My spouse thinks I've gone over the edge.

[joeychitwood]

Each time I've purchased a new-to-me Rolex (four times since October, 2009 plus my first 19 years ago) my spouse has been supportive. My last purchase, a white-dial Daytona, didn't receive any resistance because I had just had back surgery, and I played the sympathy card. However, the other day out on the boat, I showed her a really slick ad in Alert Diver magazine for the DSSD. I wasn't saying I wanted one, just that I thought the ad was very enticing and well done.

Mrs. Chitwood looked at me and asked, "How many of those watches do you need? You're starting to get weird." I guess I'll have to find and undergo some elective surgery in order to even have a chance at Number Six.

[Dr. Robert]

We at TRF don't think you're weird.

[Puffy]

Or a new Mrs, Joey?

I understand your "weirdness". Yesterday I told my GF I couldn't wait to put one of my Rolies back on after wearing one of the Omegas for TWO days!!

She just looked at me and shook her head

[axxeman01]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I guess I'll have to find some elective surgery in order to even have a chance at Number Six.

hahaha, good one!

[mjm800]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Mrs. Chitwood looked at me and asked,"How many of those watches do you need? You're starting to get weird."

I got, "You need to relax on the watches"...she will not be happy to learn of this:


HONOLULU, HI, US 09/02/2010 6:22 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN

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[gqllc]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Each time I've purchased a new-to-me Rolex (four times since October, 2009 plus my first 19 years ago) my spouse has been supportive. My last purchase, a white-dial Daytona, didn't receive any resistance because I had just had back surgery, and I played the sympathy card. However, the other day out on the boat, I showed her a really slick ad in Alert Diver magazine for the DSSD. I wasn't saying I wanted one, just that I thought the ad was very enticing and well done.

Mrs. Chitwood looked at me and asked, "How many of those watches do you need? You're starting to get weird." I guess I'll have to find and undergo some elective surgery in order to even have a chance at Number Six.

Men are from ROLEX and women are from Venus!

[joeychitwood]

I'm guessing a new celebration ring from Tiffany's might correct her impression of me being weird.

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I'm guessing a new celebration ring from Tiffany's might correct her impression of me being weird.

I like your thinking Joey

always good to budget in negotiation collateral in situations like these

if you don't mind me asking, does your wife work? or do you bring home the bacon?

[InVision]

I represent that!!

Got 11 Rolex watches and promised the wife to skinny down to 4 or less...

Mike

[Watch Professor]

My wife is standing behind me reading your post and, unfortunately for me, agrees with your wife. And, all I have are two Rolexes.

[Warnsboy]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I'm guessing a new celebration ring from Tiffany's might correct her impression of me being weird.

ONLY TEMPORARILY

[bayerische]

Welcome to the club!

I'm diagnosed mad by my wife a long time ago!

[psv]

Your wife is right.

[Smoak352]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Each time I've purchased a new-to-me Rolex (four times since October, 2009 plus my first 19 years ago) my spouse has been supportive. My last purchase, a white-dial Daytona, didn't receive any resistance because I had just had back surgery, and I played the sympathy card. However, the other day out on the boat, I showed her a really slick ad in Alert Diver magazine for the DSSD. I wasn't saying I wanted one, just that I thought the ad was very enticing and well done.

Mrs. Chitwood looked at me and asked, "How many of those watches do you need? You're starting to get weird." I guess I'll have to find and undergo some elective surgery in order to even have a chance at Number Six.

Tell her you made the money you can buy what you want.

[1000ftSub]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

We at TRF don't think you're weird.

indeed.

[chris russell]

Six is definitely too many, but a thousand is not enough.

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by Puffy

I like your thinking Joey, always good to budget in negotiation collateral in situations like these, if you don't mind me asking, does your wife work? or do you bring home the bacon?

I've "negotiated" my way out of situations in the past with the Tiffany's catalog. My spouse is a massage therapist at the local community center. She's very popular and is booked far into November right now. Friends and acquaintances always tell me how lucky I am to be able to get a massage anytime I want one, but in truth, I've never had a massage, nor do I ever anticipating wanting one. It's just not me.

[dinan545bmw]

[QUOTE=joeychitwood;2035253] However, the other day out on the boat, I showed her a really slick ad in Alert Diver magazine for the DSSD. I wasn't saying I wanted one, just that I thought the ad was very enticing and well done. QUOTE]

Just curious what month/year issue of Alert Diver magazine this slick ad was published in?

Need to pick up this issue and check it out!

Best of luck to you again on another possible acquisition here also!

Just tell her how much you love and treasure her!

This works for me - well, most of the time anyway.

Hee hee.

BEST REGARDS

[JJ Irani]

My spouse thought I'd gone over the edge on our Honeymoon night!!

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by dinan545bmw

Just curious what month/year issue of Alert Diver magazine this slick ad was published in? Need to pick up this issue and check it out!

The ad is on the inside cover of the most recent issue on thick, glossy paper. It features the DSSD and underwater photographer David Doubilet. It looked so good that it could make anyone consider the Deep Sea.

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by InVision

Got 11 Rolex watches and promised the wife to skinny down to 4 or less...

If you're giving seven watches away, I'll take your 18K YG GMT IIc!

[dinan545bmw]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

The ad is on the inside cover of the most recent issue on thick, glossy paper. It features the DSSD and underwater photographer David Doubilet. It looked so good that it could make anyone consider the Deep Sea.

Wow, how exciting!!

I'm heading over to my local bookstore later today and pick up a copy!

Many thanks for the info, Joey!

You're the man!

BEST REGARDS

[FremStar]

I am in the same boat. The DSSD was going to be my next aquisition until my wife got curious and found out what the Rolex asking price is. I told her either DavidSW or Oscar was going to give me a deal in which she responded so ask them if they have a room on their couches for you. Needless to say I purchased a TOG from Tony G to satisfy my itch, what she doesn't know is that I intend to purchase a 118235 (black mop diamond dial) by the end of the year. I plan on telling her I received an offer I could not refuse ... let's see how this goes...

[Zed Homme]

Lol, my SO asks me why I keep buying rolexes as "they all look the same."

I dont think youre weird my friend, just burdened with good taste. The ring will help, I give my SO diamonds even though I think they all look the same....

BTW I also want a DSSD...

[Welshwatchman]

You know you've gone over the edge when you've got 90% of your Speed Dial space reserved for TRF Sellers.

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You know you've gone over the edge when you've got 90% of your Speed Dial space reserved for TRF Sellers.

Damn Paul... How did you know???

[mjm800]

Originally Posted by sfirempong

I plan on telling her I received an offer I could not refuse ... let's see how this goes...

On my last watch (arriving today) I told my wife that I just got caught up in the game I made a ridiculously low-ball offer thinking it would be refused, but then the seller agreed.

I explained that I could not back out of the deal as it was my rock bottom firm and final offer, if I backed out it would ruin my reputation on the board.

I'm not sure if she bought it regardless I am going to lay low for at least a year.

[rfknauss]

Joey, I don't think you are going over the edge ...... you just have good taste and enjoy your watches. That DSSD is an awesome watch!

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by dinan545bmw

I'm heading over to my local bookstore later today and pick up a copy! Many thanks for the info, Joey!

When I get home from work tonight (or early tomorrow) I'll scan the page and post it here. It's a nice ad.

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by mjm800

On my last watch (arriving today) I told my wife that I just got caught up in the game I made a ridiculously low-ball offer thinking it would be refused, but then the seller agreed.

I explained that I could not back out of the deal as it was my rock bottom firm and final offer, if I backed out it would ruin my reputation on the board.

I'm not sure if she bought it regardless I am going to lay low for at least a year.

Michael that's bad actually that's Michael Jackson Bad (great fib). I used those exact same words with my wife on the TOG. Shifting cash in and out of my accounts like I am playing Monopoly just to acquire a new toy!!!