My watch has been stolen and is being held for ransom...

[Kokyuryoku]

...by my wife

Last year I purchased a vintage Datejust 1601 and I took it to the RSC in Fukuoka for an overhaul. However, I'd forgotten about an agreement I'd made with my wife that I wouldn't buy another Rolex until I lost some weight (oops ).

Today, I came back from work and I was thinking about taking some pictures of my newly restored Datejust now on a strap. But when I opened my watch box all I saw was a small note where my baby used to be .


(If you want your watch, lose weight! Get slim!)

She said she'll give it back to me once I've lost the 10kgs I've gained since we got married. On the bright side, she didn't nick my Subby

So, my mission is to lose 10kgs.

Wish me luck I'll keep you posted. I'm off for a run.

[HL65]

LOL--that is a great way to motivate you!!! Best of luck!

[esm]

aww.... How thoughtful ;-)
10kg is quite alot, have you thought about your weight loss program yet?

Good luck mate!

[A1000]

Harsh, but good luck on the mission!

[Mosco]

With all the recent BS that's been going on with our members, my heart skipped a beat when I read the title... Glad it wasn't anything like Tristan's or Joeychitwood's situation.... Phew.... Don't do that to us, mate!

Now get yer arse on that treadmill, lose 10 lb's and post some pics ASAP. Of the watch, not the 'before/after' pics, of course.

[Idle Swede]

Good luck Ryan, you can do it.

[Gaijin]

Dam. I guess no ramen and Sapporo beers with me are in your future.

Dude ohanami is coming. We must drink and barbeque!


Am I helping?


Hang in there. You can do it and I met your wife. She is so nice. She has your best interests at heart as you well know.

[petesjag]

Thats great that she cares so much to hold your watch as ransom.... Let me tell you that 10 kilo is no big deal...... If you can make time to run 2 to 3 times a week and consume less calories you should be wearing your watch in no time. the difficult part is keeping it off...has she made any stipulations about that???
ps. the most difficultpart about loosing weight is skipping the alcohol. If you continue to drink beer or wine it will take much longer to loose the weight...
good luck,
pete

[GerardoG]

ROFL! Now THAT is what I call motivation!!

[Rscmaine]

My wife thinks that is a great idea...(they run in packs like wild dingo's these wives...)

She just commented that the same motivation might make me (finally) quit smoking.

Now I can never take off my Sub. Ever.

I may have the clasp spot welded.

[CoopJr]

Good luck with the diet Ryan. I beleive that's about 22 pounds...you can do it.

[Deyn Man]

oh no bummer!
but i guess it's for the better...
as you said, good she didn't take the sub! now lock it up somewhere else before she gets desperate and take the sub too! haha!

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Well , if it is only that ... When I saw that title , my hart missed a beat . Only a month ago my watch was stolen ...
Go on get fit , think 1601 . or just buy another one . Funny enough I just did that the other day , it's on it way as we speak . should have it sometime next week .

[kyle L]

Good luck on your diet! I'm sure even if you do loose the necessary amount, the watch won't be leaving her wrist.

[clew84]

That's hysterical!! She's one smart cookie!

No time like the present - better get started.

[everose]

NOW THAT IS MOTIVATION!!!!!!!!!!


Ryan..... stuff like this happens when you marry someone smart.

Guess i'll see you in the Gym tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[icnbne]

wow, that is just cruel
I can understand not letting you buy the watch, but taking it away?
good luck mate

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

LOL--that is a great way to motivate you!!! Best of luck!

Thanks

Originally Posted by esm

aww.... How thoughtful ;-)
10kg is quite alot, have you thought about your weight loss program yet?

Good luck mate!

Yeah, thoughtful as a kick in the pants As to my weight loss program. I think my main problem has been lack of activity. As a teacher I am usually sitting or standing at the board, not a lot of activity. So, I've decided to be more active, which means walking with the wife everyday for about an hour, going to Aikido at least three times a week, running, cycling or skipping every other day, stretching every morning and doing body weight strength training. Nothing too strenuous

Originally Posted by A1000

Harsh, but good luck on the mission!

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Mosco

With all the recent BS that's been going on with our members, my heart skipped a beat when I read the title... Glad it wasn't anything like Tristan's or Joeychitwood's situation.... Phew.... Don't do that to us, mate!

Now get yer arse on that treadmill, lose 10 lb's and post some pics ASAP. Of the watch, not the 'before/after' pics, of course.

Sorry for the shock bro and thanks for the encouragement. I'll make sure I shave for the before and after pics

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Good luck Ryan, you can do it.

Cheers I hope I can. But I'll have to give up beer

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Dam. I guess no ramen and Sapporo beers with me are in your future.

Dude ohanami is coming. We must drink and barbeque!


Am I helping?


Hang in there. You can do it and I met your wife. She is so nice. She has your best interests at heart as you well know.

Cheers bro Well we'll see. I'm a believer in moderation. I've never believed that going cold turkey with food was a good idea. Moderation is the key I think...and keeping active, which I didn't But we should definitely catch up next time I come to Fukuoka. I'll email you

Originally Posted by petesjag

Thats great that she cares so much to hold your watch as ransom.... Let me tell you that 10 kilo is no big deal...... If you can make time to run 2 to 3 times a week and consume less calories you should be wearing your watch in no time. the difficult part is keeping it off...has she made any stipulations about that???
ps. the most difficultpart about loosing weight is skipping the alcohol. If you continue to drink beer or wine it will take much longer to loose the weight...
good luck,
pete

Yeah, I don't drink a lot as it is now, but I do enjoy the odd beer now and then. Usually on Sunday night with the father in-law.

Originally Posted by GerardoG

ROFL! Now THAT is what I call motivation!!

Yes, I'm definitely motivated now

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

My wife thinks that is a great idea...(they run in packs like wild dingo's these wives...)

She just commented that the same motivation might make me (finally) quit smoking.

Now I can never take off my Sub. Ever.

I may have the clasp spot welded.

Sorry bro, I should've thought before posting and added a NSFW to the title (in this case Not Safe For Wife ) Hopefully she'll forget about it before it gets to spot welding.

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Good luck with the diet Ryan. I beleive that's about 22 pounds...you can do it.

Yep, about 22 pounds. I've been wanting to lose weight and get back into shape for a while and as we all know starting is the hardest part. Well, I'm definitely started now

Originally Posted by Deyn Man

oh no bummer!
but i guess it's for the better...
as you said, good she didn't take the sub! now lock it up somewhere else before she gets desperate and take the sub too! haha!

She did mention that if I didn't take it seriously the Sub or the Speedmaster might be next!

[InVision]

Admins please remove this thread. I don't want my wife to read it.

Mike

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Well , if it is only that ... When I saw that title , my hart missed a beat . Only a month ago my watch was stolen ...
Go on get fit , think 1601 . or just buy another one . Funny enough I just did that the other day , it's on it way as we speak . should have it sometime next week .

I thought about just taking the hit and getting another watch, but then I thought again

Originally Posted by kyle L

Good luck on your diet! I'm sure even if you do loose the necessary amount, the watch won't be leaving her wrist.

Don't give her any ideas Kyle. At the moment, I've managed to steer her away from men's watches and towards the more dainty Cartiers. If she ever realizes that she could pull off a datejust, it'll be history. Thanks for the encouragement though

Originally Posted by clew84

That's hysterical!! She's one smart cookie!

No time like the present - better get started.

I'm actually sitting on an exercise ball as I type

Originally Posted by everose

NOW THAT IS MOTIVATION!!!!!!!!!!


Ryan..... stuff like this happens when you marry someone smart.

Guess i'll see you in the Gym tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, I'll be the bloke sweating like a pig and panting like a dog (and that's just from climbing the front steps )

Originally Posted by children

wow, that is just cruel
I can understand not letting you buy the watch, but taking it away?
good luck mate

I know, I know. I thought I was home free

[chrislkb]

Hey, good luck & gambate!

Showed my wife of your thread and she is giving me that evil look after a good laugh... You had put a lot of men under the mercy of women... A new breed of Rollie kidnappers!

[sbux]

r u and ur wife japanese?

[mpkRolex]

Good luck on your weight loss program. You know I had gained more than 10 Kgs since I got married but I was able to shed up to 5 kgs..could never go below that. I keep going back and forth with my exercise routine and that is what has been holding be back. Dont do that mistake - once you start your exercise routine stick to it until you meet your goal.. Good luck!!

[erolorhun]

Yes, that is the hard part, having stamina and endurance and going through with it. Not just today or tomorrow but two weeks from now, three months, a year. That is hard but when done properly gives great satisfaction.

[JJ Irani]

Good luck, Ryan............hope you succeed in your venture!!

Is your wife Japanese?

JJ

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good luck, Ryan............hope you succeed in your venture!!

Is your wife Japanese?

JJ

Don't know if his wife is Japanese , but she seems to write it pretty well

[DRAWTOOL]

I gotta question- who does the cooking?

[Prince Tudor]

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

My wife thinks that is a great idea...(they run in packs like wild dingo's these wives...)

She just commented that the same motivation might make me (finally) quit smoking.

Now I can never take off my Sub. Ever.

I may have the clasp spot welded.

This is the exact reason why I will NEVER tell my wife about this thread

Good luck friend. 10 Kilos isn't so bad. You'll have your new prize back before you know it.

[wcl884]

Don't know if you are "required" to drink for work or socially, but I lost about 4 kg in 2 weeks when I stopped drinking liquor / beer (which I love).

I stopped drinking sugar-laden drinks and all liquor and lost a total of 8 kg in 5 weeks.

Hope this helps you getting the watch back.

[sunburst]

Yep, I do see a note in Japanese　;
"If you want your watch, lose weight!, get slim!".　

Like "Gaijin" has stated Ohanami is coming very soon (lots of BBQ, SAKE, BEER etc. etc.).　

Good Luck　

ライアン、トンコツの食べ過ぎじゃないか？
体重減らせ！
その間代わりに７０Kgの僕が飲んで食べておく　（笑）