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RolexDivers · 4 November 2013, 12:48 AM

My wife really likes my watch collection. She has a YM midsize that she likes to wear which is hers. She is not that much into watches.

While we were driving, she said, "well, you have so many, let me have one of your sub".... I said instantly "NO --- why don't we buy you a new sub instead!".. She gave me that look of "wow, you said no to me and I am your wife?" ... I kind of felt bad for a microsecond and then I didn't give a crap.

So folks the main thing is that for me, I do not like people even touching my Rolexes and by people I mean people...When it comes to my Rolexes, every one is people to me, including wife, kids, parents, everyone--- No one touches my Rollies but me. After I die, they can sell them for a buck a piece, I don't care..but unitl my last breath, I will be saving them and guarding them with my blood if it need be.

My teenage daughter has asked me to wear the GMT2C and the DEEPSEA to her college...and my response with a smile is "Over my dead body sweetness!!"...

So yeah, I am one cruel bastard but I know that when it comes to babying and taking care of MY watches, no one gives a hoot except MOI...big believer in the saying "wanna do something well, then do it yourself"....

Any of you this strict with your watches?

Baco Noir · 4 November 2013, 12:51 AM

No, I hand them over to friends,co-workers, family or anyone else who wants a closer look. I figure that maybe it will spark the watch bug in others.

Furbo · 4 November 2013, 12:52 AM

I gave my SubC to my dad to wear, after I bought BLNR.

Sure it's hard to watch, he wears it all the time, there are some new scratches.. but he is family and watch is.. just a piece of metal.

You're overdoing it, have to ask yourself, who or what do you love more.

But I would not give Rolex to a teenage kid, you were right to refuse her.

fliphandywork · 4 November 2013, 12:52 AM

I let my wife wear my watches if she wants. Usually she doesn't, she loves her 50's GP. However, I wouldn't let my son, he's two. ;)

padi56 · 4 November 2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

My wife really likes my watch collection. She has a YM midsize that she likes to wear which is hers. She is not that much into watches.

While we were driving, she said, "well, you have so many, let me have one of your sub".... I said instantly "NO --- why don't we buy you a new sub instead!".. She gave me that look of "wow, you said no to me and I am your wife?" ... I kind of felt bad for a microsecond and then I didn't give a crap.

So folks the main thing is that for me, I do not like people even touching my Rolexes and by people I mean people...When it comes to my Rolexes, every one is people to me, including wife, kids, parents, everyone--- No one touches my Rollies but me. After I die, they can sell them for a buck a piece, I don't care..but unitl my last breath, I will be saving them and guarding them with my blood if it need be.

My teenage daughter has asked me to wear the GMT2C and the DEEPSEA to her college...and my response with a smile is "Over my dead body sweetness!!"...

So yeah, I am one cruel bastard but I know that when it comes to babying and taking care of MY watches, no one gives a hoot except MOI...big believer in the saying "wanna do something well, then do it yourself"....

Any of you this strict with your watches?

kilyung · 4 November 2013, 12:55 AM

If I want to get any other watches in the future, I know how the game is played.

jvo300 · 4 November 2013, 01:01 AM

I'll pick a happy wife over a sub any day!

h999r · 4 November 2013, 01:09 AM

I let me girl friend took my Daytona 2 tone, and let her wear my AP ROC, AP rose gold. I hate it when it 40 mm size looks good on women.
In the end , it's only watches. Let's share it to our love ones. Just like Patek said : we will pass it to the next generation.

Johny · 4 November 2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

michaelryuen · 4 November 2013, 01:10 AM

Do you also refrain people from touching your other personal stuffs ?

Thatguy · 4 November 2013, 01:17 AM

Being that strict with your wife seems strange to me. As Mike said it could bite you down the road.

CDNWatchNut · 4 November 2013, 01:18 AM

To each his own, but they are only objects. If my wife wanted my sub, I'd give it to her. So, no, I'm not that strict.

Gazandjan · 4 November 2013, 01:19 AM

Always keep the wife happy - I buy a watch, I always buy her one that matches

Makes life a easier !!!!

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Brushpup · 4 November 2013, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

X 10 Peter... Ooof.....

afc1 · 4 November 2013, 01:28 AM

I think that's a little much. Any "damage" they may cause can be cheaply fixed (at least relative to the price of the watch), and it seems like the happiness it would give your wife is worth it.

I've offered to let my parents wear mine before, but they have no interest whatsoever. I guess that's good and bad...

jhcam8 · 4 November 2013, 01:33 AM

"So yeah, I am one cruel bastard..."

CWIN · 4 November 2013, 01:39 AM

I'm the exact opposite of you.

Wesley Crusher · 4 November 2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I don't see a problem with letting the wife wear his Sub. What's that saying? Happy wife happy life?

But letting his daughter wear his GMTc or DSSD to school? Helllll no!! 99% of young girls are perfectly happy with those Michael Kors Daytona knock offs.

Cc1966 · 4 November 2013, 01:41 AM

I'm pleased when my girlfriend tries on and wears a watch of mine. I'm trying to turn her into a WIS someday!

JGX · 4 November 2013, 01:51 AM

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codecow · 4 November 2013, 01:56 AM

My wife knows better than to borrow one of my watches, if she scratched it she knows I'd be pissed. I would give her one that I no longer really wanted to wear (and she has her own), but wearing mine is a no-no.

Duey · 4 November 2013, 02:03 AM

I think you may be just a tiny bit obsessed with your watches. What's the worst thing that happens, you buy another one? My wife has a couple of Subs as well as a Daytona and enjoys them very much.

Let her have it! Happy wife, happy life - that's a fact.

Trouble15 · 4 November 2013, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

I kind of felt bad for a microsecond and then I didn't give a crap.

dualcarb · 4 November 2013, 02:17 AM

I buy the watches, my wife tells me which one she wants to wear for the week and I adjust the bracelet...my son? Well, he is only two...but I will let him wear my watches when he turns 21.

DC

Vincent65 · 4 November 2013, 02:19 AM

My wife hasn't asked, but if she did, I'd let her wear whatever she wanted. I bought her a new TT mid-size YM, which she loves and wears every day. I think it would have been nice to let her wear one of yours.

Andrés G · 4 November 2013, 02:20 AM

All that's mine, is my wife and kids' too. My wife can wear my watches whenever she wants and my kids get to wear them on special occasions. I've taught my boys how to take care of them.

Coubs · 4 November 2013, 02:28 AM

Tough call. My father bought my two sisters new DJs three years ago.
Sometimes it's hard to tell they have PCLs. They definately enjoy them but we are happy they don't borrow my watches.

ocwatching · 4 November 2013, 02:29 AM

Wow...

psv · 4 November 2013, 02:40 AM

My wife has been wearing my Sub on and off for 15 years. I don't think/operate like you...

Jake B · 4 November 2013, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

If I want to get any other watches in the future, I know how the game is played.

Amen, brother

...Thankfully she's happy with my Omega Aqua-Terra for now

4 November 2013, 12:48 AM	#1
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	My wife wanted my SUB --- I refused! My wife really likes my watch collection. She has a YM midsize that she likes to wear which is hers. She is not that much into watches. While we were driving, she said, "well, you have so many, let me have one of your sub".... I said instantly "NO --- why don't we buy you a new sub instead!".. She gave me that look of "wow, you said no to me and I am your wife?" ... I kind of felt bad for a microsecond and then I didn't give a crap. So folks the main thing is that for me, I do not like people even touching my Rolexes and by people I mean people...When it comes to my Rolexes, every one is people to me, including wife, kids, parents, everyone--- No one touches my Rollies but me. After I die, they can sell them for a buck a piece, I don't care..but unitl my last breath, I will be saving them and guarding them with my blood if it need be. My teenage daughter has asked me to wear the GMT2C and the DEEPSEA to her college...and my response with a smile is "Over my dead body sweetness!!"... So yeah, I am one cruel bastard but I know that when it comes to babying and taking care of MY watches, no one gives a hoot except MOI...big believer in the saying "wanna do something well, then do it yourself".... Any of you this strict with your watches?

4 November 2013, 12:51 AM	#2
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	No, I hand them over to friends,co-workers, family or anyone else who wants a closer look. I figure that maybe it will spark the watch bug in others. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

4 November 2013, 01:28 AM	#15
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	I think that's a little much. Any "damage" they may cause can be cheaply fixed (at least relative to the price of the watch), and it seems like the happiness it would give your wife is worth it. I've offered to let my parents wear mine before, but they have no interest whatsoever. I guess that's good and bad... __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

4 November 2013, 01:39 AM	#17
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'm the exact opposite of you. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

4 November 2013, 01:41 AM	#19
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I'm pleased when my girlfriend tries on and wears a watch of mine. I'm trying to turn her into a WIS someday! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 November 2013, 12:52 AM	#3
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I gave my SubC to my dad to wear, after I bought BLNR. Sure it's hard to watch, he wears it all the time, there are some new scratches.. but he is family and watch is.. just a piece of metal. You're overdoing it, have to ask yourself, who or what do you love more. But I would not give Rolex to a teenage kid, you were right to refuse her.

4 November 2013, 12:52 AM	#4
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	I let my wife wear my watches if she wants. Usually she doesn't, she loves her 50's GP. However, I wouldn't let my son, he's two. ;)

4 November 2013, 12:55 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If I want to get any other watches in the future, I know how the game is played.

4 November 2013, 01:01 AM	#7
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I'll pick a happy wife over a sub any day!

4 November 2013, 01:09 AM	#8
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I let me girl friend took my Daytona 2 tone, and let her wear my AP ROC, AP rose gold. I hate it when it 40 mm size looks good on women. In the end , it's only watches. Let's share it to our love ones. Just like Patek said : we will pass it to the next generation.

4 November 2013, 01:10 AM	#10
michaelryuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 154	Do you also refrain people from touching your other personal stuffs ?

4 November 2013, 01:17 AM	#11
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Being that strict with your wife seems strange to me. As Mike said it could bite you down the road.

4 November 2013, 01:18 AM	#12
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	To each his own, but they are only objects. If my wife wanted my sub, I'd give it to her. So, no, I'm not that strict.

4 November 2013, 01:19 AM	#13
Gazandjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 12	Always keep the wife happy - I buy a watch, I always buy her one that matches Makes life a easier !!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 November 2013, 01:33 AM	#16
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	"So yeah, I am one cruel bastard..."

4 November 2013, 01:51 AM	#20
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	house.jpg

4 November 2013, 01:56 AM	#21
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,180	My wife knows better than to borrow one of my watches, if she scratched it she knows I'd be pissed. I would give her one that I no longer really wanted to wear (and she has her own), but wearing mine is a no-no.

4 November 2013, 02:03 AM	#22
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,596	I think you may be just a tiny bit obsessed with your watches. What's the worst thing that happens, you buy another one? My wife has a couple of Subs as well as a Daytona and enjoys them very much. Let her have it! Happy wife, happy life - that's a fact.

4 November 2013, 02:17 AM	#24
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	I buy the watches, my wife tells me which one she wants to wear for the week and I adjust the bracelet...my son? Well, he is only two...but I will let him wear my watches when he turns 21. DC

4 November 2013, 02:19 AM	#25
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	My wife hasn't asked, but if she did, I'd let her wear whatever she wanted. I bought her a new TT mid-size YM, which she loves and wears every day. I think it would have been nice to let her wear one of yours.

4 November 2013, 02:20 AM	#26
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	All that's mine, is my wife and kids' too. My wife can wear my watches whenever she wants and my kids get to wear them on special occasions. I've taught my boys how to take care of them.

4 November 2013, 02:28 AM	#27
Coubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Hampshire Watch: 116710 Posts: 305	Tough call. My father bought my two sisters new DJs three years ago. Sometimes it's hard to tell they have PCLs. They definately enjoy them but we are happy they don't borrow my watches.

4 November 2013, 02:29 AM	#28
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Wow... __________________ too much into watches...

4 November 2013, 02:40 AM	#29
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	My wife has been wearing my Sub on and off for 15 years. I don't think/operate like you...

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