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Tifoso48 · 9 December 2023, 04:34 AM

I have a very large collection of high end watches and my wife has been extremely supportive over the years, and actually presented me with a Rolex Daytona - white gold with flex bracelet for my 75th birthday.

She has a few nice watches ( JLC) herself, but has really never shown much passion to get into this hobby herself.

So, just after Thanksgiving I thought it really would be nice if she had her very own Patek Philippe and after some research I decided that a blue ladies Nautilus (7118) with diamonds would "be the ticket" and look great on her wrist and called my AD what would be the chances of getting this watch for her this Christmas.

I caught him at home and he thought it was hysterically funny that I thought I could get this watch within a month, however, he promised to check when back at the office.

He called me the next morning and told me - clearly quite amazed himself that-- yes, they have one more blue steel with diamonds coming in and it could be mine if I wanted it. I never said yes quicker in my life and indeed it arrived the following week and by now is in my possession waiting for Christmas.

I guess it did help that I have been buying most my watches from this AD over the last 30 years, but nevertheless, as always in life - timing is everything.

I am really thrilled with my purchase and I hope will like this watch as much as I do.

Jackie Daytona · 9 December 2023, 04:38 AM

Congrats to her in advance! I’m sure she will love it.

KatGirl · 9 December 2023, 04:39 AM

Congrats on a great pick up. That’s a nice story. I hope your wife loves her new PP Nautilus, with diamonds. I know I would….

Kat

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geoffreyis · 9 December 2023, 04:46 AM

pics

brandrea · 9 December 2023, 04:48 AM

I try not to contact my AD at his home, that’s where he draws the line

Congrats to her in advance. Pictures to follow I hope.

Brian Page · 9 December 2023, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I try not to contact my AD at his home, that’s where he draws the line

Congrats to her in advance. Pictures to follow I hope.

same....

BillA · 9 December 2023, 07:34 AM

Timing? How about money talks!

Robf52 · 9 December 2023, 07:36 AM

Great story and timepiece. Congrats to both you and her!

0nly5iv3Digits · 9 December 2023, 08:08 AM

Wow, truly was on your side! In my experience, transactions like that are so much more rewarding. You get the feeling that it was just “meant” to be. Can’t beat that! Congratulations, sir! A lucky lady, indeed :)

Tifoso48 · 9 December 2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Timing? How about money talks!

If he did not have an 7118 to give, no amount of history could overcome that obstacle.

I think I happen to call at exactly the right moment for exactly the right watch, and yes, we have a 30 year relationship with this AD.

APhound · 9 December 2023, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tifoso48

If he did not have an 7118 to give, no amount of history could overcome that obstacle.

I think I happen to call at exactly the right moment for exactly the right watch, and yes, we have a 30 year relationship with this AD.

Let’s test the theory. See if he can get you a 5811 to match for Christmas

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1William · 9 December 2023, 11:32 PM

Congratulations.

Tifoso48 · 10 December 2023, 01:27 AM

[QUOTE=arbees319;13055684]Let’s test the theory. See if he can get you a 5811 to match for Christmas

Maybe my outlook on life is rather more optimistic and so, I want to believe that my timing was perfect to get my wife the present I wanted her to have and that hopefully she will love.

Definition of luck: " when preparedness and opportunity meet"

Merry Christmas!

Calatrava r · 10 December 2023, 01:31 AM

Great timing. I guess Stern had the watch available in NY and were able to allocate to your AD. Otherwise, who knows how long the wait would have been.
Great to hear these stories. Big congrats to your wife.

WatchTimes · 10 December 2023, 03:39 AM

Congrats
But where are the pics?

9 December 2023, 04:34 AM	#1
Tifoso48 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Miami Watch: Lange 1 Posts: 16	Timing was on my side! I have a very large collection of high end watches and my wife has been extremely supportive over the years, and actually presented me with a Rolex Daytona - white gold with flex bracelet for my 75th birthday. She has a few nice watches ( JLC) herself, but has really never shown much passion to get into this hobby herself. So, just after Thanksgiving I thought it really would be nice if she had her very own Patek Philippe and after some research I decided that a blue ladies Nautilus (7118) with diamonds would "be the ticket" and look great on her wrist and called my AD what would be the chances of getting this watch for her this Christmas. I caught him at home and he thought it was hysterically funny that I thought I could get this watch within a month, however, he promised to check when back at the office. He called me the next morning and told me - clearly quite amazed himself that-- yes, they have one more blue steel with diamonds coming in and it could be mine if I wanted it. I never said yes quicker in my life and indeed it arrived the following week and by now is in my possession waiting for Christmas. I guess it did help that I have been buying most my watches from this AD over the last 30 years, but nevertheless, as always in life - timing is everything. I am really thrilled with my purchase and I hope will like this watch as much as I do.

9 December 2023, 04:38 AM	#2
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,069	Congrats to her in advance! I’m sure she will love it. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

9 December 2023, 07:36 AM	#8
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,780	Great story and timepiece. Congrats to both you and her! __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

9 December 2023, 08:08 AM	#9
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CANADA Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 743	Wow, truly was on your side! In my experience, transactions like that are so much more rewarding. You get the feeling that it was just “meant” to be. Can’t beat that! Congratulations, sir! A lucky lady, indeed :) __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

10 December 2023, 03:39 AM	#15
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,611	Congrats But where are the pics? __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

9 December 2023, 04:39 AM	#3
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 6,117	Congrats on a great pick up. That’s a nice story. I hope your wife loves her new PP Nautilus, with diamonds. I know I would…. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 December 2023, 04:46 AM	#4
geoffreyis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 546	pics

9 December 2023, 04:48 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,908	I try not to contact my AD at his home, that’s where he draws the line Congrats to her in advance. Pictures to follow I hope.

9 December 2023, 07:34 AM	#7
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,697	Timing? How about money talks!

9 December 2023, 11:32 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,613	Congratulations.

10 December 2023, 01:27 AM	#13
Tifoso48 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Miami Watch: Lange 1 Posts: 16	[QUOTE=arbees319;13055684]Let’s test the theory. See if he can get you a 5811 to match for Christmas Maybe my outlook on life is rather more optimistic and so, I want to believe that my timing was perfect to get my wife the present I wanted her to have and that hopefully she will love. Definition of luck: " when preparedness and opportunity meet" Merry Christmas!

10 December 2023, 01:31 AM	#14
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,788	Great timing. I guess Stern had the watch available in NY and were able to allocate to your AD. Otherwise, who knows how long the wait would have been. Great to hear these stories. Big congrats to your wife.

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