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OG318 · 16 July 2007, 02:16 AM

Although new to the forum, I have been referencing these pages for about 2 years. I bought my wife a ladies oyster, diamond face, non-date jubilee in 2001 as an anniversary gift. Since then, I have been comparing her Rolex to my Citizen (a reliable timepiece, for sure.) I have continually compared Swiss mechanicals and thought, "one day." In these 6 years I have been "this close" to buying something. I went from Submariner, Omega Seamaster, Explorer II, TT Submariner, Serti Sub, Seamaster again. I always had sticker shock whenever the time came. A year ago, my wife saw the YM on a billboard in Chatanooga and she said "why don't you get that one?" $$$$ I said. Well, on a whim last month, I got my wife into an AD near where I live. There were 2 40mm TT Yachtmasters in the case, a champagne face and a steel face, and a TT Blue Sub. I tried them all, but she flipped over the TT YM champagne. She twisted my arm and I walked out with it. I never thought that I could support such a bling piece, but I couldn't be more happy. The wallet hurts, but remorse dissolves when I look at my wrist. Wow. I am pleased to be part of the forum. Now I don't feel like a voyeur!

John685 · 16 July 2007, 03:12 AM

Welcome to TRF Chris.

You obviously have a great wife and wear your new YM in good health.

Rubenonfire · 16 July 2007, 05:00 AM

Congrats and enjoy the Yammie...a GREAT choice!!

Lol-x · 16 July 2007, 11:52 AM

Welcome Chris, thanks for the story, very interesting.
It is always difficult to pull the trigger on the first Rolex and I can understand your caution and apprehension when contemplating your first purchase.
One thing to consider is that your watch is still worth a lot of money, so it isn't as if you have lost the use of that money, you have just directed its use towards a watch.
Sounds like you are very happy with your YM and it is serving you well.

JJ Irani · 16 July 2007, 05:18 PM

Welcome to TRF, Chris. Let's see some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

padi56 · 16 July 2007, 07:14 PM

Welcome to TRF Chris great story just relax and enjoy your life long watch.

Gaijin · 16 July 2007, 07:35 PM

What a great wife! Definitely a keeper! Lucky you!

I have a TT YM also. SS/YG with the blue face... Love it. perhaps my favorite Rolex.

Did not have a great woman encouraging me to get it. Quite the opposite actually.

Welcome and thanks for finally joining in!

Robb · 16 July 2007, 08:30 PM

Congrats!

Alcan · 16 July 2007, 09:17 PM

Hi Chris, welcome aboard!

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 July 2007, 09:25 AM

Nice story, Chris!

Warmest welcome!

Uncle-AJ · 17 July 2007, 01:39 PM

Welcome to TRF Chris.

Tools · 17 July 2007, 02:00 PM

Welcome,

Great choice. -

DaveN · 17 July 2007, 08:27 PM

Way to go. What could be better? Great watch and a great wife...

colemanitis · 18 July 2007, 12:56 AM

Congrats - the YM is a GREAT watch! Post a few pics when you get a minute.

mc1010 · 23 July 2007, 04:58 PM

you're lucky to have such a supportive wife. enjoy your watch in good health!

p.s. would love to see some pictures of your tt ym

16 July 2007, 02:16 AM	#1
OG318 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: PVB, Florida Watch: TT YM Posts: 8	5 Year Rollie Envy, Conquered Although new to the forum, I have been referencing these pages for about 2 years. I bought my wife a ladies oyster, diamond face, non-date jubilee in 2001 as an anniversary gift. Since then, I have been comparing her Rolex to my Citizen (a reliable timepiece, for sure.) I have continually compared Swiss mechanicals and thought, "one day." In these 6 years I have been "this close" to buying something. I went from Submariner, Omega Seamaster, Explorer II, TT Submariner, Serti Sub, Seamaster again. I always had sticker shock whenever the time came. A year ago, my wife saw the YM on a billboard in Chatanooga and she said "why don't you get that one?" $$$$ I said. Well, on a whim last month, I got my wife into an AD near where I live. There were 2 40mm TT Yachtmasters in the case, a champagne face and a steel face, and a TT Blue Sub. I tried them all, but she flipped over the TT YM champagne. She twisted my arm and I walked out with it. I never thought that I could support such a bling piece, but I couldn't be more happy. The wallet hurts, but remorse dissolves when I look at my wrist. Wow. I am pleased to be part of the forum. Now I don't feel like a voyeur!

16 July 2007, 03:12 AM	#2
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Welcome to TRF Chris. You obviously have a great wife and wear your new YM in good health. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

16 July 2007, 05:18 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF, Chris. Let's see some pics when you can. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 July 2007, 07:14 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,382	Welcome to TRF Chris great story just relax and enjoy your life long watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 July 2007, 09:17 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Chris, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 July 2007, 05:00 AM	#3
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Congrats and enjoy the Yammie...a GREAT choice!!

16 July 2007, 11:52 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Welcome Chris, thanks for the story, very interesting. It is always difficult to pull the trigger on the first Rolex and I can understand your caution and apprehension when contemplating your first purchase. One thing to consider is that your watch is still worth a lot of money, so it isn't as if you have lost the use of that money, you have just directed its use towards a watch. Sounds like you are very happy with your YM and it is serving you well.

16 July 2007, 07:35 PM	#7
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	What a great wife! Definitely a keeper! Lucky you! I have a TT YM also. SS/YG with the blue face... Love it. perhaps my favorite Rolex. Did not have a great woman encouraging me to get it. Quite the opposite actually. Welcome and thanks for finally joining in!

16 July 2007, 08:30 PM	#8
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,937	Congrats!

17 July 2007, 09:25 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice story, Chris! Warmest welcome! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 July 2007, 01:39 PM	#11
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Chris. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

17 July 2007, 02:00 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,119	Welcome, Great choice. -

17 July 2007, 08:27 PM	#13
DaveN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Watch: GMT II TT 116713 Posts: 133	Way to go. What could be better? Great watch and a great wife...

18 July 2007, 12:56 AM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Congrats - the YM is a GREAT watch! Post a few pics when you get a minute. __________________ Member #471

23 July 2007, 04:58 PM	#15
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	you're lucky to have such a supportive wife. enjoy your watch in good health! p.s. would love to see some pictures of your tt ym

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