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Gimpgimp12 · 22 February 2013, 01:25 AM

Gentleman and ladies of TRF,

I am seeking your advice on a topic that has been on my mind the past few months. I am torn on what to do and was hoping that my fellow members could share some of their opinions with me....

Next year will be my 10 year wedding anniversary. A milestone, to say the least. I have always wanted a Rolex ever since my father got his and I saw how much he loved his DD. As the years have passed, I had chances to get one but for one reason or another, I decided to put the money into different investments.

For my 10 year anniversary gift to myself, I want to purchase my very own Rolex. I also want to get my wife a gift as well. However, we will be undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization treatment in a few months and needless to say, the cost of that will be substantial. We would be paying the treatments off over time because unfortunately, the procedure will not be covered under medical insurance.

My question is...should I still try and save to get the Rolex? I will get my wife her gift no matter what but I feel guilty making such a big purchase for myself when we will still be paying off our IVF treatments. On one hand, I feel that it's our 10 year anniversary...a milestone that only happens once. Everytime I look down at my wrist, that Rolex will remind me of that milestone. On the other hand, my responsible side says that I should use that money I would be setting aside to pay off the debt first.

I am sorry that this was such a long post but I wanted to give out as much info as possible. Thank you all in advance for your responses.....

Lisa · 22 February 2013, 01:29 AM

No brainer to me.... the gift of a baby is better than any material item. Use the money for the treatment.

Boardman · 22 February 2013, 01:31 AM

Easy. Hold off on the watch. It's just a watch.

padi56 · 22 February 2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

No brainer to me.... the gift of a baby is better than any material item. Use the money for the treatment.

Have to agree 150%

The Mole · 22 February 2013, 01:37 AM

Sounds like if the question is should you do both, or not get the Rolex as well?

If so, it sounds like you should hold off on the Rolex for now. Definitely get the wife something though lol

jimbones43 · 22 February 2013, 01:40 AM

The watch will wait! Think of the joy of a new baby, then the joy of a new watch...but imo baby first!!! Best wishes!!

rolex75216 · 22 February 2013, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisa

no brainer to me.... The gift of a baby is better than any material item. Use the money for the treatment.

+1

ROGERB · 22 February 2013, 01:41 AM

Welcome aboard! It will be yours and your wife's anniversary so the milestone is both of yours. Some will argue that not putting that extra money towards paying off the IVF bill will make no difference to it's outcome and yet some may say Karma is Karma. I wish you good luck and hope success will bring you a child.
And maybe THAT GIFT and a Rolex to celebrate would be the best of both.
R

The Joker · 22 February 2013, 01:46 AM

Sort and pay the IVF off first.

It's just a watch.

impalass · 22 February 2013, 01:47 AM

IMHO focus on the baby and expences, the Rolex can wait.

andromeda160 · 22 February 2013, 02:10 AM

I think putting off the rolex will be easier to explain than putting off the baby

paltak · 22 February 2013, 02:24 AM

I wouldn't over-extend yourself, but if you could do both why not, you only live once and it's something you've been wanting to commemorate a major milestone. But given the choice, baby comes first, good luck!

Rolexwatch · 22 February 2013, 02:27 AM

The answer's obvious. Forget about the watch for now and take care of the IVF expenses.

Castor · 22 February 2013, 02:28 AM

I would say do both only if you can REALLY afford it (it doesn't sound like you can or you wouldn't be asking). Otherwise go for the IVF. A watch is a thing and a baby is a person... go for the person.
You can always get a watch another time.

Castor · 22 February 2013, 02:32 AM

Seems like you're in Vegas! I would say that if you want to do something really nice for your wife then spoil her at any one of the hotels/resorts there. If you think you can afford a Rolex then you can probably afford a night or two out... give her a spa treatment.
Forget the Rolex for now.

jerseyden · 22 February 2013, 02:32 AM

It's only a watch. They are not going to stop making them. There will be plenty of time to get another one.

versatile1 · 22 February 2013, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimpgimp12

Gentleman and ladies of TRF,

I am seeking your advice on a topic that has been on my mind the past few months. I am torn on what to do and was hoping that my fellow members could share some of their opinions with me....

Next year will be my 10 year wedding anniversary. A milestone, to say the least. I have always wanted a Rolex ever since my father got his and I saw how much he loved his DD. As the years have passed, I had chances to get one but for one reason or another, I decided to put the money into different investments.

For my 10 year anniversary gift to myself, I want to purchase my very own Rolex. I also want to get my wife a gift as well. However, we will be undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization treatment in a few months and needless to say, the cost of that will be substantial. We would be paying the treatments off over time because unfortunately, the procedure will not be covered under medical insurance.

My question is...should I still try and save to get the Rolex? I will get my wife her gift no matter what but I feel guilty making such a big purchase for myself when we will still be paying off our IVF treatments. On one hand, I feel that it's our 10 year anniversary...a milestone that only happens once. Everytime I look down at my wrist, that Rolex will remind me of that milestone. On the other hand, my responsible side says that I should use that money I would be setting aside to pay off the debt first.

I am sorry that this was such a long post but I wanted to give out as much info as possible. Thank you all in advance for your responses.....

I used to think the same about Milestone years, they only come once. After 21 years of marriage ( tomorrow ) i have come to realize that ALL the years only come once.LOL
Every anniversery is worth celebrating so if not a Rolex for the 10th, the 11th is just as important.
just my .02

Angrypuppy · 22 February 2013, 02:56 AM

It's a watch. Get over it.

A baby will change your perspective, for the better, for ever. Wait until you have a baby to even think about a Rolex again unless you can cover the cost with unused disposable income.

superdog · 22 February 2013, 03:18 AM

I will agree and disagree.

If the baby is the priority, than its a no brainer.

However, I think babies are way overrated. I say skip the baby, go on vacation with the misses and buy a matching pair of datejusts.

ssn767 · 22 February 2013, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versatile1

I used to think the same about Milestone years, they only come once. After 21 years of marriage ( tomorrow ) i have come to realize that ALL the years only come once.LOL
Every anniversery is worth celebrating so if not a Rolex for the 10th, the 11th is just as important.
just my .02

These are some of the wisest and truest words I have ever read.

Like others have said, the watch will always be there to get later. I agree that the priorities should be the baby and your family's financial security.

Congratulations and best wishes sent your way!

Time2time · 22 February 2013, 03:32 AM

No brainer for me also. Treatment.

Save for the watch at a later date.

Watchdog · 22 February 2013, 03:35 AM

Please forget the watch and save for the babies. With IVF, you might end up having twins.

I wish you all the luck in the world with your future son or daughter or son AND daughter.

kcmo · 22 February 2013, 03:36 AM

Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 10th earlier this month....a milestone indeed!!!

I'd agree with what most have said here...IVF first and the watch later. Just more sensible. I wish you and your wife the BEST of luck!

Percival007 · 22 February 2013, 03:46 AM

Save for and pay off the IVF.

Then, when the Child is 1 buy yourself the Watch, wearing it will make you think of your Child every time you look at it.
When the Child is 18, pass on this Special (to you both) Watch to the Child and treat yourself to another!!
Even if you are blessed with a Girl, the fashion for larger watches even on women will still likely be there so it won't look out of place on her wrist.

Just a thought.

JC

NoobSubmarinerOwner · 22 February 2013, 03:47 AM

The baby is the gift!

Thatguy · 22 February 2013, 04:12 AM

Focus on the family, you can always get a watch they are making plenty.

tedscott3 · 22 February 2013, 04:20 AM

Are you serious with this thread? Pay for the treatment, or go into debt and get a watch?! As they say.... Come on man!

petesjag · 22 February 2013, 04:42 AM

Go with your gut feeling, you alread awncered your own questune.
Get a gift for your wife now and take care of yourself later when the time is right and you feel good about it.

MonBK · 22 February 2013, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedscott3

Are you serious with this thread? Pay for the treatment, or go into debt and get a watch?! As they say.... Come on man!

I agree, this is a tough question.

porschejeff · 22 February 2013, 04:51 AM

Agree with the masses here, work on the IVF then get the watch plenty of life ahead. In the meantime, help pay for the Doc's new Rolex

22 February 2013, 01:25 AM	#1
Gimpgimp12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sin city Posts: 27	Need my fellow members' advice on a personal subject Gentleman and ladies of TRF, I am seeking your advice on a topic that has been on my mind the past few months. I am torn on what to do and was hoping that my fellow members could share some of their opinions with me.... Next year will be my 10 year wedding anniversary. A milestone, to say the least. I have always wanted a Rolex ever since my father got his and I saw how much he loved his DD. As the years have passed, I had chances to get one but for one reason or another, I decided to put the money into different investments. For my 10 year anniversary gift to myself, I want to purchase my very own Rolex. I also want to get my wife a gift as well. However, we will be undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization treatment in a few months and needless to say, the cost of that will be substantial. We would be paying the treatments off over time because unfortunately, the procedure will not be covered under medical insurance. My question is...should I still try and save to get the Rolex? I will get my wife her gift no matter what but I feel guilty making such a big purchase for myself when we will still be paying off our IVF treatments. On one hand, I feel that it's our 10 year anniversary...a milestone that only happens once. Everytime I look down at my wrist, that Rolex will remind me of that milestone. On the other hand, my responsible side says that I should use that money I would be setting aside to pay off the debt first. I am sorry that this was such a long post but I wanted to give out as much info as possible. Thank you all in advance for your responses.....

22 February 2013, 01:37 AM	#5
The Mole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116520 Posts: 256	Sounds like if the question is should you do both, or not get the Rolex as well? If so, it sounds like you should hold off on the Rolex for now. Definitely get the wife something though lol __________________ The Mole "Time is inseparable from existence for us ... It enables the real world not simply to be, but to become." Prof. Albert Facquard Inaugural Conference of the 12th International Chronometer Congress, October 2004.

22 February 2013, 03:18 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I will agree and disagree. If the baby is the priority, than its a no brainer. However, I think babies are way overrated. I say skip the baby, go on vacation with the misses and buy a matching pair of datejusts. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 February 2013, 04:42 AM	#28
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Go with your gut feeling, you alread awncered your own questune. Get a gift for your wife now and take care of yourself later when the time is right and you feel good about it. __________________ 116718LN Black dial

22 February 2013, 01:29 AM	#2
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	No brainer to me.... the gift of a baby is better than any material item. Use the money for the treatment.

22 February 2013, 01:31 AM	#3
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	Easy. Hold off on the watch. It's just a watch.

22 February 2013, 01:40 AM	#6
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	The watch will wait! Think of the joy of a new baby, then the joy of a new watch...but imo baby first!!! Best wishes!!

22 February 2013, 01:41 AM	#8
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	Welcome aboard! It will be yours and your wife's anniversary so the milestone is both of yours. Some will argue that not putting that extra money towards paying off the IVF bill will make no difference to it's outcome and yet some may say Karma is Karma. I wish you good luck and hope success will bring you a child. And maybe THAT GIFT and a Rolex to celebrate would be the best of both. R

22 February 2013, 01:46 AM	#9
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Sort and pay the IVF off first. It's just a watch.

22 February 2013, 01:47 AM	#10
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	IMHO focus on the baby and expences, the Rolex can wait.

22 February 2013, 02:10 AM	#11
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I think putting off the rolex will be easier to explain than putting off the baby

22 February 2013, 02:24 AM	#12
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I wouldn't over-extend yourself, but if you could do both why not, you only live once and it's something you've been wanting to commemorate a major milestone. But given the choice, baby comes first, good luck!

22 February 2013, 02:27 AM	#13
Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	The answer's obvious. Forget about the watch for now and take care of the IVF expenses.

22 February 2013, 02:28 AM	#14
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	I would say do both only if you can REALLY afford it (it doesn't sound like you can or you wouldn't be asking). Otherwise go for the IVF. A watch is a thing and a baby is a person... go for the person. You can always get a watch another time.

22 February 2013, 02:32 AM	#15
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Seems like you're in Vegas! I would say that if you want to do something really nice for your wife then spoil her at any one of the hotels/resorts there. If you think you can afford a Rolex then you can probably afford a night or two out... give her a spa treatment. Forget the Rolex for now.

22 February 2013, 02:32 AM	#16
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	It's only a watch. They are not going to stop making them. There will be plenty of time to get another one.

22 February 2013, 02:56 AM	#18
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	It's a watch. Get over it. A baby will change your perspective, for the better, for ever. Wait until you have a baby to even think about a Rolex again unless you can cover the cost with unused disposable income.

22 February 2013, 03:32 AM	#21
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	No brainer for me also. Treatment. Save for the watch at a later date.

22 February 2013, 03:35 AM	#22
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Please forget the watch and save for the babies. With IVF, you might end up having twins. I wish you all the luck in the world with your future son or daughter or son AND daughter.

22 February 2013, 03:36 AM	#23
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Happy Anniversary! We just celebrated our 10th earlier this month....a milestone indeed!!! I'd agree with what most have said here...IVF first and the watch later. Just more sensible. I wish you and your wife the BEST of luck!

22 February 2013, 03:46 AM	#24
Percival007 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: James Location: England Watch: Tudor Sport 20020 Posts: 37	Save for and pay off the IVF. Then, when the Child is 1 buy yourself the Watch, wearing it will make you think of your Child every time you look at it. When the Child is 18, pass on this Special (to you both) Watch to the Child and treat yourself to another!! Even if you are blessed with a Girl, the fashion for larger watches even on women will still likely be there so it won't look out of place on her wrist. Just a thought. JC

22 February 2013, 03:47 AM	#25
NoobSubmarinerOwner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 52	The baby is the gift!

22 February 2013, 04:12 AM	#26
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Focus on the family, you can always get a watch they are making plenty.

22 February 2013, 04:20 AM	#27
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Are you serious with this thread? Pay for the treatment, or go into debt and get a watch?! As they say.... Come on man!

22 February 2013, 04:51 AM	#30
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Agree with the masses here, work on the IVF then get the watch plenty of life ahead. In the meantime, help pay for the Doc's new Rolex

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