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Mystro · 14 January 2015, 01:20 AM

Isn't that the truth? Even the most down-to-earth, common sense woman is lying when they tell you this. They may even think they believe this but when it happens they will take their rage out on you.

This is twenty years of happy marriage talking.

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Originally Posted by scranger

x2

Also, for future marital harmony, never fall for the "Oh, I don't want anything for my birthday this year" trap.

PTruong · 14 January 2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokoshawnuff

Ring for engagement, rolex for a wedding day present.

Follow this and your life will be golden..

JV588 · 15 January 2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokoshawnuff

Ring for engagement, rolex for a wedding day present.

crowncollection · 13 January 2015, 06:21 PM

I would not mate it's a very symbolic thing, diamonds are forever etc.

WWC · 13 January 2015, 06:35 PM

Biggest mistake you could make man. An engagement is something special and although she might like the idea of a Rolex it won't be for this occasion. You'll know what I mean when you look back and say.... Good I didn't do that.

jctrolex · 13 January 2015, 06:38 PM

Sounds like you're off to a very rough start, better learn more about women very fast.

Divingdeep87 · 13 January 2015, 06:44 PM

We all love Rolex, but you gotta go with a big ass diamond ring. Or maybe a normal diamond ring and a watch the moning after the wedding?

bp1000 · 13 January 2015, 07:16 PM

How many females frequent this forum? Watches attract much smaller numbers from the female audience

Believe me diamond rings are the way to go.

The female is a dangerous creature when upset, who knows what could happen

RMC12 · 13 January 2015, 07:24 PM

You will categorically have to buy her a ring anyway. I proposed to my wife with a sapphire ring and still ended up buying the diamond! No way a watch would come close in her eyes.

Definitely buy yourself one though. It worked for us. My wife got the ring (well two actually) and I got a watch.

2106 · 13 January 2015, 07:26 PM

ring is definitely necessary! - Unless she specifically has said she doesn't want a ring (but this would be a first...)

watch as anniversary present (possibly 1 for each of you after 1 year!)

Catyack · 13 January 2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ND10

Does it sound crazy? Am about to propose to my gf and i'm really toying with the idea to get a Rolex instead of the cliche diamond ring to propose.

"Crazy" doesn't even begin to describe the insanity of that idea. After you're married you'll have a zillion opportunities where you can "dare to be different" in your personal battle vs perceived cliche's, but this situation is absolutely NOT one of those times. She probably has plenty of jewelry she already adorns her wrists with, don't dare to leave her ring finger bare.

Diamond ring, period. If she were some kind of non-traditionalist that wouldn't like the "cliche'" due to some activist reason or something, believe me she would have already let you know.

ND10 · 13 January 2015, 08:17 PM

Hahahaha I'm taking a beating here

Thank god there is a big difference about thinking of doing and actually doing it.

Ring it is

mjclark32 · 13 January 2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ND10

Hahahaha I'm taking a beating here

Thank god there is a big difference about thinking of doing and actually doing it.

Ring it is

All the best!

Widows Son · 28 April 2020, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ND10

Hahahaha I'm taking a beating here

Thank god there is a big difference about thinking of doing and actually doing it.

Ring it is

The beating we gave you is nothing in comparison to what she would have given you!!! Get her a Rolex as a wedding present instead.

flw · 13 January 2015, 08:16 PM

I just got engaged myself, to my original fiancee (we parted ways 28 years ago, married different people, divorced, and reunited ... Long story). Anyway, she likes watches, but she wanted the diamond solitaire ring. I asked her if she would like a plain wedding band and a watch for a wedding present, and she said no, she wants diamonds in the wedding band as well! That's fine with me (my job is to make sure she is happy with what she sees when she looks down at her hand). So I figure that a watch can come later. And she said to me, "It's a pity that you don't get something nice to show that you're engaged too."

So I'm getting a Rolex for myself!

ND10 · 13 January 2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flw

I just got engaged myself, to my original fiancee (we parted ways 28 years ago, married different people, divorced, and reunited ... Long story). Anyway, she likes watches, but she wanted the diamond solitaire ring. I asked her if she would like a plain wedding band and a watch for a wedding present, and she said no, she wants diamonds in the wedding band as well! That's fine with me (my job is to make sure she is happy with what she sees when she looks down at her hand). So I figure that a watch can come later. And she said to me, "It's a pity that you don't get something nice to show that you're engaged too."

So I'm getting a Rolex for myself!

Get that Sub C LN or LV doesn't matter. They are brilliant

travisb · 13 January 2015, 08:45 PM

Congrats on the upcoming engagement and wise move to stick with the ring.

The Rolex will come later I'm sure.

greggsiam · 13 January 2015, 09:05 PM

Do you think she wants to show her watch to her friends or a big diamond?

Maybe you want her to say no so you can keep the watch?

cop414 · 13 January 2015, 11:43 PM

Get her an engagement ring and then as a wedding gift for the "something new" part,,, a watch,,, for all the "time" you'll be spending together.

Kliminator · 28 April 2020, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EllieDiamond

hi there

Why the random bump of a 5+ yr old thread..?

watchmework · 28 April 2020, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kliminator

Why the random bump of a 5+ yr old thread..?

Thinking the same thing...and then no one else notices before they comment.

johnorpheus · 28 April 2020, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EllieDiamond

hi there

were you the one who got the watch instead of the ring?

Al1969 · 14 January 2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flw

I just got engaged myself, to my original fiancee (we parted ways 28 years ago, married different people, divorced, and reunited ... Long story). Anyway, she likes watches, but she wanted the diamond solitaire ring. I asked her if she would like a plain wedding band and a watch for a wedding present, and she said no, she wants diamonds in the wedding band as well! That's fine with me (my job is to make sure she is happy with what she sees when she looks down at her hand). So I figure that a watch can come later. And she said to me, "It's a pity that you don't get something nice to show that you're engaged too."

So I'm getting a Rolex for myself!

Wow that's quite a story. Congratulations! And to the OP, get the ring!

fmc000 · 13 January 2015, 08:21 PM

When my wife proposed to me she brought me directly to the jeweler and she choose the ring. I think she did make herself clear...

henry333 · 13 January 2015, 08:33 PM

Nothing can replace the ring

AK797 · 13 January 2015, 09:31 PM

Go with the ring Andy.

jjnd08 · 13 January 2015, 11:26 PM

It's very rare that everyone is unanimous on here.

brandrea · 13 January 2015, 11:44 PM

Diamonds are forever

c.capt · 13 January 2015, 11:48 PM

I've never seen a 100%-0% poll before on TRF. I think you have your answer lol!

Brushpup · 13 January 2015, 11:49 PM

She would have to be a complete watch nerd like all of us here to even consider it. But, how many of us would love a girl who would prefer that? It would be cool, but rare as hen's teeth to find a girl who'd like that.

Good luck Sir!

13 January 2015, 06:21 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,170	I would not mate it's a very symbolic thing, diamonds are forever etc. __________________ watches many

13 January 2015, 06:35 PM	#5
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Biggest mistake you could make man. An engagement is something special and although she might like the idea of a Rolex it won't be for this occasion. You'll know what I mean when you look back and say.... Good I didn't do that. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

13 January 2015, 08:16 PM	#15
flw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Michigan Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 417	I just got engaged myself, to my original fiancee (we parted ways 28 years ago, married different people, divorced, and reunited ... Long story). Anyway, she likes watches, but she wanted the diamond solitaire ring. I asked her if she would like a plain wedding band and a watch for a wedding present, and she said no, she wants diamonds in the wedding band as well! That's fine with me (my job is to make sure she is happy with what she sees when she looks down at her hand). So I figure that a watch can come later. And she said to me, "It's a pity that you don't get something nice to show that you're engaged too." So I'm getting a Rolex for myself! __________________ Rolex Submariner Date Omega Seamaster 300 1957 Omega Seamaster Professional 300M Diver Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 1969 Bulova Accutron Spaceview 214

13 January 2015, 11:43 PM	#19
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,871	Get her an engagement ring and then as a wedding gift for the "something new" part,,, a watch,,, for all the "time" you'll be spending together. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 January 2015, 11:48 PM	#29
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	I've never seen a 100%-0% poll before on TRF. I think you have your answer lol! __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

13 January 2015, 06:38 PM	#6
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,162	Sounds like you're off to a very rough start, better learn more about women very fast.

13 January 2015, 06:44 PM	#7
Divingdeep87 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 805	We all love Rolex, but you gotta go with a big ass diamond ring. Or maybe a normal diamond ring and a watch the moning after the wedding?

13 January 2015, 07:16 PM	#8
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,775	How many females frequent this forum? Watches attract much smaller numbers from the female audience Believe me diamond rings are the way to go. The female is a dangerous creature when upset, who knows what could happen

13 January 2015, 07:24 PM	#9
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	You will categorically have to buy her a ring anyway. I proposed to my wife with a sapphire ring and still ended up buying the diamond! No way a watch would come close in her eyes. Definitely buy yourself one though. It worked for us. My wife got the ring (well two actually) and I got a watch.

13 January 2015, 07:26 PM	#10
2106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: SubC 114060 Posts: 486	ring is definitely necessary! - Unless she specifically has said she doesn't want a ring (but this would be a first...) watch as anniversary present (possibly 1 for each of you after 1 year!)

13 January 2015, 08:17 PM	#12
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	Hahahaha I'm taking a beating here Thank god there is a big difference about thinking of doing and actually doing it. Ring it is

13 January 2015, 08:45 PM	#17
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,555	Congrats on the upcoming engagement and wise move to stick with the ring. The Rolex will come later I'm sure.

13 January 2015, 09:05 PM	#18
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	Do you think she wants to show her watch to her friends or a big diamond? Maybe you want her to say no so you can keep the watch?

13 January 2015, 08:21 PM	#24
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	When my wife proposed to me she brought me directly to the jeweler and she choose the ring. I think she did make herself clear...

13 January 2015, 08:33 PM	#25
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	Nothing can replace the ring

13 January 2015, 09:31 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	Go with the ring Andy.

13 January 2015, 11:26 PM	#27
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,606	It's very rare that everyone is unanimous on here.

13 January 2015, 11:49 PM	#30
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	She would have to be a complete watch nerd like all of us here to even consider it. But, how many of us would love a girl who would prefer that? It would be cool, but rare as hen's teeth to find a girl who'd like that. Good luck Sir! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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