watches over rings?

[vintagesub]

Me and my fiancee have been discussing the idea of giving each other watches over rings on our special day. We could still use traditional wedding bands for the ceremony, but I thought it was a cool idea, especially as she came up with it! Although we have no official date set, It might mean I could own the day-date I so long for, a bit sooner than I had originally expected.
I wondered if anybody had heard of anybody doing this or anything similar, and what you thought/think of the idea.

[Darlinboy]

I've heard of some doing it for engagement gifts.

Don't know why you couldn't go for it - it's your wedding after all!

[Jason71]

I can't believe you found a girl that would suggest something like that......sounds as if she is a real keeper

I would do it in a second. The watches will mean so much more (IMHO) in 20 years than a ring. HOWEVER, I would NOT do it if she hints that she wants an engagement ring. If she wants an engagement ring, get it for her.

[dddrees]

Whatever works best for you and your soon to be.

[bpiraino]

Here are two points of view based on personal experience.

1. Being cynical and practical - get watches. If the marriage ends from either divorce or death of a spouse (both happened to me) at least you can keep and wear the watch and enjoy it and the memories. If you give rings, they lose their useability at the end of the marriage.

2. Being a "romantic" choosing your personal wedding ring gifts together make for a memorable experience that you keep for the rest of the marriage.

It all depends on you point of view and preference, and on the person you are choosing to share your life with. All marriages and couples are unique and different.

Best wishes on your upcoming marriage.

B.

[vintagesub]

Thanks guys.

Nice to hear your opinions.

[Manofsteelpt]

I asked for a new Rolex instead of a wedding ring... Didn't go over so well, lol.

[Hypermotard]

Giving the gift of time is a no no for a wedding. Made that mistake a couple of times;)

[DCgator]

Go for it, esp since it was her idea. You should still give her a ring at a later time.

Congrats!

[RolexYM]

Personally, wedding rings are better. You can always buy a watch later. A ring is an eternal symbol. Just my opinion.

(Your finacee may be doing this because she loves you...but does she REALLY want to do this? You guys should sit down and think this over.)

[Joey_V]

Even though I'm a big fan of Rolex... I don't think that it should be in place of a ring on your wedding day. It sounds tacky to me and not as everlasting.

[East Bay Rider]

Plain gold rings are cheap enough that you can do both. I wouldn't forego the ring. It's a symbol of eternity. The Rolex is a symbol of perpetual oysters.

[vintagesub]

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Even though I'm a big fan of Rolex... I don't think that it should be in place of a ring on your wedding day. It sounds tacky to me and not as everlasting.

To me a watch seems more everlasting.
Why's a ring more everlasting than a watch? Because people say so?
I suppose if tradition is your thing...

Appreciate your feedback though.

[sirjohnbrian]

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Even though I'm a big fan of Rolex... I don't think that it should be in place of a ring on your wedding day. It sounds tacky to me and not as everlasting.

x2. The simpler it is, the less likely it is to malfunction. How would you feel if your spouse's wedding Rolex stopped working after two weeks?

[vintagesub]

Originally Posted by sirjohnbrian

x2. The simpler it is, the less likely it is to malfunction. How would you feel if your spouse's wedding Rolex stopped working after two weeks?

With all due respect, I would feel the same way I would if any Rolex I took the time out to source, and made the careful decision to purchase, stopped working after two weeks. I'd be gutted. But then if I was afraid of that happening, I wouldn't own the watch I own today, and almost certainly wouldn't be typing this now. If I were that pessimistic, I doubt I would even be planning to marry.

[vintagesub]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Plain gold rings are cheap enough that you can do both. I wouldn't forego the ring. It's a symbol of eternity. The Rolex is a symbol of perpetual oysters.

I agree, both is probably the best idea.

[Danand]

I agree with Joeyv. Get simple rings for the ceremony and tradition. Then give each other a watch as a wedding gift. Or if you need a bit longer to save for a day-date have it for your first anniversary.
The thing with a watch is there will be times when you either can't or choose not to wear it, but there are much fewer times when you can't wear a ring.
Also-if the marriage doesn't last you can ditch the ring easily enough, without the watch being a constant reminder or the ex(I know this is pessimistic but since someone else brought it up .....)
Either way-congratulations to both of you! Cheers!

[jyyanks]

She may want the watch now but may regret not having a ring later. I agree with the others, get a watch and a ring. The ring is more traditional and symbolic in my opinion.

[gwalker]

To me a ring is the right choice. I love watches but I will feel much better knowing my wife is out with her 2 Ct. diamond on her hand when she is out with her friends. That says "I'm taken, stay away" not that I have to worry at all. Also a nice ring gets much more attention than a Rolex from 99% of the population (this can be bad or good.) You better make damn sure she is serious about this watch thing b/c you will hear about it a LONG time if she isn't sold on the idea. I have yet to hear a little girl talking about "Prince Charming" giving her a watch.....

[vintagesub]

Originally Posted by gwalker

To me a ring is the right choice. I love watches but I will feel much better knowing my wife is out with her 2 Ct. diamond on her hand when she is out with her friends. That says "I'm taken, stay away" not that I have to worry at all. Also a nice ring gets much more attention than a Rolex from 99% of the population (this can be bad or good.) You better make damn sure she is serious about this watch thing b/c you will hear about it a LONG time if she isn't sold on the idea. I have yet to hear a little girl talking about "Prince Charming" giving her a watch.....

She already has the diamond i proposed with...

[xjeeunitx]

Wedding with out a ring? I don't know about that one...

[leannet2107]

Here are two points of view based on personal experience.

1. Being cynical and practical - get watches. If the marriage ends from either divorce or death of a spouse (both happened to me) at least you can keep and wear the watch and enjoy it and the memories. If you give rings, they lose their useability at the end of the marriage.

2. Being a "romantic" choosing your personal wedding ring gifts together make for a memorable experience that you keep for the rest of the marriage.

It all depends on you point of view and preference, and on the person you are choosing to share your life with. All marriages and couples are unique and different.

Best wishes on your upcoming marriage.
.......

thats great thinking.......like that..best of both worlds

[drainaps]

She's doing it for you, which speaks highly of her. I'd sincerely avoid it. In-laws and her girlfriends will have a field day on you when they'll hear about it, and they will be highly vocal about it / you. If you are past that one, which I doubt, it risks to boomerang straight on your face as time goes by. Avoid at all costs, unless she's the Webmaster of this Forum, pal.

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by vintagesub

She already has the diamond i proposed with...

Didn't think I knew that from original post. That being the case, and the rolex is her idea, do it. If you are not a huge ring fan this is a huge win for you ... Getting a wedding rolex!