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Robs · 31 May 2020, 11:49 PM

Amazing wife! Congrats on the beautiful GMT and beautiful wife for sure!

casadecamporolex · 1 June 2020, 01:18 AM

Seems we are all lucky guys with loving/supportive SOs.
Been with my girl over 42 years. She was a checkout clerk at local grocery store and I was a teacher.
Over this time, we went from penniless to beyond well off.
She has been the perfect wife, mother and best friend.
Now, she is a CEO of large national corporation, and me retired for 17 years after 25 years in finance.
I bought my first Rolex nearly 50 years ago and have collected for 3 decades.
Her gifts to me have included:
GMT 16710 Coke
GMT 16710 Pepsi
Sub 16610 LV Flat 4
YM 16622
Expy 2 16570 Black
GMT 116710 BLNR
SkyD 326934 Blue
Sub 116619LB

But as all of us know, 50/50 on everything.

My best friend, a musician, believes I’m insane because of my obsession with these things called Rolex watches. And my son/daughter could care less about Dad’s watches.

Gee2789 · 1 June 2020, 02:46 AM

Oh the things our significant others put up with in this hobby.

For my own story we’ve had a couple of large bills over the last months. Undue tax bills, furniture, a couple of seasons tickets we’d like to buy. As a result, we had a sit down talk about finances and our goals for the remainder of the quarter. Sort of a reassessment so we can both be on the same page and commit to a financial goal.

Then I get a call for a BLNR . . .

So what do I do? I buy it because AT WORST I figure I can sell it and be covered if my wife vetos. When I start the conversation I say as much.

Her reply “Why don’t you get it in first and see if you like it”.

Really, we don’t deserve our partners and the grace they give us.

Jpccarguy · 1 June 2020, 03:09 AM

A real spectrum of opinion, and a bit too much negative energy. To digress off the OP’s story, I am more appreciative of the idea of accepting each other’s preferences after Valentine’s Day.

I was at the local Tudor dealer while doing errands, not looking for anything in particular. I saw a GMT that I knew was a bit hard to find. I thought, ‘well, I don’t have anything for her yet, maybe she’d like an easy-to-read dial.’ I had it wrapped, gave it to her, she didn’t even try it on. ‘I like the one watch I have.’ Now, it is a TT Everose 31 mm with diamond dial- maybe I should have hit a single before the home run! OTOH, she tolerates my Rolex obsession, which makes her that much more special.

walkman2727 · 1 June 2020, 03:57 AM

"Having a great spouse, makes your life half way succeed "

dcash0615 · 1 June 2020, 04:12 AM

Congrats on the Pepsi and early retirement.

HORNBLOWER · 1 June 2020, 04:42 AM

Sweet...

JSolution · 1 June 2020, 04:54 AM

I wouldn’t be able to accept cash from my partner for something I’ve already purchased.. very strange to me.

goodolejr · 1 June 2020, 05:05 AM

OP - congrats on the watch and wife. The more intelligent ones here understand your post was a tongue-in-cheek expression of gratitude, not bragging.

Also, ignore the boos. They usually come from the cheap seats.

mml4 · 1 June 2020, 05:22 AM

After 30 years you still have his and her money?

qua13 · 1 June 2020, 05:25 AM

So beautiful to hear that you are having an amazing married life as well.
Lucky you but I bet you that my wife is better.

seabreeze60 · 1 June 2020, 06:25 AM

Good story! I was up to 5 Rolexes at one point and my wife never complained. She generally liked the watches. Since then I sold 4 and purchased a couple lower end PM’s. Again no complaints.

Here’s the hitch. She likes purchasing clothes and I am forbidden from commenting. Even though we aren’t going anywhere right now she must be preparing for some future trip. Recently I took 4 large bags of her slightly used clothes to Salvation Army to help clear space in her walk-in for the next round of purchases.

The good news is that her annual expenses on clothes are less than 50% of a new Pepsi. So I can’t complain.

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Nav01L · 1 June 2020, 07:01 AM

Not sure about that title, I‘m afraid the line you’ll have to get into for the best wife title is actually longer than the one for that Pepsi... but nice gesture for sure.

GGGMT · 1 June 2020, 07:28 AM

Good story. I guess maybe even better if the mrs. would’ve just went out and bought you the watch straightaway, like mine did?

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Gwai · 1 June 2020, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

yes, yes she is, I'll agree with that.I can't stand my wife.

Hahaha, thanks for that. Some folks are taking some things way too seriously.
Glad you love your life and your wife, OP.

Cheers
Marc

Chewbacca · 1 June 2020, 07:42 AM

Well, it took 30yrs and $30k for her to get a shoutout.

Congratulations on the watch.

Exceptional · 1 June 2020, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Really? In what alternate universe is a wife buying her husband a Rolex not brag-worthy?

I would venture you either have one spectacular relationship or you're not married. Please do share...

There are levels to this.

Macnavara · 1 June 2020, 08:44 AM

Weird thread

thesharkfactor · 1 June 2020, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwai

Hahaha, thanks for that. Some folks are taking some things way too seriously.
Glad you love your life and your wife, OP.

Cheers
Marc

I'm just having a lol.. my wife is right off the top shelf. We are poor though compared to Superwife there above, but my wife would buy me whatever I desired if she had the means (or if I had the means rather). She brings me food..

Setarip · 1 June 2020, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

After my first wife died over 20 years ago, I spent my time for about 6 or 7 years in a pitiful haze, I just existed. I met my current wife who brought me back to life, it wasn't easy for her, but I am so grateful and happy again.

Very touching. To find love once with your first wife was a blessing. To find it a second time with the lady who saved you, was grace. Be well.

Collector2019 · 1 June 2020, 04:36 PM

All wifes are bad get a girl or boy friend

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Andad · 1 June 2020, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collector2019

All wifes are bad get a girl or boy friend

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But my wife IS my girl friend.

sgwatchguy · 1 June 2020, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedders

you’re too soft letting her have her own money.

lol

Speedbird-1 · 1 June 2020, 06:24 PM

OP. Well done, mate!.......on ALL counts.

walds11 · 1 June 2020, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Weird thread

Very

MrMercedes · 1 June 2020, 07:51 PM

Congrats on the Gmt! Did your wife know the price before???

Aberdein · 1 June 2020, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

After performing surgery all morning, my wife came home early from work and found me underneath the car. I asked for a 3/8 drive torque wrench with a 13mm socket set to 20ft-lbs...which she gave me promptly and exactly. Then she went inside and whooped my son’s ass on Mario Kart 8. KEEPER.

Don't let her go.....

watchwatcher · 1 June 2020, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exceptional

There are levels to this.

Yeah. That's what I thought.

Exceptional · 1 June 2020, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yeah. That's what I thought.

Clearly a concept that you can't comprehend

fskywalker · 2 June 2020, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

After performing surgery all morning, my wife came home early from work and found me underneath the car. I asked for a 3/8 drive torque wrench with a 13mm socket set to 20ft-lbs...which she gave me promptly and exactly. Then she went inside and whooped my son’s ass on Mario Kart 8. KEEPER.

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31 May 2020, 11:49 PM	#61
Robs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Roberto Location: Jupiter / Cozumel Watch: Sub Bluesy Posts: 1,407	Amazing wife! Congrats on the beautiful GMT and beautiful wife for sure! __________________ Do good. And good will come to you

1 June 2020, 04:12 AM	#66
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,362	Congrats on the Pepsi and early retirement. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

1 June 2020, 06:25 AM	#72
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	This is why my wife is better than your wife... Good story! I was up to 5 Rolexes at one point and my wife never complained. She generally liked the watches. Since then I sold 4 and purchased a couple lower end PM’s. Again no complaints. Here’s the hitch. She likes purchasing clothes and I am forbidden from commenting. Even though we aren’t going anywhere right now she must be preparing for some future trip. Recently I took 4 large bags of her slightly used clothes to Salvation Army to help clear space in her walk-in for the next round of purchases. The good news is that her annual expenses on clothes are less than 50% of a new Pepsi. So I can’t complain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 07:01 AM	#73
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Not sure about that title, I‘m afraid the line you’ll have to get into for the best wife title is actually longer than the one for that Pepsi... but nice gesture for sure. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

1 June 2020, 08:44 AM	#78
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,345	Weird thread __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \|

1 June 2020, 01:18 AM	#62
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC DR/Ithaca Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,241	Seems we are all lucky guys with loving/supportive SOs. Been with my girl over 42 years. She was a checkout clerk at local grocery store and I was a teacher. Over this time, we went from penniless to beyond well off. She has been the perfect wife, mother and best friend. Now, she is a CEO of large national corporation, and me retired for 17 years after 25 years in finance. I bought my first Rolex nearly 50 years ago and have collected for 3 decades. Her gifts to me have included: GMT 16710 Coke GMT 16710 Pepsi Sub 16610 LV Flat 4 YM 16622 Expy 2 16570 Black GMT 116710 BLNR SkyD 326934 Blue Sub 116619LB But as all of us know, 50/50 on everything. My best friend, a musician, believes I’m insane because of my obsession with these things called Rolex watches. And my son/daughter could care less about Dad’s watches.

1 June 2020, 02:46 AM	#63
Gee2789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: 1967 Doxa 300 no-T Posts: 108	Oh the things our significant others put up with in this hobby. For my own story we’ve had a couple of large bills over the last months. Undue tax bills, furniture, a couple of seasons tickets we’d like to buy. As a result, we had a sit down talk about finances and our goals for the remainder of the quarter. Sort of a reassessment so we can both be on the same page and commit to a financial goal. Then I get a call for a BLNR . . . So what do I do? I buy it because AT WORST I figure I can sell it and be covered if my wife vetos. When I start the conversation I say as much. Her reply “Why don’t you get it in first and see if you like it”. Really, we don’t deserve our partners and the grace they give us.

1 June 2020, 03:09 AM	#64
Jpccarguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: In the Present Posts: 1,018	A real spectrum of opinion, and a bit too much negative energy. To digress off the OP’s story, I am more appreciative of the idea of accepting each other’s preferences after Valentine’s Day. I was at the local Tudor dealer while doing errands, not looking for anything in particular. I saw a GMT that I knew was a bit hard to find. I thought, ‘well, I don’t have anything for her yet, maybe she’d like an easy-to-read dial.’ I had it wrapped, gave it to her, she didn’t even try it on. ‘I like the one watch I have.’ Now, it is a TT Everose 31 mm with diamond dial- maybe I should have hit a single before the home run! OTOH, she tolerates my Rolex obsession, which makes her that much more special.

1 June 2020, 03:57 AM	#65
walkman2727 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 pepsi Posts: 228	"Having a great spouse, makes your life half way succeed "

1 June 2020, 04:42 AM	#67
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,636	Sweet...

1 June 2020, 04:54 AM	#68
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,232	I wouldn’t be able to accept cash from my partner for something I’ve already purchased.. very strange to me.

1 June 2020, 05:05 AM	#69
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	OP - congrats on the watch and wife. The more intelligent ones here understand your post was a tongue-in-cheek expression of gratitude, not bragging. Also, ignore the boos. They usually come from the cheap seats.

1 June 2020, 05:22 AM	#70
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 451	After 30 years you still have his and her money?

1 June 2020, 05:25 AM	#71
qua13 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 93	So beautiful to hear that you are having an amazing married life as well. Lucky you but I bet you that my wife is better.

1 June 2020, 07:28 AM	#74
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,061	Good story. I guess maybe even better if the mrs. would’ve just went out and bought you the watch straightaway, like mine did? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 07:42 AM	#76
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Well, it took 30yrs and $30k for her to get a shoutout. Congratulations on the watch.

1 June 2020, 04:36 PM	#81
Collector2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 610	All wifes are bad get a girl or boy friend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2020, 06:24 PM	#84
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	OP. Well done, mate!.......on ALL counts.

1 June 2020, 07:51 PM	#86
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,487	Congrats on the Gmt! Did your wife know the price before???

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