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HORNBLOWER · 18 January 2012, 12:38 AM

girlfriends come and go, Rolexs are forever!

Cuts33 · 18 January 2012, 01:32 AM

You should wait to buy her a Rolex until she's your wife.

That way if things don't work out you can still get visitation on the weekends.

SoftwareDrone · 18 January 2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cuts33

you should wait to buy her a rolex until she's your wife.

That way if things don't work out you can still get visitation on the weekends.

lol!

vantzemi · 18 January 2012, 03:10 AM

A man should never buy a woman a watch, car, etc. until he has married her. In Japan, it is common to give and receive such a watch as an engagement gift...that I would agree to.

Lion · 18 January 2012, 03:15 AM

I guess I'm old fashioned but I'd give her a ring before a watch...even though the watch is a Rolex!!!

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 18 January 2012, 03:20 AM

I say Go For IT! Buy her a Rolex!

Gift her with a nice Men's SS Datejust or the Airking.
Women are wearing Men's watches.

Cyberintercept · 18 January 2012, 03:24 AM

Totally depends on circumstances.
I think an expensive watch or car is a very personal gift, and you would have to have a significant amount of commitment invested with another person to gift items like that.

On the other hand, "expensive" is a relative term, and marriage is no longer the only indicator of commitment between people these days.

There has to be some correlation or ratio between the relative price of the gifts you give to others (based on your income) and the amount of time/commitment you've invested with the person. The more disposable income you have, you may be able to gift more expensive items with seemingly less time/commitment invested? /rambling.

liuk3 · 18 January 2012, 03:33 AM

Disposable income is not a good measure. Net Asset Value is much better. You could be making a boat load of money every month, but you could also spend it immediately depending upon your cost of living and expenses.

Hey, if your net asset value is high enough, and the girl is hot enough, why not? ;-)

On the other hand, she sure as heck better be appreciative. I've bought my wife gifts that cost $5 and gifts that cost $50,000. I think that I even made her a gift one time so it was free. No matter how small or extravagant the gift, I guarantee that she has always made me feel that she was touched, overwhelmed, and appreciative. I guess that's why I married her. :)

BogeyFree · 18 January 2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

I've bought my wife gifts that cost $5 and gifts that cost $50,000.

Hey can you adopt me please

liuk3 · 18 January 2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BogeyFree

Hey can you adopt me please

Sorry. It was gauche to throw around money numbers. I meant it more as a quick metaphor for the fact that I could make her something which doesn't cost money, and she'd be just as overjoyed at the gift. Both of us really do believe that it is the thought that counts more than the value. You don't want me to adopt you since I'd just make you presents that cost me nothing. :P I'm just a working stiff like the rest of us trying to make a living...

BogeyFree · 18 January 2012, 04:50 AM

I understand of course. Was just ribbing you some

liuk3 · 18 January 2012, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogeyFree

I understand of course. Was just ribbing you some

experimentjon · 18 January 2012, 05:40 AM

If your girlfriend would rather have the ~$10k Rolex rather than a ~$10k engagement ring, then you've probably got a problem and should abort mission ASAP. :P

LOL at the Pepsi GMT comment though. That's why I love this place.

rad87gn · 18 January 2012, 05:48 AM

I bought my GF a Rolex after being together for about a year back in 2005. We stayed together and didn't get married until last Oct. It's your money and life. Do what you want. Not everyone feels the same about it. Rolex were a lot cheaper back then too.

liuk3 · 18 January 2012, 08:46 AM

Congrats on the engagement! Beautiful ring and watch!

SoftwareDrone · 18 January 2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

Congrats on the engagement! Beautiful ring and watch!

Thanks! Although we are not engaged. This is just a "keep sweetie happy" ring. The engagement ring has to be much bigger...

liuk3 · 18 January 2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

Thanks! Although we are not engaged. This is just a "keep sweetie happy" ring. The engagement ring has to be much bigger...

You might want to tell her that since unless I'm mistaken she's wearing it on her ring finger of her left hand...

Christiaan · 20 January 2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SoftwareDrone

Thanks! Although we are not engaged. This is just a "keep sweetie happy" ring. The engagement ring has to be much bigger...

I had a girlfriend like that once...put me into bankruptcy (no joke).

Runnin' Rebel · 18 January 2012, 09:37 AM

I bought my girlfriend this, kinda impulse buy. She wasn't overwhelmed, but she loves it. Been with her 6 years though.

Widows Son · 18 January 2012, 10:25 AM

I bought my wife a Rolex as a wedding present.

general · 18 January 2012, 05:49 PM

I don't know why but the terms sugar daddy and gold digger keep popping in my mind.

omegabenz · 18 January 2012, 06:27 PM

With all kidding aside, traditionally, people tend to refer to push presents for one's wife, however girlfriend would qualify for that too right? My friend received her Rolex DJii as her push present from her husband, so I don't see why that wouldn't translate to girlfriend. Some have kids without feeling the pressure or desire to marry.

dddrees · 18 January 2012, 07:41 PM

It depends on the situation, in most cases however I don't think I would.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 19 January 2012, 06:13 AM

Wifes and Rolexes are forever - I know some of you won't agree with the wife part.

Girl friends come and go - pun intended.

Caraptor · 19 January 2012, 06:55 AM

Girlfriend? No way.
Wife: Rolex
Girlfriend: Timex

jimisaint · 19 January 2012, 07:34 AM

I'd start off with a Seiko.

RX0-Unicorn · 19 January 2012, 12:01 PM

just got my ss daytona black dial from my AD. Now, i need to look for a girl friend so that i can have a girl to buy a rolex like that rich man i spoke with last week. lol

B. Doggy · 20 January 2012, 02:12 AM

Pretty nice dude.

tkc324 · 20 January 2012, 02:17 AM

I would never give a Rolex to a gf... but wife is a different story.

Christiaan · 20 January 2012, 04:49 AM

Do not buy a girlfriend a Rolex. Some cultures say that the first piece of jewelry you should buy for a girlfriend is an engagement ring. Wait to get married, then buy her the expensive stuff...trust me on this.

18 January 2012, 03:15 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I guess I'm old fashioned but I'd give her a ring before a watch...even though the watch is a Rolex!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 January 2012, 03:33 AM	#8
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Disposable income is not a good measure. Net Asset Value is much better. You could be making a boat load of money every month, but you could also spend it immediately depending upon your cost of living and expenses. Hey, if your net asset value is high enough, and the girl is hot enough, why not? ;-) On the other hand, she sure as heck better be appreciative. I've bought my wife gifts that cost $5 and gifts that cost $50,000. I think that I even made her a gift one time so it was free. No matter how small or extravagant the gift, I guarantee that she has always made me feel that she was touched, overwhelmed, and appreciative. I guess that's why I married her. :) __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

18 January 2012, 05:48 AM	#14
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I bought my GF a Rolex after being together for about a year back in 2005. We stayed together and didn't get married until last Oct. It's your money and life. Do what you want. Not everyone feels the same about it. Rolex were a lot cheaper back then too. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

18 January 2012, 08:46 AM	#15
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Congrats on the engagement! Beautiful ring and watch! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

18 January 2012, 09:37 AM	#19
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I bought my girlfriend this, kinda impulse buy. She wasn't overwhelmed, but she loves it. Been with her 6 years though. Attached Images __________________ ♛

18 January 2012, 12:38 AM	#1
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	girlfriends come and go, Rolexs are forever!

18 January 2012, 01:32 AM	#2
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	You should wait to buy her a Rolex until she's your wife. That way if things don't work out you can still get visitation on the weekends.

18 January 2012, 03:10 AM	#4
vantzemi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Falls Church, VA Watch: DateJust + GMT IIc Posts: 51	A man should never buy a woman a watch, car, etc. until he has married her. In Japan, it is common to give and receive such a watch as an engagement gift...that I would agree to.

18 January 2012, 03:20 AM	#6
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	I say Go For IT! Buy her a Rolex! Gift her with a nice Men's SS Datejust or the Airking. Women are wearing Men's watches.

18 January 2012, 03:24 AM	#7
Cyberintercept "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Rolex, VC, Panerai Posts: 86	Totally depends on circumstances. I think an expensive watch or car is a very personal gift, and you would have to have a significant amount of commitment invested with another person to gift items like that. On the other hand, "expensive" is a relative term, and marriage is no longer the only indicator of commitment between people these days. There has to be some correlation or ratio between the relative price of the gifts you give to others (based on your income) and the amount of time/commitment you've invested with the person. The more disposable income you have, you may be able to gift more expensive items with seemingly less time/commitment invested? /rambling.

18 January 2012, 04:50 AM	#11
BogeyFree "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 336	I understand of course. Was just ribbing you some

18 January 2012, 05:40 AM	#13
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	If your girlfriend would rather have the ~$10k Rolex rather than a ~$10k engagement ring, then you've probably got a problem and should abort mission ASAP. :P LOL at the Pepsi GMT comment though. That's why I love this place.

18 January 2012, 10:25 AM	#20
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I bought my wife a Rolex as a wedding present.

18 January 2012, 05:49 PM	#21
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	I don't know why but the terms sugar daddy and gold digger keep popping in my mind.

18 January 2012, 06:27 PM	#22
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	With all kidding aside, traditionally, people tend to refer to push presents for one's wife, however girlfriend would qualify for that too right? My friend received her Rolex DJii as her push present from her husband, so I don't see why that wouldn't translate to girlfriend. Some have kids without feeling the pressure or desire to marry.

18 January 2012, 07:41 PM	#23
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It depends on the situation, in most cases however I don't think I would. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 January 2012, 06:13 AM	#24
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Wifes and Rolexes are forever - I know some of you won't agree with the wife part. Girl friends come and go - pun intended. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

19 January 2012, 06:55 AM	#25
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Girlfriend? No way. Wife: Rolex Girlfriend: Timex

19 January 2012, 07:34 AM	#26
jimisaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jimi Location: New York Watch: 16710, PAM 50, IWC Posts: 223	I'd start off with a Seiko.

19 January 2012, 12:01 PM	#27
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	just got my ss daytona black dial from my AD. Now, i need to look for a girl friend so that i can have a girl to buy a rolex like that rich man i spoke with last week. lol

20 January 2012, 02:12 AM	#28
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Pretty nice dude. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 January 2012, 02:17 AM	#29
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would never give a Rolex to a gf... but wife is a different story.

20 January 2012, 04:49 AM	#30
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Do not buy a girlfriend a Rolex. Some cultures say that the first piece of jewelry you should buy for a girlfriend is an engagement ring. Wait to get married, then buy her the expensive stuff...trust me on this. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

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