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Lordofrolex · 20 August 2016, 06:42 AM

Hey guys,

So I've been with my girlfriend for about 2 years. She always been into fashion and stuff. But not really into watches. She's been through me as I've gone from 1 watch to 4. Ive made her a watch monster. She knows all the major brands and spot them from across the room. And now judges people by there watch brands.

For example I'm a huge watch spotter. Well be at a bar and restaurant and for some reason i notice everyones watch. I just like to admire them especially when i see something special like an RM or PP. So ill say things to her like "check out the watch at that table" without even looking shell say things like "Yeah that daytona, i saw it like 10 mins ago when we first walked in"

Due to this i always use her opinion on watches I'm considering next as well as dragging her around town to check out boutiques of watches I'm interested in.

Has anyone made their girlfriend or wife a watch monster?

Relyt · 20 August 2016, 06:46 AM

I could never get my wife into the hobby lol. She is perfectly content with her Michael Kors watches and Apple IWatch. I tried.

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texex91 · 20 August 2016, 06:48 AM

She has good tastes

cda555 · 20 August 2016, 06:51 AM

Mine is getting into them if they are meant for me to wear. She doesn't like to wear watches. She is into jewelry or jade bracelets... and handbags. I bought her a new LV that she wanted a month ago and has yet to wear it.

Lamone · 20 August 2016, 06:52 AM

My type of woman

GB-man · 20 August 2016, 07:05 AM

My fiancé is kind enough to listen to me and follow me watch shopping but her heart lies with shoes.

Lordofrolex · 20 August 2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cda555

Mine is getting into them if they are meant for me to wear. She doesn't like to wear watches. She is into jewelry or jade bracelets... and handbags. I bought her a new LV that she wanted a month ago and has yet to wear it.

That is funny. She keeps telling me to size my GMT to her wrist. I won't do it!!!! She has a great job she can buy her own. Lol

TheVTCGuy · 20 August 2016, 07:42 AM

My girlfriend is just a plain monster.....

Lordofrolex · 20 August 2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

My girlfriend is just a plain monster.....

cop414 · 20 August 2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

My girlfriend is just a plain monster.....

Hey Paul, that's no way to talk about Anna.

superdog · 20 August 2016, 08:55 AM

Yes. My wife. X100

DeeTee · 20 August 2016, 08:57 AM

It's pretty corny that she would judge people based on their watch.
If you guys ran into me, I might be wearing a G-Shock........Or a 80K watch.

SemperFi · 20 August 2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Hey Paul, that's no way to talk about Anna.

And he hasn't known her that long.

Lordofrolex · 20 August 2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

It's pretty corny that she would judge people based on their watch.
If you guys ran into me, I might be wearing a G-Shock........Or a 80K watch.

Not negative way I would think. No reason to hate anyone becusse of there watch. It's more of the fact that she notices watches easily. Much more than the average person. We as watch people always notice a watch in let's say a Starbucks line or at a bar. It's just something we do. Just wondering if anyone sugnificant other has started doing that because of your watch hobby.

AK797 · 20 August 2016, 10:12 AM

Your restaurant story reminded me of the time I was with some friends and I was staring at an IWC on the next table, first one I'd ever seen out of an ADs. My friends thought I was very rude and told me to stop looking at the man and his bill. What bill? I said, I was looking at his watch.

Kingair · 20 August 2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

My girlfriend is just a plain monster.....

I'm sorry ?

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zama · 20 August 2016, 10:54 AM

My wife got me into watches, we bought two nice watches at the same time her a ladies date just me a Tudor Sub, she watched my collection grow in seize and complexity. We sold her datejust a while back but next week she get a Gold Daytona, so she is back in the big game. She is knowledgable on watches but mainly Rolex.

DeeTee · 20 August 2016, 12:44 PM

Sorry Brandon,

Didn't mean to be a dick earlier. Had a long day, and when I saw the word judge I got upset. Yes, I turned my woman into a watch freak too.

It backfired on me, now she has my 116613LN and 116505.

On the bright side I can get as many watches as I want now because she has the 116505 to wear, and I don't get the dirty looks when I sneak home with a new box.

I suggest sizing your GMT for her. You get to see it all the time since she will have it on her 24/7, and you don't have to leave her in the cold. It's more fun when the both of you have one together

DeeTee · 20 August 2016, 12:50 PM

WristEnvy · 20 August 2016, 03:12 PM

My wife will show me some pics on Instagram of watches she thinks will look good on me or her. But she has no clue of the references.

IG - @kakashi_gram

bayerische · 20 August 2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

And now judges people by there watch brands.

Well if this is true, then yes.

dera · 20 August 2016, 05:41 PM

My wife was happily wearing her Kate Spade quartz monstrosity a few years ago. Then one time we were in Tokyo, and I bought a 3570.50, and asked the seller to resize my old 116200 so she could wear it just for the time being.

Now she has 2 Rolex watches :(

daveathall · 20 August 2016, 06:04 PM

I gave my wife the TT DJ I was wearing when we got married, I didn't think she would want it, she wears it constantly and has tried on a Grand Seiko that I have on a leather strap, both look really good on her wrist.

Does she appreciate horology? Nah. It is more because they are shiny.

mjclark32 · 20 August 2016, 08:37 PM

My wife can recognize Rolex, not models, and that's pretty much it. I wish she was into them. I gave her my 36mm datejust and she never wears it.

1William · 20 August 2016, 09:04 PM

My wife knows all the brands and can spot and discuss them with some knowledge. She is not into it but has heard so much from me over the years and has been to the AD's and seen many incomings.

utc66 · 20 August 2016, 11:33 PM

I wish my wife was more into watches, or should I rephrase, I wish we could share this hobby, or any hobby for that matter. She does love her Vespa, she's just not going to learn about how it works and go to Vespa GTGs because she owns one. To her it's a tool, just like her Invicta diver she wears - just a tool. Maybe we're the tools? ��

S0041464 · 20 August 2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

So ill say things to her like "check out the watch at that table" without even looking shell say things like "Yeah that daytona, i saw it like 10 mins ago when we first walked in"

LOL she sounds awesome. Keeper.

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kilyung · 21 August 2016, 12:22 AM

According to my wife, all watches look the same just like all cars are identical.

NewEnthusiast · 21 August 2016, 08:25 PM

My wife got into watches when i got my Rolex. Apparently my enthusiasm was infectious. She also came to appreciate the beauty of watches and the intricacy of watch making. Now she has a pretty sharp eye for watches in general. Looks like my next Rolex purchase will be for her!

james1787 · 21 August 2016, 08:32 PM

My wife doesn't really care much one way or the other about watches. She doesn't wear them too often either.

20 August 2016, 06:42 AM	#1
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Girlfriend as become a watch monster... Hey guys, So I've been with my girlfriend for about 2 years. She always been into fashion and stuff. But not really into watches. She's been through me as I've gone from 1 watch to 4. Ive made her a watch monster. She knows all the major brands and spot them from across the room. And now judges people by there watch brands. For example I'm a huge watch spotter. Well be at a bar and restaurant and for some reason i notice everyones watch. I just like to admire them especially when i see something special like an RM or PP. So ill say things to her like "check out the watch at that table" without even looking shell say things like "Yeah that daytona, i saw it like 10 mins ago when we first walked in" Due to this i always use her opinion on watches I'm considering next as well as dragging her around town to check out boutiques of watches I'm interested in. Has anyone made their girlfriend or wife a watch monster? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

20 August 2016, 06:46 AM	#2
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	I could never get my wife into the hobby lol. She is perfectly content with her Michael Kors watches and Apple IWatch. I tried. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

20 August 2016, 07:05 AM	#6
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,967	My fiancé is kind enough to listen to me and follow me watch shopping but her heart lies with shoes. __________________

20 August 2016, 08:55 AM	#11
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	Yes. My wife. X100 __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 August 2016, 10:54 AM	#17
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	My wife got me into watches, we bought two nice watches at the same time her a ladies date just me a Tudor Sub, she watched my collection grow in seize and complexity. We sold her datejust a while back but next week she get a Gold Daytona, so she is back in the big game. She is knowledgable on watches but mainly Rolex. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

20 August 2016, 06:48 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	She has good tastes

20 August 2016, 06:51 AM	#4
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc and PO Posts: 1,638	Mine is getting into them if they are meant for me to wear. She doesn't like to wear watches. She is into jewelry or jade bracelets... and handbags. I bought her a new LV that she wanted a month ago and has yet to wear it.

20 August 2016, 06:52 AM	#5
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	My type of woman

20 August 2016, 07:42 AM	#8
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	My girlfriend is just a plain monster.....

20 August 2016, 08:57 AM	#12
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	It's pretty corny that she would judge people based on their watch. If you guys ran into me, I might be wearing a G-Shock........Or a 80K watch.

20 August 2016, 10:12 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,298	Your restaurant story reminded me of the time I was with some friends and I was staring at an IWC on the next table, first one I'd ever seen out of an ADs. My friends thought I was very rude and told me to stop looking at the man and his bill. What bill? I said, I was looking at his watch.

20 August 2016, 12:44 PM	#18
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Sorry Brandon, Didn't mean to be a dick earlier. Had a long day, and when I saw the word judge I got upset. Yes, I turned my woman into a watch freak too. It backfired on me, now she has my 116613LN and 116505. On the bright side I can get as many watches as I want now because she has the 116505 to wear, and I don't get the dirty looks when I sneak home with a new box. I suggest sizing your GMT for her. You get to see it all the time since she will have it on her 24/7, and you don't have to leave her in the cold. It's more fun when the both of you have one together

20 August 2016, 03:12 PM	#20
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	My wife will show me some pics on Instagram of watches she thinks will look good on me or her. But she has no clue of the references. IG - @kakashi_gram

20 August 2016, 05:41 PM	#22
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	My wife was happily wearing her Kate Spade quartz monstrosity a few years ago. Then one time we were in Tokyo, and I bought a 3570.50, and asked the seller to resize my old 116200 so she could wear it just for the time being. Now she has 2 Rolex watches :(

20 August 2016, 06:04 PM	#23
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I gave my wife the TT DJ I was wearing when we got married, I didn't think she would want it, she wears it constantly and has tried on a Grand Seiko that I have on a leather strap, both look really good on her wrist. Does she appreciate horology? Nah. It is more because they are shiny. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

20 August 2016, 08:37 PM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My wife can recognize Rolex, not models, and that's pretty much it. I wish she was into them. I gave her my 36mm datejust and she never wears it. __________________

20 August 2016, 09:04 PM	#25
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,302	My wife knows all the brands and can spot and discuss them with some knowledge. She is not into it but has heard so much from me over the years and has been to the AD's and seen many incomings.

20 August 2016, 11:33 PM	#26
utc66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DC Watch: 16600, PAM112,EZM1 Posts: 463	I wish my wife was more into watches, or should I rephrase, I wish we could share this hobby, or any hobby for that matter. She does love her Vespa, she's just not going to learn about how it works and go to Vespa GTGs because she owns one. To her it's a tool, just like her Invicta diver she wears - just a tool. Maybe we're the tools? ��

21 August 2016, 12:22 AM	#28
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	According to my wife, all watches look the same just like all cars are identical.

21 August 2016, 08:25 PM	#29
NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 556	My wife got into watches when i got my Rolex. Apparently my enthusiasm was infectious. She also came to appreciate the beauty of watches and the intricacy of watch making. Now she has a pretty sharp eye for watches in general. Looks like my next Rolex purchase will be for her!

21 August 2016, 08:32 PM	#30
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,365	My wife doesn't really care much one way or the other about watches. She doesn't wear them too often either.

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