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Old 28 May 2011, 09:49 AM   #1
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Icon7 G-Shock -> Submariner = Surprise

My wife has just got back from LA, and handed me a surprise gift:



Now I was pretty pleased about receiving a new G-Shock as I like all sorts of watches and you can pick up some pretty cool G-Shock models. However I don't think Casio makes anything quite as cool as this:



I've just had it sized at Shreve and Company, and now wearing it. But I'm still totally blown away by the surprise gift, and the quality of the watch. It just feels way more substantial than any of my other watches, and the green face catches the light in very interesting ways.

Anyway I just thought I'd share on this board as you guys all seem to be Rolex enthusiasts, and would appreciate my shock. Also I can't exactly go around to all my friends, and show off my new watch as that would be kinda a dick move.

So my question to you guys what do I get my wife in return? Her birthday is in a few weeks and she has expressed interest in one of the older pink face Oysters, do you have any suggestions for what models to look at?
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:51 AM   #2
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Huge congrats, very nice gift!
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:54 AM   #3
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Fantastic!

I think your wife is a keeper.
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Old 28 May 2011, 01:31 PM   #4
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Fantastic!

I think your wife is a keeper.

I want a wife like that
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:55 AM   #5
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awesome gift from the wife! she is definitely a keeper. don't know if you got a chance to look at the sales forum yet, but there are a few trusted sellers who will be able to help you finding THE rolex oyster for your wife. congrats on the hulk!
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:55 AM   #6
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Awesome Green-Shock!!! No pun intended! Congrats on an awesome gift from your wife!
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:56 AM   #7
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Congrats. That's an awesome gift.
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Old 28 May 2011, 09:56 AM   #8
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Nice watch, but what happened to the G???

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Old 28 May 2011, 10:02 AM   #9
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What happened to the G???

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Nice watch, but what happened to the G???

I don't know, and I don't really care at this point!
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:27 AM   #10
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I don't know, and I don't really care at this point!
I hope she kept the box and papers for you?
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:50 AM   #11
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Box and papers/G-Shock in a Rolex box

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I hope she kept the box and papers for you?
Yes I have all of those items, and the reciept, that she had kept it in case I didn't want it ("no honey, just take it back, I really wanted a new G-Shock".

Otherwise a G-Shock in a Rolex case, that gives me an idea for her Birthday, unfortunately I think that might result in a divorce or at the very least a kick in the nuts.

Finally thanks for all the kind words, very much appreciated.

Finally finally, surprisingly you can get G-Shocks that are nearly as expensive as a Rolex:
http://www.flightclubny.com/p.php?fc=ny&c=g&i=730165

Or custom G-Shocks that are more expensive:
http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/pharrel...shock-dw-6900/
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:59 AM   #12
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Congrats on the LVC. Must have been a fantastic surprise
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:26 AM   #13
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Nice watch, but what happened to the G???

Some guy opened his Rolex box and got a G-Shock.
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:29 AM   #14
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Old 29 May 2011, 12:14 AM   #15
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Nice watch, but what happened to the G???

G = Green
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:28 AM   #16
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That is great - congrats!!
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:29 AM   #17
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Dude - you can't get her what she asks for. You have to surprise her! "older pink face oyster" sounds like woman code for "latest rose gold..."
Anyway, congrats!
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Old 28 May 2011, 10:33 AM   #18
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Nice! Great surprise!
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Old 28 May 2011, 11:02 AM   #19
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Sounds like you have a wife with excellent taste. Congrats!
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Old 28 May 2011, 11:06 AM   #20
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F*** me if my wife handed me a gshock case and i opened it up and got a hulk...i think i would faint. congrats on nice watch and a GREAT wife! enjoy the piece and have a great weekend....oh wait since you got the watch you definitely will.
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Old 28 May 2011, 11:25 AM   #21
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your wife is cool
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Old 28 May 2011, 11:29 AM   #22
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Very nice! Welcome to the Green Team
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Old 28 May 2011, 11:58 AM   #23
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Fun presentation of a great gift.
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Old 28 May 2011, 12:06 PM   #24
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very clever of your wife, congrats.
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Old 28 May 2011, 12:11 PM   #25
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Congrats! I hope she kept the box and all the other goodies as well!
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Old 28 May 2011, 12:49 PM   #26
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Nice surprise indeed
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Old 28 May 2011, 12:52 PM   #27
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Nice. Congrats!

Have you looked into DJ's for her?
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Old 28 May 2011, 12:56 PM   #28
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Awesome! Congrats.
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Old 28 May 2011, 01:42 PM   #29
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Does your wife have a sister? Congrat!
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Old 28 May 2011, 01:49 PM   #30
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Shocking....great post and congrats
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