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danbrew · 4 June 2017, 07:48 AM

Been trying to make up my mind between the Hulk or the Batman. Went and looked at both, decided upon the Hulk. Then I got to thinking about all those watches I've been buying lately. And thought to myself, "Self, you oughta do something nice for your wife - maybe buy her a watch." So I did some lady watch shopping. She's got a couple of nice watches, including a ladies DJ. And she really likes wearing my watches. A lot. And they look good on her - so that was a vote against a lady watch.

So then I started thinking through which watches she might like in the guy watch department... and it led me right back to the Hulk. Well, they only had one of 'em.

So the inner sneaky part of me said, "Self, you could buy this for your wife - and, um, you know, if she doesn't like it, you've got yourself another watch." I know, I know. Reading it just now it doesn't sound nearly as good as an idea as when I was standing in the AD.

So I buy it and bring it home and she's out back catching some sun. She sees the bag from the AD and says, "What'd 'ya buy me?" Right about then I started to think I'm probably not gonna get to wear this watch too much.

So... I'm happy that I bought my wife a nice watch. I'm happy I made her happy. I was happy while hanging out at the AD. But now I'm a little sad. Overall, though, still happy.

DeltaRol · 4 June 2017, 07:52 AM

Mercy

Ginseng · 4 June 2017, 07:54 AM

Nope. You're not getting that back from the looks of her smile.
But oh, the gratitude.
Well done, sir!

sco · 4 June 2017, 07:54 AM

That's great. Looks like she's pretty happy!!

kcmo · 4 June 2017, 07:57 AM

Hilarious! Good for you....but better for HER!!!!

Boaters · 4 June 2017, 08:28 AM

The fun is just starting ... lol

AK797 · 4 June 2017, 08:45 AM

Start wearing her Louboutins and see if you can do a deal.

And1dre · 4 June 2017, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Start wearing her Louboutins and see if you can do a deal.

Congrats to her!

ejvette · 4 June 2017, 10:05 AM

Happy wife happy life

brandrea · 4 June 2017, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Start wearing her Louboutins and see if you can do a deal.

or .... If you're a purse guy

Congrats to the missus, that's good karma sir

SemperFi · 4 June 2017, 10:07 AM

Definitely a happy day. Congrats to your wife.

droptopman · 4 June 2017, 10:12 AM

Awesome

Congrats to you both. She looks very happy.

sensui · 4 June 2017, 10:25 AM

Look at it like an investment, it'll pay dividend later. Amazing watch for the wife.

JR16 · 4 June 2017, 10:30 AM

Any chance you have same wrist size as her ?

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slipperman · 4 June 2017, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR16

Any chance you have same wrist size as her ?

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glidelock to the rescue

danbrew · 4 June 2017, 10:41 AM

No, not even close. I rarely remove a link, especially with the new adjustments on the subs. But took two links out of this one. I was hoping at tightest it would fit her, and extended all the way fit me. No go, will have to take more links out. She's pretty small.

fskywalker · 4 June 2017, 10:43 AM

Congrats to her on the Hulk, now buy Batman for you!

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cwilson13 · 4 June 2017, 11:16 AM

My wife wears my (she would say her), Hulk.

She never had much interest in my watches until I showed her how to adjust the slider.

I was doomed after that. Now she wears a bunch of my watches.

It's like teaching your wife to play golf.

Seemed like a good idea at the time!

You have successful opened a door that may never close!

mtgjr · 4 June 2017, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwilson13

.......It's like teaching your wife to play golf.

Seemed like a good idea at the time!

You have successful opened a door that may never close!

+1,000. Exactly.

watchwatcher · 4 June 2017, 11:24 AM

Congrats to the Missus! Take solace in the fact you'll be able to see it around the house now...just not on your wrist.

Toony · 4 June 2017, 11:53 AM

Congrats for her....Looks like you won't get the chance to wear it.lol

Karlig · 4 June 2017, 12:11 PM

Yes I can relate, have had same feelings as you, but it's always more fun to give than to receive. You did the right thing, look at that smile you put on her face. Well done sir.

jnkay · 4 June 2017, 01:33 PM

Really nice gesture.

Andad · 4 June 2017, 01:36 PM

Very nice.

Watch looks good.

jbenjamin1 · 4 June 2017, 01:47 PM

Very nice!

Yes take off enough links to fit her wrist on the "tightest" setting. Glidelock to the rescue indeed.

AJM914 · 4 June 2017, 02:16 PM

Congrats to her! Awesome!

Chute · 4 June 2017, 02:26 PM

If your lucky, maybe she'll let you wear her watch sometime

TuckerHorology · 4 June 2017, 03:07 PM

A happy day, congrats to you and your wife

NewEnthusiast · 4 June 2017, 04:55 PM

You've made your wife happy... Happy enough that she will overlook your purchase of the gmt!

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travisb · 4 June 2017, 09:29 PM

Good move! Now go back and get yourself the BLNR.

4 June 2017, 07:48 AM	#1
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	You ever have one of those happy and sad days? Been trying to make up my mind between the Hulk or the Batman. Went and looked at both, decided upon the Hulk. Then I got to thinking about all those watches I've been buying lately. And thought to myself, "Self, you oughta do something nice for your wife - maybe buy her a watch." So I did some lady watch shopping. She's got a couple of nice watches, including a ladies DJ. And she really likes wearing my watches. A lot. And they look good on her - so that was a vote against a lady watch. So then I started thinking through which watches she might like in the guy watch department... and it led me right back to the Hulk. Well, they only had one of 'em. So the inner sneaky part of me said, "Self, you could buy this for your wife - and, um, you know, if she doesn't like it, you've got yourself another watch." I know, I know. Reading it just now it doesn't sound nearly as good as an idea as when I was standing in the AD. So I buy it and bring it home and she's out back catching some sun. She sees the bag from the AD and says, "What'd 'ya buy me?" Right about then I started to think I'm probably not gonna get to wear this watch too much. So... I'm happy that I bought my wife a nice watch. I'm happy I made her happy. I was happy while hanging out at the AD. But now I'm a little sad. Overall, though, still happy. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

4 June 2017, 10:05 AM	#9
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Happy wife happy life __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

4 June 2017, 10:07 AM	#11
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Definitely a happy day. Congrats to your wife. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

4 June 2017, 10:12 AM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Awesome Congrats to you both. She looks very happy. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

4 June 2017, 10:41 AM	#16
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	No, not even close. I rarely remove a link, especially with the new adjustments on the subs. But took two links out of this one. I was hoping at tightest it would fit her, and extended all the way fit me. No go, will have to take more links out. She's pretty small. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

4 June 2017, 07:52 AM	#2
DeltaRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: Delta Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 64	Mercy

4 June 2017, 07:54 AM	#3
Ginseng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NoVa Posts: 267	Nope. You're not getting that back from the looks of her smile. But oh, the gratitude. Well done, sir!

4 June 2017, 07:54 AM	#4
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	That's great. Looks like she's pretty happy!!

4 June 2017, 07:57 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hilarious! Good for you....but better for HER!!!!

4 June 2017, 08:28 AM	#6
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	The fun is just starting ... lol

4 June 2017, 08:45 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Start wearing her Louboutins and see if you can do a deal.

4 June 2017, 10:25 AM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Look at it like an investment, it'll pay dividend later. Amazing watch for the wife.

4 June 2017, 10:30 AM	#14
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Any chance you have same wrist size as her ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 June 2017, 10:43 AM	#17
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Congrats to her on the Hulk, now buy Batman for you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

4 June 2017, 11:16 AM	#18
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,500	My wife wears my (she would say her), Hulk. She never had much interest in my watches until I showed her how to adjust the slider. I was doomed after that. Now she wears a bunch of my watches. It's like teaching your wife to play golf. Seemed like a good idea at the time! You have successful opened a door that may never close!

4 June 2017, 11:24 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats to the Missus! Take solace in the fact you'll be able to see it around the house now...just not on your wrist.

4 June 2017, 11:53 AM	#21
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Congrats for her....Looks like you won't get the chance to wear it.lol

4 June 2017, 12:11 PM	#22
Karlig "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Sam Emerson Location: Las vegas Watch: Rolex Sub Hulk Posts: 441	Yes I can relate, have had same feelings as you, but it's always more fun to give than to receive. You did the right thing, look at that smile you put on her face. Well done sir.

4 June 2017, 01:33 PM	#23
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Really nice gesture.

4 June 2017, 01:36 PM	#24
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Very nice. Watch looks good. __________________ E

4 June 2017, 01:47 PM	#25
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Very nice! Yes take off enough links to fit her wrist on the "tightest" setting. Glidelock to the rescue indeed.

4 June 2017, 02:16 PM	#26
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats to her! Awesome! __________________

4 June 2017, 02:26 PM	#27
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	If your lucky, maybe she'll let you wear her watch sometime

4 June 2017, 03:07 PM	#28
TuckerHorology "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UCLA Watch: 126000, 11623 Posts: 119	A happy day, congrats to you and your wife

4 June 2017, 04:55 PM	#29
NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 565	You've made your wife happy... Happy enough that she will overlook your purchase of the gmt! Sent from my LG-H340n using Tapatalk

4 June 2017, 09:29 PM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Good move! Now go back and get yourself the BLNR.

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