The Crane Pool Forum

As Lindor’s paycheck grew, so did his luxury tastes. “As I got older, signed higher contracts, and became wealthier, I was able to get myself nicer things. But the most important thing then was to take care of my family, and to this day, it’s still the most important thing,” he declares.

That said, luxuries — even the little ones — are essential. Not just as signs that he’s “made it,” but because luxury truly brings him joy. “Luxury means different things to different people; everything is relative,” he notes. “For me, luxury is eating well at great restaurants, having a masseuse, owning great cars. Luxury is the ability to get yourself things that bring you joy, and for me, joy can be found in getting a nice stroller for my daughter, watching a nice TV when I’m sitting by myself on the couch, having a personal chef. I have a nice weight room at my house. I don’t have to leave my house to work out — that is a luxury. Being able to take my daughter to Disney World — even though I don’t like theme parks — that is a luxury, too.”

But when it comes to watches, well, that’s a different story. To Lindor, watches are far more meaningful than a simple luxury. And what’s more, they bring him a sense of peace that nothing else in life — not even alone time on his bicycle or on the couch — can match.

“I could have a thousand watches, and for someone else that might be a dumb expense. For me, it’s art. It brings me a lot of joy and a lot of peace looking at my items. For me, a watch used to symbolize success, but not anymore. I have so many in my collection that it doesn’t symbolize that for me anymore.”

He has so many that he can’t quite share a number, but rest assured, it’s a lot. He wears one constantly. One before he showers, another during the day, a third before bed. Yes, he wears his watches to bed, and no, they’re not uncomfortable. He also wears his chains, rings, and all manner of jewelry under the covers; he’s counting sheep fully blinged out.