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jimbo1mcm · 8 October 2007, 08:36 PM

Got past that hurdle yesterday by telling her that I am saving lots of money by not having to buy batteries!!!! ( and she isn't a blonde!!!)

How did the rest of you do it?

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 October 2007, 08:40 PM

I tell my girl friend that when she can spent a lot of money on a bloody HORSE (which will die some day), I cannot see what's wrong with spending some money on a Rolex which will last me a lifetime.

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbo1mcm

Got past that hurdle yesterday by telling her that I am saving lots of money by not having to buy batteries!!!! ( and she isn't a blonde!!!)

How did the rest of you do it?

When I came to the part 'not having to buy batteries' I thought she was blond!

She must be using damn big batteries if she believes that!

Maybe those experimental tritium based laptop batteries that weigh 72 kilo and supposedly last a life time, for a laptop of 3 kilo

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

I tell my girl friend that when she can spent a lot of money on a bloody HORSE (which will die some day), I cannot see what's wrong with spending some money on a Rolex which will last me a lifetime.

But none of your Rolex will last a life time, 'flipping Bo'

Robb · 8 October 2007, 09:13 PM

I dont have to explain myself. I bought my Daytona last friday, then I came home and told her!!!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 October 2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

I dont have to explain myself. I bought my Daytona last friday, then I came home and told her!!!!!

Sorry to hear you are a single-guy now!

arttay10 · 8 October 2007, 09:22 PM

My partner is quite glad !!
She says now I might shut up going on about them all the time !!

You'd think after 16 years of being together - she would know me better than that !!

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Sorry to hear you are a single-guy now!

He can't read this cus there is not a laptop on the porch.

Robb · 8 October 2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Sorry to hear you are a single-guy now!

Lisa · 8 October 2007, 10:02 PM

Aw, c'mon, guys. Do all of us women behave that way? When my husband bought his Rolex, I was not only intrigued, but I figured it opened the door for some kind of nice treat for myself in the future! Hee hee - and that nice treat was a Rolex for myself, which he no doubt thinks is a wiser purchase than some diamond that doesn't DO anything. Now, I did think it somewhat silly when he impulsively bought a multi-thousand dollar Cevalo bicycle after watching the Tour de France. He's ridden it twice around the block and it will now sit in the garage gathering dust next to his old Colnago. Best bet is to keep my mouth shut - we may not always agree on what expensive trinkets floats our boats. I think on some level of consciousness we try to keep the purhases somewhat even between us, though neither or us is terribly extravagant. As long as there's enough to feed the kids and save for college and retirement, the rest is for fun and living life.

JAD3703 · 8 October 2007, 10:11 PM

My wife has made a point of learning a great deal about watches and value versus cost (the latter because she is an accountant). I think that it is a question of survival and sanity for her!

Having said the above, she's really good at talking through each potential purchase with me on its own merits, which really helps me when considering something. And she loves watches also.

There's an implied quid pro quo, but she is patient (much moreso than me) so it all evens out in the end. As it is, she loves wine, so we have a rather large wine cellar that is constantly being refreshed!

The next watch we're buying is a Rolex for her ...

James

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 10:13 PM

Not all women but many!

All kidding aside, we tend to speak this way on here all the time but nobody means what he says

When push comes to shove we all know who makes the world turn, do we?

Jedi · 8 October 2007, 11:32 PM

Mrs Jedi and I love Rolexes. I'm so glad she's finally come around to her senses and declared her Cartiers pretty little things without much heart.

For example, we walked into our local AD here in North Borneo thinking we were just going to get my Sub's bracelet looked at (and for my weekly private session

with the watchmaker, incidentally the owner of the AD'ship). She tried on a couple of watches, the SS/PT YM and Explorer and SD... and we walked out with a new EXP II.

Think I've finally found THE ONE...

Postscript: She spent the better part of the day talking about the new Milgauss with her old AD in Singapore. Reckons we can get one each (non-green crystal AND green crystal) for about USD12,000.00 total. TOO COOL!!!

dwm1 · 8 October 2007, 11:43 PM

My wife bought both mine.

Doug

kcmo · 9 October 2007, 12:01 AM

I need a thread entitled.....'Easy Way to get the New Rolex Past the Husband' !!!!

It's my own fault. I've taught him too much!

timebroker · 9 October 2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I need a thread entitled.....'Easy Way to get the New Rolex Past the Husband' !!!!

It's my own fault. I've taught him too much!

Like the numbers from your joined bank accounts?

Superlative · 9 October 2007, 12:39 AM

I would wear my Rolex on my ankle so she dont notice it.

kcmo · 9 October 2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by timebroker

Like the numbers from your joined bank accounts?

Like how much they cost!

flumazenil · 9 October 2007, 01:06 AM

Just keep the Rolex at your girlfriend's house! :)

Tools · 9 October 2007, 01:08 AM

There is no way to get a Rolex past your significant other..

Eventually, they're going to see it on your wrist..

.unless you always keep them in a sack under the bed, and each time you change to a new one you say..."it's just a new bezel Honey"...or "I only got a new band Sweety"..

roadcarver · 9 October 2007, 01:17 AM

I just don't say anything. My watches looks similar so when I did flip them, nothing really out of the extra ordinary.

watchnut · 9 October 2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Aw, c'mon, guys. Do all of us women behave that way? When my husband bought his Rolex, I was not only intrigued, but I figured it opened the door for some kind of nice treat for myself in the future! Hee hee - and that nice treat was a Rolex for myself, which he no doubt thinks is a wiser purchase than some diamond that doesn't DO anything. Now, I did think it somewhat silly when he impulsively bought a multi-thousand dollar Cevalo bicycle after watching the Tour de France. He's ridden it twice around the block and it will now sit in the garage gathering dust next to his old Colnago. Best bet is to keep my mouth shut - we may not always agree on what expensive trinkets floats our boats. I think on some level of consciousness we try to keep the purhases somewhat even between us, though neither or us is terribly extravagant. As long as there's enough to feed the kids and save for college and retirement, the rest is for fun and living life.

If you are ever free, they'll be lining up Lisa!

steve-o · 9 October 2007, 05:23 AM

I bought SWMBO a Rolex first....

Gaijin · 9 October 2007, 05:33 AM

I stay single.

Downing · 9 October 2007, 05:50 AM

I buy her lots of jewelry. She's not into watches.

supra2nv · 9 October 2007, 07:54 AM

I just told her the truth, that I wanted something that lasts forever to pass down to my son. Now when I was asked why I had to buy 3?? hmm, didnt know what to say to that lol.....

Tools · 9 October 2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

I just told her the truth, that I wanted something that lasts forever to pass down to my son. Now when I was asked why I had to buy 3?? hmm, didnt know what to say to that lol.....

As Mike once said "It's good to have a backup !"

ROLEXAHOLIC · 9 October 2007, 11:53 AM

At first the wife was not into Rolex watches, after I bought one for me, I bought one for her, then I bought another one for her before I bought another one for me. Now she is a Rolex spotter, and she always has her eye out for one. Now she has grown to appreciate her rolex watches, especially after putting diamond bezels on them etc....

Superlative · 9 October 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

I just told her the truth, that I wanted something that lasts forever to pass down to my son. Now when I was asked why I had to buy 3?? hmm, didnt know what to say to that lol.....

tell her that the other two rolex was for your other two son she dont know of!

daunwaun · 9 October 2007, 12:05 PM

My girlfriend has a joint amex card that doesnt have a spending limit so i have to be careful what i buy

8 October 2007, 08:36 PM	#1
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Easy way to get the new Rolex past the wife!! Got past that hurdle yesterday by telling her that I am saving lots of money by not having to buy batteries!!!! ( and she isn't a blonde!!!) How did the rest of you do it?

8 October 2007, 08:40 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I tell my girl friend that when she can spent a lot of money on a bloody HORSE (which will die some day), I cannot see what's wrong with spending some money on a Rolex which will last me a lifetime. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 October 2007, 09:13 PM	#5
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	I dont have to explain myself. I bought my Daytona last friday, then I came home and told her!!!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

8 October 2007, 10:11 PM	#11
JAD3703 Non-Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UTC-5 Toronto, ON Posts: 515	My wife has made a point of learning a great deal about watches and value versus cost (the latter because she is an accountant). I think that it is a question of survival and sanity for her! Having said the above, she's really good at talking through each potential purchase with me on its own merits, which really helps me when considering something. And she loves watches also. There's an implied quid pro quo, but she is patient (much moreso than me) so it all evens out in the end. As it is, she loves wine, so we have a rather large wine cellar that is constantly being refreshed! The next watch we're buying is a Rolex for her ... James __________________ "AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM - "I'll either find a way or make one"

8 October 2007, 11:43 PM	#14
dwm1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 45	I'm lucky My wife bought both mine. Doug

8 October 2007, 09:22 PM	#7
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	My partner is quite glad !! She says now I might shut up going on about them all the time !! You'd think after 16 years of being together - she would know me better than that !!

8 October 2007, 10:02 PM	#10
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Aw, c'mon, guys. Do all of us women behave that way? When my husband bought his Rolex, I was not only intrigued, but I figured it opened the door for some kind of nice treat for myself in the future! Hee hee - and that nice treat was a Rolex for myself, which he no doubt thinks is a wiser purchase than some diamond that doesn't DO anything. Now, I did think it somewhat silly when he impulsively bought a multi-thousand dollar Cevalo bicycle after watching the Tour de France. He's ridden it twice around the block and it will now sit in the garage gathering dust next to his old Colnago. Best bet is to keep my mouth shut - we may not always agree on what expensive trinkets floats our boats. I think on some level of consciousness we try to keep the purhases somewhat even between us, though neither or us is terribly extravagant. As long as there's enough to feed the kids and save for college and retirement, the rest is for fun and living life.

8 October 2007, 10:13 PM	#12
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Not all women but many! All kidding aside, we tend to speak this way on here all the time but nobody means what he says When push comes to shove we all know who makes the world turn, do we?

8 October 2007, 11:32 PM	#13
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Mrs Jedi and I love Rolexes. I'm so glad she's finally come around to her senses and declared her Cartiers pretty little things without much heart. For example, we walked into our local AD here in North Borneo thinking we were just going to get my Sub's bracelet looked at (and for my weekly private session with the watchmaker, incidentally the owner of the AD'ship). She tried on a couple of watches, the SS/PT YM and Explorer and SD... and we walked out with a new EXP II. Think I've finally found THE ONE... Postscript: She spent the better part of the day talking about the new Milgauss with her old AD in Singapore. Reckons we can get one each (non-green crystal AND green crystal) for about USD12,000.00 total. TOO COOL!!!

9 October 2007, 12:01 AM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I need a thread entitled.....'Easy Way to get the New Rolex Past the Husband' !!!! It's my own fault. I've taught him too much!

9 October 2007, 12:39 AM	#17
Superlative Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: CHARLESTON Watch: Z16610 Posts: 153	I would wear my Rolex on my ankle so she dont notice it.

9 October 2007, 01:06 AM	#19
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Just keep the Rolex at your girlfriend's house! :)

9 October 2007, 01:08 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	There is no way to get a Rolex past your significant other.. Eventually, they're going to see it on your wrist.. .unless you always keep them in a sack under the bed, and each time you change to a new one you say..."it's just a new bezel Honey"...or "I only got a new band Sweety"..

9 October 2007, 01:17 AM	#21
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I just don't say anything. My watches looks similar so when I did flip them, nothing really out of the extra ordinary. __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 October 2007, 05:23 AM	#23
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	I bought SWMBO a Rolex first.... __________________

9 October 2007, 05:33 AM	#24
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I stay single.

9 October 2007, 05:50 AM	#25
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I buy her lots of jewelry. She's not into watches. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

9 October 2007, 07:54 AM	#26
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	I just told her the truth, that I wanted something that lasts forever to pass down to my son. Now when I was asked why I had to buy 3?? hmm, didnt know what to say to that lol.....

9 October 2007, 11:53 AM	#28
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	At first the wife was not into Rolex watches, after I bought one for me, I bought one for her, then I bought another one for her before I bought another one for me. Now she is a Rolex spotter, and she always has her eye out for one. Now she has grown to appreciate her rolex watches, especially after putting diamond bezels on them etc.... Attached Images

9 October 2007, 12:05 PM	#30
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	My girlfriend has a joint amex card that doesnt have a spending limit so i have to be careful what i buy __________________ DAUNWAUN

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