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Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 05:48 AM

So I bought an Air King about 4 weeks ago, however I was too scared to take it home because I was convinced the wife would kill me after another watch purchase. I spent the last 4 weeks trying to come up with a reason for the new acquisition whilst the watch languished in the AD's safe. I went from a feasible "my company gave it to me as a gift", to "I got it at a price I couldn't refuse" (not true as I paid retail), to "I got a one-year payment holiday, then I pay £10 a month blah, blah, blah", to the downright ludicrous, "I found £4,550 in a bag in the park and decided to spend it on a watch". In the end, I decided to tell her the truth, that I had fallen in love with the watch and had to buy it. To my surprise, she was fine about it and the conversation ended with my balls still attached to my body, so I picked it up this afternoon.

I am very chuffed with my new watch - pictures below.

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JnmEaton · 26 July 2017, 05:50 AM

sounds like a close call........ My wife would definitely pull a "quid pro quo" on me.

KrismanX · 26 July 2017, 05:52 AM

Congrats! I really digg the new AKs. Just make sure you've got something lined up for her near future as well

Wryath · 26 July 2017, 05:53 AM

LOL .. Beautiful watch! For a good price

mjclark32 · 26 July 2017, 05:54 AM

Congrats!

Sometimes "honesty is the best policy", sometimes...

superdog · 26 July 2017, 05:58 AM

looks incredible on you.

congrats.

glad you still have your nads.

Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 06:01 AM

Thanks guys! I had one of these on as a precaution when I told her.

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DPE · 26 July 2017, 06:07 AM

You're Alive, well done.

TG3N · 26 July 2017, 06:18 AM

Very nice indeed - I don't think there's ever been a watch that I've changed my opinion on quite so much as that Air King. Disliked it as an oddity at first, but it really grew on me over time, so that now I think it's rather cool & distinctive.

The fact it's a bit quirky (for Rolex at least), and the excellent anti-magnetic capabilities, both probably helped.

You only think you've gotten away with it, by the way - your wife has you just where she wants you, lulled into a peaceful false sense of security...

But at least you have a lovely watch. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and all that!

Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TG3N

Very nice indeed - I don't think there's ever been a watch that I've changed my opinion on quite so much as that Air King. Disliked it as an oddity at first, but it really grew on me over time, so that now I think it's rather cool & distinctive.

The fact it's a bit quirky (for Rolex at least), and the excellent anti-magnetic capabilities, both probably helped.

You only think you've gotten away with it, by the way - your wife has you just where she wants you, lulled into a peaceful false sense of security...

But at least you have a lovely watch. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and all that!

Hahaha! So true on all points made regarding the Air King and most especially the one about my wife having me exactly where she wants me. Any pain she inflicts will be numbed every time I look at my watch.

DPE · 26 July 2017, 06:29 AM

When the wind dies down and the Sun sets, you will feel safe. At the point in time get out the knee pads. You will pay for this. The pain is just around the corner...... The wife always wins .........

Bluesapphire · 26 July 2017, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke of Dulwich

So I bought an Air King about 4 weeks ago, however I was too scared to take it home because I was convinced the wife would kill me after another watch purchase. I spent the last 4 weeks trying to come up with a reason for the new acquisition whilst the watch languished in the AD's safe. I went from a feasible "my company gave it to me as a gift", to "I got it at a price I couldn't refuse" (not true as I paid retail), to "I got a one-year payment holiday, then I pay £10 a month blah, blah, blah", to the downright ludicrous, "I found £4,550 in a bag in the park and decided to spend it on a watch". In the end, I decided to tell her the truth, that I had fallen in love with the watch and had to buy it. To my surprise, she was fine about it and the conversation ended with my balls still attached to my body, so I picked it up this afternoon.

I am very chuffed with my new watch - pictures below.

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Congrats on the new acquisition! Love your new AK! Just picked up a Datejust 31, champagne dial, with diamond markers, and jubilee bracelet for myself. My husband is not into watches, but I am

, when I told him I was getting a new watch, all he said was..."Glad you're buying something for yourself, always taking care of everyone else, but yourself."

Again, CONGRATS!

AK797 · 26 July 2017, 06:32 AM

Well done! Is that Windsor? Looks like a fine day out.

reloxt · 26 July 2017, 06:34 AM

Great watch, great and clever respons from your wife, she'll get your balls whenever she thinks it's convenient

Rlxlvr1 · 26 July 2017, 06:35 AM

She's probably saving that one for later use... don't think you're home free.

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Rolex.c6 · 26 July 2017, 06:37 AM

Funny story and a nice watch!!!!

Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well done! Is that Windsor? Looks like a fine day out.

It is indeed Windsor. Lovely part of the world.

ap1 · 26 July 2017, 06:38 AM

Glad they remain in tact.

Congrats on the new AK

Tunacan26 · 26 July 2017, 06:39 AM

Much congrats on retaining your testicles. Though, without them, you likely would have no wife and thus the ability to buy watches worry free.

StevieWatch · 26 July 2017, 06:40 AM

Haha good story and glad everything is still where nature intended it to be

The Air King looks great

Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rlxlvr1

She's probably saving that one for later use... don't think you're home free.

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I think I am going to keep the chastity belt.

Brny11 · 26 July 2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rlxlvr1

She's probably saving that one for later use... don't think you're home free.

My thoughts exactly!

I will try to remember to bring this thread back to life in a few months to validate A. You still have your balls and B. You still have some money left in your bank account after her upcoming "random shopping spree"

Hopefully, you will still have both!

BTW, Congrats on the new watch!

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KBM · 26 July 2017, 06:44 AM

Congrats on the ball-keeping. Nice watch!

Duke of Dulwich · 26 July 2017, 06:45 AM

Thanks guys!!! I am still beaming because I feel like I got away with it.

SemperFi · 26 July 2017, 06:47 AM

Congratulations on your new watch and continued good health.

Placey · 26 July 2017, 06:49 AM

Lovely watch and the story made me laugh.

When I finally purchase my first rolex, I may need to use one of those excuses myself!

Richard Carver · 26 July 2017, 06:54 AM

Great story!:) I think prezzies for the Lady Dulwich might not go amiss, lavish din din, spa day, roses for a week, move Saturday's hanky panky up to Friday, you get the idea!

Old Geezer · 26 July 2017, 06:55 AM

Congrats, looks great. Wear it like a man since you still have your parts.

jdog19 · 26 July 2017, 06:56 AM

I would still sleep with one eye open

nick c · 26 July 2017, 06:57 AM

Congratulations

26 July 2017, 05:48 AM	#1
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	New acquisition and I still have my balls! So I bought an Air King about 4 weeks ago, however I was too scared to take it home because I was convinced the wife would kill me after another watch purchase. I spent the last 4 weeks trying to come up with a reason for the new acquisition whilst the watch languished in the AD's safe. I went from a feasible "my company gave it to me as a gift", to "I got it at a price I couldn't refuse" (not true as I paid retail), to "I got a one-year payment holiday, then I pay £10 a month blah, blah, blah", to the downright ludicrous, "I found £4,550 in a bag in the park and decided to spend it on a watch". In the end, I decided to tell her the truth, that I had fallen in love with the watch and had to buy it. To my surprise, she was fine about it and the conversation ended with my balls still attached to my body, so I picked it up this afternoon. I am very chuffed with my new watch - pictures below. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2017, 05:52 AM	#3
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Congrats! I really digg the new AKs. Just make sure you've got something lined up for her near future as well __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

26 July 2017, 05:54 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! Sometimes "honesty is the best policy", sometimes... __________________

26 July 2017, 05:58 AM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	looks incredible on you. congrats. glad you still have your nads. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 July 2017, 06:34 AM	#14
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Great watch, great and clever respons from your wife, she'll get your balls whenever she thinks it's convenient __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

26 July 2017, 05:50 AM	#2
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	sounds like a close call........ My wife would definitely pull a "quid pro quo" on me.

26 July 2017, 05:53 AM	#4
Wryath Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 3	LOL .. Beautiful watch! For a good price

26 July 2017, 06:01 AM	#7
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	Thanks guys! I had one of these on as a precaution when I told her. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2017, 06:07 AM	#8
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	You're Alive, well done.

26 July 2017, 06:18 AM	#9
TG3N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 249	Very nice indeed - I don't think there's ever been a watch that I've changed my opinion on quite so much as that Air King. Disliked it as an oddity at first, but it really grew on me over time, so that now I think it's rather cool & distinctive. The fact it's a bit quirky (for Rolex at least), and the excellent anti-magnetic capabilities, both probably helped. You only think you've gotten away with it, by the way - your wife has you just where she wants you, lulled into a peaceful false sense of security... But at least you have a lovely watch. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and all that!

26 July 2017, 06:29 AM	#11
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	When the wind dies down and the Sun sets, you will feel safe. At the point in time get out the knee pads. You will pay for this. The pain is just around the corner...... The wife always wins .........

26 July 2017, 06:32 AM	#13
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Well done! Is that Windsor? Looks like a fine day out.

26 July 2017, 06:35 AM	#15
Rlxlvr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: New York Posts: 73	She's probably saving that one for later use... don't think you're home free. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 July 2017, 06:37 AM	#16
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	Funny story and a nice watch!!!! __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

26 July 2017, 06:38 AM	#18
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,088	Glad they remain in tact. Congrats on the new AK

26 July 2017, 06:39 AM	#19
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Much congrats on retaining your testicles. Though, without them, you likely would have no wife and thus the ability to buy watches worry free.

26 July 2017, 06:40 AM	#20
StevieWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 316	Haha good story and glad everything is still where nature intended it to be The Air King looks great

26 July 2017, 06:44 AM	#23
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,398	Congrats on the ball-keeping. Nice watch!

26 July 2017, 06:45 AM	#24
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	Thanks guys!!! I am still beaming because I feel like I got away with it.

26 July 2017, 06:47 AM	#25
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations on your new watch and continued good health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

26 July 2017, 06:49 AM	#26
Placey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: Berkshire, UK Watch: 116000 Posts: 35	Lovely watch and the story made me laugh. When I finally purchase my first rolex, I may need to use one of those excuses myself!

26 July 2017, 06:54 AM	#27
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Great story!:) I think prezzies for the Lady Dulwich might not go amiss, lavish din din, spa day, roses for a week, move Saturday's hanky panky up to Friday, you get the idea!

26 July 2017, 06:55 AM	#28
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	Congrats, looks great. Wear it like a man since you still have your parts.

26 July 2017, 06:56 AM	#29
jdog19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 134	I would still sleep with one eye open

26 July 2017, 06:57 AM	#30
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congratulations

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