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Prince · 15 January 2008, 02:08 AM

Actually, my wife is very pleased with my four Rolex purchases and a TT DJ for her. She considers them a great investment, and since they were all Grey Market purchases, she was also very happy with the cost!

Honest!!!

JJ Irani · 15 January 2008, 02:38 AM

My wife gets pissed off when I glance at my sheep first and then at her!!

DavidHasselhoff · 15 January 2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

Is it because of the black Trans Am that talks?

Anyway, my wife knows how long I've wanted a Sub, and supported the spending! She just doesn't like how much time I spend on the computer now! Now, if I could just find a good excuse to go to Der Schweitz...

No, it's rather due to the slo-mo running on beaches and my very average singing voice...

kcmo · 15 January 2008, 02:48 AM

Hmmm, in my case it's always been my HUSBAND who has gotten mad about me spending so much on watches....BUT he just got his first, a Rolex Sub Date, so thankfully he 'understands' a bit more now! Ha!

For now I'm content, but I know myself and somehow I don't think my collection will stay as it is forever....guess I better wait a while before talking watches again with him!!!

DSJ · 15 January 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

My Wife is from Switzeland and boy thats handy!

I have to go there

to visit Mother in law

BUCHERER is never far away from anywhere

So you just budget the cost of buying a new Rolex into the trip to Switzerland to see the family, right?

AGENT4734 · 15 January 2008, 03:05 AM

My wife understands my need for a watch collection. Women have so many ways to accessories with purses, jewelery, make up ,etc. Men have their watches. The last time I purchased a watch I bought my wife the "Uma Thurman" Tag Heuer Link diamond dial and bezel. That should keep her quiet for a few years. My wife has a purse collection and shoe collection... so I can justify my watch collection.

DS/B MINI S · 15 January 2008, 03:08 AM

Profits from my "hobby" business are used for watch purchases. Since I'm not using funds from "Our" budget, my wife does not have a problem. Of course, every now and then I'll buy her something nice too

crimscrem · 15 January 2008, 03:09 AM

This is why I handle the household budget! In all reality, I spend time getting her used to the idea that I'm going to buy something expensive. For the most part, if I say, "don't worry about it. we're fine," then she's fine. I also threw in a lady's DJ for her. It actually arrived today, but I'm taking it home so she can open it up herself.

The thing that annoys her to no end is my always talking about watches. That "problem" only started after I found this website!

CPTL · 15 January 2008, 03:10 AM

I've bought both of my Rolexes

CPTL · 15 January 2008, 03:10 AM

I've bought

CPTL · 15 January 2008, 03:10 AM

I've bought both of my Rolexes since I've been with my current squeeze. The first one, she was like "wow--that's a lot for a watch." The second one, she was like "wait--isn't this one just like the other one?" I explained to her how much I like them, and that I wasn't going into debt or neglecting savings. She came around.

I figure if I can buy two more without her completely going off, then she's a keeper!!

Steppenwolf · 15 January 2008, 03:15 AM

My wife encouraged me to get the GMT a few weeks ago, the fact that I'm already talking about another Rolex and checking the forums every day is starting to wear thin with her.

She'll be fine with me getting another Rolex if I bring home the eternity band she's been looking at first.

ratae1950 · 15 January 2008, 03:30 AM

Her late father had a Rolex so watch interest is tolerated.

watchlady · 15 January 2008, 03:35 AM

My other half doesn't know what I spend on watches and prefers casio and pretty cheap watches.

Paperbill · 15 January 2008, 04:06 AM

my EX wife used to get pissed off, used my Rolex to justify everything she bought.

I bought my new wife a lady's DJ, she is totally fine with my watch obession

portable75 · 15 January 2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidHasselhoff

My wife thinks I'm nuts but as long as I don't spend household money she doesn't mind.

I'm with the hoff!

As long as the bills get paid.....Im sure im in the lower income range around here, however I like a few nice things and as long as it does not affect anyone else I go for it!

Prince · 15 January 2008, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My wife gets pissed off when I glance at my sheep first and then at her!!

Which is...ALL THE TIME!!!

jeb · 15 January 2008, 05:15 AM

My wife bought me my Rolex. So, no, she's not mad about it.

Prof9000 · 15 January 2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My wife gets pissed off when I glance at my sheep first and then at her!!

LOL!!!!

My wife also bought me mine otherwise I wouldn't have one - God bless her!!

Beef · 15 January 2008, 07:10 AM

Mine is in no way mollified with the 2 that I have bought her, wears a man's Luminox 90% of the time ('keeps better time,easier to read, costs $200!"), has the first dime she ever made and is the only reason that I don't live under an interstate highway bridge, eat out of dumpsters and own the "World's Most Spectacular Rolex Collection."

Sundial · 15 January 2008, 07:51 AM

I'm the one who talked my husband into buying his first Rolex, a two-tone Datejust. Then last year I am the one who bought him a SS Daytona. I would love to get him additional Rolex watches, but although he loves the ones he has he just isn't interested in having a collection.

Earl Camembert · 15 January 2008, 08:21 AM

Women get more upset about the amount of time one spends on things that are not her then about money spent, as long as the money isn't spent on other women.

funlab · 15 January 2008, 08:42 AM

i'm lucky - my wife doesn't even flinch when i add yet another rolex to my collection. my only problem is that she doesn't like rolex for herself! i try to get her to wear them but she just doesn't like the way they look on her wrist because she has small wrists. my a.d. just rolls his eyes when he sees that i'm married to the only woman that won't take a rolex if you beg her to!

Prince · 15 January 2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by funlab

i'm lucky - my wife doesn't even flinch when i add yet another rolex to my collection. my only problem is that she doesn't like rolex for herself!...suppose i should consider myself lucky.

Gerry · 15 January 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Are you the guy on Baywatch?

Nah, the real one isn't as funny!

DSJ · 15 January 2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funlab

i'm lucky - my wife doesn't even flinch when i add yet another rolex to my collection. my only problem is that she doesn't like rolex for herself! i try to get her to wear them but she just doesn't like the way they look on her wrist because she has small wrists. my a.d. just rolls his eyes when he sees that i'm married to the only woman that won't take a rolex if you beg her to!

Actually my AD cannot convince his wife to wear a nice watch (Rolex or otherwise) either!

JBat · 15 January 2008, 08:49 AM

Lol! What a great thread. I thought I was the only one. Reading through these posts is like reading through a blow-by-blow of what I went through with my GF when I bought the GMT.

cocopeep · 15 January 2008, 08:51 AM

I received approval from my wife that I was "approved" to allow myself to get my new DJ in stainless because she liked the jubilee face. Otherwise I am not permitted any more watches because the cost of my watch exceeds the money she spends on clothes and shoes for about 3 years

Gerry · 15 January 2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Hmmm, in my case it's always been my HUSBAND who has gotten mad about me spending so much on watches....BUT he just got his first, a Rolex Sub Date, so thankfully he 'understands' a bit more now! Ha!

Karis, maybe that's the key. I went through the same thing with acoustic guitars and but what's the use of buying your wife an instrument if she doesn't play? With watches, you don't need to be able to play them to wear them :)

pilapandet · 15 January 2008, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My wife gets pissed off when I glance at my sheep first and then at her!!

JJ, I felt sorry for you.

15 January 2008, 02:08 AM	#31
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Actually, my wife is very pleased with my four Rolex purchases and a TT DJ for her. She considers them a great investment, and since they were all Grey Market purchases, she was also very happy with the cost! Honest!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

15 January 2008, 02:38 AM	#32
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	My wife gets pissed off when I glance at my sheep first and then at her!! __________________ 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!!

15 January 2008, 03:05 AM	#36
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	My wife understands my need for a watch collection. Women have so many ways to accessories with purses, jewelery, make up ,etc. Men have their watches. The last time I purchased a watch I bought my wife the "Uma Thurman" Tag Heuer Link diamond dial and bezel. That should keep her quiet for a few years. My wife has a purse collection and shoe collection... so I can justify my watch collection. __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

15 January 2008, 03:08 AM	#37
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Profits from my "hobby" business are used for watch purchases. Since I'm not using funds from "Our" budget, my wife does not have a problem. Of course, every now and then I'll buy her something nice too __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

15 January 2008, 03:35 AM	#44
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	My other half doesn't know what I spend on watches and prefers casio and pretty cheap watches. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

15 January 2008, 02:48 AM	#34
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hmmm, in my case it's always been my HUSBAND who has gotten mad about me spending so much on watches....BUT he just got his first, a Rolex Sub Date, so thankfully he 'understands' a bit more now! Ha! For now I'm content, but I know myself and somehow I don't think my collection will stay as it is forever....guess I better wait a while before talking watches again with him!!!

15 January 2008, 03:09 AM	#38
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	This is why I handle the household budget! In all reality, I spend time getting her used to the idea that I'm going to buy something expensive. For the most part, if I say, "don't worry about it. we're fine," then she's fine. I also threw in a lady's DJ for her. It actually arrived today, but I'm taking it home so she can open it up herself. The thing that annoys her to no end is my always talking about watches. That "problem" only started after I found this website!

15 January 2008, 03:10 AM	#39
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I've bought both of my Rolexes

15 January 2008, 03:15 AM	#42
Steppenwolf Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 33	My wife encouraged me to get the GMT a few weeks ago, the fact that I'm already talking about another Rolex and checking the forums every day is starting to wear thin with her. She'll be fine with me getting another Rolex if I bring home the eternity band she's been looking at first.

15 January 2008, 03:30 AM	#43
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Her late father had a Rolex so watch interest is tolerated.

15 January 2008, 04:06 AM	#45
Paperbill Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Florida Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 134	my EX wife used to get pissed off, used my Rolex to justify everything she bought. I bought my new wife a lady's DJ, she is totally fine with my watch obession

15 January 2008, 05:15 AM	#48
jeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Ark Watch: Blue Sub Posts: 53	My wife bought me my Rolex. So, no, she's not mad about it. __________________ TT Blue Sub 16613 Z

15 January 2008, 07:10 AM	#50
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Mine is in no way mollified with the 2 that I have bought her, wears a man's Luminox 90% of the time ('keeps better time,easier to read, costs $200!"), has the first dime she ever made and is the only reason that I don't live under an interstate highway bridge, eat out of dumpsters and own the "World's Most Spectacular Rolex Collection." __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

15 January 2008, 07:51 AM	#51
Sundial Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Sue Location: New Mexico USA Watch: midsize Datejust Posts: 18	I'm the one who talked my husband into buying his first Rolex, a two-tone Datejust. Then last year I am the one who bought him a SS Daytona. I would love to get him additional Rolex watches, but although he loves the ones he has he just isn't interested in having a collection.

15 January 2008, 08:21 AM	#52
Earl Camembert Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,858	Women get more upset about the amount of time one spends on things that are not her then about money spent, as long as the money isn't spent on other women.

15 January 2008, 08:42 AM	#53
funlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: David Location: US Posts: 347	i'm lucky - my wife doesn't even flinch when i add yet another rolex to my collection. my only problem is that she doesn't like rolex for herself! i try to get her to wear them but she just doesn't like the way they look on her wrist because she has small wrists. my a.d. just rolls his eyes when he sees that i'm married to the only woman that won't take a rolex if you beg her to!

15 January 2008, 08:49 AM	#57
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Lol! What a great thread. I thought I was the only one. Reading through these posts is like reading through a blow-by-blow of what I went through with my GF when I bought the GMT.

15 January 2008, 08:51 AM	#58
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	I received approval from my wife that I was "approved" to allow myself to get my new DJ in stainless because she liked the jubilee face. Otherwise I am not permitted any more watches because the cost of my watch exceeds the money she spends on clothes and shoes for about 3 years

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