Someone convince my wife...please!

[Mr Daytona]

This is the way I live my life.

[Headshrinker]

We can be very critical at TRF. If someone would be cheated or something was misrepresented,the members would pounce on them. The sellers recommended have successfully completed hundreds of transactions. I, myself, have purchased a $9000 watch from one of our sources.

[greggsiam]

Originally Posted by jnkay

You have already WON by virtue of the wife supporting your purchase! You don't have to lie about how much it costs or tell her that you've always had this piece (referring to the wife disapproval mantra that "they all look the same" meaning she won't notice the difference between a Rolex and Invicta), and that is a big deal.

That said, it's a shame to piss away money at an AD when you are not inclined to do so for the "experience". So, maybe you get her to join TRF and you put off the purchase for a month until she absorbs the trusted dealer information.

I came to say the same thing. The war is already won, the rest is gravy.

If it were me, I would be walking into the AD and walking out with a new watch and instant gratification. Nice to also have them adjust it while there and answer any questions.

[rollerball]

She is absolute correct. Good thing she approves you buying it. Anyway, you can always go to an overseas AD and claim some tax rebate.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by greggsiam

I came to say the same thing. The war is already won, the rest is gravy.

If it were me, I would be walking into the AD and walking out with a new watch and instant gratification. Nice to also have them adjust it while there and answer any questions.

Yes absolutely, we are all having just a bit of fun... but one of the main advantages of finding this forum is a chance to buy safely at great prices and we like to pass that on, obviously it takes time for civilians to get comfortable buying over the internet so if his wife is still not comfortable then that's what ADs are for. Either way you win, OP!

[Rags]

I have dealt with Tony Geha-Justrolexes & have purchased 5 Rolexes from him. He is 100% trustworthy. The same goes for David SW.

[Anthon]

If this is going to be your one and only Rolex, then go the safest and surest route. And make it extra special. Take your wife along to the AD!

[joli160]

Find a nice AD with pleasant staff, good service and enjoy together the experience. Never mind the few 100 hundred you might save.

[ec51]

Originally Posted by rollerball

She is absolute correct. Good thing she approves you buying it. Anyway, you can always go to an overseas AD and claim some tax rebate.

What exactly is she "absolutely correct" about?

Besides, tax is still required to be paid after properly declaring your item when returning home to most countries.

Originally Posted by Anthon

If this is going to be your one and only Rolex, then go the safest and surest route. And make it extra special. Take your wife along to the AD!

I would say most trusted TRF sellers are just as safe and a sure route to purchase your one and only Rolex. Not sure why it being his one and only would make any difference.

What's so special when purchasing from an AD? I've done both and would never purchase from an AD again.

Originally Posted by joli160

Find a nice AD with pleasant staff, good service and enjoy together the experience. Never mind the few 100 hundred you might save.

What experience exactly?

Plus with some models, the savings can be far more than just a few hundred dollars.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by ec51

What exactly is she "absolutely correct" about?

Besides, tax is still required to be paid after properly declaring your item when returning home to most countries.




I would say most trusted TRF sellers are just as safe and a sure route to purchase your one and only Rolex. Not sure why it being his one and only would make any difference.

What's so special when purchasing from an AD? I've done both and would never purchase from an AD again.




What experience exactly?

Plus with some models, the savings can be far more than just a few hundred dollars.

I agree, especially regarding the savings. For the models I'm looking at (Explorer and DJ II) the savings would be about $1500 when the tax angle is considered. That's substantial for me.

[mannyv11]

While I have no horses in this race, I can say I have done both purchased from an AD as well as a trusted seller. I don't purchase many watches, but over the years I have become close with my ad and I now end up with better pricing from him then I would going through one of the TRF sellers.

I also enjoy the fact that I can always send it back to him if something goes wrong and I do not want to deal with RSC myself.

you really can't go wrong either way, you will get a new rolex that you will enjoy for a life time. I would forget the debate and just go with whatever makes both you and your wife happy. If I could get myself an awesome watch while at the same time making my wife happy and spend an extra 3-600 bucks then personally i would shell out the extra cash that way no one is upset about anything. I would hate for my wife to feel like her opinion doesn't count and have her be upset every time she sees the watch on my wrist.

but hey that's just me, i know there are a bunch of hardo's that make every decision in the house lol.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

While I have no horses in this race, I can say I have done both purchased from an AD as well as a trusted seller. I don't purchase many watches, but over the years I have become close with my ad and I now end up with better pricing from him then I would going through one of the TRF sellers.

I also enjoy the fact that I can always send it back to him if something goes wrong and I do not want to deal with RSC myself.

you really can't go wrong either way, you will get a new rolex that you will enjoy for a life time. I would forget the debate and just go with whatever makes both you and your wife happy. If I could get myself an awesome watch while at the same time making my wife happy and spend an extra 3-600 bucks then personally i would shell out the extra cash that way no one is upset about anything. I would hate for my wife to feel like her opinion doesn't count and have her be upset every time she sees the watch on my wrist.

but hey that's just me, i know there are a bunch of hardo's that make every decision in the house lol.

It's a major purchase and it's something just for me so I wouldn't do it without my wife's input. If it was a few hundred bucks I wouldn't think twice about it. We've been discussing the issue and she's not as adamant in her position as she was when I first mentioned it. When the time is right I'll log her on to TRF and let her read the reviews and feedback about the sellers here.

[ec51]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I agree, especially regarding the savings. For the models I'm looking at (Explorer and DJ II) the savings would be about $1500 when the tax angle is considered. That's substantial for me.

I would recommend contacting DavidSW here on TRF. I bought my wife's DJ from him and it was an absolute flawless transaction.

Take the watch to the RSC for an appraisal after you receive it. You will most likely need the appraisal for any type of insurance on the watch (which I would also highly recommend). I dropped my sub, dented the lug and it ended up needing a full service; my homeowners covered the bill.

[Nycturbovr6]

You should both go to the ad together and select ones for eachother...

Or just stay home, browse davidsw's website, pick one for her, and she picks one for you, wire him the money, order takeout, watch a movie, go to sleep, and wake up to the FedEx guy ringing your bell, then go to the diner for breakfast, then go shopping with the thousands you saved.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by ec51

I would recommend contacting DavidSW here on TRF. I bought my wife's DJ from him and it was an absolute flawless transaction.

Take the watch to the RSC for an appraisal after you receive it. You will most likely need the appraisal for any type of insurance on the watch (which I would also highly recommend). I dropped my sub, dented the lug and it ended up needing a full service; my homeowners covered the bill.

When I'm ready he'll be the first one I contact. I know that there are other reputable sellers but his name pops up more than most.

[Nycturbovr6]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

When I'm ready he'll be the first one I contact. I know that there are other reputable sellers but his name pops up more than most.

Really can't go wrong. Standup guy

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

You should both go to the ad together and select ones for eachother...

Or just stay home, browse davidsw's website, pick one for her, and she picks one for you, wire him the money, order takeout, watch a movie, go to sleep, and wake up to the FedEx guy ringing your bell, then go to the diner for breakfast, then go shopping with the thousands you saved.

Sounds like a plan. I wish my wife was into watches like I am but she's not and considers a watch as an accessory only, and even then, only wears a Movado infrequently.

[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by azguy

Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

I kind of agree with this statement. When I got mine, I told my wife how much it would cost (since it's OUR money) and we came to an agreement on that. But where and how I got it was up to me and I didn't bother her with the details. She trusted me -- knows I'd be just as upset if not more if I got ripped off. (I didn't lie to her, I just didn't share with her my questions and research leading up to the point where I was satisfied that buying on TRF was safe).

On the other hand, if my wife had insisted that it was worth her peace of mind for us to spend the extra money, I would have most likely have gotten a new one from an AD just to keep her from stressing about it.

-Dan

[Ace_Rimmer]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I joined TRF five months ago and have since been a daily visitor, gathering information, and relying on the expert advice of its members. I've started a few threads and responded to many others during that time and I've come to the conclusion that when I'm ready to buy my first Rolex that it should be from one of the trusted sellers on this forum. My wife disagrees. She believes that going to an AD is the only way to guarantee authenticity and the only option when it comes to a purchase of this size even if it means paying more, and in some cases, much more, plus sales tax.
How do I convince her otherwise? When I respond that the TRF sellers having a long track record of lower priced sales to rely upon she wants to know how they can afford to discount the price of a watch when many AD's will not offer one. Honestly, I don't have an answer. How do they do it? And what argument(s) can I use to convince her that, when the time comes to buy, using a TRF seller would be a safe, secure, and authentic transaction?

Damn, I thought this was going to be a thread about convincing your wife to get behind you on the purchase of a Rolex. Am I the only one who has a wife who thinks I would be crazy to buy one?

[cathy liebchen]

we bought new in box his and hers from David SW; saved probably $3,000 total.

[CabbageHead]

"Someone convince my wife.." seriously? That sounds doomed from the get go. Daddy knows best. You have educated yourself on here and everyone knows it will be fine. Everyone but her. Buy the Rolex on the forum. Take the savings and take her out for dinner, take out the perfect specimen, wrap it on your wrist, order a $100 bottle of wine and bask in the satisfaction of knowing you were right all along. King of your MFing castle.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Now we're finally getting somewhere.

Especially since the OP apparently is (was?) a U.S. Marine...

[sea-dweller]

I've had great experiences with the trusted sellers on this forum. That is why they are called "trusted"!

[tomcorkery]

yes divorce her

[997.2]

Originally Posted by CabbageHead

"Someone convince my wife.." seriously? That sounds doomed from the get go. Daddy knows best. You have educated yourself on here and everyone knows it will be fine. Everyone but her. Buy the Rolex on the forum. Take the savings and take her out for dinner, take out the perfect specimen, wrap it on your wrist, order a $100 bottle of wine and bask in the satisfaction of knowing you were right all along. King of your MFing castle.

word!!!

[997.2]

Originally Posted by tomcorkery

yes divorce her

lol

[CabbageHead]

Originally Posted by 997.2

word!!!

..Drops mic..

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Ace_Rimmer

Damn, I thought this was going to be a thread about convincing your wife to get behind you on the purchase of a Rolex. Am I the only one who has a wife who thinks I would be crazy to buy one?

That was the first hurdle. But she's onboard now.

[Brushpup]

So, are you leaning more strongly to Exp or DJII now?

[Mfrankel2]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

When I'm ready he'll be the first one I contact. I know that there are other reputable sellers but his name pops up more than most.

Just to add to the choir (and from a fellow Brooklynite!) I've purchased a few from David and has always been a seamless transaction. The savings have been quite significant and well worth it. Couple of suggestions if you go that route: Pick up a proper screwdriver (1.6MM with the correct rounded bevel) and a small tube of purple loctite prior to the purchase. Both can be found on Amazon for a few dollars and checking for posts on bracelet sizing will tell you all you need for the minor task. Receiving your long awaited watch and not being able to fit it to wear right away is anticlimactic. You may also find that you may wish to "play around" a bit with sizing over the first few days and having the right tools will enable you to do so and not scratch up any of your brand new polished screw heads