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Old 12 October 2016, 07:27 AM   #1
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Incoming for the Wifey...

I have had my eye on the 37mm Rhodium YM for my wife since it came out at Basel this year. 37mm is her preferred size, so it would be a perfect fit, as well as her first Rolex. It just so happens we were in Carmel last month and stopped in an AD there and the same watch caught her eye and she fell in love with the blue script and second hand. That was enough confirmation for me!

I finally stashed away enough lunch money to call my FAD today to get one on the way to me. My wife just finished up her PhD in a very difficult field and is also carrying our first child, so I figure this would be a perfect time to surprise her with her first Rolex. Also, before anyone asks, yes, it was quite difficult ordering the 37mm over the 40mm, as I have no interest in ever "borrowing" the 37mm. However, I wanted this one to be hers and I was afraid that wouldn't happen if I ordered the 40mm.

I'll be sure to post pics once it arrives...
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Old 12 October 2016, 07:30 AM   #2
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I have had my eye on the 37mm Rhodium YM for my wife since it came out at Basel this year. 37mm is her preferred size, so it would be a perfect fit, as well as her first Rolex. It just so happens we were in Carmel last month and stopped in an AD there and the same watch caught her eye and she fell in love with the blue script and second hand. That was enough confirmation for me!

I finally stashed away enough lunch money to call my FAD today to get one on the way to me. My wife just finished up her PhD in a very difficult field and is also carrying our first child, so I figure this would be a perfect time to surprise her with her first Rolex. Also, before anyone asks, yes, it was quite difficult ordering the 37mm over the 40mm, as I have no interest in ever "borrowing" the 37mm. However, I wanted this one to be hers and I was afraid that wouldn't happen if I ordered the 40mm.

I'll be sure to post pics once it arrives...
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Old 12 October 2016, 07:54 AM   #3
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I have had my eye on the 37mm Rhodium YM for my wife since it came out at Basel this year. 37mm is her preferred size, so it would be a perfect fit, as well as her first Rolex. It just so happens we were in Carmel last month and stopped in an AD there and the same watch caught her eye and she fell in love with the blue script and second hand. That was enough confirmation for me!

I finally stashed away enough lunch money to call my FAD today to get one on the way to me. My wife just finished up her PhD in a very difficult field and is also carrying our first child, so I figure this would be a perfect time to surprise her with her first Rolex. Also, before anyone asks, yes, it was quite difficult ordering the 37mm over the 40mm, as I have no interest in ever "borrowing" the 37mm. However, I wanted this one to be hers and I was afraid that wouldn't happen if I ordered the 40mm.

I'll be sure to post pics once it arrives...

Awesome job!
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Old 12 October 2016, 08:56 AM   #4
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That is the best confirmation you can get! Congrats to you both, as she will love it.
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Old 12 October 2016, 09:01 AM   #5
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Big congrats to the little lady!
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Old 12 October 2016, 09:22 AM   #6
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Old 12 October 2016, 11:15 AM   #7
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:03 AM   #8
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Well it finally arrived... Quick pic. She was ecstatic and 37mm was the perfect size for her.
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:19 AM   #9
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Wow that looks perfect! Nicely done.
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:22 AM   #10
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Congrats! What a good reason to celebrate. I love the blue color script.
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:31 AM   #11
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Beautiful reference! Congrats!
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:33 AM   #12
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Looks like a perfect fit on her! Well done
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:33 AM   #13
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Congratulations to her, it looks perfect
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:36 AM   #14
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Wow, looks great.
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:38 AM   #15
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Wow, looks amazing, congrats to you and your wife
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:47 AM   #16
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:53 AM   #17
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Old 27 November 2016, 01:59 AM   #18
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Beautiful! Congrats on all fronts.
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Old 27 November 2016, 03:49 AM   #19
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Great choice....we have a slightly "cringey" pair but we love them....please excuse the iffy pic
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Old 27 November 2016, 03:56 AM   #20
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Perfect fit! Congrats to her
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Old 27 November 2016, 04:00 AM   #21
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Old 27 November 2016, 05:15 AM   #22
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Old 27 November 2016, 05:47 AM   #23
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Very nice, good job!
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Old 27 November 2016, 05:49 AM   #24
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Old 27 November 2016, 06:34 AM   #25
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Old 27 November 2016, 07:03 AM   #26
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Old 27 November 2016, 07:05 AM   #27
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Old 27 November 2016, 07:13 AM   #28
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Old 27 November 2016, 07:18 AM   #29
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Stunner. I just got my GF this as her first Rolex.

But she really wants this one but just steeper in price and will wait just a year or so before she we can get her one.



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Old 27 November 2016, 08:17 AM   #30
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well done:) congrats! btw, i just picked up midsize YM for my wife too:)
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