My wife wanted my SUB --- I refused!

[anothernewphone]

My wife knows better than to ask me to wear one of my watches. I've spent the last year or so trying to convince her to upgrade her Rado, but she just doesn't like any Rolex ladies' models. I think she needs a 37mm Royal Oak!

[superdog]

I trade back and forth with my old man.

I even gave him my WG DD2. I bought myself a DJ2 to replace it.

I also gave a good buddy my Explorer.

I love my watches, but they are just material objects.

That said, I kind of love your post and think you are a badass.

A bit over the top? Yes. But can surely respect and appreciate where your coming from.

I quite enjoyed your post.

[Jack T]

My wife hasn't much interest, she has a nice ladies' DJ, wears it when and where she wants, but no interest in mine. If she asked, I would not be so harsh, why not spread the joy? After all, you don't really own it, you're just passing on to the next generation ;)

[zeroshiki]

guys, maybe rolexdivers meant it's a vintage sub, a rare collectable one. if it were a 5512 mcqueen, or milsub. i wouldn't want anyone touch it(figuratively speaking).

if it's a modern sub, i don't see any difficuties replacing it should it be necessary, which is a longshot anyhow seeing how durable a rolex is.

[ninotcs]

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?

Please stop calling Rolex watches "Rollies".


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[superdog]

Originally Posted by ninotcs

Please stop calling Rolex watches "Rollies".


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Sigh.

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by ninotcs

Please stop calling Rolex watches "Rollies".


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Although it stood out that is not what I found perplexing about the post.

[Lime]

100% agree with OP. The wife's watches are hers and mine are mine. She can't just pick and choose my things that she wants. I won't do this to her either.

[Dr.Brian]

It's just a watch. If they trash it accidentally, life goes on.
Priorities and perspective.

[diver2012]

My wife knows better than to ask.

[jjnd08]

Let them wear it. If you let your wife share in the hobby, she will be inclined to be in favor of you expanding your collection.

They may just see this as a way to connect more with you by sharing in your hobby.

[bayerische]

Man o man, if I would say "NO you can't wear a watch of mine"... I'd be in deep, way more than knee deep!

Now my wife has her own Submariner, but if she would ask me to morrow one of mine, no problem. It's my wife. I'd give her both my kidneys if I had to.

Not letting her touch your watch....

Hmm....

[joeychitwood]

My oldest daughter has been wearing my Datejust for two years. My spouse occasionally wears my black 16613 or my Daytona (before I flipped it) and my middle daughter is currently borrowing my Tudor Tiger. Watches are meant to be worn, and who better to wear them than my family.

[bobert]

I have heard that refusing a wife's request, can cause her to get a really bad headache. What say you, my friend?
-B

[SLS]

I've offered for my wife to wear my 36 mm DJ when hers was in for service, she declined. I offered my son one of my old Tag Divers, he did not want it. Watches are meant to be worn.

[Ector495]

I would let her wear it. Then you have an excuse to buy another one, like you really need it.

[mailman]

It's just a watch. She's your wife, presumably the mother of your daughter you mentioned. I don't see why you wouldn't.

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by jvo300

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

Me too

[Jfullm42]

My theory is I try to live a life of love, if I am getting to attached to material items then they go to go. I love my watches, but family and loving others come first for me. I wouldn't let some stranger wear my watch, but anyone close to me that I love and trust, sure, who cares, it's all just $ anyways and we can't take it with us

[Laszlo]

Oh, my...

[WML]

Misplayed..IMHO.

You were going to get her, her own Sub anyway if she wanted it. Worst that could happen is she damages your Sub..you get another one to replace; and perhaps a second watch for "pain and suffering". ;>)

[A.Sharp]

I have had girlfriends ask to borrow my watches and i've said no just because I dont think they will take as good of care of them as I do... I think they will get careless scratches.... Having said that I would let her wear my watch to dinner and stuff like that.

I think if I had a wife she could borrow whatever she pleased.

[Micha]

Originally Posted by padi56

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by kilyung

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

[CoachRolexRyan]

I gave my wife my LV Sub when she asked for it. In turn she let's me borrow her Gucci purse and her lip gloss whenever I want.

[up2nogood]

My wife isn't into my watches, but if she was, I would not hesitate to let her use them.

[bridgs]

My wife is currently wearing my new dj 36mm which she has been wearing for the last three weeks. I have my sub and if I want my dj back she will go put on her mid-size dj. My uncle once said to me, "share everything and you will never be poor".

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

My oldest daughter has been wearing my Datejust for two years. My spouse occasionally wears my black 16613 or my Daytona (before I flipped it) and my middle daughter is currently borrowing my Tudor Tiger. Watches are meant to be worn, and who better to wear them than my family.

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by bobert

I have heard that refusing a wife's request, can cause her to get a really bad headache. What say you, my friend?
-B

I hear being cut off can cause headaches.

[skprd13]

My wife can wear any watch I have and I know she will be careful with it. Her 2002 OSP looks brand new and she wears the heck out of that watch. However I do agree I would not let my kids wear any of my watches for more than just an evening out. Like others have said it is only a material object that can be replaced, however a loved one cannot be replaced. Life is way too short!
Aloha,
Tom