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24 December 2016, 09:55 AM
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Incoming for the wifey!
So, a couple of years back my wife fell in love with the 14000 salmon (pink) faced Air King. My wife hasn't worn a watch in many years so I thought maybe it was a passing crush. As time went on, she would mention it, she even saw it in an ad in a magazine and kept on about this watch. I told her that the 114200 was a newer model with a much better band - She could care less as long as it has that salmon dial is my guess.
2 weeks ago, she saw another used 14000 salmon dial at an estate sale, I had to physically restrain her from it - I personally think the 114200 is miles better than the 14000 but again, she doesn't care. I have been looking for a good example of this watch for about a year, casually of course. Nothing. Nada. I contacted a few trusted sellers here, nothing. All the other color dials seemed to be no problem, this salmon dial however is a PITA. Fast forward to last week, I thought I found a nice used example from a dealer in Dallas (to remain unnamed). I got the watch on Tuesday and when I pulled it out my heart sunk... The dial was a swap, the hands had NO LUME yet the dial did, that was one way to tell it was a swap. Next, it was an older dial, I think from a 14000. This particular dial did NOT say Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. It just said Precision. I immediately contacted the dealer and said it was being returned  The crystal was chipped on the edge too  I contacted a local dealer who was able to get me a brand new 114200-PNKASO. It was a bit more than the used example but hey, it has a 5 year warranty and at least I know the example is proper and correct. I had to drive 50 miles today, the Friday before Christmas in LA traffic to get it though. I'm pretty sure the wifey wouldn't care either way so long as the dial is the proper color  But for me, I have some weird sort of inner peace knowing that it is the way it should be - maybe I'm nuts  Anyway, I think she will be floored and thanks for listening to my story. Now for a pic  
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24 December 2016, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Alex
Location: Texas
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Congrats! Very beautiful watch. Your wife will be very happy. You did the right thing returning the previous watch. Merry Christmas!
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24 December 2016, 11:03 AM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
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Congrats to her!
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24 December 2016, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Alan
Location: NoVA
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She will love it! Great gift!
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24 December 2016, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Very nice and congrats to her!
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24 December 2016, 11:26 AM
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Location: Silicon Valley
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Nice! Congrats to her
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24 December 2016, 11:26 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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Wow...that dial is a thing of beauty. I can see why she fell in love with it.
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24 December 2016, 06:29 PM
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Congrats, nice gift indeed
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24 December 2016, 06:35 PM
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Real Name: Lee
Location: South East Asia
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Beautiful and hope to do somwthing similar for my wife in the near future.
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24 December 2016, 07:03 PM
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Real Name: Paul
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Lovely! She'll love it!
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24 December 2016, 07:38 PM
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Real Name: Clive
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Congrats
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24 December 2016, 08:21 PM
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Location: London
Watch: 114060LB
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Love that salmon dial Scott, she will adore it.
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24 December 2016, 09:11 PM
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Real Name: Zoran
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Good man Scott!
I am sure she will love it! Congrats!
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24 December 2016, 09:12 PM
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Real Name: G
Location: Scotland
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Very nice, well done.
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24 December 2016, 09:44 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Congratulations. Great looking watch and a good story.
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24 December 2016, 11:45 PM
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Beautiful Scott. Congrats to the Mrs.
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24 December 2016, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
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Fantastic gift!!
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24 December 2016, 11:48 PM
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Beautiful watch
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25 December 2016, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Frank
Location: USA
Watch: 16613LB
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Glad the return was no hassle (except the aggravation!).
That watch is a gorgeous classic with a beautiful dial. I found myself just staring at your picture. Well done, Scott!
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25 December 2016, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Central Cal
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Beautiful. I'm unlucky (or lucky, depends on your point of view) that the wife doesn't want a watch. Been trying to talk her into a Rolex for quite some time.
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25 December 2016, 12:52 AM
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Real Name: Travis
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Glad it worked out! Well done!
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25 December 2016, 12:53 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
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Congrats she will love it
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25 December 2016, 03:38 AM
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Congrats!
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25 December 2016, 03:49 AM
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Real Name: Anthony
Location: Florida
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Great looking watch and that was a cool story! Congrats!
I'm NOT gonna show my wife this one (because I know she would love it.) I think I'll just hunt this year and surprise her next year. |
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25 December 2016, 03:51 AM
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Congrats!
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25 December 2016, 03:58 AM
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Thx for the kind words fellas!
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25 December 2016, 04:02 AM
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Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
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Love that dial color. Congrats to your wife.
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25 December 2016, 04:50 AM
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Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
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She will love it. Congrats.
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25 December 2016, 05:06 AM
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Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
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She will love it Scott
 Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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