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Island-Life · 12 June 2021, 02:25 AM

My wife bought me a Rolex, apparently. She told me she went to the AD, and won't let me see her side of the closet. My 4 year old said, "mom bought a watch."

For 9 days, until Father's day, I will not be able to think about anything else.
I had told her that I want a SS Daytona, GMT, or Explorer 2.

This will be the hardest 9 days...

bp1000 · 12 June 2021, 02:29 AM

My parents told me this every year for the first 12 years of my life.

Didn’t stop me sneaking into ever cupboard, under every bed and even in the loft.

A leopard doesn’t change its spots. Good luck for the next 9 days.

GreatScott · 12 June 2021, 02:31 AM

I agree with bp1000, I did the same. Most of the time I was disappointed so maybe waiting will be worth it.

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Pw92676 · 12 June 2021, 02:45 AM

I would keep your integrity and not peek. But I would temper your expectations. A Cellini is a great gift. If you get one, feel lucky and enjoy. Anything different is icing on the cake. Whatever this is, I think it will one of your favorites in the collection.

SN13 · 12 June 2021, 02:50 AM

Congrats on your Explorer 2....tone.

PLOT TWIST, She asked for an Explorer 2 and they said "yes this is an Explorer TWO tone!"

Hope you like 36mm watches and gold bezels/center links.

tike71 · 12 June 2021, 03:35 AM

Congrats on the DJ36 or Cellini.

turkeysub93 · 12 June 2021, 03:37 AM

That Pearlmaster is going to look great on your wrist!

SWS65SM · 12 June 2021, 03:42 AM

oh this is going to be fun! What I normally do is temper my expectations and see if the surprise is to the upside. Let us know how this turns out next weekend!

TimeAZ · 12 June 2021, 03:48 AM

Nice!! Congrats in advance on your new watch and please share once it's here

OpusXIII · 12 June 2021, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island-Life

My wife bought me a Rolex, apparently. She told me she went to the AD, and won't let me see her side of the closet. My 4 year old said, "mom bought a watch."

For 9 days, until Father's day, I will not be able to think about anything else.
I had told her that I want a SS Daytona, GMT, or Explorer 2.

This will be the hardest 9 days...

Wouldn't it be hilarious if............yes, she did go to the AD. And yes, she did buy a watch. But, in 9 days, she ended up showing you HER new TT rosegold 36mm datejust with diamond dial/bezel.

JLM3 · 12 June 2021, 04:13 AM

Come on go look lol

Jb1264 · 12 June 2021, 04:18 AM

I would do my upmost not to look
Imagine your reaction when opening the box (slowly)

Michael T · 12 June 2021, 04:19 AM

Look on your credit card on-line, the price will tell you!!

SN13 · 12 June 2021, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael T

Look on your credit card on-line, the price will tell you!!

Rolex AD ---- $11,550 - - - What did he get?

enjoythemusic · 12 June 2021, 04:52 AM

Gotta be an Oysterquartz. ;-)

CKizzy · 12 June 2021, 05:13 AM

Tudor is a Rolex...NOT ;)

MrGoat · 12 June 2021, 05:26 AM

I wouldn’t peek. This is a gift from your wife and child for being a great dad. Personally I wouldn’t feel like I deserved it if I snuck around and found it prior to when I was supposed to get it especially after being told I don’t get it for 9 days.

Stay strong and congrats, sounds like you’ve got an awesome wife and kid!!

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ks58 · 12 June 2021, 05:28 AM

How long ago did you ask for the Daytona or GMT? What does your relationship with the AD look like? What other watches have you bought from them in the past? I want to lean toward the GMT, but could be the new Explorer II, which is a very cool watch.

Island-Life · 12 June 2021, 06:18 AM

I just need to be suuuuper occupied with work for 9 days. It's killing me. Laying in bed last night knowing there is a watch box 20 feet away.
At least, I hope.
What a cruel joke or twist or whatever if it turns out to not be a watch!

JSol1 · 12 June 2021, 07:15 AM

I went through this last Christmas. Although it was agonizing during the 3 weeks before, it was worth waiting for the surprise after the fact…good luck!

kearez · 12 June 2021, 07:23 AM

Might not be the watch you want, but remember its a gift from your wife and child. Enjoy it, will hold a lot sentimental value.

joejet · 12 June 2021, 07:25 AM

It’s a Hublot!

MYBROTHERSKEEPER · 12 June 2021, 07:36 AM

36mm date just/ white dial smooth bezel jubilee bracelet. You’re welcome

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nosignalbmwdriver · 12 June 2021, 07:43 AM

SARU GMT Master lets go

watchtabs · 12 June 2021, 07:46 AM

She walked 'cold' into an AD and walked away with something... Im intrigued. Happy early fathers day. Looking forward to pictures.

Island-Life · 12 June 2021, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchtabs

She walked 'cold' into an AD and walked away with something... Im intrigued. Happy early fathers day. Looking forward to pictures.

Yeah she said she had a good connection with him. Sounds nefarious... .

Hilarious comments above about the watch. What if it's a joke and got me a Casio...

fskywalker · 12 June 2021, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

That Pearlmaster is going to look great on your wrist!

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Verdi · 12 June 2021, 05:24 PM

Maybe a Rolex umbrella...

Steven1 · 12 June 2021, 06:27 PM

Mental torture no doubt, keep your expectations low then you will not be disappointed.

mountainjogger · 12 June 2021, 07:26 PM

Call the AD. Express your thanks for helping your wife pick pick out the watch. Tell them it wears great and you are very happy.

Then ask them to email you an appraisal for your insurance company. On a brand new watch they should not need to see it. And should be able to rip one out in a minute.

12 June 2021, 02:25 AM	#1
Island-Life "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Honolulu Watch: SD, DJ, 73 Cellini Posts: 70	9 days until I find out what my wife bought me My wife bought me a Rolex, apparently. She told me she went to the AD, and won't let me see her side of the closet. My 4 year old said, "mom bought a watch." For 9 days, until Father's day, I will not be able to think about anything else. I had told her that I want a SS Daytona, GMT, or Explorer 2. This will be the hardest 9 days...

12 June 2021, 02:50 AM	#5
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Congrats on your Explorer 2....tone. PLOT TWIST, She asked for an Explorer 2 and they said "yes this is an Explorer TWO tone!" Hope you like 36mm watches and gold bezels/center links. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

12 June 2021, 04:52 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Gotta be an Oysterquartz. ;-) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 June 2021, 07:46 AM	#25
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	She walked 'cold' into an AD and walked away with something... Im intrigued. Happy early fathers day. Looking forward to pictures. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

12 June 2021, 05:24 PM	#28
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Maybe a Rolex umbrella... __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

12 June 2021, 02:29 AM	#2
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	My parents told me this every year for the first 12 years of my life. Didn’t stop me sneaking into ever cupboard, under every bed and even in the loft. A leopard doesn’t change its spots. Good luck for the next 9 days.

12 June 2021, 02:31 AM	#3
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	I agree with bp1000, I did the same. Most of the time I was disappointed so maybe waiting will be worth it. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 02:45 AM	#4
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	I would keep your integrity and not peek. But I would temper your expectations. A Cellini is a great gift. If you get one, feel lucky and enjoy. Anything different is icing on the cake. Whatever this is, I think it will one of your favorites in the collection.

12 June 2021, 03:35 AM	#6
tike71 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: NV Posts: 271	Congrats on the DJ36 or Cellini.

12 June 2021, 03:37 AM	#7
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	That Pearlmaster is going to look great on your wrist!

12 June 2021, 03:42 AM	#8
SWS65SM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: EAST Watch: Rainbow....CasiOak Posts: 508	oh this is going to be fun! What I normally do is temper my expectations and see if the surprise is to the upside. Let us know how this turns out next weekend!

12 June 2021, 03:48 AM	#9
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	Nice!! Congrats in advance on your new watch and please share once it's here

12 June 2021, 04:13 AM	#11
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Come on go look lol

12 June 2021, 04:18 AM	#12
Jb1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: GMT +1 Posts: 264	I would do my upmost not to look Imagine your reaction when opening the box (slowly)

12 June 2021, 04:19 AM	#13
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,242	Look on your credit card on-line, the price will tell you!!

12 June 2021, 05:13 AM	#16
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	Tudor is a Rolex...NOT ;)

12 June 2021, 05:26 AM	#17
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,474	I wouldn’t peek. This is a gift from your wife and child for being a great dad. Personally I wouldn’t feel like I deserved it if I snuck around and found it prior to when I was supposed to get it especially after being told I don’t get it for 9 days. Stay strong and congrats, sounds like you’ve got an awesome wife and kid!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 05:28 AM	#18
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	How long ago did you ask for the Daytona or GMT? What does your relationship with the AD look like? What other watches have you bought from them in the past? I want to lean toward the GMT, but could be the new Explorer II, which is a very cool watch.

12 June 2021, 06:18 AM	#19
Island-Life "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Honolulu Watch: SD, DJ, 73 Cellini Posts: 70	I just need to be suuuuper occupied with work for 9 days. It's killing me. Laying in bed last night knowing there is a watch box 20 feet away. At least, I hope. What a cruel joke or twist or whatever if it turns out to not be a watch!

12 June 2021, 07:15 AM	#20
JSol1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,933	I went through this last Christmas. Although it was agonizing during the 3 weeks before, it was worth waiting for the surprise after the fact…good luck!

12 June 2021, 07:23 AM	#21
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	Might not be the watch you want, but remember its a gift from your wife and child. Enjoy it, will hold a lot sentimental value.

12 June 2021, 07:25 AM	#22
joejet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Far far away Posts: 311	It’s a Hublot!

12 June 2021, 07:36 AM	#23
MYBROTHERSKEEPER Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 90	36mm date just/ white dial smooth bezel jubilee bracelet. You’re welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 07:43 AM	#24
nosignalbmwdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ontario Watch: TT Skydwelli Posts: 850	SARU GMT Master lets go

12 June 2021, 06:27 PM	#29
Steven1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steven Location: UK Posts: 84	Mental torture no doubt, keep your expectations low then you will not be disappointed.

12 June 2021, 07:26 PM	#30
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Call the AD. Express your thanks for helping your wife pick pick out the watch. Tell them it wears great and you are very happy. Then ask them to email you an appraisal for your insurance company. On a brand new watch they should not need to see it. And should be able to rip one out in a minute. __________________ The King of Cool.

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