$1,200 for a freak'n Pocketbook?!

[BXNupe]

I recently decided to buy myself a new/new-to-me Rolex as a belated birthday gift. I mistakenly shared this decision with my lovely wife. After she blasted me about being fiscally irresponsible and not adequately preparing for our daughters' college education -- mind you, they are 5 and 7 y.o., respectively -- she figuratively put a gun to my head and stated that I could buy the watch if she too got a "treat." In a moment of weakness and without properly realizing that the woman of my dreams is often (always?) at least two steps ahead of me, I immediately said "yes, whatever you want." She replied that she wanted a pocketbook. The problem is the damn thing cost $1,200! Are you kidding me...for something that she can carry her sh*t in? I don't get it...and never will, but now I'm stuck because I'm jonesing for another watch...a watch that of course I don't need.

My experience leads me to the following question: What ridiculous (read expensive) thing did you ever have to purchase for your wife/husband/partner/sig. other in order for them to "bless" your pruchase of a Rolex?

[Rolesor]

I have to get her engagement ring before I buy my first Rolex hahaha

I think that one ups your pocketbook when you factor in the whole life long commitment thing lol

Who am I kidding though, I love the girl!!

[Watchdog]

Divorce papers.

[Perdu]

I am a very lucky guy, my wife is unmaterialistic.

[R1@160@alltimes]

I usually don't need anyone's "blessing" for buying a Rolex. Unless of course, they're paying for it

[cody p]

i like that 'two steps ahead' part.

[Harvey58]

I did no have to get my wife's blessing, in fact she was happy for me to finally get my Rolex after wanting it for some time. Now if I wanted to get a second right away, she might give me a hard time!!!

[Finley]

I have a handbag obsession along with the obvious watch issue, and I can assure you $1,200 is not *all* that much. If she wanted an Hermes bag that would run you about $8k. Buy her what she likes, and get your watch...you will both be happy!

P.S. - I work hard and pay for all my own toys.

[therolexguy]

The problem is, bags and pocket books are worth almost nothing used, but a Rolex can many times be worth something, and even more than what is was paid for in some instances.

[quintessentially]

I spent $2,300 on my computer bag from LV. And I'm a guy!!! haha

$1,200 is really not that much. As stated earlier, just be glad she didn't want a Birkin bag from Hermes

[allanofcalifornia]

Get her diamonds instead, diamonds are forever!!


Allan

[quintessentially]

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

Get her diamonds instead, diamonds are forever!!


Allan

And get them at Jared. That way she can say "He got it at Jared"

haha

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by quintessentially

I spent $2,300 on my computer bag from LV. And I'm a guy!!! haha

$1,200 is really not that much. As stated earlier, just be glad she didn't want a Birkin bag from Hermes

$2,300 on a computer bag?? Please explain and post picture because I never heard of so much money being spent on a computer bag!!


Allan

[Finley]

Originally Posted by therolexguy

The problem is, bags and pocket books are worth almost nothing used, but a Rolex can many times be worth something, and even more than what is was paid for in some instances.

Not necessarily. If you buy high quality you can often recoup a considerable amount of your purchase price should you decide to sell. More if you are selling a limited edition item. Or it is something she can carry forever.

[keschete]

Originally Posted by Finley

I have a handbag obsession along with the obvious watch issue, and I can assure you $1,200 is not *all* that much. If she wanted an Hermes bag that would run you about $8k. Buy her what she likes, and get your watch...you will both be happy!

P.S. - I work hard and pay for all my own toys.

Amen Sister!

I like shoes, handbags and watches.....I also like cars, and my husband is obsessed with cars......we each buy what we want for the most part.

I don't ask when I buy handbags :)

He got $4,000 worth of Buick GS new, old stock body panels last year. I didn't complain about that :) So I got a 3k diamond bracelet and a Jeep Wrangler for my birthday :)

Happily wedded bliss

(Still waiting on the Wrangler)

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by quintessentially

And get them at Jared. That way she can say "He got it at Jared"

haha

Yes, absolutely need to get them at Jared!!




Allan

[Gedanken]

More importantly, what the hell does any of this have to do with Rolex?

[therolexguy]

Originally Posted by Finley

Not necessarily. If you buy high quality you can often recoup a considerable amount of your purchase price should you decide to sell. More if you are selling a limited edition item. Or it is something she can carry forever.

I stand corrected. Not sure if I believe it compared to a Rolex purchase but spend as you must.

[rsg]

$1200 for a bag?! You got off cheap. My wife has a purse and shoe fetish to rival most of our watch addictions. Just hope your wife doesn't discover Jimmy Choo.......

[quintessentially]

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

$2,300 on a computer bag?? Please explain and post picture because I never heard of so much money being spent on a computer bag!!


Allan

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by BXNupe

My experience leads me to the following question: What ridiculous (read expensive) thing did you ever have to purchase for your wife/husband/partner/sig. other in order for them to "bless" your pruchase of a Rolex?

I don't know how to answer this question because it doesn't apply in my marriage. In 23 years, neither of us has ever had to "earn" permission to buy anything. I guess we're very lucky to share similar views about money and how we spend it.

[Tools]

Aaaaaaaal Right...............



Go get your watch.............

................. Let your lady (or man) get their own stuff........



... and you never have to worry about return........

[DadsWatch72]

Buy the watch, buy her a Samsonite, and tell her she can use it to pack her stuff and leave if she doesn't like it.

You know I was kidding, right?

[Gob Bluth]

My Swaine Adeney Brigg briefcase was about $2500. I think of it like I do my Rolexes, material objects that I can enjoy for the next 50+ years and then pass on to my kids with patina that you just can't buy. The problem with women's bags is that they go out of style in a season or 2 and, if you're lucky, come back into style 20+ years later for another season or 2. Regardless, you got your watch and made your lady very happy. Win-win in my book (any yes, at $1200, you got off easy).

[Hamtaro]

1,200$ is not so bad.. you got off easy !

[allanofcalifornia]

Don't you have your wives trained?


Allan

[DadsWatch72]

Seriously though, women are lavished with jewelery and personal items all the time. Men don't usually wear a lot of jewelery except for wedding rings and watches. You can't begrude a man for making a fine watch purchase. Besides, that watch is also a good investment as some pointed out. It might just pay for a good chunk of that college for the 5 and 7 year old some day (only if its needed).

[barber]

I guess I'm lucky. I got my wife a 500 doller necklace and a 2,000 doller bracelet that go together and she was like why did you spend all that money on them. Even if I did do it so when I got my rolex she couldn't say anything. Wait isn't that the same thing as the OP except I got hers' before I got the rolex?

[Omega_Precision]

Originally Posted by BXNupe

I recently decided to buy myself a new/new-to-me Rolex as a belated birthday gift. I mistakenly shared this decision with my lovely wife. After she blasted me about being fiscally irresponsible and not adequately preparing for our daughters' college education -- mind you, they are 5 and 7 y.o., respectively -- she figuratively put a gun to my head and stated that I could buy the watch if she too got a "treat." In a moment of weakness and without properly realizing that the woman of my dreams is often (always?) at least two steps ahead of me, I immediately said "yes, whatever you want." She replied that she wanted a pocketbook. The problem is the damn thing cost $1,200! Are you kidding me...for something that she can carry her sh*t in? I don't get it...and never will, but now I'm stuck because I'm jonesing for another watch...a watch that of course I don't need.

My experience leads me to the following question: What ridiculous (read expensive) thing did you ever have to purchase for your wife/husband/partner/sig. other in order for them to "bless" your pruchase of a Rolex?

LOL @ you.

You sold your soul to the devil for a Rolex...sorry....I mean wife

[Taffi Abernathy]

Originally Posted by BXNupe

I recently decided to buy myself a new/new-to-me Rolex as a belated birthday gift. I mistakenly shared this decision with my lovely wife. After she blasted me about being fiscally irresponsible and not adequately preparing for our daughters' college education -- mind you, they are 5 and 7 y.o., respectively -- she figuratively put a gun to my head and stated that I could buy the watch if she too got a "treat." In a moment of weakness and without properly realizing that the woman of my dreams is often (always?) at least two steps ahead of me, I immediately said "yes, whatever you want." She replied that she wanted a pocketbook. The problem is the damn thing cost $1,200! Are you kidding me...for something that she can carry her sh*t in? I don't get it...and never will, but now I'm stuck because I'm jonesing for another watch...a watch that of course I don't need.

My experience leads me to the following question: What ridiculous (read expensive) thing did you ever have to purchase for your wife/husband/partner/sig. other in order for them to "bless" your pruchase of a Rolex?

Frankly, my sense is that this issue has less to do with handbag vs. Rolex purchases and more to do with control. It seems like each partner is more intent on "winning" than in working together to find an equitable solution that the both of you can live with. Even if you obtain your material goal, if you pay the price with disharmony in your relationship, is it worth it? Just a little something to consider . . . Good luck in resolving this.