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Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 04:58 AM

I walked into my jeweler today to pickup my wife's mother's day present which had just come in.

I am standing there paying for the diamonds when a woman comes in with a green box and asks the owner if he would be interested in buying it.

He points at me and says "Josh may be interested".

Because I'm a sucker, and apparently had too much cash in my pocket at that moment, I bit. Took a peak at it, and came to a very reasonable deal.

Not what I would ever go shopping for, but I actually like the watch alot on my wrist. Though, since its 34mm my wife may steal it. (We will see if the diamonds are enough to keep her away from it)

A fun morning, just proves you never know when one is going to fall into your lap. (Sorry just quick snapped photos)

2001 Date, Ref-15200. All box, papers, calendar, receipt, and a winder.

R.G · 6 May 2011, 05:02 AM

phampau · 6 May 2011, 05:03 AM

Impulse buy??

roger0770 · 6 May 2011, 05:06 AM

a good husband you are!

Jason71 · 6 May 2011, 05:09 AM

NICE

I love a good deal on a Rolex watch. My wife would love that one

esm · 6 May 2011, 05:14 AM

nice one Josh. i bet it was fun.

i remember i walked in say hi to one of my old AD saleswomen, and walked out with a Sub C.... that was fun for me too

tkc324 · 6 May 2011, 05:16 AM

Very nice... always fun finding deals...

Casey VP-26 · 6 May 2011, 05:16 AM

Very Nice: Just to let you know my wife also has a 15200, and she loves it, So Good Luck.

Roja · 6 May 2011, 05:18 AM

Great! Right place, right time!

Explorer 2011 · 6 May 2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by roja

great! Right place, right time!

x2

Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 06:59 AM

We shall see, maybe we'll wear it for a while, maybe it'll end up on the sale forum to fund a new Sub

MonBK · 6 May 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

We shall see, maybe we'll wear it for a while, maybe it'll end up on the sale forum to fund a new Sub

Pm me if you decide not to keep it.

My daughter wants that exact watch.

ptugolf · 6 May 2011, 07:29 AM

Your wife will love it. My wife has a 15220 with a blue dial.

wdalew5 · 6 May 2011, 07:43 AM

How much ? May I ask?

spuds · 6 May 2011, 07:46 AM

I really like that & I totaly agree it'd be a great piece for anyone's wife/daughter/loved one....

SkyKing31 · 6 May 2011, 07:51 AM

WOW .. That is a good looking watch .. I have a SS Air King with a salmon dial .. I really seem to like the salmon

MortgageGuy · 6 May 2011, 07:57 AM

Congrats on the deal

Sometimes when you least expect it, hope your wife loves the diamonds

Art 1 · 6 May 2011, 07:57 AM

That's nice.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 6 May 2011, 10:06 AM

The Rolex addiction has really taken a tough grip on you. You go in to buy your wife diamonds and leave with the diamonds and a Rolex.

Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

The Rolex addiction has really taken a tough grip on you. You go in to buy your wife diamonds and leave with the diamonds and a Rolex.

It's not my fault!! How often does a Rolex just walk up behind you and ask you to take it home?

The diamonds are flawless though, that counts for something right?

HL65 · 6 May 2011, 12:12 PM

Very nice!!

Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phonetics

and u just bought a rolex from a random just like that..

nice.. u never know it's sometimes so darn easy to rip someone off..

Wow, actually I paid a pretty fair price, interesting that you assume that though.

dbphotos · 6 May 2011, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phonetics

and u just bought a rolex from a random just like that..

nice.. u never know it's sometimes so darn easy to rip someone off..

First, did you read he was at a jewelry store? I'm sure that they were able to open the back for him so they could confirm #'s, etc.

Second, I hope you weren't insinuating that Josh ripped someone off. You may want to be a little more clear in your communication when you are making ignorant accusations. (I use the term ignorant in its true definition, not name calling.)

dddrees · 6 May 2011, 12:22 PM

Nice,Congrats.

noche619 · 6 May 2011, 12:28 PM

nice watch....I have an Air King with that dial....I had to search high and low to find it

Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 12:43 PM

My mistake, I thought you were accusing me of ripping someone off.

The watch papers are in the name of the person I bought it from, they are the original owner. The watch nor the seller looked suspect to me. I see alot of fakes, and own enough watches to know what to look for.

We made the deal, and the shops master watchmaker cracked it open and checked it out with me.

I own a cash business, and I buy valuable items from random people everyday (much more valuable than an average Rolex) so, maybe I am different than the average person buying the watch from a "Random"

sherwin · 6 May 2011, 01:02 PM

As long are you are comfortable in buying it. Different people have different risk levels.

dbphotos · 6 May 2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwin

As long are you are comfortable in buying it. Different people have different risk levels.

Exactly!

Justjosh · 6 May 2011, 01:53 PM

Didn't mean for this thread to cause any hostility etc guys.

Just sharing something amusing that happened today that I figured the bulk of you would find fun

Casey VP-26 · 6 May 2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

Didn't mean for this thread to cause any hostility etc guys.

Just sharing something amusing that happened today that I figured the bulk of you would find fun

Great Story, Thank you for Sharing.

6 May 2011, 04:58 AM	#1
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	A man walks into a jewelry store.. I walked into my jeweler today to pickup my wife's mother's day present which had just come in. I am standing there paying for the diamonds when a woman comes in with a green box and asks the owner if he would be interested in buying it. He points at me and says "Josh may be interested". Because I'm a sucker, and apparently had too much cash in my pocket at that moment, I bit. Took a peak at it, and came to a very reasonable deal. Not what I would ever go shopping for, but I actually like the watch alot on my wrist. Though, since its 34mm my wife may steal it. (We will see if the diamonds are enough to keep her away from it) A fun morning, just proves you never know when one is going to fall into your lap. (Sorry just quick snapped photos) 2001 Date, Ref-15200. All box, papers, calendar, receipt, and a winder.

6 May 2011, 05:03 AM	#3
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Impulse buy?? __________________

6 May 2011, 05:09 AM	#5
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	NICE I love a good deal on a Rolex watch. My wife would love that one __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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6 May 2011, 07:46 AM	#15
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I really like that & I totaly agree it'd be a great piece for anyone's wife/daughter/loved one.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

6 May 2011, 05:02 AM	#2
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6 May 2011, 05:06 AM	#4
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	a good husband you are!

6 May 2011, 05:14 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	nice one Josh. i bet it was fun. i remember i walked in say hi to one of my old AD saleswomen, and walked out with a Sub C.... that was fun for me too

6 May 2011, 05:16 AM	#7
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very nice... always fun finding deals...

6 May 2011, 05:16 AM	#8
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Very Nice: Just to let you know my wife also has a 15200, and she loves it, So Good Luck.

6 May 2011, 05:18 AM	#9
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Great! Right place, right time!

6 May 2011, 06:59 AM	#11
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	We shall see, maybe we'll wear it for a while, maybe it'll end up on the sale forum to fund a new Sub

6 May 2011, 07:29 AM	#13
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Your wife will love it. My wife has a 15220 with a blue dial.

6 May 2011, 07:51 AM	#16
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	WOW .. That is a good looking watch .. I have a SS Air King with a salmon dial .. I really seem to like the salmon Attached Images

6 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#17
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Congrats on the deal Sometimes when you least expect it, hope your wife loves the diamonds __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

6 May 2011, 07:57 AM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's nice.

6 May 2011, 10:06 AM	#19
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	The Rolex addiction has really taken a tough grip on you. You go in to buy your wife diamonds and leave with the diamonds and a Rolex.

6 May 2011, 12:12 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 May 2011, 12:22 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice,Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 May 2011, 12:28 PM	#25
noche619 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 191	nice watch....I have an Air King with that dial....I had to search high and low to find it

6 May 2011, 12:43 PM	#26
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	My mistake, I thought you were accusing me of ripping someone off. The watch papers are in the name of the person I bought it from, they are the original owner. The watch nor the seller looked suspect to me. I see alot of fakes, and own enough watches to know what to look for. We made the deal, and the shops master watchmaker cracked it open and checked it out with me. I own a cash business, and I buy valuable items from random people everyday (much more valuable than an average Rolex) so, maybe I am different than the average person buying the watch from a "Random"

6 May 2011, 01:02 PM	#27
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	As long are you are comfortable in buying it. Different people have different risk levels. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

6 May 2011, 01:53 PM	#29
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Didn't mean for this thread to cause any hostility etc guys. Just sharing something amusing that happened today that I figured the bulk of you would find fun

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