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13 August 2018, 11:51 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Daniel
Location: PNW
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Every watch has a story...(wifey's first Rolex)
Hey fellow TRFers, wanted to share a story about the latest watch in our household. I've always felt a little guilty having a small watch collection while my wife doesn't have one...although she has other jewelry. Although she's a petite woman (5-feet / ~100lbs), she likes mens sizes (36-40mm) and will periodically ask if she can "borrow" one of mine. I have politely declined 100% of the time, :)
But any time I ask her if she wants me to find her a watch, she would say she shouldn't wear one since she's with the kids (two toddlers) every day and it will get banged up. But for fun, I had her browse through dozens (if not hundreds) of watches to see which one she likes. This was strictly based on visual attraction alone since there were no prices and I didn't tell her which ones are rare, too expensive, etc....she's known to have not only good taste but also very particular tastes. While perusing the pictures of watches, she pointed out a vintage Day-Date in YG with a black dial and said, "I like this but without the day at the top". So then I showed her a picture of a Datejust to which she said "yeah, like this but in yellow gold". So then I showed her a picture of a yellow gold Datejust w/ champagne dial to which she said "yes, but with a BLACK dial". SIGH. Gold Datejusts are relatively hard to come by...and a black dial version even more so; especially if you're going to want one in good to great condition. But, now I knew what she liked. To make a long story longer, I decided to get her a watch as a thank you gift. A thank you for being the Super Mom/Wife that she is and especially this year where I've had to travel ~3 weeks/month for my work. She has never complained and continues to be super supportive of my watch hobby, my career, my boys' nights/trips (and there are plenty), etc. I didn't know how long it would take me to find one in the condition I would want to get for my wife's first Rolex...but soon after I had made up my mind, WBAW (WannaBuyAWatch) had one. And not only was it the exact configuration (ie. YG + black dial + jubilee), it was in great condition AND it was her birth year! So I emailed Ken (owner) and as I expected, he was fantastic. Super sweet guy and extremely responsive/cordial. Even after a little negotiation, the watch was a bit out of my initially desired budget but I decided this was meant to be so pulled the trigger. That was nearly 3 months ago and I was finally able to give her the watch last night at a previously scheduled yearly dinner we have. She was floored and I was extremely happy, :) Here's her first wristshot, thanks for reading! 
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13 August 2018, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Georgia
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Very nice story. Congrats to her!!
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13 August 2018, 12:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex SS Daytona
Posts: 2,623
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Great story and great watch. The Cartier bracelet isn’t bad either!
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13 August 2018, 12:38 PM
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Real Name: T
Location: AZ, NV, CA
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Very nice!
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13 August 2018, 12:56 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,666
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Congratulations to her, thanks for sharing, great story
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13 August 2018, 01:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Asia
Watch: Explorer 214270
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Great story and fantastic watch!
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13 August 2018, 01:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Ken Jacobs
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Longines Big Weems
Posts: 1
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Sweet story Daniel, glad we were a got to be part of your sweet sentiment!
Ken Jacobs, Wanna Buy A Watch? |
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13 August 2018, 02:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Finland
Posts: 2,777
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Great gift, congrats!
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13 August 2018, 02:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,184
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Congrats
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13 August 2018, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: SF Bay Area
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I love the story and the watch looks great on her. Congrats to you both.
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13 August 2018, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: United States
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Every watch has a story...(wifey's first Rolex)
Nice. Donated mine since I can’t wear watch and bracelet at the same time. Scratches too easily.
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13 August 2018, 03:23 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Tampa
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Posts: 2,674
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Awwww, gorgeous story and congratulations to your wife.
Love the love bracelet too!
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13 August 2018, 07:18 PM
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Real Name: achille
Location: Grosse Pointe Mi.
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Your wife has good tastes, congrats. Nice job on your part!
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13 August 2018, 09:05 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
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Congratulations
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13 August 2018, 09:12 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Don
Location: NC/WY
Watch: Me
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Congrats to wife !
 . . . . . . . . . . Wearing a bracelet against the watch makes me cringe though ............
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13 August 2018, 09:27 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
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Watch: ALL of them
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Congratulations!!!!!!! Fantastic story!
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13 August 2018, 10:36 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas
Watch: 12800ft = 3900m
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Great story. Great inspiration for husbands. Congrats to you guys.
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13 August 2018, 10:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2015
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Well done.
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14 August 2018, 02:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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Congrats! Great that you got her what she really likes. Looks good on her.
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14 August 2018, 02:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Canada
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Nice story
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14 August 2018, 02:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Congrats to your wife on such an awesome watch. Thanks for sharing your story!
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14 August 2018, 07:52 AM
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Real Name: Daniel
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14 August 2018, 09:16 AM
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Missed this yesterday. Congratulations to your wife and to you. Wear it in good health.
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14 August 2018, 09:48 AM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Maryland,usa
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What a cool story. Funny how you have to find what they want by emininating what they don’t. Glad she likes it and I am sure it is even more special because it came from you.
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Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!
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14 August 2018, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: AJ
Location: NY
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Congrats! Beautiful!
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14 August 2018, 11:41 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR
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Looks great. Nice watch
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14 August 2018, 11:46 AM
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Banned
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Huge congrats to your wife, nice story.
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