Comments on: Dream Cars. Watches. & Scotch: 7 Milestone Markers for the Successful Man

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:46:04 +0000

Hey Jamie, great comment man. Just having a look at the Pro Hunter watches – they're sick!

Thanks for that little head's up. Love your goals and "things". If you liked this article, check out the following, would love to hear your thoughts.
http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/2012/08/crea…

By: Jamie Dumont

Jamie Dumont — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:50:14 +0000

I've always felt that dreams are important but somehow difficult to wrestle with. I too have ended up assigning very physical, tangible things to my goals as a way to recognise progress.

Now the selfish bit (I love it really…):

I have developed a real soft spot for Pro Hunter watches, particularly the Single Red Military Deepsea. I am also inclined to agree on your conclusion on the watch snob, your judgements can easily become swayed by living in a world of hideously expensive watches!
Along the suit theme – either a bespoke suit (Saville) or a Tom Ford á la Quantum of Solace
You'll find another fan of the Aston Martins here, but also a fully kitted out overland Defender rates pretty highly (fits in with other goals and lifestyle)

My main marker however is a small beach house that's really minimalist yet uses traditional, natural materials. Preferably on the north or north-east coast of Africa; however I think I could settle for somewhere in the Med… maybe.

I'm becoming a big fan of your site Chad, and enjoy having a quick browse through articles such as this one to give me a figurative kick up the arse when I'm slacking!

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:53:33 +0000

In reply to Bill L.

Ah the watch snob. While the guy does know what he's talking about with regards to movements. He is a snob. Most of the watches he highlights (Patek included) are incredibly expensive and in a league of their own, with both price and quality.

I've read what he's had to say about the Panerai, but I don't completely agree with him. It's a great milestone watch – especially for the milestone I've paired it with – and it won't necessarily break the bank. While the Patek is for the multi-millionaire, the Panerai can serve as a milestone marker for the guy who had his first 150K net income year.

The guy knows his watches, but it's easy to bash a watch like the Panerai, when you spend most of your time focusing on watches that cost more than $20K.

… And agreed, the Patek is just about as good as it gets!

By: Bill L

Bill L — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:39:53 +0000

Take a pass on the Panerai. All marketing it's nothing special. Read Watch Snob. The Patek on the other hand is the top of the heap!!

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:48:06 +0000

In reply to Victoria.

Victoria, I love your list!

Wow. The London or NY penthouse is one that I've been thinking about a lot lately as well. Great list.

Shoot me an email, I'd love to help you out with your goal.

By: Chad Howse

Chad Howse — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:46:57 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Duly noted Dave. Not really a slight against the British, more of how a couple buddies would argue my dream car vs theirs… as friends do. Clearly they're wrong. As they always are… always.