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Chiverz · 2 May 2024, 09:14 AM

Was curious to know if a "wedding watch gift" from the bride to her husband was ever / is still considered a tradition these days?

If yes, any recommendations/experiences/stories that you'd like to share?

Crunchie · 2 May 2024, 11:20 AM

Not sure about a tradition, but I got an Omega Seamaster to wear as an “engagement ring” in 2002, then a Rolex Explorer on my wedding day in 2004.

Still wear both regularly, and the Explorer hasn’t been serviced yet.

996marty · 2 May 2024, 03:19 PM

I did buy one as a wedding gift but it was the other way around, from me to my wife.
If you’re going to do it all I would say is buy something you know your other half loves and has hopefully tried on in the past.
The one I bought was the 26mm Rolex Datejust my wife loved it and wore it for years but now wears a much bigger watch. The wedding present lives in a drawer and for sentimental reasons she won’t part with it.
Good luck if you go ahead with it because it’s a fantastic gesture from you.

train-time · 3 May 2024, 06:51 AM

Back in the day If I recall correctly, I got a Quartz Seiko watch and was thrilled to get it. Times have changed!

macluven · 3 May 2024, 07:14 AM

Nowadays, I'm seeing in-laws gifting watches to their new son-in-law and gold jewelry to the bride on their wedding day. I've seen this multiple times within the Asian community.

~JJ · 3 May 2024, 10:37 AM

My wife gave me my first Rolex as a wedding gift, circa 2010.

barelyturbulent · 3 May 2024, 05:43 PM

Your Rolex, given to you by your wife on such an important occasion, likely holds deep sentimental value and serves as a lasting reminder of your commitment and love for each other. It's a beautiful gesture that commemorates not only your wedding day but also the journey you've embarked on together.

Nickn · 3 May 2024, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~JJ

My wife gave me my first Rolex as a wedding gift, circa 2010.

Same
Little did she know!

Spartacus · 3 May 2024, 09:33 PM

Yes. Still a tradition.

wclock · 3 May 2024, 10:43 PM

Still a tradition here, this was how I got to fall in love with watches. This trend should never die

East Bay Rider · 4 May 2024, 08:54 AM

While tourist shopping on our honeymoon in Jamaica in 1992 my bride bought me a Citizens Dual Time quartz watch on a leather strap. That was my "good" watch until receiving my Rolex for our 15 year anniversary.

~JJ · 4 May 2024, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickn

Same
Little did she know!

Mine was pretty pissed when I bought the second, but subsequent purchases went fine

Dirt · 6 May 2024, 04:15 AM

My wife and i bought each other a watch for our wedding gifts.
I gave her a 31mm DJ with some diamonds on the dial for her first Rolex and i recieved a D-blue to go with the Black one that i already had.
I had no idea that it was a tradition

HERITAGE82 · Today, 10:22 AM

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2 May 2024, 09:14 AM	#1
Chiverz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CH Posts: 15	Wedding Watch Gift tradition? Was curious to know if a "wedding watch gift" from the bride to her husband was ever / is still considered a tradition these days? If yes, any recommendations/experiences/stories that you'd like to share?

3 May 2024, 07:14 AM	#5
macluven "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: USA Posts: 81	Nowadays, I'm seeing in-laws gifting watches to their new son-in-law and gold jewelry to the bride on their wedding day. I've seen this multiple times within the Asian community. __________________ _________________________ Philippians 4:11–13

4 May 2024, 08:54 AM	#11
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,896	While tourist shopping on our honeymoon in Jamaica in 1992 my bride bought me a Citizens Dual Time quartz watch on a leather strap. That was my "good" watch until receiving my Rolex for our 15 year anniversary. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,420	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=507010 __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

2 May 2024, 11:20 AM	#2
Crunchie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: UK Watch: Explorer Posts: 103	Not sure about a tradition, but I got an Omega Seamaster to wear as an “engagement ring” in 2002, then a Rolex Explorer on my wedding day in 2004. Still wear both regularly, and the Explorer hasn’t been serviced yet.

2 May 2024, 03:19 PM	#3
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,737	I did buy one as a wedding gift but it was the other way around, from me to my wife. If you’re going to do it all I would say is buy something you know your other half loves and has hopefully tried on in the past. The one I bought was the 26mm Rolex Datejust my wife loved it and wore it for years but now wears a much bigger watch. The wedding present lives in a drawer and for sentimental reasons she won’t part with it. Good luck if you go ahead with it because it’s a fantastic gesture from you.

3 May 2024, 06:51 AM	#4
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,005	Back in the day If I recall correctly, I got a Quartz Seiko watch and was thrilled to get it. Times have changed!

3 May 2024, 10:37 AM	#6
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,134	My wife gave me my first Rolex as a wedding gift, circa 2010.

3 May 2024, 05:43 PM	#7
barelyturbulent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: United States Posts: 2	Your Rolex, given to you by your wife on such an important occasion, likely holds deep sentimental value and serves as a lasting reminder of your commitment and love for each other. It's a beautiful gesture that commemorates not only your wedding day but also the journey you've embarked on together.

3 May 2024, 09:33 PM	#9
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,706	Yes. Still a tradition.

3 May 2024, 10:43 PM	#10
wclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: united states Posts: 4	Still a tradition here, this was how I got to fall in love with watches. This trend should never die

6 May 2024, 04:15 AM	#13
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,872	My wife and i bought each other a watch for our wedding gifts. I gave her a 31mm DJ with some diamonds on the dial for her first Rolex and i recieved a D-blue to go with the Black one that i already had. I had no idea that it was a tradition

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