I don't know why this is annoying me so much

[SpunkyQ8]

Originally Posted by Samui

this is a watch forum not a whining forum

x2

[SemperFi]

Be content with what you have accomplished because it's not insignificant.
I have two younger brothers who never went to college, as I did, and are much better off financially than I can ever hope to be. And I could not be happier for their success.
I'll be 65 in a few months and just purchased my first Rolex last week. It means a great deal to me because of the struggle to achieve it. I hope you wear yours as proudly as I wear mine.
You've been given some excellent advice in some of the posts above. Take it to heart.

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by UF2018

These are all very true statements, thanks everyone! What I think I am annoyed with is that I didn't get to go with her and experience this with her. I am still at school for a few days and missed this

This may be the case and it's too bad you didn't get to go with her.

However, I'm sure her father was at the AD with great pride buying his daughter her first Rolex. I'm hoping that you and her father can bond a little bit over this also.

Congrats on your Rolex, btw. Picture?

[G8RDPM]

It's Great to be a Florida Gator!
Do your best in school!
Make sure your(and her)priorities are straight.
You should be very proud of your accomplishments.

[Roller07]

Worry about what you have and not what other people have and you will be happy in life.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by ddaly12

She will NEVER love her watch like you love yours.

That's too bad.

I pity her.

Sorry to burst your bubble but a gift from a father will always be loved more than something you buy for yourself.

[LuminousMaximus]

I agree with what everyone said here. I would like to offer this:

DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO ANYONE, INCLUDING YOUR WIFE!

Because, Your life is your own and your's only. There are so many reasons why that is, but I can't explain them all here.

[jrs146]

Ask her to ask her dad to buy you one 👍


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Andad]

x2

Now we are getting somewhere.

[Dubarzy]

Don't sweat it, man. One day you may buy your daughter a watch with the money you worked hard to earn.

[Lash L]

Sounds like marriage material.

[ltmgeller]

Keep up that work ethic and you'll go far in life.

[silverbullet818]

I feel for you. But life is not fair.

Be proud that you got it on your own. That makes the achievement always sweeter and the watch more precious to you.

[ADINVA]

Hi Andrew,
You ought to be proud of yourself. I had my first Rolex when I was 36! Congrats on purchasing your very first through your own hard work! It is admirable.

[MahdiyaDad]

Originally Posted by Bluside

This may be the case and it's too bad you didn't get to go with her.

However, I'm sure her father was at the AD with great pride buying his daughter her first Rolex. I'm hoping that you and her father can bond a little bit over this also.

Congrats on your Rolex, btw. Picture?

Agree with this post, and that is another silver lining, that you can bond with her father a little bit over this.

Well done on getting yourself a Rolex at that age, if you apply yourself in that same manner there's not much that you can't achieve. Just don't forget to post up the pictures of your growing collection here when those days arrive!

[aayates]

Make sure her mom and dad like you (alot). You're lucky to have a rich girl who you like and who likes you. Don't blow it. Not exactly watch advice, but hey, you asked...

[Bisquitlips]

Just kiss her deeply....

We were there, but then not there until our mouths seemed to meld into one. Nothing else matters or ever will.






I have been reading too much Hemingway lately!

[Ckci]

First, let me say, I agree with what everyone else said on here and that's that you should feel blessed and happy that you reached your goal of buying yourself a great watch and that you fulfilled that goal. I also agree you should be happy for her without feelings of resentment. Unfortunately, that's not where my thoughts end. I like being Dr. Feelgood, but I can't be dishonest with my true feelings. I don't know. She may always really love her watch too because her dad bought it for her. Many of us plan to pass our watches on to our kids or possibly buy them watches and we hope those watches mean a lot to them. I gave my son my original Rolex when he graduated from HS and he's not rolling in money but I don't think he'll ever sell that watch. I can tell he cherishes it. If it bothers you that much I'm guessing it's because of some insecurity that her dad can buy her expensive things seemingly so easily. If that is really hard for you then maybe she's not right for you. As a dad I wouldn't want my daughter to have to be made to feel bad about the things I gave her before she was married. I'm obviously an outsider without a deep knowledge of the situation but I'm guessing it's been a point of tension before and will continue to be one for you. I'd consider moving on.

[cornerstore]

Did you consider, she maybe going to give it to you for Christmass.:

[WS9D]

In the end, look at yours and pat yourself on the back for all of your hard work.

[Watch@ddict]

It's hard not to be annoyed in this situation because i'm pretty sure your gf is not as die-hard of a fan as you and was able to attain her watch with little to no effort.

You can take solace in the fact that you know your watch inside and out, whereas she's a casual observer.

[HiloBeMagical]

So, little sweetie paid more attention to daddy than to you for an evening? That's tough.

PLEASE take the advice of an old man; what EVER you're feeling about this, keep your mouth shut and don't say anything beyond "I'm so happy for you".

And try to mean it.

The truth of the matter is that you can marry more money in 10 minutes than you can earn in a lifetime.

Don't blow it over envy.

Hilo

(Really. Clamp it.)

[Shopguy]

You worked hard towards a goal, and achieved it. She got a present.

Those two things are completely different, even though they both involve Rolexes. Her gift does not diminish your achievement. In fact relating your story in this forum demonstrates that your achievement is even bigger than you imagined. Some people never get to a place where they can understand things like this.

Neither is wrong. For the moment you are confusing your goal with simple ownership, but it's bigger than that. When you see the difference you'll be able to enjoy your watch, and hers, objectively.

[Chuckred]

Way too young to worry about that kind of stuff. You are still figuring out your life, so don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy being 19! The stuff that bothered me about girl friends at 19 - 27 is all irrelevant as they are long out of my life!

[Time Collector]

Originally Posted by rolex addict

welcome to the real world. Life isn't fair.

x2

[bdex75]

I think it has all been covered.

I would be happy that she shares the same interests as you and not let the details it get in the way of your feelings for each other.

I have been married for 20 years to someone that would rather wear a Michael Kors (and does most days, a shitty fake RG one). I have found her DJ in the shower, the kitchen cabinets, the cup holder of her car and bottom of her purse just to name a few.

Just hope that your GF treats the watch well as she has no skin in the game like you do.

Congrats on your Exp and working your ass off to get it. Gives me hope for future generations.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[PatekSF]

Look at the bright side. At least she didn't ask you to buy it.

Secondly, you can marry more money in 5 minutes than you can make in a lifetime.

[KrismanX]

Imo your Explorer is going to be worth more than her Rolex ever will to you. That's all that matters brotha.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Abdullasaif]

Trust me when I say this you've accomplished something she didn't, the feeling when you go in and get it with your own money is vastly different from asking someone to get it for you. Be proud and thankful hard work will get you very far.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Auerr]

Life isn't fair so get over it.

I got my first Rolex from my parents as a graduation gift (116710 BLNR) and a year later I bought my second with my own funds (116234 Datejust).

Let me tell you I love my datejust way more than my BLNR, just because of the fact that it reminds me how hard I had to work for it and that I bought it with my own hard earned money.

And yes, there's kids out there who get Pateks from their parents for graduation or whatever. Should I be therefore annoyed? Don't think so, I live my own life and got no time to be annoyed by what someone else has :).