Wife says I should buy a Rolex

[m j b]

I know, this is closely related to this thread, but different enough, perhaps?

So, a few weeks ago I ordered a couple of watches from Dan Henry, one auto and one quartz. I don't generally care for quartz, but wanted to give the brand a try. Long story short, I decided against the quartz model for several reasons, one of which was the difficulty in reading the time (much like the Daytona, for me) and I brought the automatic model home for the wife to see and get her opinion, as I was not initially thrilled with it myself.

First thing she says is, "that strap is horrible" (it was a cheap rubber thing that came with it) and the second thing is "you should just get another Rolex. They look good on you."

She's such an enabler. LOL

I was impressed with the build and finish quality of the Dan Henry (I'll do a thread on that in the appropriate forum, later) but it's very tall (thick) and the aforementioned strap is crap and it runs 10 seconds slow per day which I guess isn't bad for a sub-$300 watch, but the movement date adjustment sucks and it has a slow BPH rate and looks kind of weird anyway, so back it goes too.

So all I have now is my BB58 (which is a great watch) and I will continue to wait for a new Sub, as I ain't payin' market rates to get one grey or used.

Of course, she also had to add "I really liked that green one you had," the LV that I sold years ago for the (now painful to remember) price of around $5K.

[watchwatcher]

She, of course, is right.

[WatchNutcase]

When wife says buy Rolex, you buy Rolex.

[omx5o]

Can't argue with that.

[swaini3]

I agree with her

[Number3]

LV gone for $5k - I really felt that!

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

When wife says buy Rolex, you buy Rolex.

This x2.

[Rufoad]

You know the saying...........Happy Wife, Happy Life. Do it man!

[cjhurni]

Its rare to get such a clear green light full steam ahead, send it!

[norcalctr]

Everyone looks good with a Rolex...but it looks the best on me

[Rori]

She went straight to the point, the best it. Irking.


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[shaunylw]

You could always buy a sub on the grey, wear it, and when you get the call sell the grey purchased watch. Don’t wear it into your AD as they likely won’t get you one if they see you wearing it. Easy way to get what you want now with minimal loss. You’re going to spend a touch more than msrp when it’s all said and done, but you won’t have to wait. If it takes two years, you’re wearing the grey watch the entire time, no big deal.

I bet you could buy a worn sub and resell for a total loss of $1,000-$1,500 max if the market sits where it is right now.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

You could always buy a sub on the grey, wear it, and when you get the call sell the grey purchased watch. Don’t wear it into your AD as they likely won’t get you one if they see you wearing it. Easy way to get what you want now with minimal loss. You’re going to spend a touch more than msrp when it’s all said and done, but you won’t have to wait. If it takes two years, you’re wearing the grey watch the entire time, no big deal.

I bet you could buy a worn sub and resell for a total loss of $1,000-$1,500 max if the market sits where it is right now.

This is great advice. And if the AD never comes through, which is a possibility in these crazy times at least you've got your watch that you can wear for life. Price won't matter in 5-10 years down the road.

[Societas]

Lucky man. My wife bought my SkyD as en engagement present, but I fear that for my next purchase (Expl 2 Polar) she will be like back in a more rational resource allocation mode...

[Brian Page]

That's a green light if I ever heard of one

[TomCarter]

She sounds like a keeper to me

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

When wife says buy Rolex, you buy Rolex.

Totally agree, do what the wife says.

As a result of me doing what I am told we now have 4 Rolex two each.

[CoveWatch]

Happy wife, happy life! So hurry and buy a Rolex before she really gets angry

Additionally, I agree with the strategy of buying grey now and enjoying while waiting for the AD to call. If and when they do, great... get rid of one for hopefully even or a minimal loss and continue on. If they don't ever call, well then you've been enjoying one anyway. Negligible downside imo

[Choo Yao Chuen]

Good wife��

[m j b]

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Additionally, I agree with the strategy of buying grey now and enjoying while waiting for the AD to call.

Huh. Honestly, I never thought about doing that. I guess it could work.

[Recondope]

Originally Posted by m j b

Huh. Honestly, I never thought about doing that. I guess it could work.

Your signature line says it all...enjoy life. So purchase the watch that you really want and start enjoying it!

[tymonster]

What's that saying... happy wife, happy life? Best not disappoint her

[envuks]

Sounds like you need to just keep on waiting for the sub. A second option would be to pay gray, then sell it at a bit of a loss once your AD comes through.

I also feel you on the LV comment. I sold a 16610LV in 2008/2009 for $4200. Wish I kept that watch


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[rogerrabbit168]

if wife say that, you should be handing over your credit card to AD right away, only problem is most/all don't have any inventory.

[Flintstone]

A happy wife is a happy life. Make her happy. Buy YOURSELF a Rolex.

[NoVaSubowner]

Originally Posted by Number3

LV gone for $5k - I really felt that!

How about LVC at 7900 on a trade in 2016.......? Makes me want to cry...

[franklee168]

Happy wife, happy rolex. Something like that.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by NoVaSubowner

How about LVC at 7900 on a trade in 2016.......? Makes me want to cry...

Sold my 5167 for 14.5k and 5711 for 20k if that makes you feel better.


I would not risk disappointing your wife here.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I would not risk disappointing your wife here.

LOL

Correction above: I wrote "LV" and I should have written LVC since that seems to be the correct nomenclature for the hulk.

[Parapraxis]

She doesn't want to be married to a beta