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Thaiguy · 18 March 2016, 07:45 PM

I currently have SS white dial Daytona and have now fallen in love with the new Daytona C white dial. Called my AD and placed an order right away. I first thought about flipping, but the more I look at this situation, the more I think that SS and Ceramic models are two different watches to be used in two different occasions although my wife thought it is excessive. More importantly, I bought my SS Daytona when I had the first successful year running my own company so there is a milestone reason behind my watch.

Then the light bulb went on... what about giving my current SS Daytona to my wife? As long as she is happy with what she is going to get... she is still staying with me... and my watch is still staying with me.

Ironically, there are a number of posts here with the same idea!

Racerdj · 18 March 2016, 08:11 PM

You have come up with a great idea.

Chadridv · 18 March 2016, 08:28 PM

This is a nice idea. One thing to keep in mind, now I don't know your wife obviously, but I know that if I gave my wife one of my watches or bought her a brand new one, there are certain things I'd have to be willing to let go.

She straight up treats her things and Jewelery different than me. For a while I used to critique her about where she'd leave her Rolex, or what position she'd leave it in. I got her a little Jewelery valet,m for her watch but she puts her diamond stuff in it and throws her watch in haphazardly with it all. She pairs crazy metal chain bracelets and bangles with her watch, and all day while she's moving about I can here the metals banging!!!

SO, my point is that I'm venting here, cause I can't really vent to her about it. She gets upset with me if I do. Her watch was brand new and was 100% intended to be her watch. If I gave her one of my beloved watches I'd be having an internal meltdown watching her beat the hell out of it!

But you will need to let this go and allow for the watch to really BELONG to your wife. Otherwise, It could make things difficult for both of you! Best of luck.

superdog · 18 March 2016, 08:32 PM

Sounds like a great idea.

Personally, I think they are so different that they can happily coexist in any collection.

But I like to give stuff away so this seems like a win/win to me.

brandrea · 18 March 2016, 08:34 PM

Spoken like a true WIS

Chadridv · 18 March 2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Sounds like a great idea.

Personally, I think they are so different that they can happily coexist in any collection.

But I like to give stuff away so this seems like a win/win to me.

Hey bud!!! We should hang out more often!!!

fskywalker · 18 March 2016, 08:54 PM

Nice way to save your old Daytona and make wife happy!

WWC · 18 March 2016, 09:48 PM

I gave my Tudor to my wife and that's when the whole "letting go" process all started. Although an antique, it meant a lot to me as it was given to me by my grandpa.

For some reason the older the watch it seems like the less visible the scratches and dings. I guess it's cause it's gone through so much, some of you might agree.

Without going off tangent, I like your idea and thanks for sharing! I now have a pretty good reason to get the new 116500! Guess who I'm giving my 116520 to?

gummy · 18 March 2016, 09:54 PM

Genius...

AK797 · 19 March 2016, 12:25 AM

Square that circle, baby.

Thaiguy · 19 March 2016, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

This is a nice idea. One thing to keep in mind, now I don't know your wife obviously, but I know that if I gave my wife one of my watches or bought her a brand new one, there are certain things I'd have to be willing to let go.

She straight up treats her things and Jewelery different than me. For a while I used to critique her about where she'd leave her Rolex, or what position she'd leave it in. I got her a little Jewelery valet,m for her watch but she puts her diamond stuff in it and throws her watch in haphazardly with it all. She pairs crazy metal chain bracelets and bangles with her watch, and all day while she's moving about I can here the metals banging!!!

SO, my point is that I'm venting here, cause I can't really vent to her about it. She gets upset with me if I do. Her watch was brand new and was 100% intended to be her watch. If I gave her one of my beloved watches I'd be having an internal meltdown watching her beat the hell out of it!

Well said and point taken. I will need to let my watch go to become her watch, but it will still be within the family.

But you will need to let this go and allow for the watch to really BELONG to your wife. Otherwise, It could make things difficult for both of you! Best of luck.

Well said and point taken. I will have to let my watch go and become her watch, but it is still within the family. I have always a thought that the SS Daytona looks great on women...and now there is another reason!

Danny83 · 19 March 2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

nice way to save your old daytona and make wife happy!

x2

SWISSAHOLICS · 19 March 2016, 01:06 AM

I would do the same. Great thinking.

RichM · 19 March 2016, 01:25 AM

I did the same thing with my 14233M. Gave it to her and then went out and bought a TT SUBc.

It's her watch now. I don't worry about what she does with it.

ocwatching · 19 March 2016, 01:35 AM

great idea...

wife wears my black dial Daytona more than me...will add the white ceramic one to balance it out...

tkerrmd · 19 March 2016, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaiguy

I currently have SS white dial Daytona and have now fallen in love with the new Daytona C white dial. Called my AD and placed an order right away. I first thought about flipping, but the more I look at this situation, the more I think that SS and Ceramic models are two different watches to be used in two different occasions although my wife thought it is excessive. More importantly, I bought my SS Daytona when I had the first successful year running my own company so there is a milestone reason behind my watch.

Then the light bulb went on... what about giving my current SS Daytona to my wife? As long as she is happy with what she is going to get... she is still staying with me... and my watch is still staying with me.

Ironically, there are a number of posts here with the same idea!

whatever it takes

WristEnvy · 19 March 2016, 02:21 AM

I tried to sell my wife on a TT Daytona and let her try on my SS White to get an idea how it'll fit on her wrist. She thought it was too big and masculine for her.

Timesurfer · 19 March 2016, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristEnvy

I tried to sell my wife on a TT Daytona and let her try on my SS White to get an idea how it'll fit on her wrist. She thought it was too big and masculine for her.

good try!

Mick P · 19 March 2016, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaiguy

I currently have SS white dial Daytona and have now fallen in love with the new Daytona C white dial. Called my AD and placed an order right away. I first thought about flipping, but the more I look at this situation, the more I think that SS and Ceramic models are two different watches to be used in two different occasions although my wife thought it is excessive. More importantly, I bought my SS Daytona when I had the first successful year running my own company so there is a milestone reason behind my watch.

Then the light bulb went on... what about giving my current SS Daytona to my wife? As long as she is happy with what she is going to get... she is still staying with me... and my watch is still staying with me.

Ironically, there are a number of posts here with the same idea!

I totally agree with you. How anyone can fall in love with a watch and then flip it is beyond me because it it part of the history of your life.

Yes better to pass it on to your wife or kids and at least you will still have the pleasure of seeing it.

Regards

Mick

Duey · 19 March 2016, 03:13 AM

Happy Wife Happy Life !!

Boaters · 19 March 2016, 03:15 AM

Great idea

18 March 2016, 07:45 PM	#1
Thaiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 5280 Watch: Daytona SS, SD43 Posts: 54	A lot of happy wives here after the new Daytona announcement I currently have SS white dial Daytona and have now fallen in love with the new Daytona C white dial. Called my AD and placed an order right away. I first thought about flipping, but the more I look at this situation, the more I think that SS and Ceramic models are two different watches to be used in two different occasions although my wife thought it is excessive. More importantly, I bought my SS Daytona when I had the first successful year running my own company so there is a milestone reason behind my watch. Then the light bulb went on... what about giving my current SS Daytona to my wife? As long as she is happy with what she is going to get... she is still staying with me... and my watch is still staying with me. Ironically, there are a number of posts here with the same idea!

18 March 2016, 08:11 PM	#2
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	You have come up with a great idea. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 March 2016, 08:32 PM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Sounds like a great idea. Personally, I think they are so different that they can happily coexist in any collection. But I like to give stuff away so this seems like a win/win to me. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

18 March 2016, 08:54 PM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Nice way to save your old Daytona and make wife happy! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

18 March 2016, 09:48 PM	#8
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	I gave my Tudor to my wife and that's when the whole "letting go" process all started. Although an antique, it meant a lot to me as it was given to me by my grandpa. For some reason the older the watch it seems like the less visible the scratches and dings. I guess it's cause it's gone through so much, some of you might agree. Without going off tangent, I like your idea and thanks for sharing! I now have a pretty good reason to get the new 116500! Guess who I'm giving my 116520 to? __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

18 March 2016, 08:28 PM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	This is a nice idea. One thing to keep in mind, now I don't know your wife obviously, but I know that if I gave my wife one of my watches or bought her a brand new one, there are certain things I'd have to be willing to let go. She straight up treats her things and Jewelery different than me. For a while I used to critique her about where she'd leave her Rolex, or what position she'd leave it in. I got her a little Jewelery valet,m for her watch but she puts her diamond stuff in it and throws her watch in haphazardly with it all. She pairs crazy metal chain bracelets and bangles with her watch, and all day while she's moving about I can here the metals banging!!! SO, my point is that I'm venting here, cause I can't really vent to her about it. She gets upset with me if I do. Her watch was brand new and was 100% intended to be her watch. If I gave her one of my beloved watches I'd be having an internal meltdown watching her beat the hell out of it! But you will need to let this go and allow for the watch to really BELONG to your wife. Otherwise, It could make things difficult for both of you! Best of luck.

18 March 2016, 08:34 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	Spoken like a true WIS

18 March 2016, 09:54 PM	#9
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Genius...

19 March 2016, 12:25 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Square that circle, baby.

19 March 2016, 01:06 AM	#13
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I would do the same. Great thinking. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 March 2016, 01:25 AM	#14
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	I did the same thing with my 14233M. Gave it to her and then went out and bought a TT SUBc. It's her watch now. I don't worry about what she does with it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

19 March 2016, 01:35 AM	#15
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	great idea... wife wears my black dial Daytona more than me...will add the white ceramic one to balance it out... __________________ too much into watches...

19 March 2016, 02:21 AM	#17
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	I tried to sell my wife on a TT Daytona and let her try on my SS White to get an idea how it'll fit on her wrist. She thought it was too big and masculine for her.

19 March 2016, 03:13 AM	#20
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Happy Wife Happy Life !! Attached Images

19 March 2016, 03:15 AM	#21
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Great idea

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