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hondauk · 4 April 2017, 04:43 AM

How many Rolex watches have you given away.

I have given away 6 and up to now I have 1 more to go . (Unless there are more grand children arriving in the future)

I bought my wife one TT DJ
My son a DJ
My daughter in law TTDJ
My daughter a George Jenson so it doesn't count
My son in law DJ
My grand son a Sub
My eldest grand daughter a TT DJ
Next will be another TT DJ for the youngest grand daughter

The last three are birth year watches.

I'm a better giver than receiver.

cda555 · 4 April 2017, 05:07 AM

With that title, you should probably give one to us now

encarter13 · 4 April 2017, 05:09 AM

Can I be a relative of yours? You are very generous!

Truth is, I have not given one away yet. Currently saving for a TT DJ for the wife as a one year anniversary present.

phalen302 · 4 April 2017, 05:11 AM

I gave three to myself, does that that count? hehe

droptopman · 4 April 2017, 05:11 AM

One, I gave my Dad a 116610. One of the best days of my life. He was so happy and proud. He never takes it off.

zd550 · 4 April 2017, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

One, I gave my Dad a 116610. One of the best days of my life. He was so happy and proud. He never takes it off.

Wow, now i feel like buying a watch for my dad.

BBL · 4 April 2017, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hondauk

How many Rolex watches have you given away.

I have given away 6 and up to now I have 1 more to go . (Unless there are more grand children arriving in the future)

I bought my wife one TT DJ
My son a DJ
My daughter in law TTDJ
My daughter a George Jenson so it doesn't count
My son in law DJ
My grand son a Sub
My eldest grand daughter a TT DJ
Next will be another TT DJ for the youngest grand daughter

The last three are birth year watches.

I'm a better giver than receiver.

Your thread/post count is going to soar!!

aes7.5x55 · 4 April 2017, 05:13 AM

If anyone feels compelled to compete with the OP, I'll happily provide my address!

Seriously though, that's pretty cool and those are very thoughtful gifts.

TonyD · 4 April 2017, 05:15 AM

I wouldn't call my wife's a giveaway..... or maybe I can say that she gave me one? For our 10 year anniversary:

TonyD · 4 April 2017, 05:16 AM

I'd love to give one to my dad but my mom made it clear he doesn't care about such things and prefers a Raymond Weil he got as a gift many years ago. Maybe someday....

never2late · 4 April 2017, 05:22 AM

I gave A brand new Submariner, 116610 (Black Ceramic Bezel & dial) to my 40 year old Son.

hondauk · 4 April 2017, 05:24 AM

Bet you got as much pleasure as the giver as your son did receiving it

HoustonRoo · 4 April 2017, 05:38 AM

This is not the thread I thought it would be.

The subject of this thread generated excitement followed by disappointment.

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mailman · 4 April 2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HoustonRoo

This is not the thread I thought it would be.

The subject of this thread generated excitement followed by disappointment.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It does happen from time to time. You wouldn't be able to see it though.

Craigdwh · 4 April 2017, 05:47 AM

I gave my father a brand new TT Datejust 41 a few months ago for a retirement gift, he's been self employed his whole life, I purchased the business from him and wanted to give him his "gold watch" as no one else would.

Amazingly, he was quite upset and absolutely refused the gift. He couldn't believe I spent the money on him. The man is old school, started out selling Electrolux vacuums door to door and built a respected Financial services company.

So, I was stuck with a watch I had no interest in, fortunately the AD worked with me. All was not lost as the "thought" and "intent" was transmitted, he knew it was a massive sign of respect and appreciation, that was not lost.

I bought him a steak and got him drunk instead, lol.

Snow-Dweller · 4 April 2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Craigdwh

I gave my father a brand new TT Datejust 41 a few months ago for a retirement gift, he's been self employed his whole life, I purchased the business from him and wanted to give him his "gold watch" as no one else would.

Amazingly, he was quite upset and absolutely refused the gift. He couldn't believe I spent the money on him. The man is old school, started out selling Electrolux vacuums door to door and built a respected Financial services company.

So, I was stuck with a watch I had no interest in, fortunately the AD worked with me. All was not lost as the "thought" and "intent" was transmitted, he knew it was a massive sign of respect and appreciation, that was not lost.

I bought him a steak and got him drunk instead, lol.

Fabulous. What a wonderful story.

TheRolexKingofLV · 4 April 2017, 06:03 AM

"All my ex's wear Rolexes"

BBL · 4 April 2017, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

"All my ex's wear Rolexes"

Your inventory looks pretty well stocked up of what we can see there.

Nice Daytonas!

cda555 · 4 April 2017, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

"All my ex's wear Rolexes"

You in the market for a future ex?

BNA/LION · 4 April 2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

"All my ex's wear Rolexes"

Ha! How many are there?

Hairdude1 · 4 April 2017, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

"All my ex's wear Rolexes"

DPE · 4 April 2017, 06:47 AM

As a fellow Yorkshire man you can always add me to your present list. Always say thank you.

GMT Aviator · 4 April 2017, 07:10 AM

Two.

Will likely be three soon.

KrismanX · 4 April 2017, 07:14 AM

When I can afford it, I've got a list of people I want to gift Rolex watches to:

1. My mom
2. My girlfriend(maybe at wife status?)
3. My brother

The rest will be determined by life, love, and lines of credit.

Snow-Dweller · 4 April 2017, 07:19 AM

Would you like to adopt me?

droptopman · 4 April 2017, 07:33 AM

Oh, I missed the wife. So three total. Two for the wife 1002, 116231, and the 116610 for Dad.

subking86 · 4 April 2017, 09:09 AM

Two - both to my wife. I bought her a 26 mm OP and I gave her my Air King that i still wear sometimes. I gave it to her after she confiscated it and wore it for over a month without taking off.

AJM914 · 4 April 2017, 09:15 AM

Wow very generous!

Sublovin · 4 April 2017, 11:02 AM

Nice of you. I'm sure they are all appreciated!

Hodog16 · 4 April 2017, 11:20 AM

Good post, here's my list:

-Wife has two Datejusts, a 26 mm and 31 mm both TT
-Mom was originally given my old blue TOG which I took back a few years later when my sister and I got her a new 36 mm TT Datejust
-Dad was then given my old blue TOG which he tried for a few months but ended up giving back to me. He was honest with me that he really didn't have any interest in wearing one. Eventually moved the TOG to help fund my 116619.
-Sister has my old 16610LV.

I'd also like to get each of my kids their own watch upon college graduation.

4 April 2017, 04:43 AM	#1
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Rolex giveaway How many Rolex watches have you given away. I have given away 6 and up to now I have 1 more to go . (Unless there are more grand children arriving in the future) I bought my wife one TT DJ My son a DJ My daughter in law TTDJ My daughter a George Jenson so it doesn't count My son in law DJ My grand son a Sub My eldest grand daughter a TT DJ Next will be another TT DJ for the youngest grand daughter The last three are birth year watches. I'm a better giver than receiver.

4 April 2017, 05:09 AM	#3
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Can I be a relative of yours? You are very generous! Truth is, I have not given one away yet. Currently saving for a TT DJ for the wife as a one year anniversary present. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

4 April 2017, 05:15 AM	#9
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I wouldn't call my wife's a giveaway..... or maybe I can say that she gave me one? For our 10 year anniversary: __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

4 April 2017, 05:16 AM	#10
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I'd love to give one to my dad but my mom made it clear he doesn't care about such things and prefers a Raymond Weil he got as a gift many years ago. Maybe someday.... __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

4 April 2017, 05:22 AM	#11
never2late "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jerry Location: Cleveland, Ohio Watch: 116610LN Posts: 827	I gave A brand new Submariner, 116610 (Black Ceramic Bezel & dial) to my 40 year old Son. __________________ "You, you and you, panic . . . the rest of you follow me!" Unknown Gunnery Sergeant, Vietnam 1966. Rolex, Sub 126610LN Omega Seamaster 300M Diver, Doxa Sub 200 Tudor Black Bay Bronze, Tudor Pelagos, (Blue).

4 April 2017, 05:07 AM	#2
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	With that title, you should probably give one to us now

4 April 2017, 05:11 AM	#4
phalen302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Zeeshan Location: VA, USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 152	I gave three to myself, does that that count? hehe

4 April 2017, 05:11 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	One, I gave my Dad a 116610. One of the best days of my life. He was so happy and proud. He never takes it off.

4 April 2017, 05:13 AM	#8
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	If anyone feels compelled to compete with the OP, I'll happily provide my address! Seriously though, that's pretty cool and those are very thoughtful gifts.

4 April 2017, 05:24 AM	#12
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Bet you got as much pleasure as the giver as your son did receiving it

4 April 2017, 05:38 AM	#13
HoustonRoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Matthew Location: Houston, TEXAS Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 212	This is not the thread I thought it would be. The subject of this thread generated excitement followed by disappointment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2017, 05:47 AM	#15
Craigdwh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Craig Location: Winnipeg, MB Watch: Breguet Type XXI Posts: 500	I gave my father a brand new TT Datejust 41 a few months ago for a retirement gift, he's been self employed his whole life, I purchased the business from him and wanted to give him his "gold watch" as no one else would. Amazingly, he was quite upset and absolutely refused the gift. He couldn't believe I spent the money on him. The man is old school, started out selling Electrolux vacuums door to door and built a respected Financial services company. So, I was stuck with a watch I had no interest in, fortunately the AD worked with me. All was not lost as the "thought" and "intent" was transmitted, he knew it was a massive sign of respect and appreciation, that was not lost. I bought him a steak and got him drunk instead, lol. __________________ "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference". "Where's the nearest bridge"?

4 April 2017, 06:03 AM	#17
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	"All my ex's wear Rolexes" __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

4 April 2017, 06:47 AM	#22
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	As a fellow Yorkshire man you can always add me to your present list. Always say thank you.

4 April 2017, 07:10 AM	#23
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Two. Will likely be three soon.

4 April 2017, 07:14 AM	#24
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	When I can afford it, I've got a list of people I want to gift Rolex watches to: 1. My mom 2. My girlfriend(maybe at wife status?) 3. My brother The rest will be determined by life, love, and lines of credit. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

4 April 2017, 07:19 AM	#25
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Would you like to adopt me? __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

4 April 2017, 07:33 AM	#26
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Oh, I missed the wife. So three total. Two for the wife 1002, 116231, and the 116610 for Dad.

4 April 2017, 09:09 AM	#27
subking86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: key west Watch: 16610 Posts: 811	Two - both to my wife. I bought her a 26 mm OP and I gave her my Air King that i still wear sometimes. I gave it to her after she confiscated it and wore it for over a month without taking off.

4 April 2017, 09:15 AM	#28
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Wow very generous! __________________

4 April 2017, 11:02 AM	#29
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Nice of you. I'm sure they are all appreciated!

4 April 2017, 11:20 AM	#30
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Good post, here's my list: -Wife has two Datejusts, a 26 mm and 31 mm both TT -Mom was originally given my old blue TOG which I took back a few years later when my sister and I got her a new 36 mm TT Datejust -Dad was then given my old blue TOG which he tried for a few months but ended up giving back to me. He was honest with me that he really didn't have any interest in wearing one. Eventually moved the TOG to help fund my 116619. -Sister has my old 16610LV. I'd also like to get each of my kids their own watch upon college graduation.

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