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DoxaDavid · 9 March 2009, 01:02 PM

Ahh, the fickleness of our better haves.

The mystery of this phenomenon still alludes me after 10 years of thinking you know them.

I do say this with nothing but

!!

So, as I mentioned in my last post I took my wife "window shopping" to get a feel for her taste in watches. We stopped by an AD at MOA and she said she mentioned her favorite looking Rolex was a SS Datejust, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet with a metal dial in either a salmon or silver. OK..So I have been searching for one as a surprise for her upcoming B Day. Along the way she sees me looking at watches on line and points out a TT Rose gold Datjust that looks "very pretty". I say I didn't think you liked TT? She comes back "I do like that one" It has diamonds on the hour markers. I say I didn't think you liked diamonds? She says "Of course I like diamonds. What girl doesn't like them. I didn't mention it because they are expensive".

So to recap; forget the SS, would like a TT RG Datejust, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet with diamonds.

Same token, a friend of a friend's wife has a SS Datejust as her daily watch. She has commented time and again she would like a dressier Rolex like his TT DJ. He takes the hint and buys her for their anniversary last year a 31mm TT RG DJ with a silver concentric dial. She tells him she loves it but never takes the stickers off it or sizes it. So far has spent 100% time in their safe. He finally asks her a few weeks ago why she never wears it. She says sheepishly she loves the thought but thinks it's too big at 31mm and doesn't think she will ever wear it.

He says" WHY WOULDN'T YOU TELL ME?" He isn't mad but it's a lot of money to let sit in a safe forever so she says she didn't want to hurt his feelings. Come on ladies, we guys are practical. I wouldn't be mad if I was in his shoes. I would have said "Great, lets get you what you want".

And he is. My friend told me about this watch because his buddy was going to trade it in. I called his friend who is a very nice guy. Sends me pics, etc. and we struck a deal. It is being over nighted Monday. I have made a few inquiries as to purchasing the diamond dial and I will have it all ready for her B day in a few weeks.

So guys, the lesson here is more often than not what your gal may say isn't what she really means and gals, tell us the TRUTH so we know what you really want!

Will post pics of it when it gets here. This is what it looks like:

Singslinger · 9 March 2009, 01:15 PM

Amen to that! (and congrats on getting a fine-looking watch!)

jmjm · 9 March 2009, 01:16 PM

Very nice

bodybump · 9 March 2009, 01:26 PM

Lucky wife!!! well after you bought a gmt II c all gold...hahhahahaha

hflee55 · 9 March 2009, 01:37 PM

very nice!

DSJ · 9 March 2009, 02:04 PM

VERY similar to my wife's! Hers is 26mm though. I guess we'll have to invite them both to our next GTG. I say we meet downtown?

DoxaDavid · 9 March 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

VERY similar to my wife's! Hers is 26mm though. I guess we'll have to invite them both to our next GTG. I say we meet downtown?

That's the dial I am looking for David! Very nice..

DSJ · 9 March 2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

That's the dial I am looking for David! Very nice..

I can't say I blame her. It IS a stunning dial. I bet our AD could source one, albeit at MSRP. Lemme know how things turn out - it's ironic that our wives may have the same style watch!

Dalton · 9 March 2009, 04:36 PM

Hats off to you Sir! You have great taste.

yannis · 9 March 2009, 04:42 PM

Congrats on a great watch David. She must be happy!!

mailman · 9 March 2009, 07:22 PM

Congrats to the both of you David

That's a beautiful watch

Rolex Lover · 9 March 2009, 07:29 PM

Congrats, David!!!!!!

rescue7 · 9 March 2009, 09:47 PM

Great choice,

, congratulations and may she wear it in good health.

Purchased almost the same watch for my wife in St Thomas 2 years ago and she loves the Everose gold, it looks better in real life. Pictures don't do it justice.

Trurolexer · 9 March 2009, 10:33 PM

Elegant!!! Wonderful!!! Congrats Both Of You!!!

kcmo · 10 March 2009, 12:30 AM

Congrats David! She will love it I'm sure! Be sure to come back with pics once you present her with it!

Lion · 10 March 2009, 01:22 AM

It's great having a common interest with your partner, best friend=wife!!!

DoxaDavid · 10 March 2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I can't say I blame her. It IS a stunning dial. I bet our AD could source one, albeit at MSRP. Lemme know how things turn out - it's ironic that our wives may have the same style watch!

Thanks everyone. I will take pictures as soon as she gets it in a few weeks.

I thought about calling our Ad, David but I KNOW I can get one from another source at a better price. MSRP is like $2500

so I'll check around. Our local expert here has offered to help and I will call my friend Bill the watchbroker and see what he has too.

Thanks Karis. My only slight concern is the 31mm size. I don't think it will be an issue as it still is pretty small. When she tried on a Ladies YM at 29mm it wasn't big so I think I will be OK. She doesn't have litle wrists and isn't used to wearing a watch period so it's not like she is going from a 26mm to a bigger watch.

DSJ · 10 March 2009, 02:57 AM

Didn't realize the dial was so expensive! I'm guessing you CAN find one at a better price then!

DoxaDavid · 10 March 2009, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Didn't realize the dial was so expensive! I'm guessing you CAN find one at a better price then!

Rolex charges more for the dial to buy it as a part then if you get it with a watch.

JJ Irani · 10 March 2009, 03:03 AM

Congrats, David.....well done.

One thing's for sure - you'll NEVER sleep on the couch again!!

DoxaDavid · 10 March 2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats, David.....well done.

One thing's for sure - you'll NEVER sleep on the couch again!!

I hope not for a while anyway!

Too hard on the back..

kcmo · 10 March 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Thanks everyone. I will take pictures as soon as she gets it in a few weeks.

I thought about calling our Ad, David but I KNOW I can get one from another source at a better price. MSRP is like $2500

so I'll check around. Our local expert here has offered to help and I will call my friend Bill the watchbroker and see what he has too.

Thanks Karis. My only slight concern is the 31mm size. I don't think it will be an issue as it still is pretty small. When she tried on a Ladies YM at 29mm it wasn't big so I think I will be OK. She doesn't have litle wrists and isn't used to wearing a watch period so it's not like she is going from a 26mm to a bigger watch.

I think she'll get used to it quickly David...I mean the size. 31mm is still on the smaller side. What size is her wrist?

Prince · 10 March 2009, 06:33 AM

What a fantastic DJ, David. You are "golden" now, my man!!!

I did a similar thing on my wife's retirement. "Nothing for me, thanks" she says. Riiiiight!

Here's what she got:

txrob779 · 10 March 2009, 07:13 AM

Is that an 80 Trans Am or a 79?

txrob779 · 10 March 2009, 07:14 AM

Is that an 80 Trans Am or an 81?

GinGinD · 10 March 2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I think she'll get used to it quickly David...I mean the size. 31mm is still on the smaller side. What size is her wrist?

I agree. I have the 31 mm (in fact it's quite similar, although YG instead of Rose and the silver dial doesn't have the circles on it) and I worried it was too big because I'd always been the itty bitty gold watch kind.

I got used to it in no time and now I wouldn't trade it for anything. I know a few women who wear Rolexes, but I'm the only one with a midsize. It's nice to be different.

Jeannie

DoxaDavid · 10 March 2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txrob779

Is that an 80 Trans Am or an 81?

1979 Anniversary..

DoxaDavid · 11 March 2009, 05:54 AM

OH MY!! Just opened the box and I am like WOW!

What a pretty, elegant watch. As someone mentioned, pictures don't do the rose gold justice. I don't have a camera with me but will shoot pictures of it when I get home. The seller's description was 100%. All stickers are on and it is NEW. I have to say, my intention is to get her a diamond dial and I still will but the concentric dial is much prettier in person than from it's photo. I didn't think I would like it but surprisingly, I do.

It's going to be so hard not to show it to her till the 24th..

I hope she likes it as much as I do cuz it's one prettttty watch.

OYSTERMANN · 11 March 2009, 06:01 AM

What a great watch for your wife, David - she'll love it

tthopp05 · 13 March 2009, 12:45 PM

You are a good man.

9 March 2009, 01:02 PM	#1
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	UPDATE Bought a Rolex for the wife! Ahh, the fickleness of our better haves. The mystery of this phenomenon still alludes me after 10 years of thinking you know them. I do say this with nothing but!! So, as I mentioned in my last post I took my wife "window shopping" to get a feel for her taste in watches. We stopped by an AD at MOA and she said she mentioned her favorite looking Rolex was a SS Datejust, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet with a metal dial in either a salmon or silver. OK..So I have been searching for one as a surprise for her upcoming B Day. Along the way she sees me looking at watches on line and points out a TT Rose gold Datjust that looks "very pretty". I say I didn't think you liked TT? She comes back "I do like that one" It has diamonds on the hour markers. I say I didn't think you liked diamonds? She says "Of course I like diamonds. What girl doesn't like them. I didn't mention it because they are expensive". So to recap; forget the SS, would like a TT RG Datejust, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet with diamonds. Same token, a friend of a friend's wife has a SS Datejust as her daily watch. She has commented time and again she would like a dressier Rolex like his TT DJ. He takes the hint and buys her for their anniversary last year a 31mm TT RG DJ with a silver concentric dial. She tells him she loves it but never takes the stickers off it or sizes it. So far has spent 100% time in their safe. He finally asks her a few weeks ago why she never wears it. She says sheepishly she loves the thought but thinks it's too big at 31mm and doesn't think she will ever wear it. He says" WHY WOULDN'T YOU TELL ME?" He isn't mad but it's a lot of money to let sit in a safe forever so she says she didn't want to hurt his feelings. Come on ladies, we guys are practical. I wouldn't be mad if I was in his shoes. I would have said "Great, lets get you what you want". And he is. My friend told me about this watch because his buddy was going to trade it in. I called his friend who is a very nice guy. Sends me pics, etc. and we struck a deal. It is being over nighted Monday. I have made a few inquiries as to purchasing the diamond dial and I will have it all ready for her B day in a few weeks. So guys, the lesson here is more often than not what your gal may say isn't what she really means and gals, tell us the TRUTH so we know what you really want! Will post pics of it when it gets here. This is what it looks like: Attached Images __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

9 March 2009, 01:26 PM	#4
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Lucky wife!!! well after you bought a gmt II c all gold...hahhahahaha __________________

9 March 2009, 02:04 PM	#6
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	VERY similar to my wife's! Hers is 26mm though. I guess we'll have to invite them both to our next GTG. I say we meet downtown? Attached Images __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

9 March 2009, 04:42 PM	#10
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats on a great watch David. She must be happy!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 March 2009, 07:22 PM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congrats to the both of you David That's a beautiful watch __________________ JJ

9 March 2009, 01:15 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Amen to that! (and congrats on getting a fine-looking watch!)

9 March 2009, 01:16 PM	#3
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	Very nice

9 March 2009, 01:37 PM	#5
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	very nice!

9 March 2009, 04:36 PM	#9
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Hats off to you Sir! You have great taste.

9 March 2009, 07:29 PM	#12
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9 March 2009, 09:47 PM	#13
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	Great choice,, congratulations and may she wear it in good health. Purchased almost the same watch for my wife in St Thomas 2 years ago and she loves the Everose gold, it looks better in real life. Pictures don't do it justice.

9 March 2009, 10:33 PM	#14
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Elegant!!! Wonderful!!! Congrats Both Of You!!!

10 March 2009, 12:30 AM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats David! She will love it I'm sure! Be sure to come back with pics once you present her with it!

10 March 2009, 01:22 AM	#16
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10 March 2009, 02:57 AM	#18
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Didn't realize the dial was so expensive! I'm guessing you CAN find one at a better price then! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 March 2009, 03:03 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, David.....well done. One thing's for sure - you'll NEVER sleep on the couch again!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 March 2009, 06:33 AM	#23
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	What a fantastic DJ, David. You are "golden" now, my man!!! I did a similar thing on my wife's retirement. "Nothing for me, thanks" she says. Riiiiight! Here's what she got: __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 March 2009, 07:13 AM	#24
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Is that an 80 Trans Am or a 79?

10 March 2009, 07:14 AM	#25
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Is that an 80 Trans Am or an 81?

11 March 2009, 05:54 AM	#28
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	OH MY!! Just opened the box and I am like WOW! What a pretty, elegant watch. As someone mentioned, pictures don't do the rose gold justice. I don't have a camera with me but will shoot pictures of it when I get home. The seller's description was 100%. All stickers are on and it is NEW. I have to say, my intention is to get her a diamond dial and I still will but the concentric dial is much prettier in person than from it's photo. I didn't think I would like it but surprisingly, I do. It's going to be so hard not to show it to her till the 24th.. I hope she likes it as much as I do cuz it's one prettttty watch. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

11 March 2009, 06:01 AM	#29
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	What a great watch for your wife, David - she'll love it __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

13 March 2009, 12:45 PM	#30
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	You are a good man.

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