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2 December 2023, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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Incoming! Special first Rolex for my wife
I apologize in advance for the long post but a little back story. My wife has put up with my watch fandom for the last 8 years. Before me she couldn't believe anyone could ever spend more than $100 on a watch. After years of AD visits here and afar, she's gotten accustomed to my passion for them and supports me. She was so happy for me when I got my first Sub from my AD back in 2020 and my BLRO last year. She only even showed interest in one watch ever. I know she we never have bought it for herself. I asked my AD to please keep me in mind when one came around. I got the text/call yesterday.
I was so anxious and couldn't wait to get this for her. She always joked that if she ever made a watch purchase, she would love to have the glass of champagne and have me take pics of her getting it and having it sized. She truly never meant it seriously let alone expected it. I told her I got a call for a watch I've been eyeing. She assumed it was either a SS Daytona or Sky-Dweller I've had my eye on. I kept her guessing to the very end. My AD sat us in the small private room in the back, brought out champagne, and said she was so happy for me to get this allocation I requested. My wife laughed and joked that I've been a kid in a candy store since yesterday's call and text. Needless to say when the AD took the watch out of the coffin and put it on the table in front of us, my wife's complete utter shock and disbelief turned into tears and emotions. She could not believe this was happening. I told her she is my world and I couldn't be happier and luckier to share this with her. Enough of me going on and on, now it's time for the pics! P.S. She has apologized profusely for all the silly pictures I always insist of taking with my watch everywhere I/we travel. She said she understood completely as she took a ton of pics since getting it earlier this afternoon. I welcome her to the Rolex family and told her she's smitten if she can stare at it for hours and not once realize what time it is. |
2 December 2023, 08:19 AM | #2 |
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2 December 2023, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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Nice, is that a 31mm?
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2 December 2023, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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What a beautiful Watch. And better story. Congratulations man.
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2 December 2023, 08:40 AM | #5 |
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What a great story !!!!!! What a beautiful piece with a gorgeous dial. Congratulations to you and the wife.
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2 December 2023, 08:44 AM | #6 |
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Terrific watch, and an even better story - congrats to both you and your wife!
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2 December 2023, 08:45 AM | #7 |
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Wonderful.congrats
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2 December 2023, 08:48 AM | #8 |
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Similar Story here. Have been on the waiting list for this specific model for my wife for 2 years. AD said that she has seen only one in the company during this time. While overseas in late October, made my rounds to all the Rolex AD's in every tour stop as usual. While in Greece, luck struck hard!, an AD said he had 2 watches that he could sell, and when this 31mm blue with diamond one got pulled out of the box, we could not believe it!. Needles to say that I bought it immediately, and she has not taken it off since then!.
It is the exact same as the OP's wife; and yes, my lady is also my everything. |
2 December 2023, 09:32 AM | #9 |
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I love it OP! She's making a great face in the pics.
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2 December 2023, 09:47 AM | #10 |
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Congrats to her! That’s a cool dial. Great story, and it sounds like you are both very lucky to have each other, which is the BEST part of your story.
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2 December 2023, 09:53 AM | #11 |
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Congrats to her on a great looking timepiece. As for you, well played my man. Well played.
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2 December 2023, 10:00 AM | #12 |
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Very sweet story. Thanks for sharing and congrats to your wife on her new watch.
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2 December 2023, 10:00 AM | #13 |
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That's a really nice watch. Congratulations to her.
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2 December 2023, 10:03 AM | #14 |
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Stud husband! Well done sir.
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2 December 2023, 10:08 AM | #15 |
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Such a great story. Thank you for sharing! Is that the AD in Short Hills mall?
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2 December 2023, 10:12 AM | #16 |
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Lovely watch. I think it is the best looking Rolex made specifically for women.
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2 December 2023, 10:19 AM | #17 |
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Looks great and it looks like you guys had a good time
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2 December 2023, 10:19 AM | #18 |
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Congratulations to your wife. She looks very happy with the purchase. Such a lovely dial
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2 December 2023, 10:26 AM | #19 |
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Nice watch, congratulations to your wife, and well done to you!
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2 December 2023, 10:29 AM | #20 |
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Big congrats
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2 December 2023, 10:40 AM | #21 |
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These are the types of incoming posts I like the most. Congratulations to your wife! Well done Sir. Her smile says it all.
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2 December 2023, 11:08 AM | #22 |
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Good man! Well played sir.
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2 December 2023, 11:11 AM | #23 |
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2 December 2023, 11:13 AM | #24 |
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Nice dial
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2 December 2023, 11:13 AM | #25 |
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2 December 2023, 11:14 AM | #26 |
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Thank you everyone! All the kind words mean a lot to us, grateful to be able to share our little story with this community!
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2 December 2023, 11:36 AM | #27 |
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This is a fantastic story! Congratulations
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2 December 2023, 11:50 AM | #28 |
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Congrats! Thats a great way to make your wife happy.
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2 December 2023, 11:52 AM | #29 |
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Congrats to both of you
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2 December 2023, 12:31 PM | #30 |
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Congrats. Such a beautiful watch. I've also got my eyes on this for my wife, but haven't yet been able to find it. Your hard work paid off!
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