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Gus2 · 7 December 2019, 05:12 AM

Last month I convinced her to give Rolex a try (she was into TAGs). Now she has two of them and switches back and forth. She’s finally into watches, which I used as an excuse to finally pull the trigger on a Big Pilot (48 mm).

Anyway, glad she’s into them now. Here’s a dual wrist picture before lunch:

mynameistaken · 7 December 2019, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus2

Last month I convinced her to give Rolex a try (she was into TAGs). Now she has two of them and switches back and forth. She’s finally into watches, which I used as an excuse to finally pull the trigger on a Big Pilot (48 mm).

Anyway, glad she’s into them now. Here’s a dual wrist picture before lunch:

lol, i did the same, put myself in the bad spot, now every year for her birthday she gets a Rolex.... I can tell ladies think alike cuz all her has sparkle dial and bezel...

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Kowaco · 7 December 2019, 06:12 AM

When I saw the title I didn’t think this was going to be about watches

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dchernikoff · 7 December 2019, 07:42 AM

Congrats to your wife AND to you! Very nice. My wife finally started showing interest in Rolexes after a few years of me owning two and dragging her into AD's to try them on every chance I got. So she's getting a DJ31 RG/SS with diamond bezel for Christmas. I'll have to wait and see if it opens our joint coffers for a third watch for me...

-Dan

logo · 7 December 2019, 07:48 AM

Well played. How about some photos of that IWC beast you’ve acquired?? Always had that one on my shortlist of cool watches.

Ticknaway · 7 December 2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kowaco

When I saw the title I didn’t think this was going to be about watches

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Little machines · 7 December 2019, 11:44 AM

Great time pieces !!! Congrats

gunhose · 7 December 2019, 08:54 PM

Gus I like your YM . Tell me about your sail boat ?

Nairn1980 · 7 December 2019, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowaco

When I saw the title I didn’t think this was going to be about watches

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AJMarcus · 7 December 2019, 11:15 PM

Let’s see some pics of the Pilot. Just place it next to a Rolex so you don’t get hammered

Gus2 · 10 December 2019, 02:46 PM

Alright for those of you who asked for it. Here’s the Big Pilot next to the two biggest models Rolex makes - I can’t even imagine wearing the 55mm version of the Big Pilot. That must be ridiculous.

Gus2 · 10 December 2019, 02:56 PM

And just in case you are wondering, this is the IWC Big Pilot Heritage IW510301 Titanium.

The dial is 48 mm and the watch is one out of 1,000 made.

This watch comes with the classic extra long brown leather strap (so you can Strap the watch over a fighter pilot jacket) but I chose to replace the strap with this IWC Black Kevlar Strap with the IWC Deployant Clasp.

I think it looks amazing with the black strap (not that it looks bad with the brown strap!), the only thing I really miss are those rivets in the strap. Those look super nice and give the Big Pilot its signature look but these straps have their own benefit, like fitting under my sleeve for example.

Bob62 · 10 December 2019, 02:58 PM

I got my wife a stainless and platinum Yachtmaster when she got her doctorate. It was posed so nicely with the mens version that I picked that up too!

BigBoy17 · 10 December 2019, 03:06 PM

That pilot is big

fskywalker · 11 December 2019, 02:44 AM

Congrats

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TheWatchmen · 11 December 2019, 11:23 PM

Congrats to both of yiu

BisonHead · 12 December 2019, 12:01 AM

Congratulations to you both. Very nice.

Reminds me of when i went to buy my Wife a Rolex over 20 years ago. I ordered and paid in full for a SS Ladies, can't even remember the exact set up dial etc. Thought ahead and did this months before Christmas, so it would be ready for me to pick up as her Christmas box.

Came back on leave and went to pick it up Christmas eve, alas no watch. Although they did have one in TT which was a lot more and to be honest at the time i just did not have the extra money spare.

SA was a right stroker, "Oh if Sir can't afford this watch" and a load more right bollocks in a stage whisper, really embarrassed me. Shop was packed.

So ensues a big row about wanting my money back in cash, i paid cash and its Christmas eve late afternoon. They wanted to send me a Cheque from head office!! Eventually gets the knotty ash back.

Walks up the street and bought a TT ladies Tag. Really nice sales lady, wrapped it all up, nice bow etc. Plus ended up with some cash in my moth eaten pockets.

My wife loved and still loves the watch and it has not been off her wrist in all that time. Been trying for years to upgrade it and she won't part with it.

Its now a family joke, Poor Mams pretend Rolex. Its her 50th next year so its on the cards for a Rolex.

So well done Sir, i tip my hat to you.

Meyrin · 12 December 2019, 01:41 AM

That IWC is a big beast indeed, certainly too big for me...but I love the dial

so legible and clear. And there's a ton of history behind IWC "Fliegeruhren" if you care to read about them! My Rolex AD stocks IWC, and I always enjoy looking at them! Maybe one day...?

inadeje · 12 December 2019, 03:48 AM

I have a few 47mm Panerai, they take a while to get used to after wearing even the YMII

uniqueMR · 12 December 2019, 03:55 AM

Congrats

AlexFrank · 12 December 2019, 06:41 AM

Nice, once you go rolex you can never back.

SpeakWithMichael · 12 December 2019, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowaco

When I saw the title I didn’t think this was going to be about watches

Rolex still only lets me in through the front door, even on my birthday.

Congrats, OP.

PrecisionTimes · 12 December 2019, 08:56 AM

Nice! I've been trying to convince my wife for years. Lucky you.

joli160 · 12 December 2019, 09:32 AM

Hers is beautiful but that YM

Dr.Brian · 12 December 2019, 09:37 AM

Not everyone can rock the IWC big pilot.
I have a wide flat wrist and I’m not sure I can rock the BP!
Congrats on bringing your wife over to the dark side.

haven_seeker · 12 December 2019, 11:39 AM

I would feel like I have a frying pan strapped to my wrist?!

My 36mm feels too big sometimes.

My daily is .... 31mm

Very nice watches however!

LooseCann0n · 12 December 2019, 10:02 PM

Bad start to be honest...!

Got my wife a PP in the past and tried to get her into watches (mainly so I can buy more without any grief).
Eventually I have succeeded and what happens..?

She starts borrowing from me - one day it’s the SD4k and another it’s the Daytona.
Go to my winder and will never know if one of my watches is missing...

Now on the lookout for a BLNR (for me!) and she casually drops “when you getting us the Batman?”
Wait... what !?!? Where did this “us” come from?

Then again, it’s better than the alternative!

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brandrea · 12 December 2019, 10:05 PM

Nice, congratulations to you both

Hollie_Rollie · 12 December 2019, 10:54 PM

Congrats! Love that big pilot!

Kowaco · 15 January 2020, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

Rolex still only lets me in through the front door, even on my birthday.

Congrats, OP.

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7 December 2019, 05:12 AM	#1
Gus2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Marietta, GA Watch: Sub 116610LV HULK Posts: 178	Finally convinced the wife Last month I convinced her to give Rolex a try (she was into TAGs). Now she has two of them and switches back and forth. She’s finally into watches, which I used as an excuse to finally pull the trigger on a Big Pilot (48 mm). Anyway, glad she’s into them now. Here’s a dual wrist picture before lunch:

7 December 2019, 07:42 AM	#4
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	Congrats to your wife AND to you! Very nice. My wife finally started showing interest in Rolexes after a few years of me owning two and dragging her into AD's to try them on every chance I got. So she's getting a DJ31 RG/SS with diamond bezel for Christmas. I'll have to wait and see if it opens our joint coffers for a third watch for me... -Dan __________________ Watches: GMT-II Coke series K; DJ36 SS white-dial & Roulette date; 126610LV Starbucks Wife's watch: DJ31 RG/SS, diamond dial, diamond bezel -- "Wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you!"

11 December 2019, 02:44 AM	#15
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12 December 2019, 03:48 AM	#19
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12 December 2019, 03:55 AM	#20
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7 December 2019, 06:12 AM	#3
Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 608	When I saw the title I didn’t think this was going to be about watches Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 December 2019, 07:48 AM	#5
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,301	Well played. How about some photos of that IWC beast you’ve acquired?? Always had that one on my shortlist of cool watches.

7 December 2019, 11:44 AM	#7
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,460	Great time pieces !!! Congrats

7 December 2019, 08:54 PM	#8
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Gus I like your YM . Tell me about your sail boat ?

7 December 2019, 11:15 PM	#10
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Let’s see some pics of the Pilot. Just place it next to a Rolex so you don’t get hammered

10 December 2019, 02:46 PM	#11
Gus2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Marietta, GA Watch: Sub 116610LV HULK Posts: 178	Alright for those of you who asked for it. Here’s the Big Pilot next to the two biggest models Rolex makes - I can’t even imagine wearing the 55mm version of the Big Pilot. That must be ridiculous.

10 December 2019, 02:56 PM	#12
Gus2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Marietta, GA Watch: Sub 116610LV HULK Posts: 178	And just in case you are wondering, this is the IWC Big Pilot Heritage IW510301 Titanium. The dial is 48 mm and the watch is one out of 1,000 made. This watch comes with the classic extra long brown leather strap (so you can Strap the watch over a fighter pilot jacket) but I chose to replace the strap with this IWC Black Kevlar Strap with the IWC Deployant Clasp. I think it looks amazing with the black strap (not that it looks bad with the brown strap!), the only thing I really miss are those rivets in the strap. Those look super nice and give the Big Pilot its signature look but these straps have their own benefit, like fitting under my sleeve for example.

10 December 2019, 02:58 PM	#13
Bob62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: America Posts: 14	I got my wife a stainless and platinum Yachtmaster when she got her doctorate. It was posed so nicely with the mens version that I picked that up too!

10 December 2019, 03:06 PM	#14
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	That pilot is big

11 December 2019, 11:23 PM	#16
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,360	Congrats to both of yiu

12 December 2019, 12:01 AM	#17
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Congratulations to you both. Very nice. Reminds me of when i went to buy my Wife a Rolex over 20 years ago. I ordered and paid in full for a SS Ladies, can't even remember the exact set up dial etc. Thought ahead and did this months before Christmas, so it would be ready for me to pick up as her Christmas box. Came back on leave and went to pick it up Christmas eve, alas no watch. Although they did have one in TT which was a lot more and to be honest at the time i just did not have the extra money spare. SA was a right stroker, "Oh if Sir can't afford this watch" and a load more right bollocks in a stage whisper, really embarrassed me. Shop was packed. So ensues a big row about wanting my money back in cash, i paid cash and its Christmas eve late afternoon. They wanted to send me a Cheque from head office!! Eventually gets the knotty ash back. Walks up the street and bought a TT ladies Tag. Really nice sales lady, wrapped it all up, nice bow etc. Plus ended up with some cash in my moth eaten pockets. My wife loved and still loves the watch and it has not been off her wrist in all that time. Been trying for years to upgrade it and she won't part with it. Its now a family joke, Poor Mams pretend Rolex. Its her 50th next year so its on the cards for a Rolex. So well done Sir, i tip my hat to you.

12 December 2019, 01:41 AM	#18
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,116	That IWC is a big beast indeed, certainly too big for me...but I love the dial so legible and clear. And there's a ton of history behind IWC "Fliegeruhren" if you care to read about them! My Rolex AD stocks IWC, and I always enjoy looking at them! Maybe one day...?

12 December 2019, 06:41 AM	#21
AlexFrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: China Posts: 459	Nice, once you go rolex you can never back.

12 December 2019, 08:56 AM	#23
PrecisionTimes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: LA-California Posts: 2,068	Nice! I've been trying to convince my wife for years. Lucky you.

12 December 2019, 09:32 AM	#24
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	Hers is beautiful but that YM __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 December 2019, 09:37 AM	#25
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,897	Not everyone can rock the IWC big pilot. I have a wide flat wrist and I’m not sure I can rock the BP! Congrats on bringing your wife over to the dark side. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

12 December 2019, 11:39 AM	#26
haven_seeker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northern Ontario Watch: 19018N OQ Posts: 848	I would feel like I have a frying pan strapped to my wrist?! My 36mm feels too big sometimes. My daily is .... 31mm Very nice watches however!

12 December 2019, 10:02 PM	#27
LooseCann0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London, UK Watch: Daytona,Pepsi,SD4K Posts: 569	Bad start to be honest...! Got my wife a PP in the past and tried to get her into watches (mainly so I can buy more without any grief). Eventually I have succeeded and what happens..? She starts borrowing from me - one day it’s the SD4k and another it’s the Daytona. Go to my winder and will never know if one of my watches is missing... Now on the lookout for a BLNR (for me!) and she casually drops “when you getting us the Batman?” Wait... what !?!? Where did this “us” come from? Then again, it’s better than the alternative! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2019, 10:05 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Nice, congratulations to you both

12 December 2019, 10:54 PM	#29
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,096	Congrats! Love that big pilot!

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