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cruvon · 26 June 2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

It's really not that difficult.

boogiebot · 26 June 2013, 01:44 AM

i guess i am lucky as i have never really had to convince my wife about a watch purpose. but then again i dont have a ton of watches just a few.

JP Chestnut · 26 June 2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

i guess i am lucky as i have never really had to convince my wife about a watch purpose. but then again i dont have a ton of watches just a few.

This is the key point. I think nearly every wife will get to the point that she thinks "what the hell does he need another watch for?" I found the first 5 to be easy to justify. When you start to get into double digits, it's a bit different.

Billywiz · 26 June 2013, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

This is not a very serious question.

I am guessing most people here can afford an expensive watch (or more), but I find it difficult every time I am planning a new watch-hunt to convince my wife that I want to buy another watch

(although we can afford it and she knows that I really love watches.)

I am wondering, how do you guys deal with this issues without sleeping on the sofa for a week after every new purchase??

OH FOR GODS SAKE MAN ...MAN UP!

Flowers of course! :)

VICI · 26 June 2013, 02:07 AM

Tell her you want to buy a motorcycle or take up base jumping.

Pretty soon, she'll be begging you to buy a watch instead.

Whenever I want to buy a sports car, I tell her that I'll planning on signing up for motorcycle lessons or take up piloting.

Works like a charm. Lol

Billywiz · 26 June 2013, 02:10 AM

Seriously this time...I gave her my YG Yachtmaster...she loves it and wears it 24/7.

Have been a little 'economical with the truth' occasionally about how much I spent however.

accce · 26 June 2013, 02:21 AM

I sold an AR15 and told her I was buying a Daytona. LoL There are also accounts called MDK (Mamma Don't Know) that can always cut purchases prices in 1/2 or into trades.

TimeOnMyHands · 26 June 2013, 02:31 AM

I bought her a ROLEX of her very own. She loves it. Has worn it daily for over four years since the AD fitted the bracelet for her. She 'understands' now...

007bond · 26 June 2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeOnMyHands

I bought her a ROLEX of her very own. She loves it. Has worn it daily for over four years since the AD fitted the bracelet for her. She 'understands' now...

Excellent point made here.

i'm hoping mine follows this example: her new 36mm DJ is on the way.
Should make my life easier when adding more Rolexes.
This entire discussion gives RF another great reason to exist.
So glad to see different points of view.

RolexPete · 26 June 2013, 02:56 AM

Always easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. I usually buy first, explain later.

GermanyMatt · 26 June 2013, 02:58 AM

Dinner and wild sex!!

Daytona-Dan · 26 June 2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

Dinner and wild sex!!

I think you're confusing this with how they convince us?

samsam · 26 June 2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

I think you're confusing this with how they convince us?

jeffjcc · 26 June 2013, 03:51 AM

Haha I love this topic. I don't own a Rolex yet. BUT, I will say - I recently bought my first Automatic Diver - a Seiko.... And.... She can't keep it off HER wrist!!!

A surprisingly good start to bigger things!

Start small, get her hooked too.

00pumpkin · 26 June 2013, 04:09 AM

I've tried using the price increase pitch like the AD's.......that doesn't work.

NGB185 · 26 June 2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 00pumpkin

I've tried using the price increase pitch like the AD's.......that doesn't work.

That's great...I have to try that one! "Prices are going up 8% next week, there is a two year wait list, and this thing will be worth more than I paid by the time I get home."

Thatguy · 26 June 2013, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffjcc

Haha I love this topic. I don't own a Rolex yet. BUT, I will say - I recently bought my first Automatic Diver - a Seiko.... And.... She can't keep it off HER wrist!!!

A surprisingly good start to bigger things!

Start small, get her hooked too.

Then the hobby becomes twice as expensive. :)

Daytona-Dan · 26 June 2013, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Then the hobby becomes twice as expensive. :)

travisb · 26 June 2013, 04:00 AM

Give a little, get a little.
Or give a lot, get a lot.
Gotta keep it balanced.

yld2rob · 26 June 2013, 04:00 AM

I have told her that some are "fakes" I have even shown her the website with the watch I own is on for $250.00. I tell her I need so many and buy the REAL one's that I really want and the fake one's for the one's I just like. Also, I combine this with "getting a really good deal" on the real one's.

doubleinfive · 26 June 2013, 04:05 AM

I tell her that my purchases is part of a broader financial strategy called "asset conversion". I convert my cash into precious metals and collectibles.

jackwebb · 26 June 2013, 04:07 AM

I just changed significant others.

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

JP Chestnut · 26 June 2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jackwebb

I just changed significant others.

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

I don't know about KY, but in my old (community property) state of CA... that's a very expensive strategy.

DCheeta · 26 June 2013, 04:32 AM

At one point my wife had more Rolexes than I did (that was only two, to my one). She also has a Cartier Pasha. She knows a beautiful watch, and she understands why I love them...although she does laugh at me for it sometimes.

Not too long ago, I told her that I wanted to buy a new Omega, and she actually told me to get a Rolex instead, because they hold their value better. Marriage isn't always perfect, but when she says something like that you gotta love her!

But I think it really comes down to what cop414 said - don't let somebody tell you how to spend your hard-earned money, and don't tell them how to spend theirs.

jackwebb · 26 June 2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I don't know about KY, but in my old (community property) state of CA... that's a very expensive strategy.

Sitting in my lawyers office as I type this after a year and a half we are hopefully a month away from finalization. Trade up and the money can be recouped.

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

JP Chestnut · 26 June 2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jackwebb

Sitting in my lawyers office as I type this after a year and a half we are hopefully a month away from finalization. Trade up and the money can be recouped.

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

That's true!

ThePayola · 26 June 2013, 04:58 AM

Before I bought my new Tudor, I bought my wife a Tudor of her own.

I'd rather have her be an advocate for my hobby than an adversary. By including her in something I enjoy, she has begun to enjoy it, too. She now often asks me about Submariners, Daytonas, and other watches she otherwise would have never cared about.

It's a lot easier to enjoy something when you don't feel like you have to justify, hide or make excuses for it.

jackwebb · 26 June 2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jackwebb

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

Thats funny I just noticed this I must of been drinking Makers when I changed it because I have no recollection.

Sent from my iPhone excuse the auto correct and the Makers Mark

c.rod · 26 June 2013, 06:04 AM

your not "next level" until you start having things shipped to your neighbors house to hide it from the wife.... :) lol..

i may or may not have done that in the past........

chronoman · 26 June 2013, 06:10 AM

Remember Frank, Dean, & Sammy, saying, "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy."

Momma's got more ice than I got watches.

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yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	I have told her that some are "fakes" I have even shown her the website with the watch I own is on for $250.00. I tell her I need so many and buy the REAL one's that I really want and the fake one's for the one's I just like. Also, I combine this with "getting a really good deal" on the real one's. __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

26 June 2013, 04:07 AM	#22
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26 June 2013, 04:58 AM	#27
ThePayola "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 77	Before I bought my new Tudor, I bought my wife a Tudor of her own. I'd rather have her be an advocate for my hobby than an adversary. By including her in something I enjoy, she has begun to enjoy it, too. She now often asks me about Submariners, Daytonas, and other watches she otherwise would have never cared about. It's a lot easier to enjoy something when you don't feel like you have to justify, hide or make excuses for it. __________________ Current Lineup: Tudor Heritage Chrono, Rolex Explorer 21470, Tag Heuer Monza WR2110 Wish List: Tudor Chrono 79160, Tudor Monte Carlo 7149/0, Tudor Submariner Snowflake

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26 June 2013, 01:44 AM	#2
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i guess i am lucky as i have never really had to convince my wife about a watch purpose. but then again i dont have a ton of watches just a few.

26 June 2013, 02:07 AM	#5
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Tell her you want to buy a motorcycle or take up base jumping. Pretty soon, she'll be begging you to buy a watch instead. Whenever I want to buy a sports car, I tell her that I'll planning on signing up for motorcycle lessons or take up piloting. Works like a charm. Lol

26 June 2013, 02:10 AM	#6
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Seriously this time...I gave her my YG Yachtmaster...she loves it and wears it 24/7. Have been a little 'economical with the truth' occasionally about how much I spent however.

26 June 2013, 02:21 AM	#7
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	I sold an AR15 and told her I was buying a Daytona. LoL There are also accounts called MDK (Mamma Don't Know) that can always cut purchases prices in 1/2 or into trades.

26 June 2013, 02:31 AM	#8
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	I bought her a ROLEX of her very own. She loves it. Has worn it daily for over four years since the AD fitted the bracelet for her. She 'understands' now...

26 June 2013, 02:58 AM	#11
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	Dinner and wild sex!!

26 June 2013, 03:51 AM	#14
jeffjcc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 80	Haha I love this topic. I don't own a Rolex yet. BUT, I will say - I recently bought my first Automatic Diver - a Seiko.... And.... She can't keep it off HER wrist!!! A surprisingly good start to bigger things! Start small, get her hooked too.

26 June 2013, 04:09 AM	#15
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: USA Posts: 1,980	I've tried using the price increase pitch like the AD's.......that doesn't work.

26 June 2013, 04:00 AM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Give a little, get a little. Or give a lot, get a lot. Gotta keep it balanced.

26 June 2013, 04:05 AM	#21
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	I tell her that my purchases is part of a broader financial strategy called "asset conversion". I convert my cash into precious metals and collectibles.

26 June 2013, 04:32 AM	#24
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	At one point my wife had more Rolexes than I did (that was only two, to my one). She also has a Cartier Pasha. She knows a beautiful watch, and she understands why I love them...although she does laugh at me for it sometimes. Not too long ago, I told her that I wanted to buy a new Omega, and she actually told me to get a Rolex instead, because they hold their value better. Marriage isn't always perfect, but when she says something like that you gotta love her! But I think it really comes down to what cop414 said - don't let somebody tell you how to spend your hard-earned money, and don't tell them how to spend theirs.

26 June 2013, 06:04 AM	#29
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	your not "next level" until you start having things shipped to your neighbors house to hide it from the wife.... :) lol.. i may or may not have done that in the past........

26 June 2013, 06:10 AM	#30
chronoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Watch: 116520 & 3570.50 Posts: 255	Remember Frank, Dean, & Sammy, saying, "If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." Momma's got more ice than I got watches.

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