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Old 4 April 2017, 04:43 AM   #1
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Rolex giveaway

How many Rolex watches have you given away.

I have given away 6 and up to now I have 1 more to go . (Unless there are more grand children arriving in the future)

I bought my wife one TT DJ
My son a DJ
My daughter in law TTDJ
My daughter a George Jenson so it doesn't count
My son in law DJ
My grand son a Sub
My eldest grand daughter a TT DJ
Next will be another TT DJ for the youngest grand daughter

The last three are birth year watches.

I'm a better giver than receiver.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:07 AM   #2
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With that title, you should probably give one to us now
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:09 AM   #3
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Can I be a relative of yours? You are very generous!

Truth is, I have not given one away yet. Currently saving for a TT DJ for the wife as a one year anniversary present.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:11 AM   #4
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I gave three to myself, does that that count? hehe
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:11 AM   #5
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One, I gave my Dad a 116610. One of the best days of my life. He was so happy and proud. He never takes it off.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:13 AM   #6
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How many Rolex watches have you given away.

I have given away 6 and up to now I have 1 more to go . (Unless there are more grand children arriving in the future)

I bought my wife one TT DJ
My son a DJ
My daughter in law TTDJ
My daughter a George Jenson so it doesn't count
My son in law DJ
My grand son a Sub
My eldest grand daughter a TT DJ
Next will be another TT DJ for the youngest grand daughter

The last three are birth year watches.

I'm a better giver than receiver.
Your thread/post count is going to soar!!
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:13 AM   #7
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If anyone feels compelled to compete with the OP, I'll happily provide my address!

Seriously though, that's pretty cool and those are very thoughtful gifts.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:15 AM   #8
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I wouldn't call my wife's a giveaway..... or maybe I can say that she gave me one? For our 10 year anniversary:





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Old 4 April 2017, 05:16 AM   #9
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I'd love to give one to my dad but my mom made it clear he doesn't care about such things and prefers a Raymond Weil he got as a gift many years ago. Maybe someday....
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:22 AM   #10
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I gave A brand new Submariner, 116610 (Black Ceramic Bezel & dial) to my 40 year old Son.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:24 AM   #11
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Bet you got as much pleasure as the giver as your son did receiving it
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:38 AM   #12
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This is not the thread I thought it would be.

The subject of this thread generated excitement followed by disappointment.



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Old 4 April 2017, 05:42 AM   #13
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One, I gave my Dad a 116610. One of the best days of my life. He was so happy and proud. He never takes it off.
Wow, now i feel like buying a watch for my dad.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:47 AM   #14
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I gave my father a brand new TT Datejust 41 a few months ago for a retirement gift, he's been self employed his whole life, I purchased the business from him and wanted to give him his "gold watch" as no one else would.

Amazingly, he was quite upset and absolutely refused the gift. He couldn't believe I spent the money on him. The man is old school, started out selling Electrolux vacuums door to door and built a respected Financial services company.

So, I was stuck with a watch I had no interest in, fortunately the AD worked with me. All was not lost as the "thought" and "intent" was transmitted, he knew it was a massive sign of respect and appreciation, that was not lost.

I bought him a steak and got him drunk instead, lol.
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Old 4 April 2017, 06:03 AM   #15
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Old 4 April 2017, 06:18 AM   #16
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"All my ex's wear Rolexes"
Your inventory looks pretty well stocked up of what we can see there. Nice Daytonas!
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Old 4 April 2017, 06:40 AM   #17
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You in the market for a future ex?
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Old 4 April 2017, 06:47 AM   #18
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As a fellow Yorkshire man you can always add me to your present list. Always say thank you.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:10 AM   #19
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Two.

Will likely be three soon.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:14 AM   #20
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When I can afford it, I've got a list of people I want to gift Rolex watches to:

1. My mom
2. My girlfriend(maybe at wife status?)
3. My brother

The rest will be determined by life, love, and lines of credit.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:21 AM   #22
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I gave my father a brand new TT Datejust 41 a few months ago for a retirement gift, he's been self employed his whole life, I purchased the business from him and wanted to give him his "gold watch" as no one else would.

Amazingly, he was quite upset and absolutely refused the gift. He couldn't believe I spent the money on him. The man is old school, started out selling Electrolux vacuums door to door and built a respected Financial services company.

So, I was stuck with a watch I had no interest in, fortunately the AD worked with me. All was not lost as the "thought" and "intent" was transmitted, he knew it was a massive sign of respect and appreciation, that was not lost.

I bought him a steak and got him drunk instead, lol.
Fabulous. What a wonderful story.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:33 AM   #23
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Oh, I missed the wife. So three total. Two for the wife 1002, 116231, and the 116610 for Dad.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:50 AM   #24
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It does happen from time to time. You wouldn't be able to see it though.
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Old 4 April 2017, 07:51 AM   #25
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How many Rolex watches have you given away?

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"All my ex's wear Rolexes"
Ha! How many are there?
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Old 4 April 2017, 09:09 AM   #26
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Two - both to my wife. I bought her a 26 mm OP and I gave her my Air King that i still wear sometimes. I gave it to her after she confiscated it and wore it for over a month without taking off.
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Nice of you. I'm sure they are all appreciated!
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:16 AM   #30
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Boy was I born into the wrong family!!

My father would never accept a watch he won't even take my old Movados.

I bought my wife a DJ31 jubilee dial with diamond markers. That was fun but now she wants a TTDJ. Not so fun anymore.

I've gifted myself a few that will be for my son in the future and that's it.
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