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26 July 2017, 05:48 AM | #1 |
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New acquisition and I still have my balls!
So I bought an Air King about 4 weeks ago, however I was too scared to take it home because I was convinced the wife would kill me after another watch purchase. I spent the last 4 weeks trying to come up with a reason for the new acquisition whilst the watch languished in the AD's safe. I went from a feasible "my company gave it to me as a gift", to "I got it at a price I couldn't refuse" (not true as I paid retail), to "I got a one-year payment holiday, then I pay £10 a month blah, blah, blah", to the downright ludicrous, "I found £4,550 in a bag in the park and decided to spend it on a watch". In the end, I decided to tell her the truth, that I had fallen in love with the watch and had to buy it. To my surprise, she was fine about it and the conversation ended with my balls still attached to my body, so I picked it up this afternoon.
I am very chuffed with my new watch - pictures below. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
26 July 2017, 05:50 AM | #2 |
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sounds like a close call........ My wife would definitely pull a "quid pro quo" on me.
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26 July 2017, 05:52 AM | #3 |
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Congrats! I really digg the new AKs. Just make sure you've got something lined up for her near future as well
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26 July 2017, 05:53 AM | #4 |
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LOL .. Beautiful watch! For a good price
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26 July 2017, 05:54 AM | #5 |
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Congrats!
Sometimes "honesty is the best policy", sometimes...
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26 July 2017, 05:58 AM | #6 |
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looks incredible on you.
congrats. glad you still have your nads.
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26 July 2017, 06:01 AM | #7 |
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Thanks guys! I had one of these on as a precaution when I told her.
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26 July 2017, 06:07 AM | #8 |
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You're Alive, well done.
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26 July 2017, 06:18 AM | #9 |
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Very nice indeed - I don't think there's ever been a watch that I've changed my opinion on quite so much as that Air King. Disliked it as an oddity at first, but it really grew on me over time, so that now I think it's rather cool & distinctive.
The fact it's a bit quirky (for Rolex at least), and the excellent anti-magnetic capabilities, both probably helped. You only think you've gotten away with it, by the way - your wife has you just where she wants you, lulled into a peaceful false sense of security... But at least you have a lovely watch. Better to ask forgiveness than permission, and all that! |
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26 July 2017, 06:29 AM | #11 |
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When the wind dies down and the Sun sets, you will feel safe. At the point in time get out the knee pads. You will pay for this. The pain is just around the corner...... The wife always wins .........
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26 July 2017, 06:32 AM | #13 |
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Well done! Is that Windsor? Looks like a fine day out.
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26 July 2017, 06:34 AM | #14 |
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Great watch, great and clever respons from your wife, she'll get your balls whenever she thinks it's convenient
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26 July 2017, 06:35 AM | #15 |
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She's probably saving that one for later use... don't think you're home free.
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26 July 2017, 06:37 AM | #16 |
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Funny story and a nice watch!!!!
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26 July 2017, 06:37 AM | #17 |
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Glad they remain in tact.
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26 July 2017, 06:39 AM | #19 |
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Much congrats on retaining your testicles. Though, without them, you likely would have no wife and thus the ability to buy watches worry free.
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26 July 2017, 06:40 AM | #20 |
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Haha good story and glad everything is still where nature intended it to be The Air King looks great
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26 July 2017, 06:42 AM | #21 |
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My thoughts exactly! I will try to remember to bring this thread back to life in a few months to validate A. You still have your balls and B. You still have some money left in your bank account after her upcoming "random shopping spree" Hopefully, you will still have both! BTW, Congrats on the new watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Congrats on the ball-keeping. Nice watch!
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26 July 2017, 06:45 AM | #24 |
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Thanks guys!!! I am still beaming because I feel like I got away with it.
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26 July 2017, 06:47 AM | #25 |
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Congratulations on your new watch and continued good health.
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26 July 2017, 06:49 AM | #26 |
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Lovely watch and the story made me laugh.
When I finally purchase my first rolex, I may need to use one of those excuses myself! |
26 July 2017, 06:54 AM | #27 |
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Great story!:) I think prezzies for the Lady Dulwich might not go amiss, lavish din din, spa day, roses for a week, move Saturday's hanky panky up to Friday, you get the idea!
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26 July 2017, 06:55 AM | #28 |
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Congrats, looks great. Wear it like a man since you still have your parts.
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26 July 2017, 06:56 AM | #29 |
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I would still sleep with one eye open
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26 July 2017, 06:57 AM | #30 |
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Congratulations
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