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Launch Mini · 17 June 2006, 07:12 AM

I am not sure to be afraid or pleased.
My wife has started wearing my Panerai's.
Well , one in particular, this would be my White Faced 113.
She has only commented a bit, that it is a bit large, and I have caught her reading my Panerai Catelogue.
So my dilema is, Do I just let her wear mine, or make the trip down to my AD and pick up one of her own?

So far only my purchases, Karma has been working on my side. If the watch I am looking for is not in the store, it has shown up in short order.
So I called the AD, and guess what, they have a white dial 49 in stock. This is the 40 mm, so it would fit her nicely, AND, they have only ONE OEM strap in stock for this, that happens to be the pink alligator.
This would be a nice jesture on my part, but it would take a bite out of my PAM98 watch fund.
Decisions, decisions.

Prince · 17 June 2006, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

...So my dilema is, Do I just let her wear mine, or make the trip down to my AD and pick up one of her own?...

So... Here's the deal as I see it - If you really want the watch that she is wearing as your own, then you MUST go to your AD and pick one up for her. If, on the other hand, you really don't mind her wearing that one, and are willing to give it up and get another for yourself later, then she keeps it!

Fair enough? That'll be $1,500 dollars please. A cashier's check will do!!!

Otis · 17 June 2006, 10:29 AM

Well.... you sure are one lucky guy! I think there's nothing better looking than a large watch on a lady's wrist. That's a tough quandry though, but I guess it would also be another panerai to look at. And a nice gesture as well....
just my 2c...

Good luck mate!

hutchman · 17 June 2006, 10:41 AM

Definately buy her one! Sharing a watch with your wife would be like sharing a car with your wife, Impossible!

Atleast if she's anything like my wife. I bought my wife a 48 and now she leaves mine alone.

Mrdi · 17 June 2006, 11:08 AM

Let her wear it for awhile.
Then comment on how large her left forearm is becoming, and assymetrical .
The watch will be back in your drawer.

Otis · 17 June 2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Let her wear it for awhile.
Then comment on how large her left forearm is becoming, and assymetrical .
The watch will be back in your drawer.

Noooo! We already have the "does my bum look big in these?" problem, and I don't think we need anything along the lines of "Does this make my arm look big/small ?"

Unless of course they decide to release a special edition panerai called the "Catch 22",

Mrdi · 17 June 2006, 11:43 AM

Otis says:
"Noooo! We already have the "does my bum look big in these?" problem"

Hmm, Maybe you could find a cute Bum strap.
Pannie ettes pride themselves on versatile straps.
That could lead to some interesting interraction.

C.J. · 17 June 2006, 01:48 PM

That's a tough one, Johnny. The 113 is nice, but I know haw bad you want that 98. Good luck, pal

dman · 17 June 2006, 02:09 PM

Buy her the 49, it will pay off in more ways than one and for a long time.

Mrdi · 17 June 2006, 02:18 PM

Maybe she wants your attention
the watch is just her tool?

Actually ...
dman is correct.
Buy her a watch she loves and you can wear it both ways.

Launch Mini · 17 June 2006, 02:34 PM

It happened.
I left work a bit early so we could head to Vancouver.
Traffic was horrid and we made it to the AD pretty close to closing time.
I called from the car, and Natasha ( my AD) said she would stay a bit later for us, and put the Pink Gator on the 49 for her before we got there.
We were 5 minutes late, but they were still cleaning up, so we didn't feel too bad showing up late. They still treated us as if we had arrived mid-day. ( offered coffee,water etc the usual)
Cindy absolutely loved the 49. To be 100% sure, she did look at the others and preferred the 49 over the blue or black 40mm.
So , we have a new addition to the family. I will try for some picks, but I might have to wait until she's asleep to get it off her wrist.
It is a very nice looking combo on her.

SLRdude · 17 June 2006, 02:42 PM

While I have NO IDEA what a 49, 40, or 113 means..

I am glad to see that you were able to get another watch, especially one for your wife.
Faith hates watches... and I doubt that I will get another one anytime soon, but I remember the joy I got from seeing her face light up when she first saw an Omega Constellation Mini.... and I remember the joy I got when I presented it to her for our one year engagement anyversary.

If you got just half that joy I got... the you know you did the right thing!

Cheers mate!
Now where are the pics so I can put a watch with all those numbers that are spining in my brain right now!

dman · 17 June 2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

It happened.
I left work a bit early so we could head to Vancouver.
Traffic was horrid and we made it to the AD pretty close to closing time.
I called from the car, and Natasha ( my AD) said she would stay a bit later for us, and put the Pink Gator on the 49 for her before we got there.
We were 5 minutes late, but they were still cleaning up, so we didn't feel too bad showing up late. They still treated us as if we had arrived mid-day. ( offered coffee,water etc the usual)
Cindy absolutely loved the 49. To be 100% sure, she did look at the others and preferred the 49 over the blue or black 40mm.
So , we have a new addition to the family. I will try for some picks, but I might have to wait until she's asleep to get it off her wrist.
It is a very nice looking combo on her.

Great move pal!! Pass along my heartfelt congrats and tell her to wear it with the same Pride and PASSION that you wear your with!

I am not sure if it is better or worse that my wife still prefers the diamond over the watch?

mailman · 17 June 2006, 07:20 PM

Congratulations and good move John.

Rockrolex · 18 June 2006, 12:37 AM

Well done, John. You made the right move. And even though it set the PAM98 fund back a bit, you will reap mucho rewards from this deal in the long run.

Mrdi · 18 June 2006, 01:21 AM

A gift well given John
Congrats

C.J. · 18 June 2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

It happened.
I left work a bit early so we could head to Vancouver.
Traffic was horrid and we made it to the AD pretty close to closing time.
I called from the car, and Natasha ( my AD) said she would stay a bit later for us, and put the Pink Gator on the 49 for her before we got there.
We were 5 minutes late, but they were still cleaning up, so we didn't feel too bad showing up late. They still treated us as if we had arrived mid-day. ( offered coffee,water etc the usual)
Cindy absolutely loved the 49. To be 100% sure, she did look at the others and preferred the 49 over the blue or black 40mm.
So , we have a new addition to the family. I will try for some picks, but I might have to wait until she's asleep to get it off her wrist.
It is a very nice looking combo on her.

That's great, Johnny

Congratulations and good on ya

19 June 2006, 11:34 AM

Great move John... but seriously, the pink strap is for you, isn't it? LOL

As D said, this will take a chunk out, but pay big dividends down the road. Now that you have matching PAMs, will you start wearing matching track suits, buy a Winnibego and travel North America? ROTFLMAO!

JJ Irani · 19 June 2006, 04:26 PM

You're a good man, John....your wife will appreciate you now more than ever!!

17 June 2006, 07:12 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Advice required I am not sure to be afraid or pleased. My wife has started wearing my Panerai's. Well , one in particular, this would be my White Faced 113. She has only commented a bit, that it is a bit large, and I have caught her reading my Panerai Catelogue. So my dilema is, Do I just let her wear mine, or make the trip down to my AD and pick up one of her own? So far only my purchases, Karma has been working on my side. If the watch I am looking for is not in the store, it has shown up in short order. So I called the AD, and guess what, they have a white dial 49 in stock. This is the 40 mm, so it would fit her nicely, AND, they have only ONE OEM strap in stock for this, that happens to be the pink alligator. This would be a nice jesture on my part, but it would take a bite out of my PAM98 watch fund. Decisions, decisions. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 June 2006, 10:29 AM	#3
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Well.... you sure are one lucky guy! I think there's nothing better looking than a large watch on a lady's wrist. That's a tough quandry though, but I guess it would also be another panerai to look at. And a nice gesture as well.... just my 2c... Good luck mate! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

17 June 2006, 10:41 AM	#4
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Definately buy her one! Sharing a watch with your wife would be like sharing a car with your wife, Impossible! Atleast if she's anything like my wife. I bought my wife a 48 and now she leaves mine alone. __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

17 June 2006, 11:43 AM	#7
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Pannie Bumming Otis says: "Noooo! We already have the "does my bum look big in these?" problem" Hmm, Maybe you could find a cute Bum strap. Pannie ettes pride themselves on versatile straps. That could lead to some interesting interraction.

17 June 2006, 01:48 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's a tough one, Johnny. The 113 is nice, but I know haw bad you want that 98. Good luck, pal __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

17 June 2006, 11:08 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Let her wear it for awhile. Then comment on how large her left forearm is becoming, and assymetrical . The watch will be back in your drawer.

17 June 2006, 02:09 PM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Buy her the 49, it will pay off in more ways than one and for a long time. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

17 June 2006, 02:18 PM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Maybe she wants your attention the watch is just her tool? Actually ... dman is correct. Buy her a watch she loves and you can wear it both ways.

17 June 2006, 02:34 PM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	It happened. I left work a bit early so we could head to Vancouver. Traffic was horrid and we made it to the AD pretty close to closing time. I called from the car, and Natasha ( my AD) said she would stay a bit later for us, and put the Pink Gator on the 49 for her before we got there. We were 5 minutes late, but they were still cleaning up, so we didn't feel too bad showing up late. They still treated us as if we had arrived mid-day. ( offered coffee,water etc the usual) Cindy absolutely loved the 49. To be 100% sure, she did look at the others and preferred the 49 over the blue or black 40mm. So , we have a new addition to the family. I will try for some picks, but I might have to wait until she's asleep to get it off her wrist. It is a very nice looking combo on her. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 June 2006, 02:42 PM	#12
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	While I have NO IDEA what a 49, 40, or 113 means.. I am glad to see that you were able to get another watch, especially one for your wife. Faith hates watches... and I doubt that I will get another one anytime soon, but I remember the joy I got from seeing her face light up when she first saw an Omega Constellation Mini.... and I remember the joy I got when I presented it to her for our one year engagement anyversary. If you got just half that joy I got... the you know you did the right thing! Cheers mate! Now where are the pics so I can put a watch with all those numbers that are spining in my brain right now! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

17 June 2006, 07:20 PM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,492	Congratulations and good move John.

18 June 2006, 12:37 AM	#15
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,905	Well done, John. You made the right move. And even though it set the PAM98 fund back a bit, you will reap mucho rewards from this deal in the long run. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 June 2006, 01:21 AM	#16
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	A gift well given John Congrats

19 June 2006, 11:34 AM	#18
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Great move John... but seriously, the pink strap is for you, isn't it? LOL As D said, this will take a chunk out, but pay big dividends down the road. Now that you have matching PAMs, will you start wearing matching track suits, buy a Winnibego and travel North America? ROTFLMAO!

19 June 2006, 04:26 PM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	You're a good man, John....your wife will appreciate you now more than ever!! __________________ 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!!

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