decide to let go of watches you already owned in order to move up to something you really wanted? Looking back, do you wish you had been more patient and simply added the next piece when the timing was right, or are you glad you consolidated the collection?

For those further along in their collecting journey, is there anything you’d do differently? Any watches you sold and regretted, or watches you held onto longer than you should have?

Curious to hear how others balanced patience versus accelerating toward a grail piece.

Hey all, 30M currently living in Denver.. trying to move to SD asap. Been scouting places online to rent, I could afford rent in OB/PB but couldn’t stomach throwing $4k down the drain every month. For context I have a 1bed 1bath in Denver, mortgage is $1800 500sq feet.

I was seeing affordable places in that price range (that aren’t run down) in Gaslamp and North Park. I frequent SD for work and usually stay in Gaslamp because it’s convenient. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite area and all the times I’m there it seems to be a ghost town.

That being said, I’m single, looking for a good social life, walkability, and community. I run my own business and am on the west coast a lot for work so the move is fitting. Being close to the beach would be nice considering I’ve been in the Rocky Mountains the last 15 years.

Can I PLEASE get opinions on your favorite neighborhoods, why you enjoy them, any apartment buildings to avoid/go after, etc? Any insight is appreciated.

Alright met this awesome lady 28 y/o, I’m 30 few weeks back. Was able to plan a first date over drinks, we instantly hit it off and bop around to a few bars before ending the night eating some glizzys (not mine I wish). She invites me back to her place where we continue to chat and kiss until 3-4am. I went home early that morning due to a flight I had to take.

Following week we go out again for a stroll through her neighborhood and a quick bite. She again invites me over and we’re just watching tv cuddling on the couch. She falls asleep while we’re cuddling and I woke her up around midnight. She asks if we’re having a sleepover to which I replied no to, due to both of us having early mornings the following day (she’s in med school/I’m a business owner). Told her I was wired and would likely keep her up and didn’t want to hinder her sleep, which she appreciated.

Next day we’re texting like it’s a normal day, usual convo. I left off our chat with a couple questions and haven’t gotten a response for a week as of today.

Haven’t felt the need to text again because I’m
No stranger to the game if you know what I mean. And if she wanted to talk she would text. We follow each other on IG and I’ve been traveling for work the last few days and she’s viewed my stories I’ve posted and vice versa.

Just find it odd there was complete radio silence. Usually I give or receive a text in some fashion to/from the person saying “had fun, not for me” blah blah. It strikes me because I’m close to a serial dater at this point and usually ghosting isn’t a problem especially after a first date where you had a good time but it’s obvious both parties aren’t interested. This situation is strange because of the build up prior to the ghosting. Thoughts?