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calebb90 · 27 September 2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HappyFamilyVan

She found the compromise. She gets to start collecting.
This will be her first piece.

I was going to say that if she’s saying this, you’ve not made sure she has what she wants too. But looks like she’s getting it now!

HappyFamilyVan · 27 September 2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Wow, thats an amazing 1st watch!

It is a 40MM...She had me take her to the AD. Had me try on the watch.
Saw how excited I was getting. She then told the AD we will take it. Big smile across my face I was thinking what an amazing wife. Then she got even. She told the SA...now please size it for me.

BT1985 · 27 September 2019, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

Commiserations. Did she get half of the Daytona at MSRP or current value?

Thank God I got it after we settled. I think my AD felt sorry for me.

LuminousMaximus · 27 September 2019, 01:38 PM

Ok this thread is depressing me...

I think that if you have problems with one wife, similar problems will follow you if you simply divorce and not find out the causes...

I love all the, "Relief" and "Freedom" but really some of us are destined to be married, and if you can not or will not correct the issues between you's, it quite possible there will be more problems in the next relationship.

I like the idea, of living together and keeping things separate, and Yes, I just caught myself...

Really, do what you makes you happy, and if divorce is it, then do it.

As far as OP, I'm not giving advice anymore to anyone. I would just say, keep an open mind because you could be causing the problems in the relationship either knowingly or not...

Not giving advice is---> Relief!

medtner · 27 September 2019, 01:49 PM

Every person has an opinion.
Be happy w any decision u make.
Mine is simple, first marriage is a mistake, second is a memory loss. I m happy I don't have a second

SkyJuice · 27 September 2019, 01:56 PM

Depends if shes wife material?

In-Cog-Neeto · 27 September 2019, 02:06 PM

Great thread

Gotta do what makes you happy

If she doesn’t, then correct that problem - same goes for her

Nikrnic · 27 September 2019, 02:40 PM

My wife is the love of my life. I dont have to justify my watches or cars to her or anyone, she knows it's just my thing, they're just an invested hobby. She gets all of the money anyway..

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Always · 27 September 2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

My wife doesn't care as long as I can put my daughters through university, and a roof over our heads.

absolutely!

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BisonHead · 27 September 2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

My wife doesn't care as long as I can put my daughters through university, and a roof over our heads.

This.

BatmanFan · 27 September 2019, 03:30 PM

My wife understands my watch collecting as well as I understand her hand bag and shoe hoarding!

GGGMT · 27 September 2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

My wife doesn't care as long as I can put my daughters through university, and a roof over our heads.

Exactly. My wife is pretty into the watch gig.

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Macnavara · 27 September 2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyFamilyVan

Just bought another watch.

Wife says me or the watch...
Since she is 40, I asked her if she would mind if I traded her in for two 20s.
Her response...only if I get half of the watches.

Decisions decisions

Anyone else having a hard time justifying this expensive hobby?

Id give her half the watches

Hendrikus · 27 September 2019, 05:13 PM

On the day of my divorce being finalised I bought my first Patek. Says it all really...

CPRWATCH · 27 September 2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by twitch54

didn't learn the first time ? .............

or the second...............

Onikage · 27 September 2019, 05:46 PM

What's a wife?

pbubsy · 27 September 2019, 06:53 PM

I'm loyal, I provide, I buy what I want. She's loyal, she also provides, she buys what she wants. Getting tied up in your partner's purchases, unless they negatively impact your finances is ridiculous.

Mac-427 · 27 September 2019, 07:56 PM

My first wife resented my motorcycles, cars and watches. My second is on board with all three. Believe me, the difference is AMAZING!

Wes911 · 27 September 2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

My wife is the love of my life. I dont have to justify my watches or cars to her or anyone, she knows it's just my thing, they're just an invested hobby. She gets all of the money anyway..

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I am with ya here! Me to.
The attitude of some in this thread saddens me, but I guess that is why 50% of marriages end in divorce.

Devildog · 27 September 2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyFamilyVan

It is a 40MM...She had me take her to the AD. Had me try on the watch.
Saw how excited I was getting. She then told the AD we will take it. Big smile across my face I was thinking what an amazing wife. Then she got even. She told the SA...now please size it for me.

She's a smart woman

Oxfordian · 27 September 2019, 08:42 PM

My lovely wife (I have to say that in case she reads this), is happy for me to spend some money on watches as long as I don't go overboard. The agreement is that I buy sensibly, don't sell any and leave them to our kids when we pass away.

She has her eye on a nice TTDJ36 for next year and is trying to persuade me to get a TT Blue Sub, so in my eyes she's a keeper.

1William · 27 September 2019, 08:43 PM

Early on my wife was did not understand the collecting/flipping. Over time she became more educated about the hobby and within reason is good with it. I have found that when people are getting what they need they are more tolerant of others needs or wants.

novae500 · 27 September 2019, 09:57 PM

Usually i throw it back at them. Why do you need so many pairs of shoes, purses, earrings? Ok then. I set $$ aside for my hobby of watches. I could be blowing my $ on coke/ho's. Instead its on watches and modding cars and makes me happy.

Last gf i dated for 7 yrs, said its me or your 2nd amendment toys. I chose my toys instead. No way i would move to DC and be a sheep.

Onikage · 27 September 2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes911

50% of marriages end in divorce.

Plus the ?% that are unhappy. Frightening stuff. There are a good number of lucky posters on here too so there is hope.

DLRIDES · 27 September 2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

There are a good number of lucky posters on here too so there is hope.

Most proclaim marital bliss, (which is statistically false) ................ right up until the moment the legal retainer fee is paid.

locutus49 · 27 September 2019, 11:00 PM

I have been married for 34 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Plus the ?% that are unhappy. Frightening stuff. There are a good number of lucky posters on here too so there is hope.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 28 September 2019, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyFamilyVan

Just bought another watch.

Wife says me or the watch...
Since she is 40, I asked her if she would mind if I traded her in for two 20s.
Her response...only if I get half of the watches.

Decisions decisions

Anyone else having a hard time justifying this expensive hobby?

I’ve used the “trading you in for two twenties” joke since the we got married. My wife was twenty when we tied the knot, so while it didn’t bother her then it’s starting to irritate her now that she’s a few years away from forty.

Jmbarrack · 28 September 2019, 02:10 AM

I sense a name change to "MiserableFamilyVan" soon.

BT1985 · 28 September 2019, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

I sense a name change to "MiserableFamilyVan" soon.

Or “MidlifeCrisisPorsche”

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NiJaRo1225 · 28 September 2019, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DJTOSUB

I’m lucky - my wife could care less how much I spend on watches (or anything else).

I also don’t ask what she spends on clothes, shoes and handbags.

This.....and mine doesn’t like wearing watches.

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27 September 2019, 01:38 PM	#34
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Ok this thread is depressing me... I think that if you have problems with one wife, similar problems will follow you if you simply divorce and not find out the causes... I love all the, "Relief" and "Freedom" but really some of us are destined to be married, and if you can not or will not correct the issues between you's, it quite possible there will be more problems in the next relationship. I like the idea, of living together and keeping things separate, and Yes, I just caught myself... Really, do what you makes you happy, and if divorce is it, then do it. As far as OP, I'm not giving advice anymore to anyone. I would just say, keep an open mind because you could be causing the problems in the relationship either knowingly or not... Not giving advice is---> Relief! __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

27 September 2019, 02:06 PM	#37
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	Great thread Gotta do what makes you happy If she doesn’t, then correct that problem - same goes for her __________________ That's what watches are for; not just for recording the time; but our own travel through that time. - Explorer Steve

27 September 2019, 05:13 PM	#44
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 798	On the day of my divorce being finalised I bought my first Patek. Says it all really... __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

27 September 2019, 05:46 PM	#46
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27 September 2019, 09:57 PM	#53
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	Usually i throw it back at them. Why do you need so many pairs of shoes, purses, earrings? Ok then. I set $$ aside for my hobby of watches. I could be blowing my $ on coke/ho's. Instead its on watches and modding cars and makes me happy. Last gf i dated for 7 yrs, said its me or your 2nd amendment toys. I chose my toys instead. No way i would move to DC and be a sheep. __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

27 September 2019, 01:49 PM	#35
medtner "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 115	Every person has an opinion. Be happy w any decision u make. Mine is simple, first marriage is a mistake, second is a memory loss. I m happy I don't have a second

27 September 2019, 01:56 PM	#36
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Depends if shes wife material?

27 September 2019, 02:40 PM	#38
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	My wife is the love of my life. I dont have to justify my watches or cars to her or anyone, she knows it's just my thing, they're just an invested hobby. She gets all of the money anyway.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

27 September 2019, 03:30 PM	#41
BatmanFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 51	My wife understands my watch collecting as well as I understand her hand bag and shoe hoarding!

27 September 2019, 06:53 PM	#47
pbubsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Pablo Location: In the sand Watch: DSSD Posts: 197	I'm loyal, I provide, I buy what I want. She's loyal, she also provides, she buys what she wants. Getting tied up in your partner's purchases, unless they negatively impact your finances is ridiculous.

27 September 2019, 07:56 PM	#48
Mac-427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 167	My first wife resented my motorcycles, cars and watches. My second is on board with all three. Believe me, the difference is AMAZING!

27 September 2019, 08:42 PM	#51
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	My lovely wife (I have to say that in case she reads this), is happy for me to spend some money on watches as long as I don't go overboard. The agreement is that I buy sensibly, don't sell any and leave them to our kids when we pass away. She has her eye on a nice TTDJ36 for next year and is trying to persuade me to get a TT Blue Sub, so in my eyes she's a keeper.

27 September 2019, 08:43 PM	#52
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Early on my wife was did not understand the collecting/flipping. Over time she became more educated about the hobby and within reason is good with it. I have found that when people are getting what they need they are more tolerant of others needs or wants.

28 September 2019, 02:10 AM	#58
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,142	I sense a name change to "MiserableFamilyVan" soon.

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