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WatchTimes · 30 September 2010, 10:50 AM

OK
Many of you know my wife bought me the JLC Reverso 986 Duo Date for my wedding present. I was VERY shaken up, I had never been given such an expensive and thoughtful gift but after wearing it a bit the clasp was REALLY uncomfortable so my AD agreed to order a short strap for me. I finally got to try it on last week and it just was not comfortable, due to the shape of the case and the size of the 986 it was too long on my small wrists. I went back and forth a LOT in my head about what to do but after talking to my AD and my wife we decided it would be best for me to return it. It is an AMAZING gift but foolish to keep just because it was a wedding present if I would not wear it so my wife agreed to let me add a bit of my own cash (she wanted to pay the extra but I said NO WAY! You spent enough!)
Sooooo tomorrow I am going in to pick up my replacement wedding watch. This is something dressy yet casual, something I think is timeless and I will be able to own the rest of my life. And NOPE I am not telling what it is! You will have to wait till I get some pics up tomorrow afternoon.

HAHAHAHA

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 11:32 AM

Can we play a guessing game? I'm very good at them. Give me a hint!

mpkRolex · 30 September 2010, 11:38 AM

Let me guess..It is a Rolex and is a sports model

esm · 30 September 2010, 11:43 AM

Well.. One thing for sure it the new watch will be more exxy than the JLC Reverso 986 Duo Date... and it is a dressy and timeless piece (man... The clues still doesn't really help....)

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Well.. One thing for sure it the new watch will be more exxy than the JLC Reverso 986 Duo Date... and it is a dressy and timeless piece (man... The clues still doesn't really help....)

You know I'm good at these guessing games, I guessed your JLC in about 10 seconds!

esm · 30 September 2010, 11:56 AM

Yeah that's right Charlie! That was a quick one.
But to be fair though... I did give pretty decent hints to start with ;-)

Mockingbird · 30 September 2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Yeah that's right Charlie! That was a quick one.
But to be fair though... I did give pretty decent hints to start with ;-)

As soon as you mentioned the 1920s and 30s combined with a higher end, but not immediately thought of manufacture it was made obvious!

WatchTimes · 30 September 2010, 12:26 PM

It's not a Rolex. It's Rose Gold and on leather. My first gold watch (I have a TT Oysterquartz)

It's smaller than 44 mm and bigger than 36 mm

No more posts from me till I post pics tomorrow.

: )

esm · 30 September 2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

It's not a Rolex. It's Rose Gold and on leather. My first gold watch (I have a TT Oysterquartz)

It's smaller than 44 mm and bigger than 36 mm

No more posts from me till I post pics tomorrow.

: )

gees Jeremy, that is a whole lot of hints

over to you Charlie (i suck at the guessing game

)

WatchTimes · 1 October 2010, 05:45 AM

OK
Just got back from my AD
Here is my new wedding present.
I picked this as its dressy yet casual and I really feel it is a timeless piece
which will always be in style.

I can wear it with a tux or jeans and a Tshirt

The 986 Duo Date Reverso is a stunning piece but it just did not work on my wrist
and I think this is just a better fit for a timeless forever piece.

Sorry for the pics but they were just some quickies.

Going to dinner with some friends tonight and I will be wearing this for sure!

My Rose Gold IWC Portuguese Chrono.

I tried on the new Yacht Club and it was nice but it just did not fit the bill of what I want from this piece

esm · 1 October 2010, 07:45 AM

nice one Jeremy.

the IWC is very nice - thought you'd go for the 7 day ortuguese

WatchTimes · 1 October 2010, 01:43 PM

The 7 day is nice but unneeded for me.
I will use the chrono a lot more.
I just don't get all worked up over a long power reserve.
I have winders and wear my watches so don't need a big PR.
Yes I know the 7 day is in house but I know those who have to use Reichmont
service may wait 6 weeks minimum for what my local watchmaker can fix in a day or two. I had a PAM 233 that was in service for almost 6 mths and since just have not been big on in house movements. Of course I will still buy in house movements if I love the watch.

esm · 1 October 2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

The 7 day is nice but unneeded for me.
I will use the chrono a lot more.
I just don't get all worked up over a long power reserve.
I have winders and wear my watches so don't need a big PR.
Yes I know the 7 day is in house but I know those who have to use Reichmont
service may wait 6 weeks minimum for what my local watchmaker can fix in a day or two. I had a PAM 233 that was in service for almost 6 mths and since just have not been big on in house movements. Of course I will still buy in house movements if I love the watch.

of course, you gotta be happy with what you have - especially this piece

congrats again!

vukotab · 2 October 2010, 10:32 PM

Wow, that`s really wonderful watch! It looks amazing in pink gold!

Big congrats and wear it in a good health!

BTW, I`m fan of JLC, but I think I would do the same - this IWC is simply stunning!

towernick · 2 October 2010, 11:44 PM

That is legit, it's nice to have an AD that will let you exchange like that. Got one in LA like that, very reassuring that they want to do right by the customer.

WatchTimes · 3 October 2010, 01:05 AM

Well it was an exchange which resulted in an upsale or a total return.

I did not wear the watch more than 10 minutes so he really did not have much choice.

But yes I do have a very good AD either way.

TSW · 3 October 2010, 05:48 AM

Beautiful

dddrees · 3 October 2010, 10:45 AM

Great Looking Watch.

Congrats!!!

drtooth73 · 14 October 2010, 10:44 AM

Congrats! Both on the wedding and a new watch!
Both are keepers!

30 September 2010, 10:50 AM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,520	Incoming!! OK Many of you know my wife bought me the JLC Reverso 986 Duo Date for my wedding present. I was VERY shaken up, I had never been given such an expensive and thoughtful gift but after wearing it a bit the clasp was REALLY uncomfortable so my AD agreed to order a short strap for me. I finally got to try it on last week and it just was not comfortable, due to the shape of the case and the size of the 986 it was too long on my small wrists. I went back and forth a LOT in my head about what to do but after talking to my AD and my wife we decided it would be best for me to return it. It is an AMAZING gift but foolish to keep just because it was a wedding present if I would not wear it so my wife agreed to let me add a bit of my own cash (she wanted to pay the extra but I said NO WAY! You spent enough!) Sooooo tomorrow I am going in to pick up my replacement wedding watch. This is something dressy yet casual, something I think is timeless and I will be able to own the rest of my life. And NOPE I am not telling what it is! You will have to wait till I get some pics up tomorrow afternoon. HAHAHAHA __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 September 2010, 12:26 PM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,520	It's not a Rolex. It's Rose Gold and on leather. My first gold watch (I have a TT Oysterquartz) It's smaller than 44 mm and bigger than 36 mm No more posts from me till I post pics tomorrow. : ) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

1 October 2010, 01:43 PM	#12
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,520	The 7 day is nice but unneeded for me. I will use the chrono a lot more. I just don't get all worked up over a long power reserve. I have winders and wear my watches so don't need a big PR. Yes I know the 7 day is in house but I know those who have to use Reichmont service may wait 6 weeks minimum for what my local watchmaker can fix in a day or two. I had a PAM 233 that was in service for almost 6 mths and since just have not been big on in house movements. Of course I will still buy in house movements if I love the watch. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

2 October 2010, 10:32 PM	#14
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Wow, that`s really wonderful watch! It looks amazing in pink gold! Big congrats and wear it in a good health! BTW, I`m fan of JLC, but I think I would do the same - this IWC is simply stunning! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

3 October 2010, 01:05 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,520	Well it was an exchange which resulted in an upsale or a total return. I did not wear the watch more than 10 minutes so he really did not have much choice. But yes I do have a very good AD either way. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 September 2010, 11:32 AM	#2
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Can we play a guessing game? I'm very good at them. Give me a hint!

30 September 2010, 11:38 AM	#3
mpkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: Pepsi & Starbucks Posts: 1,780	Let me guess..It is a Rolex and is a sports model

30 September 2010, 11:43 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Well.. One thing for sure it the new watch will be more exxy than the JLC Reverso 986 Duo Date... and it is a dressy and timeless piece (man... The clues still doesn't really help....)

30 September 2010, 11:56 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Yeah that's right Charlie! That was a quick one. But to be fair though... I did give pretty decent hints to start with ;-)

1 October 2010, 07:45 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	nice one Jeremy. the IWC is very nice - thought you'd go for the 7 day ortuguese

2 October 2010, 11:44 PM	#15
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	That is legit, it's nice to have an AD that will let you exchange like that. Got one in LA like that, very reassuring that they want to do right by the customer.

3 October 2010, 05:48 AM	#17
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 October 2010, 10:45 AM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great Looking Watch. Congrats!!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 October 2010, 10:44 AM	#19
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Congrats! Both on the wedding and a new watch! Both are keepers!

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