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Old 21 February 2016, 01:19 AM   #1
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I have often moaned that all gold watches are loud and vulgar and the provence of a cad.

So what have I done, this week I will be popping up to London, with my wife, to buy her a solid gold ladies Datejust as a reward for putting up with me for 45 years. Even worse, it has a diamond dial, so I suppose I have really slid down the slippery slope.

I feels somewhat perplexed.

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Old 21 February 2016, 01:21 AM   #2
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Men wearing gold and diamonds maybe.

Now a man covering his wife in gold and diamonds that's another story..
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:21 AM   #3
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Everyone is allowed to change their opinion. it sounds like you have changed for the good. I hope your wife enjoys her new watch and congrats on 45 years together!
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:22 AM   #4
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Men wearing gold and diamonds maybe.

Now a man covering his wife in gold and diamonds that's another story..
Agree.

Big congrats on 45 years.

That's really special.
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:32 AM   #5
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Congrats on the 45. Great gift for the Mrs. You too will grow to love hold. I wasn't a fan at first. Now I'm slowly transitioning my collection to PM pieces.
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:34 AM   #6
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Get some extra links so you can take it for a spin and post some wrist shots :)

Congrats to the wife, for the watch and helping an old dog learn a new trick.
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:43 AM   #7
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You were always protesting too much, Pimp-Mick-Daddy. Congrats to your wife!
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:47 AM   #8
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Bravo on 45 years of marriage!

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Old 21 February 2016, 01:50 AM   #9
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Congrats on 45 years, Mick!
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:52 AM   #10
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Perhaps I am a loud, vulgar cad...very well if you say so and I am quite good with that.



But congrats to your wife in advance - I am sure it will look very nice! Also congrats on 45 years!!
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:52 AM   #11
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Well done! Give gold a try... you'll quickly find you like it.
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Old 21 February 2016, 01:56 AM   #12
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Mick, huge congrats on 45 years together. She must be a great lady.

Sure do like my gold piece.
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Old 21 February 2016, 02:03 AM   #13
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Mick,

Congrats on the 45 years, her new Rolex is the perfect gift!!

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I have often moaned that all gold watches are loud and vulgar and the provence of a cad.

So what have I done, this week I will be popping up to London, with my wife, to buy her a solid gold ladies Datejust as a reward for putting up with me for 45 years. Even worse, it has a diamond dial, so I suppose I have really slid down the slippery slope.

I feels somewhat perplexed.

Regards

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Old 21 February 2016, 02:05 AM   #14
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Mick, congrats on the 45 year anniversary and I'm sure your wife will love that piece.
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Old 21 February 2016, 02:27 AM   #15
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Congrats on 45 years
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Old 21 February 2016, 02:58 AM   #16
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Perhaps I am a loud, vulgar cad...very well if you say so and I am quite good with that.



But congrats to your wife in advance - I am sure it will look very nice! Also congrats on 45 years!!
That is a fantastic shade of blue on that dial!
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Old 21 February 2016, 03:01 AM   #17
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Huge congrats on 45 years that's impressive
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Old 21 February 2016, 03:04 AM   #18
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Great move and hug congrats to her!
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Old 21 February 2016, 03:13 AM   #19
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BIG Congrats on the 45!!!

Try on some gold references...I bet you might end up changing your mind!!!!
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Old 21 February 2016, 03:55 AM   #20
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I don't see an ounce of hypocrisy in your purchase. My wife and I have completely different taste in jewelry and watches and it appears the same with you. Although I would never wear a watch with diamonds (I don't have any negative feelings toward those who do) I certainly hope to get one for my wife someday. I also hope to celebrate my 45 anniversary some day as well. A big congratulations to you on both accounts.
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:07 AM   #21
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Taste do change and evolve as we age. Nothing wrong with getting your wife the watch. Congrats on 45 years and many more to come.
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:13 AM   #22
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Enormous congrats from another diamond-hating (for men) geezer.
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:14 AM   #23
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Huge congrats on your 45 years
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:16 AM   #24
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Oh cmon. Be a man. Tell the truth.

The watch is really yours. Stop hiding behind the Mrs.

Hey all kidding aside, congrats on 45 years and on the awesome gift for the Mrs!
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:27 AM   #25
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Chaps

I have often moaned that all gold watches are loud and vulgar and the provence of a cad.

So what have I done, this week I will be popping up to London, with my wife, to buy her a solid gold ladies Datejust as a reward for putting up with me for 45 years. Even worse, it has a diamond dial, so I suppose I have really slid down the slippery slope.

I feels somewhat perplexed.

Regards

Mick
Gold and diamonds on traditional women's watches is a different kettle of fish.

Rolex "ladies'" models are more-or-less miniature versions of the larger Oysters. I think Patek did a good job with gold and diamonds on the old "La Flamme" watch (quartz movement notwithstanding), which was unmistakably feminine at any scale.

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Old 21 February 2016, 04:41 AM   #26
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:44 AM   #27
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I thought you were going to say you bought a Michael Koors watch.
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:45 AM   #28
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Congrats to your wife and to you. 45 years is amazing
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Old 21 February 2016, 04:48 AM   #29
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Congrats!

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Old 21 February 2016, 04:49 AM   #30
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Come on she must be a hero, 45 years, keep spending on her... don't be mean, what No Roses
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