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Archie Irish · 29 November 2011, 04:09 AM

After spending weeks on this great forum researching I finally tried on a beautiful Sub no date at an AD in Manchester today....and now I am hooked! I have 6 days to somehow break the news to my wife that I will be buying another Rolex (had an Exp1 but recently sold it). I would love to buy it this weekend. Got a nice 10% discount in the back pocket so at least that will make it "less bad"!! Any ideas for damage limitation??

Dr. Robert · 29 November 2011, 04:10 AM

Buy something nice for the wife.

sea-dweller · 29 November 2011, 04:50 AM

Yep, best idea!

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Buy something nice for the wife.

Cabaiguan · 29 November 2011, 04:56 AM

Dealing with the Mrs. is always tricky. I spend weeks easing her into it on a new purchase. Good luck with that...

bjackson · 29 November 2011, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie Irish

After spending weeks on this great forum researching I finally tried on a beautiful Sub no date at an AD in Manchester today....and now I am hooked! I have 6 days to somehow break the news to my wife that I will be buying another Rolex (had an Exp1 but recently sold it). I would love to buy it this weekend. Got a nice 10% discount in the back pocket so at least that will make it "less bad"!! Any ideas for damage limitation??

Take her to look at the Patek's in Boodles and then point out what good value Rolex is

Bruce

yannis · 29 November 2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bjackson

Take her to look at the Patek's in Boodles and then point out what good value Rolex is

Bruce

+1

Archie Irish · 29 November 2011, 05:29 AM

That sounds like a high risk strategy Bruce! What if she wants a Patek?? Can anyone recommend somewhere near Manchester that would beat a 10% discount from an AD?

JesusSandals · 29 November 2011, 05:47 AM

10% Is a v good discount on a rolex for manchester, which shop was it? Id be v surpised if you got more than that anywhere to be honest.
I was there today picking up my new watch!

bjackson · 29 November 2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Irish

That sounds like a high risk strategy Bruce! What if she wants a Patek?? Can anyone recommend somewhere near Manchester that would beat a 10% discount from an AD?

put rebeccas southport in google, they have 2 no date subs in at the moment.The shop manager Rob is an absolute star and will look after you on the price.
cheers
bruce

Archie Irish · 29 November 2011, 06:54 AM

I bought a share in Signet (owners of multiple jewellry brands Inc Ernest jones). Shareholders get a 10% discount Inc Rolex which is pretty unusual. Cost of buying one share is easily recovered through the discount. Great tip

Time2time · 29 November 2011, 11:00 AM

Buy HER a Rolex!

Seriously though congrats on your impending purchase, why not take her out for a nice meal and get her a HUGE christmas prezzie.

Mennald · 29 November 2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archie Irish

After spending weeks on this great forum researching I finally tried on a beautiful Sub no date at an AD in Manchester today....and now I am hooked! I have 6 days to somehow break the news to my wife that I will be buying another Rolex (had an Exp1 but recently sold it). I would love to buy it this weekend. Got a nice 10% discount in the back pocket so at least that will make it "less bad"!! Any ideas for damage limitation??

Try sending her flowers. Mine seems to be a sucker for that sort of thing.

Art 1 · 29 November 2011, 12:14 PM

Good Luck.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 29 November 2011, 12:26 PM

G O D I V A

Chocolate will do wonders!

Mennald · 29 November 2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

G O D I V A

Chocolate will do wonders!

Brilliant!

stdenev · 29 November 2011, 12:30 PM

A good and expensive present always helps in this occasions

gwozhog · 29 November 2011, 12:32 PM

I have alot of buddies who have been divorced over there Harley's because of excessive spending on accessories and customizing. I dont think I have ever heard of someone getting divorced over a Rolex. It not like your blowing money on Hookers and Booze. Just buy it she will get over it. Just tell her the old in ten years I will sell it and make money so its like owning a free watch. Good luck

rangoon · 29 November 2011, 01:36 PM

Hi Archie,

on Day 4

Take her out for dinner, and tell her this,

" I think i spend too much on watches and decide to sell my watch so that i can take you out more often. Do you think it would be a good idea ?"

On day 5

Take her out for dinner again, but this time turn up late for 15 mins ~ 30 mins

after meeting up with her, tell her this

" I am so sorry dear, I think i had to buy a new watch! I am late for most of my appointment today, i really does not wish to see you waiting for me in the cold. you worth more than the watch in my heart. I can change all the watches but there is only one you."

Day 6
Show her the parcel

with a box of G O D I V A

susan · 29 November 2011, 04:32 PM

Rangoon that was very funny!!!
My husband has been showing me a guitar. They are as expensive as Rolexes, or at least what he wants. He has the one he wants at home to try and make sure he wants it. They know he's hooked. That's ok he can get it as I am planning on getting a sub no date. If he started bringing flowers or chocolates I would wonder if something was wrong with him or if he was cheating. (only kidding about the cheating) Might want to think that one out:)

ChuckFinlay · 29 November 2011, 06:37 PM

Download some divorce papers from the internet, give them to her, and then say "just kidding, look what I bought today"....hmmm....maybe not

DolphinV8 · 29 November 2011, 06:41 PM

Congrats in advance!

dddrees · 29 November 2011, 07:11 PM

Good Luck and Congrats.

SWIMPRUF · 29 November 2011, 10:13 PM

Good luck!

azguy · 30 November 2011, 12:11 AM

enjoy it

I'm wearing mine today

Bobble · 30 November 2011, 12:14 AM

Don't tell her anything in advance.... it's always easier to seek forgiveness than it is permission

Archie Irish · 30 November 2011, 12:21 AM

Bobble I think that route is looking the most likely option! Thanks for all your advice guys.
My wife is going to think I am a nutter though!

Archie Irish · 30 November 2011, 12:21 AM

Bobble I think that route is looking the most likely option! Thanks for all your advice guys.
My wife is going to think I am a nutter though!

skypilot · 30 November 2011, 12:28 AM

Tell her you bought it because you want to look nice for her. Everything you buy, you buy for your wife's benefit.

Archie Irish · 30 November 2011, 05:56 PM

Ok. 3 days to go now. I phoned the store yesterday to make sure the 14060m was taken out of the window (and out of someone else's clutches!!).

Still have no clear plan to tell my wife other than not to tell her! Might break the news around Christmas when there is generally more generosity of spirit in the air!!

rockyn · 30 November 2011, 06:14 PM

Get her a Rolex too, once she tries it on she will most likely love it.

29 November 2011, 04:09 AM	#1
Archie Irish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	Potentially 6 days to go...... After spending weeks on this great forum researching I finally tried on a beautiful Sub no date at an AD in Manchester today....and now I am hooked! I have 6 days to somehow break the news to my wife that I will be buying another Rolex (had an Exp1 but recently sold it). I would love to buy it this weekend. Got a nice 10% discount in the back pocket so at least that will make it "less bad"!! Any ideas for damage limitation??

29 November 2011, 04:10 AM	#2
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,960	Buy something nice for the wife. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 November 2011, 04:56 AM	#4
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Dealing with the Mrs. is always tricky. I spend weeks easing her into it on a new purchase. Good luck with that... __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

29 November 2011, 07:11 PM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Good Luck and 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

29 November 2011, 10:13 PM	#23
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Good luck! __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

29 November 2011, 05:29 AM	#7
Archie Irish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	That sounds like a high risk strategy Bruce! What if she wants a Patek?? Can anyone recommend somewhere near Manchester that would beat a 10% discount from an AD?

29 November 2011, 05:47 AM	#8
JesusSandals Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Posts: 135	10% Is a v good discount on a rolex for manchester, which shop was it? Id be v surpised if you got more than that anywhere to be honest. I was there today picking up my new watch!

29 November 2011, 06:54 AM	#10
Archie Irish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	I bought a share in Signet (owners of multiple jewellry brands Inc Ernest jones). Shareholders get a 10% discount Inc Rolex which is pretty unusual. Cost of buying one share is easily recovered through the discount. Great tip

29 November 2011, 11:00 AM	#11
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Buy HER a Rolex! Seriously though congrats on your impending purchase, why not take her out for a nice meal and get her a HUGE christmas prezzie.

29 November 2011, 12:14 PM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good Luck.

29 November 2011, 12:26 PM	#14
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	G O D I V A Chocolate will do wonders!

29 November 2011, 12:30 PM	#16
stdenev "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Stoyan Denev Location: Bulgaria Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 48	A good and expensive present always helps in this occasions

29 November 2011, 12:32 PM	#17
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I have alot of buddies who have been divorced over there Harley's because of excessive spending on accessories and customizing. I dont think I have ever heard of someone getting divorced over a Rolex. It not like your blowing money on Hookers and Booze. Just buy it she will get over it. Just tell her the old in ten years I will sell it and make money so its like owning a free watch. Good luck

29 November 2011, 01:36 PM	#18
rangoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Watch: Rolex/Ω/Seiko Posts: 90	Hi Archie, on Day 4 Take her out for dinner, and tell her this, " I think i spend too much on watches and decide to sell my watch so that i can take you out more often. Do you think it would be a good idea ?" On day 5 Take her out for dinner again, but this time turn up late for 15 mins ~ 30 mins after meeting up with her, tell her this " I am so sorry dear, I think i had to buy a new watch! I am late for most of my appointment today, i really does not wish to see you waiting for me in the cold. you worth more than the watch in my heart. I can change all the watches but there is only one you." Day 6 Show her the parcel with a box of G O D I V A

29 November 2011, 04:32 PM	#19
susan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Susan Location: New England Watch: Gold DJ Platty sub Posts: 158	Rangoon that was very funny!!! My husband has been showing me a guitar. They are as expensive as Rolexes, or at least what he wants. He has the one he wants at home to try and make sure he wants it. They know he's hooked. That's ok he can get it as I am planning on getting a sub no date. If he started bringing flowers or chocolates I would wonder if something was wrong with him or if he was cheating. (only kidding about the cheating) Might want to think that one out:)

29 November 2011, 06:37 PM	#20
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	Download some divorce papers from the internet, give them to her, and then say "just kidding, look what I bought today"....hmmm....maybe not

29 November 2011, 06:41 PM	#21
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Congrats in advance!

30 November 2011, 12:11 AM	#24
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	enjoy it I'm wearing mine today

30 November 2011, 12:14 AM	#25
Bobble Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Midlands UK Watch: GMT IIc, Daytona Posts: 423	Don't tell her anything in advance.... it's always easier to seek forgiveness than it is permission

30 November 2011, 12:21 AM	#26
Archie Irish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	Bobble I think that route is looking the most likely option! Thanks for all your advice guys. My wife is going to think I am a nutter though!

30 November 2011, 12:28 AM	#28
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	Tell her you bought it because you want to look nice for her. Everything you buy, you buy for your wife's benefit.

30 November 2011, 05:56 PM	#29
Archie Irish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 13	Ok. 3 days to go now. I phoned the store yesterday to make sure the 14060m was taken out of the window (and out of someone else's clutches!!). Still have no clear plan to tell my wife other than not to tell her! Might break the news around Christmas when there is generally more generosity of spirit in the air!!

30 November 2011, 06:14 PM	#30
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	Get her a Rolex too, once she tries it on she will most likely love it.

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