Not quite with the pattern, but here goes;

Cars:

'91 300 TE 4-matic
'87 528e
'80 928

Watches:

No known watches - unless you include the "Rolex" program I keep in my portable computer.

Re watches: my dad has an amusing saying (and at least 60 time pieces): if you have one watch you know what time it is; if more, you aren't sure.

Re MB build quality: they make about as nice a limited production vehicle as is out there. Competition sometimes makes them a little less nice than a predecessor in the same class.

Re the best you can afford: You should always be good to yourself.

...tracy