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sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:00 AM

Dear friends,

A bit of a tangential and non watch related question today. This will be our family's first Rolex. I found the exact model that I know she loves and have put a hold on it using 30% payment. We will be visiting the city where the Rolex Boutique is (Vancouver BC) next week. This will be a 10 year anniv. gift.

Any ideas from folks out there how I can best orchestrate a surprise? Should I go buy it first and then surprise. Downside is that although I know she will love the one I have picked (6mos back I casually in passing made her try the white dial variant), she won't have a choice.

Other option is to casually walk in to the store, let her pick any, including the one I have selected?

Anyone worked something out with an AD to surprise?

Open to all ideas! Please help.

Rolexatlast · 16 August 2019, 04:03 AM

I’d casually take her in. The buying experience should be part of the gift. And it would make sure you get the right one. And be able to get it sized.

DPE · 16 August 2019, 04:04 AM

Just be ready for the Un Expected to happen. Make sure that it is want she wants and not what you want for her. Good luck on the day...

brockburst · 16 August 2019, 04:06 AM

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DPE

Just be ready for the Un Expected to happen. Make sure that it is want she wants and not what you want for her. Good luck on the day...

Wise! Looks like best to take her in to store. The AD said the deposit I put makes sure that the particular model is held for me, but if we change minds, we can pick any.

The Libertine · 16 August 2019, 04:10 AM

Should be surprise enough that the watch you want is in stock!

sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexatlast

I’d casually take her in. The buying experience should be part of the gift. And it would make sure you get the right one. And be able to get it sized.

That's an excellent point. I did not even consider the "buying experience". What can one expect when buying a Rolex? (I have never purchased before).

sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

Should be surprise enough that the watch you want is in stock!

Bwahaha! I was "price shopping" (yes, stupid me) and 4 calls in I realized that the 2019 silver dial she likes is backordered at least 5 months everywhere. I panicked and immediately arranged a wire at the Vancouver location.

The Libertine · 16 August 2019, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidgup

Bwahaha! I was "price shopping" (yes, stupid me) and 4 calls in I realized that the 2019 silver dial she likes is backordered at least 5 months everywhere. I panicked and immediately arranged a wire at the Vancouver location.

Good for you!

Mohawkman450 · 16 August 2019, 04:15 AM

Yip make a whole buying experience with the champagne etc

samson66 · 16 August 2019, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brockburst

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

Great!!!!

mg Barcelona · 16 August 2019, 04:16 AM

got to be in the AD. But as you walk in you must say "honey I got you something" or something appropriate. Let the AD know what's going on. Your styles are unlikely to match so you need to direct a bit towards your piece and she will appreciate the effort.

OR you could just take her in and let her decide.
Either way you are doing a good thing.

sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mg Barcelona

OR you could just take her in and let her decide.
Either way you are doing a good thing.

Oh I like that. Walk in and say, honey I got you something. Cheers brother for making me feel good for my efforts :)

enjoythemusic · 16 August 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sidgup

Other option is to casually walk in to the store, let her pick any, including the one I have selected?

That's what i did. In the end she preferred a Frankenwatch from my NYC friend.

SlowhandBuzz · 16 August 2019, 04:28 AM

Call the AD, tell them you are coming and to have THE watch ready. Browse around for a minute, say you don't see anything and then have them go pull it from behind the counter. Suggest she try it on, ask if she likes it, when she says yes, say great because that one is already yours. The shock factor will set in, then you can make sure it is her favorite.

sidgup · 16 August 2019, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowhandBuzz

Call the AD, tell them you are coming and to have THE watch ready. Browse around for a minute, say you don't see anything and then have them go pull it from behind the counter. Suggest she try it on, ask if she likes it, when she says yes, say great because that one is already yours. The shock factor will set in, then you can make sure it is her favorite.

Ma man!!

123Blueface · 16 August 2019, 04:48 AM

Simply tell her you are buying her one and let her pick it out.
Bet her choice is nowhere near what you had in mind she would like.

Cooper33 · 16 August 2019, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockburst

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

Good to know I'm not alone when I also thought this

amh · 16 August 2019, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowhandBuzz

Call the AD, tell them you are coming and to have THE watch ready. Browse around for a minute, say you don't see anything and then have them go pull it from behind the counter. Suggest she try it on, ask if she likes it, when she says yes, say great because that one is already yours. The shock factor will set in, then you can make sure it is her favorite.

THEN you can make sure? You'd better be pretty sure already.

If you can't pick up the watch in advance then sure, stage something at the AD. If I were doing it I'd rather go out to dinner and present it separately.

billfredericks · 16 August 2019, 05:13 AM

“Honey, what’s this one with all the dials?”

“That’s not for sale.”

Shan77 · 16 August 2019, 05:13 AM

Buy yourself one! That should surprise her!!!

Runner_up · 16 August 2019, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockburst

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

Gave me a good laugh

samson66 · 16 August 2019, 09:00 PM

macrowatch · 16 August 2019, 09:46 PM

Work with the AD on the surprise so that you have fully prepaid, not sized the watch and can exchange alternate in the day with the wife.

Then present the gift somewhere not at the AD, hotel room if you need safety or out and about on your 10 yr date. Give her a “purse” as the gift instead with the Rolex inside.

AH0RSEY · 16 August 2019, 10:41 PM

"honey I've decided that after 10 years of marriage we needed to spice up our lives a little, so I've decided for you to buy ME a Rolex whilst we are in Vancouver"....

"I've picked it out and its a Platinum Daytona, can you just wire me the $65k back into my account...thanks hun x"...

now THAT would surprise her

Jamie1111 · 16 August 2019, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockburst

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

Hahahahhahaha!!!! F yeah!

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Jamie1111 · 16 August 2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper33

Good to know I'm not alone when I also thought this

X2

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fsprow · 17 August 2019, 01:34 AM

Just be prepared if she says she really doesn't want the watch. I went through this after buying a car for my wife and arranging a surprise delivery with the salesperson. I got the surprise!! Back the car went.

Monty22 · 17 August 2019, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockburst

Step one...

Cut a hole in the box.

Very well played! My buddy and I dressed up as those guys for Halloween

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Macnavara · 17 August 2019, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidgup

Dear friends,

A bit of a tangential and non watch related question today. This will be our family's first Rolex. I found the exact model that I know she loves and have put a hold on it using 30% payment. We will be visiting the city where the Rolex Boutique is (Vancouver BC) next week. This will be a 10 year anniv. gift.

Any ideas from folks out there how I can best orchestrate a surprise? Should I go buy it first and then surprise. Downside is that although I know she will love the one I have picked (6mos back I casually in passing made her try the white dial variant), she won't have a choice.

Other option is to casually walk in to the store, let her pick any, including the one I have selected?

Anyone worked something out with an AD to surprise?

Open to all ideas! Please help.

Call the ad ahead of the time to forewarn them and ask of they can make it a little special for her....ask them to get some champagne on ice and make sure they know hers and your name to make her feel vip...good luck hope it goes well

16 August 2019, 04:00 AM	#1
sidgup "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 19	Ideas on how to surprise wife with first Rolex? Dear friends, A bit of a tangential and non watch related question today. This will be our family's first Rolex. I found the exact model that I know she loves and have put a hold on it using 30% payment. We will be visiting the city where the Rolex Boutique is (Vancouver BC) next week. This will be a 10 year anniv. gift. Any ideas from folks out there how I can best orchestrate a surprise? Should I go buy it first and then surprise. Downside is that although I know she will love the one I have picked (6mos back I casually in passing made her try the white dial variant), she won't have a choice. Other option is to casually walk in to the store, let her pick any, including the one I have selected? Anyone worked something out with an AD to surprise? Open to all ideas! Please help.

16 August 2019, 04:48 AM	#17
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Simply tell her you are buying her one and let her pick it out. Bet her choice is nowhere near what you had in mind she would like. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

16 August 2019, 10:41 PM	#25
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	"honey I've decided that after 10 years of marriage we needed to spice up our lives a little, so I've decided for you to buy ME a Rolex whilst we are in Vancouver".... "I've picked it out and its a Platinum Daytona, can you just wire me the $65k back into my account...thanks hun x"... now THAT would surprise her __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

16 August 2019, 04:03 AM	#2
Rolexatlast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 772	I’d casually take her in. The buying experience should be part of the gift. And it would make sure you get the right one. And be able to get it sized.

16 August 2019, 04:04 AM	#3
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	Just be ready for the Un Expected to happen. Make sure that it is want she wants and not what you want for her. Good luck on the day...

16 August 2019, 04:06 AM	#4
brockburst 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 792	Step one... Cut a hole in the box.

16 August 2019, 04:10 AM	#6
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Should be surprise enough that the watch you want is in stock!

16 August 2019, 04:15 AM	#10
Mohawkman450 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Kahnawake Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 144	Yip make a whole buying experience with the champagne etc

16 August 2019, 04:16 AM	#12
mg Barcelona Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Barcelona Posts: 298	got to be in the AD. But as you walk in you must say "honey I got you something" or something appropriate. Let the AD know what's going on. Your styles are unlikely to match so you need to direct a bit towards your piece and she will appreciate the effort. OR you could just take her in and let her decide. Either way you are doing a good thing.

16 August 2019, 04:28 AM	#15
SlowhandBuzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 102	Call the AD, tell them you are coming and to have THE watch ready. Browse around for a minute, say you don't see anything and then have them go pull it from behind the counter. Suggest she try it on, ask if she likes it, when she says yes, say great because that one is already yours. The shock factor will set in, then you can make sure it is her favorite.

16 August 2019, 05:13 AM	#20
billfredericks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 685	“Honey, what’s this one with all the dials?” “That’s not for sale.”

16 August 2019, 05:13 AM	#21
Shan77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 181	Buy yourself one! That should surprise her!!!

16 August 2019, 09:00 PM	#23
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906

16 August 2019, 09:46 PM	#24
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	Work with the AD on the surprise so that you have fully prepaid, not sized the watch and can exchange alternate in the day with the wife. Then present the gift somewhere not at the AD, hotel room if you need safety or out and about on your 10 yr date. Give her a “purse” as the gift instead with the Rolex inside.

17 August 2019, 01:34 AM	#28
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,405	Just be prepared if she says she really doesn't want the watch. I went through this after buying a car for my wife and arranging a surprise delivery with the salesperson. I got the surprise!! Back the car went.

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