Incoming 60 years in the making

[77T]

You chose well in my opinion. That combination does go well in all attire - classic gold, black dial, and subtle black bezel.

I did have a little chuckle - you mentioned what a good deal you got.

Used to see friends who got their new sports car and invariably wanted to tell the "why" (got a great deal) when we all knew it was to impress the ladies...

We are impressed!

Did you forget to say how good this was?



Caymus 50th!

Happy Belated Birthday


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[RichM]

Great story. Happy Birthday and a Huge Congratulations.

[justdate]

Congrats, great story too.

[travisb]

What a great story behind that watch.
Enjoy it to the fullest!

[toomuchtalk]

[Edwardfry3]

Congratulation! looks great.

[Carguy87]

Congrats on a great watch and a better family!!

[Texasjim]

Very nice. HBD!

[emersm]

Absolutely stunning!!

[rjd1]

What a great story and tribute to your wife and FIL - and beyond that a reference I absolutely love and just picked up myself - congratulations to you!

[brandrea]

Congratulations and happy 60th

By the way, I showed Andrea this thread … you know, just to plant the seed

[Farran]

What an incredible story and a well-deserved gift! The GRNR GMT Master II is absolutely stunning, and it’s clear how much love and thought went into this gesture. Congratulations on both your milestone birthday and the beautiful watch, and cheers to your wonderful wife and family!

[GMT Aviator]

Wow, that’s lovely. Congrats.

[Zach69SS]

Happy birthday! and congratulations on both. That is a stunning piece. Wear it in good health! Great story, sounds like you have a super wife.


Cheers,

[Johndong888]

Love this!!! Congratz my man. Wear it in good health.


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[rmlovett1]

Beautiful! Really love that one! Big congratulations!

[2ltdjorn]

Enjoy in good health, congrats on a long marriage.

[Boopie]

Congratulations and happy birthday!

[Isoflur]

Great story thanks for sharing, watch looks right at home with you.

Iso


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[CH69]

Great story and great watch. Enjoy!

[paul cbc]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday.
Lovely watch.

[Jackie Daytona]

Amazing watch! Enjoyed you alls story as well! Congrats and happy birthday!

[TimeRookie]

Wow! Gorgeous watch! Congratulations. Wonderful story as well. Happy 60th.

[DAGMoney]

Great story and a terrific watch - congrats!

Looks like you enjoyed a bit of that Caymus, too. After all - a guy doesn't turn 60 everyday :)

[YoyoGift8]

Great story, gorgeous watch perfect for a huge milestone birthday. Congratulations!!!

[garyk]

That is a spectacular looking watch and bracelet! Congrats…

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by ecmgbob

To commemorate my 60th Birthday on November 10, my wife told me back in August that she wanted to buy me whatever watch I wanted. I said whatever watch? She replied with “yes, whatever watch.” I went on to explain to her that not only do I have very expensive taste, Rolexes are not something you can just walk in and ask for. She knew this from my fascinating recounts of various posts I have shared with her when she peers over my shoulder seeing me read about a forum member’s latest incoming.

I had shown her the new TT GMT last time we were at our local AD sorting out a jewelry purchase. She said “what about the watch we saw last fine we were at _____Jewelers?” I replied with “for my 60th I was thinking full gold; but I would never feel comfortable with you stepping up all the way for a purchase of that magnitude.

For some context, my wife is an only child. Both of her parents have passed. When her father retired/sold his road construction company, He kept the property and shrewdly negotiated a 99 year mineral rights deal with the purchaser. They send a monthly royalty check for all the limestone gravel they take out of the quarry in any given month. My wife wisely saves and invests a lot of these proceeds as we don’t need them to cover our daily living expenses.

Her father loved me. We rode Harleys all over the country together and he always referred to me as the son he never had. My wife swears he sided with me whenever she and I got into it and would say “don’t you pick on my son in law now.”

So with tears in her eyes, she told me “I’m only paying for half of it my Dad is in for the other half.” We went back and forth about how I wasn’t comfortable with her making such a big purchase, that I have other watches already and maybe we should just settle for the TT GMT and call it a fantastic gift regardless. One of the things I admire/dislike (situationally) about my wife is that stubborn streak of hers . This time, I have got to say I love it. She wasn’t hearing any of it. So without further ado, I have the privilege of sharing my most momentous of incomings, my 126718 GRNR GMT Master II! My wife has blessed me with two beautiful children, 34 years of marriage and now this. Truly a special lady and truly a very lucky man.

Needless to say it hasn’t left my wrist except to sleep and shower. I cannot stop looking at it. Looks great either with dress clothes or a t-shirt.

I don’t want to jinx it saying I may be finished wanting other watches as I know PM Rolexes are a gateway drug to more PM pieces. I guess time will tell. For now I am over the moon.

Huge shoutout to Mark Schneider at David SW. he saved us about $3K vs retail plus 9% sales tax. BNIB with a couple of stickers left intact. Full box, hang tags new style warranty card dated 10/12/24, bezel protector and all the kit. One link removed and it fits perfectly.


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Spectacular! Huge congratulations and happy 60th!

[Steele]

Huge congrats and wife of the year award for her for sure

[t65tampa]

Great story and fantastic watch! Enjoy!


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[Bxtek]

What a fantastic and very touching story! Thank you very much for sharing with us. Absolutely beautiful GMT! I really love that ref, ever since it was released. Looks great on you! Happy 60th and a big congratulations!