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Sarosh · 6 February 2018, 01:26 PM

Congratulations, that’s a lovely gift and what a way to commemorate such a big milestone!

David5807 · 6 February 2018, 01:37 PM

Congrats! You can't go wrong with a Datejust.

AEC · 6 February 2018, 02:00 PM

Happy, happy anniversary :-)

dba · 6 February 2018, 02:38 PM

Happy Anniversary. Wonderful presents you gave each other. I'm not a big fan, but that Datejust is stunning.

Jtime · 6 February 2018, 07:23 PM

What a great story!

I’m otherwise funnier news, as some of you may have seen my DJ41 post (first Rolex on 41st birthday), my wife reached out to a good friend who is also a watch guy. Since I got her the first Rolex in the house for her birthday, she wanted to get me one...would you believe he came up empty? NADA, ZILCH!

I mean, make something up for crying out loud. That may be the only time my wife asks anyone that question, and I end up with camera gear. Uyuyuy.

Not as happy an ending as the 24th anniversary story, except for the fact I showed her the DJ for the first time over my birthday dinner (SURPRISE!!!)

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WBA_Daytona · 6 February 2018, 07:56 PM

Beautiful watch and an even more beautiful story!

Heartlandblaster · 6 February 2018, 09:36 PM

Glad you guys enjoyed the story of my journey!

1William · 6 February 2018, 10:13 PM

Congratulations.

willbangor · 6 February 2018, 10:37 PM

Beautiful watch and story. Congrats

superdog · 6 February 2018, 10:48 PM

great story.

now you are done. no need for any more watches!!!

Heartlandblaster · 6 February 2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

great story.

now you are done. no need for any more watches!!!

Certainly farther along in the journey than I ever could have dreamed!

watchwatcher · 7 February 2018, 01:24 AM

Congrats,

Ripcode · 7 February 2018, 01:42 AM

Congratulations!

GfromMT · 7 February 2018, 01:44 AM

Thats awesome. Congrats!!

Uppersouth · 7 February 2018, 01:58 AM

Congratulations on 24 years of marriage! God has blessed you with a loving wife that gave you a Rolex! Blessed man you are!

cc75 · 7 February 2018, 02:32 AM

Congrats !

dafuture · 7 February 2018, 02:38 AM

That's a great story. You're a very lucky man

Heartlandblaster · 7 February 2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dafuture

That's a great story. You're a very lucky man

No doubt!

Heartlandblaster · 7 February 2018, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppersouth

Congratulations on 24 years of marriage! God has blessed you with a loving wife that gave you a Rolex! Blessed man you are!

For sure. Quite blessed!

SeaDweller50 · 7 February 2018, 05:36 AM

Many congrats. Great story.

Heartlandblaster · 7 February 2018, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Many congrats. Great story.

Best part of the story is that it's not over!

WJGESQ · 7 February 2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Heartlandblaster

Greetings TRF members. Been a lurker for quite some time and have appreciated the opportunity to research and narrow down my search for the perfect 1st Rolex. My beautiful wife and I are currently in the Caribbean celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary when out of the blue this morning, she presents me with something nearly as beautiful as her, a gorgeous white faced DateJust II with fluted bezel on an oyster bracelet.

My heart stopped and the tears welled up as I opened the present and realized what was before my eyes. The exact watch I have zeroed in on after much research with a beautiful wife/mother who continues to get joy from giving joy.

Thankful to God for the perfect woman in my life who pays attention. As usual, this has been in the works between her and my two daughters for at least 6 months as it sat idle in the safe, only seeing the light of day long enough for my girls to take a picture with the watch on their wrist and a big smile months ago!

Grateful today on my 24th anniversary in beautiful Nassau. Pretty sure my wife was grateful last night at sunset on the beach as she was presented with a gorgeous set of diamond stud earrings she's always wanted but would never buy for herself. As is her MO, I was upstaged this morning before starting the day exploring the island and visiting every watch shop in the shopping district. Got my watch fix for a lifetime before ever setting foot out of the room this morning.

Hope you guys have enjoyed the short but heartfelt story of my first Rolex. Like my wife, perfect in my eyes!

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maximus1 · 7 February 2018, 12:58 PM

Wow great story, great Wife and nice watch Congrats.

JR16 · 7 February 2018, 01:52 PM

Congrats on two wonderful milestones!

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function12 · 8 February 2018, 12:59 AM

Great story. You've got a keeper there!!!

Heartlandblaster · 8 February 2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by function12

Great story. You've got a keeper there!!!

I got 2 keepers. Beautiful watch and wife!

Tombstone · 8 February 2018, 04:57 PM

You are blessed, I to love to hear of life events like yours. Based upon that thin blue line flag I would also call you brother. You deserve that watch, your beautiful wife, your daughters, and happiness for years to come. God be with you.

jackcarls0n · 8 February 2018, 05:04 PM

Congratulations on the 24th anniversary! Great present, enjoy it!

HogwldFLTR · 8 February 2018, 05:10 PM

Love the white dial DJII; beautiful watch and thoughtful gift on your wife's part. Congratulations all around (anniversary, wife, and watch)!!!

Heartlandblaster · 9 February 2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

You are blessed, I to love to hear of life events like yours. Based upon that thin blue line flag I would also call you brother. You deserve that watch, your beautiful wife, your daughters, and happiness for years to come. God be with you.

Thanks so much Tombstone. God continues to bless me personally and professionally. Got about 4 more years to make it to the finish line and I'll call it a win! Stay safe out there and let us know if your in Florida! Stay safe and God bless.

6 February 2018, 01:26 PM	#31
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Congratulations, that’s a lovely gift and what a way to commemorate such a big milestone! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

6 February 2018, 02:38 PM	#34
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	Happy Anniversary. Wonderful presents you gave each other. I'm not a big fan, but that Datejust is stunning. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

6 February 2018, 10:48 PM	#40
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	great story. now you are done. no need for any more watches!!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

7 February 2018, 01:58 AM	#45
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	Congratulations on 24 years of marriage! God has blessed you with a loving wife that gave you a Rolex! Blessed man you are! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

7 February 2018, 02:38 AM	#47
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	That's a great story. You're a very lucky man __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

6 February 2018, 01:37 PM	#32
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,702	Congrats! You can't go wrong with a Datejust.

6 February 2018, 02:00 PM	#33
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Happy, happy anniversary :-)

6 February 2018, 07:23 PM	#35
Jtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northeast Posts: 191	What a great story! I’m otherwise funnier news, as some of you may have seen my DJ41 post (first Rolex on 41st birthday), my wife reached out to a good friend who is also a watch guy. Since I got her the first Rolex in the house for her birthday, she wanted to get me one...would you believe he came up empty? NADA, ZILCH! I mean, make something up for crying out loud. That may be the only time my wife asks anyone that question, and I end up with camera gear. Uyuyuy. Not as happy an ending as the 24th anniversary story, except for the fact I showed her the DJ for the first time over my birthday dinner (SURPRISE!!!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2018, 07:56 PM	#36
WBA_Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Rome Italy Watch: Rolex Posts: 255	Beautiful watch and an even more beautiful story!

6 February 2018, 09:36 PM	#37
Heartlandblaster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Humble but mine! Posts: 482	Glad you guys enjoyed the story of my journey!

6 February 2018, 10:13 PM	#38
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations.

6 February 2018, 10:37 PM	#39
willbangor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Belfast Posts: 50	Beautiful watch and story. Congrats

7 February 2018, 01:24 AM	#42
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats,

7 February 2018, 01:42 AM	#43
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Congratulations!

7 February 2018, 01:44 AM	#44
GfromMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Montana Watch: Hulk Posts: 400	Thats awesome. Congrats!!

7 February 2018, 02:32 AM	#46
cc75 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	Congrats !

7 February 2018, 05:36 AM	#50
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Many congrats. Great story.

7 February 2018, 12:58 PM	#53
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 390	Wow great story, great Wife and nice watch Congrats.

7 February 2018, 01:52 PM	#54
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Congrats on two wonderful milestones! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 February 2018, 12:59 AM	#55
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	Great story. You've got a keeper there!!!

8 February 2018, 04:57 PM	#57
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	You are blessed, I to love to hear of life events like yours. Based upon that thin blue line flag I would also call you brother. You deserve that watch, your beautiful wife, your daughters, and happiness for years to come. God be with you. __________________ Always working...by choice

8 February 2018, 05:04 PM	#58
jackcarls0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL350 Watch: D'tona,BLNR,Bronze Posts: 644	Congratulations on the 24th anniversary! Great present, enjoy it!

8 February 2018, 05:10 PM	#59
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Love the white dial DJII; beautiful watch and thoughtful gift on your wife's part. Congratulations all around (anniversary, wife, and watch)!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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