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Todd Turbo S · 18 October 2020, 11:31 AM

Let me start off by saying, over the last twenty plus years of my obsession with buying watches and cars, she’s only commented and complimented me twice, one was a Porsche I bought (my all time favorite car) and the other, is the 122610LV I bought last week at my AD. She started off by saying, “did you purchase yet another watch!”, to which I casually said, no, this is the same Hulk I’ve always had. Then she called my bluff and went to my watch holder and busted me.

She then asked me to try on both. So I put them on side by side, and she was surprised by just changing the dial to black what a sharp difference it made (she didn’t comment on the other details).

Anyway, the reason I bring this up, if after twenty plus years my wife has finally commented on a watch she likes, it just cements my own belief, this is one of the best modern SS watches Rolex has released to date (not counting five digits)

fskywalker · 18 October 2020, 11:34 AM

Your wife is smart! The new cermit is waaaaay better looking than the Hulk

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Giangos · 18 October 2020, 11:39 AM

My wife used to hate my car and watch obsession. She couldn’t understand why I would want more than one watch or why I would want a new car every other year.

She is on board now. Lately she has said she is keen to get a new Rolex of her own, even googled and showed me some images. And she even wants to see images of the new GLE 63s.

I am shocked lol
She has become an enabler

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-dustin · 18 October 2020, 11:43 AM

I’m really kind of impressed with the fact that you casually lied to your wife, she called you on it, and still got on board with you. That’s a tale to remember for sure.

Robf52 · 18 October 2020, 11:44 AM

Thank goodness we have understanding wives. I know I'd be pissed if mine spent on shoes or purses as much money as I've spent on watches. We are very fortunate in many ways.

Malum · 18 October 2020, 11:58 AM

My wife can’t understand all the watches , but she’s OK with it . It’s all the motorcycles she’s not so good with .

JSolution · 18 October 2020, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giangos

My wife used to hate my car and watch obsession. She couldn’t understand why I would want more than one watch or why I would want a new car every other year.

She is on board now. Lately she has said she is keen to get a new Rolex of her own, even googled and showed me some images. And she even wants to see images of the new GLE 63s.

I am shocked lol
She has become an enabler

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Ha your wallet is about to take a hit!

Giangos · 18 October 2020, 12:30 PM

My fault. She wants me to re-size my sub for her. But she is a destroyer of watches and I said no. If I had done so, she may not have decided to look for her own.

It’s good though, I am happy with it.

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Ny325 · 18 October 2020, 02:17 PM

Your a lucky man. I won’t be so lucky.

dmash · 18 October 2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ny325

Your a lucky man. I won’t be so lucky.

Nah she’d give you a grace period to ‘make it right’ with a present of equal value

Bizcut1 · 18 October 2020, 02:27 PM

My first wife obsessed over my watch purchases. Among other luxury items. She was always asking me how much I spent on this one and why did I waste money “on that one when it looked so much like the first one.” She did not show these behaviors until we were married. She was well aware that I brought the majority of - ahem - resources to the union and yet was fairly strident in trying to control these purchases.

She didn’t last. I miss her sometimes. Not. Number two has much healthier outlook on this subject. Live and spend within your means. Be responsible and reasonable. Communicate. No lying or hiding.

Ben

Rori · 18 October 2020, 02:37 PM

Hahahah, so you couldn’t tricked her :-)
Of course, the black dial makes the bezel green bezel stands out way more than it does on the old version.

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scombs263 · 18 October 2020, 02:39 PM

Way to go Todd. Great pair.

just1time · 18 October 2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Your wife is smart! The new cermit is waaaaay better looking than the Hulk

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I Kindly DISAGREE

moneymike83 · 18 October 2020, 05:46 PM

My wife didn’t notice my new cemit. She thinks I still have my 116610LN on my wrist. Lol.

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grimps · 18 October 2020, 06:01 PM

She'll be straight out ordering shoes and bags in a revenge attack

scheneider · 18 October 2020, 06:04 PM

saw the watch in person, still dont get the green sunburst dial. no offense, IMO it has a "cheap" feeling. the rest is nice

MrMercedes · 18 October 2020, 07:20 PM

My wife loves my watch obsession and is happy with every watch I buy.

doramas · 18 October 2020, 09:01 PM

It's all a matter of perspective

Pw92676 · 18 October 2020, 10:12 PM

You got her approval:) You can either quit while you’re ahead. Or perhaps you have a new watch buddy so you can grow your collection even more :)

travisb · 18 October 2020, 10:16 PM

Win / win! Congrats on the best new reference of 2020!

garyk · 18 October 2020, 10:17 PM

I like your new watch better than the Hulk also. Your wife sounds like a good sport. I’m lucky to be married to my best friend also. She even gave me her blessing to get my grail watch which I’m still waiting for. Congrats!

1William · 18 October 2020, 10:49 PM

Nice watches.

time_and_cars · 18 October 2020, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Turbo S

Let me start off by saying, over the last twenty plus years of my obsession with buying watches and cars, she’s only commented and complimented me twice, one was a Porsche I bought (my all time favorite car) and the other, is the 122610LV I bought last week at my AD. She started off by saying, “did you purchase yet another watch!”, to which I casually said, no, this is the same Hulk I’ve always had. Then she called my bluff and went to my watch holder and busted me.

She then asked me to try on both. So I put them on side by side, and she was surprised by just changing the dial to black what a sharp difference it made (she didn’t comment on the other details).

Anyway, the reason I bring this up, if after twenty plus years my wife has finally commented on a watch she likes, it just cements my own belief, this is one of the best modern SS watches Rolex has released to date (not counting five digits)

Totally agree my wife says the same about my Kermit... She love the black dial

Todd Turbo S · 19 October 2020, 01:20 AM

Too funny. I see two common threads here, one, many of us are fortunate enough to have understanding wife’s, I’m one of those. The other, there is a big purchase upcoming for my wife, she’s not one to make big purchases without me involved. I don’t think my wallet would cover both my wife and I with my type of spending habits on my obsessions!

Love reading the comments.

brucethemanlee · 19 October 2020, 02:04 AM

Wife wins because she was able to pick the cooler watch

And she wins because she busted you and you might be paying it for a while LOL

Polarexplorerii · 19 October 2020, 02:15 AM

enjoythemusic · 19 October 2020, 02:27 AM

This wife, my friends, is what we call a keeper.

Mine is the same way.

sutats · 19 October 2020, 02:39 AM

Huge congrats on your acquisition! Never attempt to bamboozle any woman much less your wife, they are the smart beings on the planet. Enjoy them in the best of health!

TankTom · 19 October 2020, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Your wife is smart! The new cermit is waaaaay better looking than the Hulk

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I’ve seen a few of your comments and wonder whether they’re genuine or whether you’re on the wind up?

18 October 2020, 11:34 AM	#2
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,132	Your wife is smart! The new cermit is waaaaay better looking than the Hulk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

18 October 2020, 11:44 AM	#5
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,016	Thank goodness we have understanding wives. I know I'd be pissed if mine spent on shoes or purses as much money as I've spent on watches. We are very fortunate in many ways. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

18 October 2020, 02:37 PM	#12
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Hahahah, so you couldn’t tricked her :-) Of course, the black dial makes the bezel green bezel stands out way more than it does on the old version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

18 October 2020, 10:17 PM	#22
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,666	I like your new watch better than the Hulk also. Your wife sounds like a good sport. I’m lucky to be married to my best friend also. She even gave me her blessing to get my grail watch which I’m still waiting for. Congrats! __________________

19 October 2020, 02:27 AM	#28
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,882	This wife, my friends, is what we call a keeper. Mine is the same way. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 October 2020, 11:39 AM	#3
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,637	My wife used to hate my car and watch obsession. She couldn’t understand why I would want more than one watch or why I would want a new car every other year. She is on board now. Lately she has said she is keen to get a new Rolex of her own, even googled and showed me some images. And she even wants to see images of the new GLE 63s. I am shocked lol She has become an enabler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 11:43 AM	#4
-dustin 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,668	I’m really kind of impressed with the fact that you casually lied to your wife, she called you on it, and still got on board with you. That’s a tale to remember for sure.

18 October 2020, 11:58 AM	#6
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,147	My wife can’t understand all the watches , but she’s OK with it . It’s all the motorcycles she’s not so good with .

18 October 2020, 12:30 PM	#8
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,637	My fault. She wants me to re-size my sub for her. But she is a destroyer of watches and I said no. If I had done so, she may not have decided to look for her own. It’s good though, I am happy with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 02:17 PM	#9
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,883	Your a lucky man. I won’t be so lucky.

18 October 2020, 02:27 PM	#11
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	My first wife obsessed over my watch purchases. Among other luxury items. She was always asking me how much I spent on this one and why did I waste money “on that one when it looked so much like the first one.” She did not show these behaviors until we were married. She was well aware that I brought the majority of - ahem - resources to the union and yet was fairly strident in trying to control these purchases. She didn’t last. I miss her sometimes. Not. Number two has much healthier outlook on this subject. Live and spend within your means. Be responsible and reasonable. Communicate. No lying or hiding. Ben

18 October 2020, 02:39 PM	#13
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Way to go Todd. Great pair.

18 October 2020, 05:46 PM	#15
moneymike83 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Brooklyn Watch: Sd43 Posts: 684	My wife didn’t notice my new cemit. She thinks I still have my 116610LN on my wrist. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 06:01 PM	#16
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	She'll be straight out ordering shoes and bags in a revenge attack

18 October 2020, 06:04 PM	#17
scheneider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Singapore/London Posts: 552	saw the watch in person, still dont get the green sunburst dial. no offense, IMO it has a "cheap" feeling. the rest is nice

18 October 2020, 07:20 PM	#18
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,584	My wife loves my watch obsession and is happy with every watch I buy.

18 October 2020, 09:01 PM	#19
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	It's all a matter of perspective

18 October 2020, 10:12 PM	#20
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,278	You got her approval:) You can either quit while you’re ahead. Or perhaps you have a new watch buddy so you can grow your collection even more :)

18 October 2020, 10:16 PM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,338	Win / win! Congrats on the best new reference of 2020!

18 October 2020, 10:49 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,385	Nice watches.

19 October 2020, 01:20 AM	#25
Todd Turbo S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Watch: PP, Rolex, PAM Posts: 641	Too funny. I see two common threads here, one, many of us are fortunate enough to have understanding wife’s, I’m one of those. The other, there is a big purchase upcoming for my wife, she’s not one to make big purchases without me involved. I don’t think my wallet would cover both my wife and I with my type of spending habits on my obsessions! Love reading the comments.

19 October 2020, 02:04 AM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,559	Wife wins because she was able to pick the cooler watch And she wins because she busted you and you might be paying it for a while LOL

19 October 2020, 02:15 AM	#27
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,237

19 October 2020, 02:39 AM	#29
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	Huge congrats on your acquisition! Never attempt to bamboozle any woman much less your wife, they are the smart beings on the planet. Enjoy them in the best of health! __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

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