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Old 15 February 2008, 09:03 AM   #1
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So, if you got a Rolex for Valentine's Day...

from your sweetie and it wasn't the exact one you wanted, or hoped for, what do you do? Do you say something to him/her about it? Do you try to exchange it on your own? Do you obsess if they likely didn't get the maximum discount, or any discount? Are you just thankful that someone cared enough to give you a Rolex?
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Old 15 February 2008, 09:09 AM   #2
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Old 15 February 2008, 09:22 AM   #3
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Hmmmmmm, a Rolex for Valentines day.


And Morgan Fairchild brought it to me on her knees...oh yea....

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I don't care what kind it is..this is my dream...you stay out...


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Old 15 February 2008, 10:09 AM   #4
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Hmmmmmm, a Rolex for Valentines day.


And Morgan Fairchild brought it to me on her knees...oh yea....

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I don't care what kind it is..this is my dream...you stay out...


Morgan Fairchild? Boy did you just date yourself!

She was and I would guess still is one gorgeous lady. Lousy actress but I am sure no one was paying attention!

Me, I'm a Jessica Alba fan!
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Old 15 February 2008, 10:10 AM   #5
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Not the one I wanted? From my wife? I'd enjoy the hell out of it
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Old 15 February 2008, 10:12 AM   #6
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I bought my wife a Fendi purse last year, and she asked if I cared if she exchanged it for another color. I didn't in the least and was glad she asked and got what she wanted. Take that for what you will.
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Old 15 February 2008, 10:17 AM   #7
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Me, I'm a Jessica Alba fan!
My wife just told me that she's pregnant. I quickly denied having anything to do with it.
Whew... that was close. I'm sure she's really into 41 year old fat guys.
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Old 16 February 2008, 12:30 AM   #8
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Respect the gift.




My wife just told me that she's pregnant. I quickly denied having anything to do with it.
Whew... that was close. I'm sure she's really into 41 year old fat guys.

Bill, are you SERIOUS? Pregnant?
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:53 AM   #9
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Hmmmmmm, a Rolex for Valentines day.


And Morgan Fairchild brought it to me on her knees...oh yea....

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I don't care what kind it is..this is my dream...you stay out...


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Old 15 February 2008, 09:49 AM   #10
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I would be thankful
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Old 15 February 2008, 10:51 AM   #11
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I know my wife would want me to be happy and would have no problem exchanging for the one I really want.

........Morgan Fairchild???? .......WOW
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:29 AM   #12
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Gave my wife a DJ with Mother of Pearl, Jubilee Stainless with Diamonds. She loved it. Lucky me if you get my drift. Thank you to everyone for all your help. Going to buy myself a GMT!!
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:31 AM   #13
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I'd be very thankful. If my wife were to get me a Rolex, it would be the exact model I wanted and it would be sized to fit...because that's the way she rolls
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:34 AM   #14
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Come on guys.....She could bring me nothing and I would be happy.

PS...rolex would be nice too!
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:52 AM   #15
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Morgan Fairchild? wow blast from past.
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Old 15 February 2008, 12:08 PM   #16
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from your sweetie and it wasn't the exact one you wanted, or hoped for, what do you do? Do you say something to him/her about it? Do you try to exchange it on your own? Do you obsess if they likely didn't get the maximum discount, or any discount? Are you just thankful that someone cared enough to give you a Rolex?
I think it depends on where the money came from.

If my girlfriend bought it with her money, I would accept the gift and be very happy.

If my wife bought it with our money, I would make sure she got the best price possible and I ended up with exactly what I really want.

I had a boss that received a SS Submariner, as a gift, from his wife one Christmas. He was very annoyed because he isn't really into watches, wouldn't have spent the money himself, and his stay-at-home wife bought it with their shared money.
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Old 15 February 2008, 08:22 PM   #17
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Even if I did not like the watch, I'd be very grateful. It's the gesture that counts.

Problem is that she did not give me any watch, at all. Now, I am a single-guy again.

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Old 16 February 2008, 12:31 AM   #18
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If my girlfriend bought it with her money, I would accept the gift and be very happy.

If my wife bought it with our money, I would make sure she got the best price possible and I ended up with exactly what I really want.
Well if I had a both a wife and a girlfriend, I would be happy either way

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Old 15 February 2008, 08:23 PM   #19
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And if the watch would be a fake one what would your reaction be?
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:38 PM   #20
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Personally the right thing to do is put up with it. Fantastic effort by your partner. There is always your birthday, christmas etc to drop hints about a model you like
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Old 15 February 2008, 11:51 PM   #21
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What if she got you a Rado?

Or a leopard Daytona?

Or a ticket to visit JJ?
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Old 16 February 2008, 12:07 AM   #22
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