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Valencia_ · 24 March 2016, 11:00 PM

So, I've had my new rolex (114300, Rhodium dial) for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. When I picked it up, my wife - who never wears a watch - went with me, even tried it on her wrist (looked great on her).

Since my Rolex is the only watch I'm wearing, I gave my other two watches (a Frederique Constant and a Tissot) to my two sons. Last night, my wife and I are in bed watching a little TV, and she says, "So... you have no other watches, now?" to which I said, "well, yeah, but why does it matter? I usually just wear one watch. I don't normally rotate watches, especially if one is a Rolex and the others are... NOT Rolexes".... quiet. Being with the woman for 20 years, I knew there was a reasoning for that question, so I pressed her as to why she asked that question (she kept saying, "no reason"). Finally, she said, "well, I kinda like how your Rolex looked on me, and wanted to maybe wear it every once in a while" (DING, DING, DING, DING!!!!).

My response? "Well, honey, you know how we can solve this problem, right? All I have to do is buy a second Rolex, and we can rotate them"

I'm telling 'ya... my evil plan is working.

SoonerTA · 24 March 2016, 11:30 PM

Haha, great plan. Wished that worked for me.

AK797 · 24 March 2016, 11:32 PM

You go, Hannibal.

r8t3d_M · 24 March 2016, 11:36 PM

Genius idea! Hopefully you can add a second one to your collection.

Ticknaway · 24 March 2016, 11:37 PM

Now you just have to convince her the Platona would look great on her wrist occasionally?

brandrea · 24 March 2016, 11:37 PM

Let the fun begin

Chadridv · 24 March 2016, 11:49 PM

Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP.

If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared.

Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share.

Just a fair warning :)

Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

GarageBMW · 24 March 2016, 11:54 PM

great move, congrats for the soon incoming.

GerardoG · 25 March 2016, 12:16 AM

great plan!

rmlovett1 · 25 March 2016, 12:21 AM

Similar thing happened to me....she now has 3!!:) enjoy the ride!

NewEnthusiast · 25 March 2016, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valencia_

So, I've had my new rolex (114300, Rhodium dial) for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. When I picked it up, my wife - who never wears a watch - went with me, even tried it on her wrist (looked great on her).

Since my Rolex is the only watch I'm wearing, I gave my other two watches (a Frederique Constant and a Tissot) to my two sons. Last night, my wife and I are in bed watching a little TV, and she says, "So... you have no other watches, now?" to which I said, "well, yeah, but why does it matter? I usually just wear one watch. I don't normally rotate watches, especially if one is a Rolex and the others are... NOT Rolexes".... quiet. Being with the woman for 20 years, I knew there was a reasoning for that question, so I pressed her as to why she asked that question (she kept saying, "no reason"). Finally, she said, "well, I kinda like how your Rolex looked on me, and wanted to maybe wear it every once in a while" (DING, DING, DING, DING!!!!).

My response? "Well, honey, you know how we can solve this problem, right? All I have to do is buy a second Rolex, and we can rotate them"

I'm telling 'ya... my evil plan is working.

Officially certifiable genius. Short term addition to the collection. Long term, if you find she wears it more than she doesn't, you're in line to scoop serious brownie points by getting her one of her very own.

SemperFi · 25 March 2016, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP.

If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared.

Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share.

Just a fair warning :)

Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

My thoughts as well. Be careful what you wish for.

And1dre · 25 March 2016, 01:59 AM

Smooth! Haha

Memphis · 25 March 2016, 02:03 AM

i would've just given her the "D"... always works.

Yuri.Popov · 25 March 2016, 02:05 AM

Great plan!

Baco Noir · 25 March 2016, 02:07 AM

If you wife is like mine, you'll be better off getting her her own for a few reasons including resizing the bracelet and the, let's say, lack of awareness when bumping into things!

Valencia_ · 25 March 2016, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP.

If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared.

Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share.

Just a fair warning :)

Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

hmmmmm.... very valid point, indeed. Hadn't thought about that. I'm still shooting for a second Rolex, though!

jrs146 · 25 March 2016, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP.

If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared.

Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share.

Just a fair warning :)

Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

So true! I try and share my 114200 with my wife. Which she mostly wears. I have to bite my tongue when I see her toss it into a pile of other jewelry or stuff it inside her purse while we're out. I made the mistake of saying something once.... Never again.

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mjclark32 · 25 March 2016, 03:55 AM

Well played

REFZ · 25 March 2016, 04:11 AM

What to do if she has way smaller wrists than you have?
Resizing the bracelet every once and a while is probably needed and is that what you want?

Rolex addict · 25 March 2016, 04:19 AM

Watches are like shoes. You need variety. Show your wife this picture and sell her on having many different Rolexes to match purses, shoes, dresses, etc. You're welcome.

james1787 · 25 March 2016, 05:39 AM

You know? This may just be one of the greatest ideas I have ever heard and I'll tell you what: The other day my wife and I were cleaning some of the dishes.. I forget what transpired but I placed my sub on her wrist and she said "You know, I really like how this looks!" Mind you.. occasionally we've looked at some of the ladies Rolex watches for her as I'm thinking of getting her one for a milestone birthday coming up. However.. now she likes the size and look of my sub. Hmmm....

Paul_81 · 25 March 2016, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticknaway

Now you just have to convince her the Platona would look great on her wrist occasionally?

Not hard that one lol

JP Chestnut · 25 March 2016, 05:55 AM

You probably should have offered to buy her one, rather than buy yourself another.

Dr. Prunesquallor · 25 March 2016, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valencia_

So, I've had my new rolex (114300, Rhodium dial) for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. When I picked it up, my wife - who never wears a watch - went with me, even tried it on her wrist (looked great on her).

Since my Rolex is the only watch I'm wearing, I gave my other two watches (a Frederique Constant and a Tissot) to my two sons. Last night, my wife and I are in bed watching a little TV, and she says, "So... you have no other watches, now?" to which I said, "well, yeah, but why does it matter? I usually just wear one watch. I don't normally rotate watches, especially if one is a Rolex and the others are... NOT Rolexes".... quiet. Being with the woman for 20 years, I knew there was a reasoning for that question, so I pressed her as to why she asked that question (she kept saying, "no reason"). Finally, she said, "well, I kinda like how your Rolex looked on me, and wanted to maybe wear it every once in a while" (DING, DING, DING, DING!!!!).

My response? "Well, honey, you know how we can solve this problem, right? All I have to do is buy a second Rolex, and we can rotate them"

I'm telling 'ya... my evil plan is working.

You sir, are a Super Genius...

watchwatcher · 25 March 2016, 06:01 AM

Sounds good...happy wife, happy life.

Love · 25 March 2016, 06:04 AM

You guys are so funny

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cop414 · 25 March 2016, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP.

If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared.

Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share.

Just a fair warning :)

Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

This, I'd get her her own watch, you'll be happier over time.

cdmorenot · 25 March 2016, 06:30 AM

Congratulations in advance for the future incoming thread!

Bwahahha !!! I love my wife dearly but she abuses the hell out of her watches. She isn't touching mine!

You're ready for at least three more.

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Racerdj · 25 March 2016, 06:33 AM

Does not sound evil to me. It's great to share the passion!

24 March 2016, 11:00 PM	#1
Valencia_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 151	My Evil Plan is Working... So, I've had my new rolex (114300, Rhodium dial) for about a month now, and I absolutely love it. When I picked it up, my wife - who never wears a watch - went with me, even tried it on her wrist (looked great on her). Since my Rolex is the only watch I'm wearing, I gave my other two watches (a Frederique Constant and a Tissot) to my two sons. Last night, my wife and I are in bed watching a little TV, and she says, "So... you have no other watches, now?" to which I said, "well, yeah, but why does it matter? I usually just wear one watch. I don't normally rotate watches, especially if one is a Rolex and the others are... NOT Rolexes".... quiet. Being with the woman for 20 years, I knew there was a reasoning for that question, so I pressed her as to why she asked that question (she kept saying, "no reason"). Finally, she said, "well, I kinda like how your Rolex looked on me, and wanted to maybe wear it every once in a while" (DING, DING, DING, DING!!!!). My response? "Well, honey, you know how we can solve this problem, right? All I have to do is buy a second Rolex, and we can rotate them" I'm telling 'ya... my evil plan is working.

25 March 2016, 02:07 AM	#16
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,961	If you wife is like mine, you'll be better off getting her her own for a few reasons including resizing the bracelet and the, let's say, lack of awareness when bumping into things! __________________ 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

25 March 2016, 03:55 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Well played __________________

25 March 2016, 04:11 AM	#20
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	What to do if she has way smaller wrists than you have? Resizing the bracelet every once and a while is probably needed and is that what you want? __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

25 March 2016, 06:30 AM	#29
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,691	Congratulations in advance for the future incoming thread! Bwahahha !!! I love my wife dearly but she abuses the hell out of her watches. She isn't touching mine! You're ready for at least three more. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

24 March 2016, 11:30 PM	#2
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,416	Haha, great plan. Wished that worked for me.

24 March 2016, 11:32 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	You go, Hannibal.

24 March 2016, 11:36 PM	#4
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Genius idea! Hopefully you can add a second one to your collection.

24 March 2016, 11:37 PM	#5
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Now you just have to convince her the Platona would look great on her wrist occasionally?

24 March 2016, 11:37 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	Let the fun begin

24 March 2016, 11:49 PM	#7
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Haha this just came up recently and I'll tell you what I told that OP. If you're planning to share a watch with your wife, be prepared. Without knowing you or your wife I can tell you for certainty, all people treat watches differently. You may need to prepare yourself to let some things go. There was only so many times I could find my wife's Rolex tossed into a bowl with a pile of other Jewelery, including diamonds, rings necklaces, etc. before I realized WE can't share. Just a fair warning :) Queue Dr. Tom's photos of his wife's watches...

24 March 2016, 11:54 PM	#8
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,891	great move, congrats for the soon incoming.

25 March 2016, 12:16 AM	#9
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	great plan!

25 March 2016, 12:21 AM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,451	Similar thing happened to me....she now has 3!!:) enjoy the ride!

25 March 2016, 01:59 AM	#13
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Smooth! Haha

25 March 2016, 02:03 AM	#14
Memphis Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Connecticut Watch: 116610LN Posts: 448	i would've just given her the "D"... always works.

25 March 2016, 02:05 AM	#15
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Great plan!

25 March 2016, 05:39 AM	#22
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	You know? This may just be one of the greatest ideas I have ever heard and I'll tell you what: The other day my wife and I were cleaning some of the dishes.. I forget what transpired but I placed my sub on her wrist and she said "You know, I really like how this looks!" Mind you.. occasionally we've looked at some of the ladies Rolex watches for her as I'm thinking of getting her one for a milestone birthday coming up. However.. now she likes the size and look of my sub. Hmmm....

25 March 2016, 05:55 AM	#24
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	You probably should have offered to buy her one, rather than buy yourself another.

25 March 2016, 06:01 AM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	Sounds good...happy wife, happy life.

25 March 2016, 06:04 AM	#27
Love Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sarasota Posts: 188	You guys are so funny Sent from my 5054N using Tapatalk

25 March 2016, 06:33 AM	#30
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Does not sound evil to me. It's great to share the passion! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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