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BigHat · 2 July 2009, 10:35 PM

It's a ton of dough and for me it too big of a financial distraction w/o selling a half dozen watches. I do envy you a bit. Plt is a great watch material and I always love reading the stories in WatchTime and other mags on the P950 program at VC or just the extra efforts needed to make a DD or DDII in platinum.
You're going to catch some sh*t I suspect on the home front, but you have a great new watch. I think I'd focus on telling her of your "long-term secret desire for one and at this price you couldn't pass it up." I wouldn't weasel around with her, it will just upset her more.

boa2 · 3 July 2009, 12:46 AM

Rent "Joan of Arc", and then show her the watch.

TempoKing · 3 July 2009, 01:32 AM

Is this the same platinum day date II we sell here for *35.000 dollars..????

Just asking...

*Humm...Around 25.000 euro.

RolexPete32 · 7 July 2009, 06:55 AM

So did you close the deal or what. It is now Monday?

John685 · 7 July 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blendhpi

So did you close the deal or what. It is now Monday?

He may not be near a computer. There may not be one in his hospital room.

2careless · 7 July 2009, 08:27 AM

Well, ask her what she wants and prepare to burn a deeper hole in your wallet. I tried that once and got burnt like 2x deeper hole in the wallet. At least I don't have to goto the doghouse

dardeca · 7 July 2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Man up and tell her to fix you a sandwich.

dimster · 7 July 2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think I'd focus on telling her of your "long-term secret desire for one and at this price you couldn't pass it up." I wouldn't weasel around with her, it will just upset her more.

If he's anything like me, then telling the mrs "I've always liked/wanted that watch" doesn't mean much anymore

jimbo1mcm · 7 July 2009, 05:40 PM

"Hi honey. I bought a new watch because I got a really good deal, and I am going to sell my other watch for the difference." Then when you get lo ball offers on ebay, just withdraw the listing and keep the old and new. By that time she will have cooled off. Kind of like what I did!!!! It worked!!

Singslinger · 7 July 2009, 06:27 PM

If I remember correctly, your original plan was to tell her some "investment blah blah'' if you bought the Sea-Dweller. Is it possible for you to now do the same for the platinum Datejust?

In any case, I know how you feel. There's many a time when I've fallen in love with a watch at first sight and simply have to have it - provided of course if I can afford it. If you have the money and the watch makes you go weak in the knees when you look at it, then my advice is don't hesitate! Just tell your wife that it's better that a watch makes you feel that way than another woman! All the best!

DSJ · 8 July 2009, 12:06 AM

Gotta pick up something with diamonds from the AD to give to her. If he wants the sale, he'll give you a deal for that too! He knows.

LeBron Style · 20 July 2009, 06:09 AM

I

am

a

little

concerned

chicagowatchman · 20 July 2009, 06:37 AM

Have we been punk'd ??????

DARK_KNIGHT · 20 July 2009, 07:50 AM

LOL !

What a piece you bought !

The wife will (eventually) understand , it's hard to walk away from a toy.

DARK_KNIGHT · 20 July 2009, 07:59 AM

Could you / would you reconsider towards the new Rolex TT Submariner? I bet it's an incredible piece. Would save you a ton of cash and has a lot of "wow" factor in it too". The TT Sub would be easier to flip [if you get bored of it], would be easier to get rid of should you run into a financial debacle and you would probably not lose as much value. In my case I have not owned a watch (yet) that after awhile the "wow" factor does not wear off. Just a thought.

I can see that the Platinum DDII is ton's more exclusive.........

hsfrank · 21 July 2009, 01:17 AM

Here is my TRUE story. I have been angling for a GMT IIc for about two years now. At first my better half was shocked. So I tried the obvious. You get a Rolex and I get one. That went in the dumper fast. So I waited a few months and tried tactic number 2....What about some new jewelry? No way Jose! So I wait a few more months, my birthday approaches....no luck. Finally I found out what she wanted. I get my Rolex GMT she gets the equivalent money to spend whatever way she wants. That worked/ It is on my wrist.

Rolex116520 · 21 July 2009, 04:36 AM

Hi , Guys
Ok , I will come clean on this one ...
The " new AD " doesn't know yet , but I will pull out on the deal with him , as when I mentioned it to the wife , she wasn't impressed , but she was pretty cool about it and said that it was money I earned and if I wanted it that badly ... no problem . However she said that she thinks that I may not have thought this trough properly . She then suggested that I should shop around before committing . I did commit I said , but did not pay any deposit . She thinks that there is no problem telling the guy that you made a hastily decision and regret it . End of story .
So , I did shop around and got my uncle to bring me the exact same watch from Hong Kong for ..... a whopping 9000 USD less !!!! It should be with me by the middle of August .
The wife now has this grin from one ear to the other and ..... wants the 9000 difference for her to go shopping . Can we ever win ????

mfer · 21 July 2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Ok, the voice of reason here.

I think you are crazy. You really need to discuss such a purchase with the wife.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex116520

Hi , Guys
Ok , I will come clean on this one ...
The " new AD " doesn't know yet , but I will pull out on the deal with him , as when I mentioned it to the wife , she wasn't impressed , but she was pretty cool about it and said that it was money I earned and if I wanted it that badly ... no problem . However she said that she thinks that I may not have thought this trough properly . She then suggested that I should shop around before committing . I did commit I said , but did not pay any deposit . She thinks that there is no problem telling the guy that you made a hastily decision and regret it . End of story .
So , I did shop around and got my uncle to bring me the exact same watch from Hong Kong for ..... a whopping 9000 USD less !!!! It should be with me by the middle of August .
The wife now has this grin from one ear to the other and ..... wants the 9000 difference for her to go shopping . Can we ever win ????

You see I told you that you should have talked to your wife on this! I think she deserves a nice YM for her work!

Rolex116520 · 21 July 2009, 04:52 AM

Yes , many of you had it right all the way . I knew the moment I walked out of that shop it wasn't all together right .
She will not go for a YM , she needs a new "beach watch" he has an old an slightly battered technomarine ( chrono with little diamond bezel ) and changing the straps is getting a bit boring . So maybe a nice 16610 or if I can find a 16600 to match with my 116660 that may do the trick . She has been eying that 12J from Chanel , but I believe that is too much of a fashion watch . heaps of fakes and copies about and way to much money for what it is . Yeah ... I should keep my gob shut

emagni · 21 July 2009, 05:16 AM

Congrats! Wear in good health and please post pics when it comes in!

DadsWatch72 · 21 July 2009, 06:57 AM

Only one thing to do.......buy her one also.

cody p · 21 July 2009, 07:02 AM

glad it all worked - and thanks for allowing me to live the 'married life' vicariously through you.

mck22 · 21 July 2009, 09:22 AM

congrats.

jdc · 21 July 2009, 06:09 PM

glad it all worked out for the best

watchdawg · 21 July 2009, 06:35 PM

Oh yes, she who must be obeyed won again. She'll be telling you about this forever, now you just have to grin and bare it. Now just be on the lookout for when she has a similar week moment, it will happen. Please post pictures when it arrives.

3 July 2009, 12:46 AM	#62
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,907	Rent "Joan of Arc", and then show her the watch. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

7 July 2009, 05:40 PM	#69
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Try THis: "Hi honey. I bought a new watch because I got a really good deal, and I am going to sell my other watch for the difference." Then when you get lo ball offers on ebay, just withdraw the listing and keep the old and new. By that time she will have cooled off. Kind of like what I did!!!! It worked!!

8 July 2009, 12:06 AM	#71
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Gotta pick up something with diamonds from the AD to give to her. If he wants the sale, he'll give you a deal for that too! He knows. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 July 2009, 06:37 AM	#73
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Have we been punk'd ?????? __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

21 July 2009, 01:17 AM	#76
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Here is my TRUE story. I have been angling for a GMT IIc for about two years now. At first my better half was shocked. So I tried the obvious. You get a Rolex and I get one. That went in the dumper fast. So I waited a few months and tried tactic number 2....What about some new jewelry? No way Jose! So I wait a few more months, my birthday approaches....no luck. Finally I found out what she wanted. I get my Rolex GMT she gets the equivalent money to spend whatever way she wants. That worked/ It is on my wrist. __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

2 July 2009, 10:35 PM	#61
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	It's a ton of dough and for me it too big of a financial distraction w/o selling a half dozen watches. I do envy you a bit. Plt is a great watch material and I always love reading the stories in WatchTime and other mags on the P950 program at VC or just the extra efforts needed to make a DD or DDII in platinum. You're going to catch some sh*t I suspect on the home front, but you have a great new watch. I think I'd focus on telling her of your "long-term secret desire for one and at this price you couldn't pass it up." I wouldn't weasel around with her, it will just upset her more.

3 July 2009, 01:32 AM	#63
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Is this the same platinum day date II we sell here for 35.000 dollars..???? Just asking... Humm...Around 25.000 euro.

7 July 2009, 06:55 AM	#64
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	So did you close the deal or what. It is now Monday?

7 July 2009, 08:27 AM	#66
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Well, ask her what she wants and prepare to burn a deeper hole in your wallet. I tried that once and got burnt like 2x deeper hole in the wallet. At least I don't have to goto the doghouse

7 July 2009, 06:27 PM	#70
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	If I remember correctly, your original plan was to tell her some "investment blah blah'' if you bought the Sea-Dweller. Is it possible for you to now do the same for the platinum Datejust? In any case, I know how you feel. There's many a time when I've fallen in love with a watch at first sight and simply have to have it - provided of course if I can afford it. If you have the money and the watch makes you go weak in the knees when you look at it, then my advice is don't hesitate! Just tell your wife that it's better that a watch makes you feel that way than another woman! All the best!

20 July 2009, 06:09 AM	#72
LeBron Style Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charleston Posts: 9	I am a little concerned

20 July 2009, 07:50 AM	#74
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	LOL ! What a piece you bought ! The wife will (eventually) understand , it's hard to walk away from a toy.

20 July 2009, 07:59 AM	#75
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Could you / would you reconsider towards the new Rolex TT Submariner? I bet it's an incredible piece. Would save you a ton of cash and has a lot of "wow" factor in it too". The TT Sub would be easier to flip [if you get bored of it], would be easier to get rid of should you run into a financial debacle and you would probably not lose as much value. In my case I have not owned a watch (yet) that after awhile the "wow" factor does not wear off. Just a thought. I can see that the Platinum DDII is ton's more exclusive.........

21 July 2009, 04:36 AM	#77
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Hi , Guys Ok , I will come clean on this one ... The " new AD " doesn't know yet , but I will pull out on the deal with him , as when I mentioned it to the wife , she wasn't impressed , but she was pretty cool about it and said that it was money I earned and if I wanted it that badly ... no problem . However she said that she thinks that I may not have thought this trough properly . She then suggested that I should shop around before committing . I did commit I said , but did not pay any deposit . She thinks that there is no problem telling the guy that you made a hastily decision and regret it . End of story . So , I did shop around and got my uncle to bring me the exact same watch from Hong Kong for ..... a whopping 9000 USD less !!!! It should be with me by the middle of August . The wife now has this grin from one ear to the other and ..... wants the 9000 difference for her to go shopping . Can we ever win ????

21 July 2009, 04:52 AM	#79
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Yes , many of you had it right all the way . I knew the moment I walked out of that shop it wasn't all together right . She will not go for a YM , she needs a new "beach watch" he has an old an slightly battered technomarine ( chrono with little diamond bezel ) and changing the straps is getting a bit boring . So maybe a nice 16610 or if I can find a 16600 to match with my 116660 that may do the trick . She has been eying that 12J from Chanel , but I believe that is too much of a fashion watch . heaps of fakes and copies about and way to much money for what it is . Yeah ... I should keep my gob shut

21 July 2009, 05:16 AM	#80
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Congrats! Wear in good health and please post pics when it comes in!

21 July 2009, 06:57 AM	#81
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Only one thing to do.......buy her one also.

21 July 2009, 07:02 AM	#82
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	glad it all worked - and thanks for allowing me to live the 'married life' vicariously through you.

21 July 2009, 09:22 AM	#83
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	congrats. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

21 July 2009, 06:09 PM	#84
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	glad it all worked out for the best

21 July 2009, 06:35 PM	#85
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	Oh yes, she who must be obeyed won again. She'll be telling you about this forever, now you just have to grin and bare it. Now just be on the lookout for when she has a similar week moment, it will happen. Please post pictures when it arrives.

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