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Recoil517 · 17 April 2014, 06:39 AM

First post, and don’t actually own a Rolex yet, but the company I work for gives one to each employee if they make it to a 10 year anniversary. Next year (yes, 2015!), I’ll be getting mine! I’ve already talked to my boss, who’s a watch guy himself, about upgrading the default Air King to a Daytona, and ever since have been on TRF everyday looking at all your watches and dreaming! So I ask – obsessive or normal for these luxurious watches??!?!

ryanbush · 17 April 2014, 06:40 AM

obsessive for normal people, normal for TRF members!

Invictus Maneo · 17 April 2014, 06:43 AM

Totally normal, at least here. Now the rest of the world........I'm not so sure about. And by the way, WELCOME to TRF!!!!

Wesley Crusher · 17 April 2014, 06:48 AM

That sounds perfectly normal to me, but everybody on TRF has a few loose screws, so who knows...

tkerrmd · 17 April 2014, 06:50 AM

whats not normal

mike · 17 April 2014, 06:53 AM

Welcome.

Uh,....is your Boss hiring??

the dark knight · 17 April 2014, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Recoil517

First post, and don’t actually own a Rolex yet, but the company I work for gives one to each employee if they make it to a 10 year anniversary. Next year (yes, 2015!), I’ll be getting mine! I’ve already talked to my boss, who’s a watch guy himself, about upgrading the default Air King to a Daytona, and ever since have been on TRF everyday looking at all your watches and dreaming! So I ask – obsessive or normal for these luxurious watches??!?!

Normal. But that seems a tad much to ask to upgrade an AK to a Daytona, especially when it's a gift.

James M · 17 April 2014, 06:56 AM

A Rolex for 30 or 40 years service would be amazing but 10 years is extremely generous.

wantonebad · 17 April 2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by James M

A Rolex for 30 or 40 years service would be amazing but 10 years is extremely generous.

Agreed!

One wonders why they go this route and not just give a cash bonus of some kind?

Regardless, it is a very generous and unique gift, let me wish you a slightly premature congratulations and happy wearing of that fine timepiece!!

the dark knight · 17 April 2014, 07:04 AM

I have to say, there's nothing like receiving a watch to commemorate some kind of accomplishment in life. I reached a minor sales goal at a job long time ago, and they rewarded me with a basic Fossil watch, but it became one of my all-time favorites and I wore it 24/7 for a couple of years.

Recoil517 · 17 April 2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

Normal. But that seems a tad much to ask to upgrade an AK to a Daytona, especially when it's a gift.

Don't get me wrong - I will need to pay the difference. But, the way I look at it, it'll be the only time in my life when I can get a new Daytona at 40%-ish off the AD's price. The company is ok paying the $5K for the Air King...not the Daytona list price!

T01 · 17 April 2014, 07:06 AM

Penske?

Recoil517 · 17 April 2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Welcome.

Uh,....is your Boss hiring??

We are, in fact, hiring! You want me to send you the open req's?

the dark knight · 17 April 2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Recoil517

Don't get me wrong - I will need to pay the difference. But, the way I look at it, it'll be the only time in my life when I can get a new Daytona at 40%-ish off the AD's price. The company is ok paying the $5K for the Air King...not the Daytona list price!

Wow, that would be an interesting possibility if they let you do that. This is subjective of course, but I'd still just take the AK, to me that would mean more than ponying up a majority of the cost to get a Daytona, because it was a work accomplishment.

But of course this is your decision, whatever you decide congrats on the work anniversary!

Racerdj · 17 April 2014, 07:08 AM

Nice gift for 10 years. Upgrade and never look back. Normal behavior here.

the dark knight · 17 April 2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by T01

Penske?

Dominos and Hard Rock do this as well, no?

14060m · 17 April 2014, 07:10 AM

Very nice gesture

Recoil517 · 17 April 2014, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

I have to say, there's nothing like receiving a watch to commemorate some kind of accomplishment in life. I reached a minor sales goal at a job long time ago, and they rewarded me with a basic Fossil watch, but it became one of my all-time favorites and I wore it 24/7 for a couple of years.

I totally agree - last year I received a decent promotion, and decided to celebrate by purchasing a Tissot Le Locle Automatic T006.408.11.057.00. Have worn it almost everyday since. Looking to do the same with Daytona in a year from now!

rolexnub · 17 April 2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Recoil517

First post, and don’t actually own a Rolex yet, but the company I work for gives one to each employee if they make it to a 10 year anniversary. Next year (yes, 2015!), I’ll be getting mine! I’ve already talked to my boss, who’s a watch guy himself, about upgrading the default Air King to a Daytona, and ever since have been on TRF everyday looking at all your watches and dreaming! So I ask – obsessive or normal for these luxurious watches??!?!

I envy you

The company I work for, a multinational company with 120,000 worldwide, gives $25 value 10 year anniversary gifts. But CEO gets hundreds of million in salary and bonuses every year

Recoil517 · 17 April 2014, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Regardless, it is a very generous and unique gift, let me wish you a slightly premature congratulations and happy wearing of that fine timepiece!!

Thanks to all for the well wishes. Glad to see I'm in good company here!

KBM · 17 April 2014, 07:22 AM

Normal. Upgrade. Be happy!

rolley7 · 17 April 2014, 08:02 AM

Wow...what a great company you work for!!!

Casey VP-26 · 17 April 2014, 08:06 AM

Normal, Congratulations and Good Luck.

mjclark32 · 17 April 2014, 08:53 AM

That's awesome, congrats!

mjclark32 · 17 April 2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Recoil517

We are, in fact, hiring! You want me to send you the open req's?

YUP

drfaulkner · 17 April 2014, 10:00 AM

My company gives SS Datejust for service award, but not until 25 years. They do allow upgrades at our expense.

HL65 · 17 April 2014, 10:02 AM

Welcome and normal round these parts....Great gift too--very cool!

Ector495 · 17 April 2014, 10:38 AM

I'll take an application.

Joey_V · 17 April 2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Recoil517

First post, and don’t actually own a Rolex yet, but the company I work for gives one to each employee if they make it to a 10 year anniversary. Next year (yes, 2015!), I’ll be getting mine! I’ve already talked to my boss, who’s a watch guy himself, about upgrading the default Air King to a Daytona, and ever since have been on TRF everyday looking at all your watches and dreaming! So I ask – obsessive or normal for these luxurious watches??!?!

OMG man... you're normal.

Just like us.

I think of watches several times a day.

landroverking · 17 April 2014, 11:04 AM

Well I for one would take the watch, forget the upgrade, and save for the Daytona.

17 April 2014, 06:39 AM	#1
Recoil517 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Virginia Watch: Daytona Posts: 37	Obsessive or Normal? First post, and don’t actually own a Rolex yet, but the company I work for gives one to each employee if they make it to a 10 year anniversary. Next year (yes, 2015!), I’ll be getting mine! I’ve already talked to my boss, who’s a watch guy himself, about upgrading the default Air King to a Daytona, and ever since have been on TRF everyday looking at all your watches and dreaming! So I ask – obsessive or normal for these luxurious watches??!?!

17 April 2014, 07:08 AM	#15
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Nice gift for 10 years. Upgrade and never look back. Normal behavior here. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 April 2014, 07:10 AM	#17
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Very nice gesture __________________

17 April 2014, 08:53 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	That's awesome, congrats! __________________

17 April 2014, 10:02 AM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,982	Welcome and normal round these parts....Great gift too--very cool! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 April 2014, 06:40 AM	#2
ryanbush "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 155	obsessive for normal people, normal for TRF members!

17 April 2014, 06:43 AM	#3
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Totally normal, at least here. Now the rest of the world........I'm not so sure about. And by the way, WELCOME to TRF!!!!

17 April 2014, 06:48 AM	#4
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	That sounds perfectly normal to me, but everybody on TRF has a few loose screws, so who knows...

17 April 2014, 06:50 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	whats not normal

17 April 2014, 06:53 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. Uh,....is your Boss hiring??

17 April 2014, 06:56 AM	#8
James M "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: 16610 Posts: 158	A Rolex for 30 or 40 years service would be amazing but 10 years is extremely generous.

17 April 2014, 07:04 AM	#10
the dark knight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,532	I have to say, there's nothing like receiving a watch to commemorate some kind of accomplishment in life. I reached a minor sales goal at a job long time ago, and they rewarded me with a basic Fossil watch, but it became one of my all-time favorites and I wore it 24/7 for a couple of years.

17 April 2014, 07:06 AM	#12
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Penske?

17 April 2014, 07:22 AM	#21
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	Normal. Upgrade. Be happy!

17 April 2014, 08:02 AM	#22
rolley7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Lone Star State Watch: the eastern sky Posts: 175	Wow...what a great company you work for!!!

17 April 2014, 08:06 AM	#23
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,716	Normal, Congratulations and Good Luck.

17 April 2014, 10:00 AM	#26
drfaulkner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Daniel Location: Malaysia Watch: Expl II, TT DJII Posts: 420	My company gives SS Datejust for service award, but not until 25 years. They do allow upgrades at our expense.

17 April 2014, 10:38 AM	#28
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	I'll take an application. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

17 April 2014, 11:04 AM	#30
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Well I for one would take the watch, forget the upgrade, and save for the Daytona.

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