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cjohns · 12 January 2016, 09:06 AM

The wife is dragging me down to Tuscon for a big gem show,she makes jewelry for a hobby.Just let me say I don't hunt,fish,snowmobile or buy old cars anymore but I still love watches and if I'm on the computer it's almost always on this site.Yes I have had a few Rolex's and have sold all but my first but I'm always looking and talking about getting a new one.I have even left a page open from the Rolex for sale section,not subtle but she did get the hint.Any way I come home from work and she has the shows site open and has the dealers up that also sell Rolex watches.I asked why she had it open and said wellll,,,what if you find something you like ! Well hell I had no idea what to say,, my brain was screaming REALLY( and not in the happy way). So it's OK to go down and buy from some guy I know nothing about at all BUT I can't buy one from the great sellers on the Rolex forum? The brain went into full lock up, no words could come out!! So how do I bring this back up ? Just wait for the show, find something and back out saying I don't know if I can trust him? Sorry for the ramble but I'm in uncharted waters here and need some HELP.Clark.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 12 January 2016, 09:08 AM

Just go play some golf and call it a day.

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tigerpac · 12 January 2016, 09:16 AM

Communication!

nyyankees · 12 January 2016, 09:17 AM

Just go with it. You might find something you like. If you don't then let her know that the selection and prices are better on the forum - bam!

cop414 · 12 January 2016, 09:20 AM

Leave this page open for her to see,,,

droptopman · 12 January 2016, 09:23 AM

Always fun to do a little watch shopping. If prices/selection are not reasonable, then source it later...especially if she has already agreed to the purchase. Win/Win.

THC · 12 January 2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Always fun to do a little watch shopping. If prices/selection are not reasonable, then source it later...especially if she has already agreed to the purchase. Win/Win.

This for sure... Do not over think it... She sounds awesome and we should all be so lucky

SemperFi · 12 January 2016, 09:29 AM

I had a similar issue with my wife. When I showed her how much could be saved by buying from a trusted seller she couldn't argue the point.

AK797 · 12 January 2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

I had a similar issue with my wife. When I showed her how much could be saved by buying from a trusted seller she couldn't argue the point.

Plus tell her with the money you save you could go away for a romantic W/E together.

Duke84 · 12 January 2016, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Always fun to do a little watch shopping. If prices/selection are not reasonable, then source it later...especially if she has already agreed to the purchase. Win/Win.

+1. Enjoy the shopping trip for a watch. If you don't get one, a trusted seller is always happy to help you out.

kilyung · 12 January 2016, 09:54 AM

Go and drop a hint that you can get the model you like cheaper. The savings could buy her a purse.

SCsailor · 12 January 2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke84

+1. Enjoy the shopping trip for a watch. If you don't get one, a trusted seller is always happy to help you out.

Yep, +2. Good advice

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Rolex57 · 12 January 2016, 10:19 AM

Hilarious! Having your spending controlled by someone else is something I'll never understand.

I love these kinds of threads.

Scot_3 · 12 January 2016, 10:24 AM

Start her off with a kiss, then a thank you for all the things she is and does...
Then maybe a question..." Hey is there anything I can do for you?" Then just be yourself
I bet it all works out just fine

antbkny · 12 January 2016, 10:27 AM

It's a trap!

ltmgeller · 12 January 2016, 10:54 AM

Just be honest. Use the opportunity to test your Rolex skills and try to spot good deals and fakes. You never know what you may stumble upon. Also take the time to explain to her the benefits of all your time here so that you aren't overpaying for the watch. Happy hunting.

Hpozzuoli · 12 January 2016, 10:57 AM

If the chance comes about make your purchase from a reputable jeweler with a store front that has been in business for awhile. This is the only type of reassurance you can get on the spot without having a Rolex expert with you.

BBL · 12 January 2016, 11:14 AM

Love knows no bounds! Congratulations on having a great team mate - nothing like pulling together.

superdog · 12 January 2016, 11:21 AM

Is this a joke?

What are you complaining about?

She mentions you are free to buy a new piece at this show, she even suggests it, and you have a problem?

I must be reading this wrong.

Clearly, she wants something, so you are getting a pass and a freebie. Roll with it. Seriously.

josephvman · 12 January 2016, 11:28 AM

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stil · 12 January 2016, 11:35 AM

Rolex57 · 12 January 2016, 11:53 AM

Ok, ok, I'll bite..........

How about this, you find a watch on TRF you like, write up a wire/money order, and flat out buy the watch you want how you want.

I mean...........really..............what do you think she's gonna do????????????

GB-man · 12 January 2016, 12:01 PM

Quite the mind game but everyone has thier own methods I suppose. I wouldn't screw this up in that case. Go to the show and buy something if you trust the seller. If not, tell your wife bluntly and inform her how TRF works and why you trust the sellers here

Timesurfer · 12 January 2016, 12:03 PM

Just buy it.... These windows of apportunity dont happen too often...

Then aggain, it might end up costing you more in the end...

Forget I said anything...

porschejeff · 12 January 2016, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scot_3

Start her off with a kiss, then a thank you for all the things she is and does...
Then maybe a question..." Hey is there anything I can do for you?" Then just be yourself
I bet it all works out just fine

Next thing you know you will be in two bathtubs doing a Cialis commercial wearing your new Rolex asking…Can I wear my new Rolex in the tub, take my pill and have a romantic evening thread in here!

Matt C · 12 January 2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Leave this page open for her to see,,,

Lol

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GerardoG · 12 January 2016, 03:04 PM

Call the TRFers in Tucson. We had a great time last April!

DCheeta · 12 January 2016, 03:28 PM

She's thinking of you, be happy.

Not a fan of this leaving web pages open as a hint. I don't get it. What ever happened to open communication?

goin camping · 12 January 2016, 03:43 PM

I'm going in another direction on this one.

Clearly the wife is bribing you with the possibility of a Rolex if you two go to this gem show.

First off, no offense meant here but I'd rather be in Tucson than Minnesota in winter.

So "cave in" and tell her you'd love to go to the show with her and heck you might just find that Rolex while there.

I suspect you already have the watch you want picked out. Sooo, arrange with your trusted seller here to ship the watch to Tucson.

Go to Tucson. Play golf, walk around the show and go pick up your watch at the UPS store.

Show your wife the watch you "found." Tell her how happy you are that the two of you came to the show. Suggest you do it again next year and then take her out to a nice dinner.

You are welcome.

P.S. The way you and the Mrs. drop hints on each other is charming. Reminds me of my grandparents leaving the Sears catalog out and open before Christmas.

12 January 2016, 09:06 AM	#1
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	The Wife,,, How the heck do I handle this one ? The wife is dragging me down to Tuscon for a big gem show,she makes jewelry for a hobby.Just let me say I don't hunt,fish,snowmobile or buy old cars anymore but I still love watches and if I'm on the computer it's almost always on this site.Yes I have had a few Rolex's and have sold all but my first but I'm always looking and talking about getting a new one.I have even left a page open from the Rolex for sale section,not subtle but she did get the hint.Any way I come home from work and she has the shows site open and has the dealers up that also sell Rolex watches.I asked why she had it open and said wellll,,,what if you find something you like ! Well hell I had no idea what to say,, my brain was screaming REALLY( and not in the happy way). So it's OK to go down and buy from some guy I know nothing about at all BUT I can't buy one from the great sellers on the Rolex forum? The brain went into full lock up, no words could come out!! So how do I bring this back up ? Just wait for the show, find something and back out saying I don't know if I can trust him? Sorry for the ramble but I'm in uncharted waters here and need some HELP.Clark. __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

12 January 2016, 09:20 AM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,120	Leave this page open for her to see,,, __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 January 2016, 10:24 AM	#14
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	Start her off with a kiss, then a thank you for all the things she is and does... Then maybe a question..." Hey is there anything I can do for you?" Then just be yourself I bet it all works out just fine __________________ Thanks Scot

12 January 2016, 11:21 AM	#19
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Is this a joke? What are you complaining about? She mentions you are free to buy a new piece at this show, she even suggests it, and you have a problem? I must be reading this wrong. Clearly, she wants something, so you are getting a pass and a freebie. Roll with it. Seriously. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 January 2016, 09:08 AM	#2
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	Just go play some golf and call it a day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2016, 09:16 AM	#3
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 670	Communication!

12 January 2016, 09:17 AM	#4
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Just go with it. You might find something you like. If you don't then let her know that the selection and prices are better on the forum - bam!

12 January 2016, 09:23 AM	#6
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Always fun to do a little watch shopping. If prices/selection are not reasonable, then source it later...especially if she has already agreed to the purchase. Win/Win.

12 January 2016, 09:29 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I had a similar issue with my wife. When I showed her how much could be saved by buying from a trusted seller she couldn't argue the point.

12 January 2016, 09:54 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Go and drop a hint that you can get the model you like cheaper. The savings could buy her a purse.

12 January 2016, 10:19 AM	#13
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	Hilarious! Having your spending controlled by someone else is something I'll never understand. I love these kinds of threads.

12 January 2016, 10:27 AM	#15
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	It's a trap!

12 January 2016, 10:54 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,477	Just be honest. Use the opportunity to test your Rolex skills and try to spot good deals and fakes. You never know what you may stumble upon. Also take the time to explain to her the benefits of all your time here so that you aren't overpaying for the watch. Happy hunting.

12 January 2016, 10:57 AM	#17
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	If the chance comes about make your purchase from a reputable jeweler with a store front that has been in business for awhile. This is the only type of reassurance you can get on the spot without having a Rolex expert with you.

12 January 2016, 11:14 AM	#18
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,867	Love knows no bounds! Congratulations on having a great team mate - nothing like pulling together.

12 January 2016, 11:28 AM	#20
josephvman Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 808	`

12 January 2016, 11:35 AM	#21
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327

12 January 2016, 11:53 AM	#22
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	Ok, ok, I'll bite.......... How about this, you find a watch on TRF you like, write up a wire/money order, and flat out buy the watch you want how you want. I mean...........really..............what do you think she's gonna do????????????

12 January 2016, 12:01 PM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,320	Quite the mind game but everyone has thier own methods I suppose. I wouldn't screw this up in that case. Go to the show and buy something if you trust the seller. If not, tell your wife bluntly and inform her how TRF works and why you trust the sellers here

12 January 2016, 12:03 PM	#24
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Just buy it.... These windows of apportunity dont happen too often... Then aggain, it might end up costing you more in the end... Forget I said anything...

12 January 2016, 03:04 PM	#27
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Call the TRFers in Tucson. We had a great time last April!

12 January 2016, 03:28 PM	#28
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	She's thinking of you, be happy. Not a fan of this leaving web pages open as a hint. I don't get it. What ever happened to open communication?

12 January 2016, 03:43 PM	#29
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	I'm going in another direction on this one. Clearly the wife is bribing you with the possibility of a Rolex if you two go to this gem show. First off, no offense meant here but I'd rather be in Tucson than Minnesota in winter. So "cave in" and tell her you'd love to go to the show with her and heck you might just find that Rolex while there. I suspect you already have the watch you want picked out. Sooo, arrange with your trusted seller here to ship the watch to Tucson. Go to Tucson. Play golf, walk around the show and go pick up your watch at the UPS store. Show your wife the watch you "found." Tell her how happy you are that the two of you came to the show. Suggest you do it again next year and then take her out to a nice dinner. You are welcome. P.S. The way you and the Mrs. drop hints on each other is charming. Reminds me of my grandparents leaving the Sears catalog out and open before Christmas.

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