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Kaylesdad · 30 May 2012, 02:52 PM

Must confess. my name is lawrence and I am a watchaholic.
I went to see a Tag Heuer Autavia at my local watch dealer. If you had asked me if i would ever own or even consider a Tag it would've been a definitive no.
To date i have been strictly a Rolex guy (with a tudor tiger in there for good measure).
When he brought it out my immeadiate response was "hey thats ultra cool"
Then when trying it on, the band was exactly my size and it felt a million dollars when i put it on.
Bottom line I now own another watch.
problem now is how do I explain this to my Wife.

snowpea · 30 May 2012, 03:16 PM

Tell her it was a gift from TRF

Monte Cristo · 30 May 2012, 03:17 PM

the watch looks a bit retro so I would go with...'what this old thing? had it since before we got married. Just got it polished and serviced'.

otherwise be a wus (not a wis) and go buy her a watch also (trick is it has to cost more than yours).

Kaylesdad · 30 May 2012, 03:34 PM

Hi Alex

i've used that one before and it cost me my beautiful white face Roman numeral Air King.
Was like chopping off my thumb to save my hand. got a Sub out of it though.
She wont fall for the "I got you a watch as well trick"'
May need to man up and confess upfront....

sierra11b · 30 May 2012, 03:46 PM

I've used the sock drawer explanation before!

You can do what I did. Go to Coach and get a nice purse and inside the purse the matching wallet and inside that your watch. "How did that get in there?! And it fits! How do you like what I got you honey?"

Monte Cristo · 30 May 2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylesdad

Hi Alex

i've used that one before and it cost me my beautiful white face Roman numeral Air King.
Was like chopping off my thumb to save my hand. got a Sub out of it though.
She wont fall for the "I got you a watch as well trick"'
May need to man up and confess upfront....

confess? never! deny deny deny!

93 Turbo · 30 May 2012, 05:20 PM

Lawrence, you need to post a pic of this watch before you tell the other half. I've learnt from experience to get permission before the purchase. Saves a lot of hassle.

Good luck, Jules.

Kaylesdad · 30 May 2012, 06:12 PM

Like your style Monte Cristo

kilyung · 30 May 2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylesdad

Must confess. my name is lawrence and I am a watchaholic.
I went to see a Tag Heuer Autavia at my local watch dealer. If you had asked me if i would ever own or even consider a Tag it would've been a definitive no.
To date i have been strictly a Rolex guy (with a tudor tiger in there for good measure).
When he brought it out my immeadiate response was "hey thats ultra cool"
Then when trying it on, the band was exactly my size and it felt a million dollars when i put it on.
Bottom line I now own another watch.
problem now is how do I explain this to my Wife.

Congrats! Take it from me. Just fess up and take your medicine. After 20 yrs of abuse... I mean marriage, I can vouch that honesty is the best medicine... most of the time.

HL65 · 31 May 2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Congrats! Take it from me. Just fess up and take your medicine. After 20 yrs of abuse... I mean marriage, I can vouch that honesty is the best medicine... most of the time.

Exactly!

dddrees · 1 June 2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Congrats! Take it from me. Just fess up and take your medicine. After 20 yrs of abuse... I mean marriage, I can vouch that honesty is the best medicine... most of the time.

Good advice.

rajurama · 31 May 2012, 01:24 AM

Pics! or it didnt happen!

MonBK · 31 May 2012, 01:29 AM

Just say you used the allowance she's giving you.

TattooedGQ · 31 May 2012, 01:42 AM

Don't even bring it up....just casually start wearing it in the rotation...that's what I always did when I wanted to avoid heat.

drockadam · 31 May 2012, 05:36 AM

Tell her a nice chap named Adam from TRF bought you it as a gift, and then she'll be like that was nice! And you can buy me a 16610!

gaopa · 31 May 2012, 09:30 AM

Tell your good wife that you don't drink, gamble nor run around!

Cheers, Bill P.

Monte Cristo · 31 May 2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gaopa

Tell your good wife that you don't drink, gamble nor run around!

Cheers, Bill P.

but what if he does?

93 Turbo · 1 June 2012, 09:35 PM

Lawrence, we need pics of this troublesome watch, not your wife or it's all just post say.

Hope all is well...

p_mcgee · 2 June 2012, 01:08 AM

Was it the original Autavia or the reissue? I remember reading something about TAG's problems with the reissue at some point. Sure is a cool looking watch.

Kaylesdad · 5 June 2012, 10:44 PM

Been away. It's the reissue I haven't got it yet as soon as I do I'll post pics.
Some great "outs" from kindred spirits. Long live the love of watches.

B. Doggy · 6 June 2012, 02:09 AM

Company gift?

30 May 2012, 02:52 PM	#1
Kaylesdad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona, sub Posts: 167	How do I explain this to my Wife Must confess. my name is lawrence and I am a watchaholic. I went to see a Tag Heuer Autavia at my local watch dealer. If you had asked me if i would ever own or even consider a Tag it would've been a definitive no. To date i have been strictly a Rolex guy (with a tudor tiger in there for good measure). When he brought it out my immeadiate response was "hey thats ultra cool" Then when trying it on, the band was exactly my size and it felt a million dollars when i put it on. Bottom line I now own another watch. problem now is how do I explain this to my Wife.

30 May 2012, 03:16 PM	#2
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Tell her it was a gift from TRF __________________

30 May 2012, 03:17 PM	#3
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	the watch looks a bit retro so I would go with...'what this old thing? had it since before we got married. Just got it polished and serviced'. otherwise be a wus (not a wis) and go buy her a watch also (trick is it has to cost more than yours). __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

31 May 2012, 01:24 AM	#12
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,088	Pics! or it didnt happen! __________________ रोलेक्स

31 May 2012, 01:42 AM	#14
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Don't even bring it up....just casually start wearing it in the rotation...that's what I always did when I wanted to avoid heat. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

30 May 2012, 03:34 PM	#4
Kaylesdad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona, sub Posts: 167	Hi Alex i've used that one before and it cost me my beautiful white face Roman numeral Air King. Was like chopping off my thumb to save my hand. got a Sub out of it though. She wont fall for the "I got you a watch as well trick"' May need to man up and confess upfront....

30 May 2012, 03:46 PM	#5
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	I've used the sock drawer explanation before! You can do what I did. Go to Coach and get a nice purse and inside the purse the matching wallet and inside that your watch. "How did that get in there?! And it fits! How do you like what I got you honey?"

30 May 2012, 05:20 PM	#7
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Lawrence, you need to post a pic of this watch before you tell the other half. I've learnt from experience to get permission before the purchase. Saves a lot of hassle. Good luck, Jules.

30 May 2012, 06:12 PM	#8
Kaylesdad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona, sub Posts: 167	Like your style Monte Cristo

31 May 2012, 01:29 AM	#13
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Just say you used the allowance she's giving you.

31 May 2012, 05:36 AM	#15
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Tell her a nice chap named Adam from TRF bought you it as a gift, and then she'll be like that was nice! And you can buy me a 16610! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

31 May 2012, 09:30 AM	#16
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Tell your good wife that you don't drink, gamble nor run around! Cheers, Bill P.

1 June 2012, 09:35 PM	#18
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Lawrence, we need pics of this troublesome watch, not your wife or it's all just post say. Hope all is well...

2 June 2012, 01:08 AM	#19
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Was it the original Autavia or the reissue? I remember reading something about TAG's problems with the reissue at some point. Sure is a cool looking watch.

5 June 2012, 10:44 PM	#20
Kaylesdad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona, sub Posts: 167	Been away. It's the reissue I haven't got it yet as soon as I do I'll post pics. Some great "outs" from kindred spirits. Long live the love of watches.

6 June 2012, 02:09 AM	#21
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Company gift? __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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