NCRich 13,746 Posted January 11, 2017 Wife: Why do you have 3 identical watches? Me: Are you mad woman? These watches are vastly different. *wife backs away slowly* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 11, 2017 LOL - look, the straps are different! I've had this conversation over two PAM 127s... Oh, and I had two blue Breit SOHs for a while too. She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavmeister 1 Posted January 11, 2017 I bout five Skx007's to mod.....as each arrived I got the "another one?" beady eye.....they are look vastly different now! Stunning work on the rolex's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted January 11, 2017 Some may call it psychosis, but we here know that this is perfectly normal. Looking good, carry on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted January 11, 2017 Me: I mean, uh, one has an Athaya crown, one has been relumed, one is a 4 liner, 2 have Raffles dials. Wife: What? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 11, 2017 She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... - and how many shoes... ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted January 11, 2017 LOL - look, the straps are different! I've had this conversation over two PAM 127s... Oh, and I had two blue Breit SOHs for a while too. She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... Sounds like a lot of guilt buying for the wife there Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 11, 2017 She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... - and how many shoes... ? I don't call her "Imelda" for nothing, you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted January 11, 2017 Me: I mean, uh, one has an Athaya crown, one has been relumed, one is a 4 liner, 2 have Raffles dials. Wife: What? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted January 11, 2017 she has a point you know (not a valid point granted) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 11, 2017 LOL - look, the straps are different! I've had this conversation over two PAM 127s... Oh, and I had two blue Breit SOHs for a while too. She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... Sounds like a lot of guilt buying for the wife there Greg LOL - nah. Actually, she bought me the 40-capacity watchbox that got me in this mess in the first place (had to fill it!). Me: I mean, uh, one has an Athaya crown, one has been relumed, one is a 4 liner, 2 have Raffles dials. Wife: What? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted January 11, 2017 She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... - and how many shoes... ? I don't call her "Imelda" for nothing, you know My wife was cleaning one of her closets as we put up Christmas decorations this past weekend. She had her boots lined up (boots, not shoes) and she had 22 pairs of boots. My obsession can't compare to hers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted January 11, 2017 She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... - and how many shoes... ? I don't call her "Imelda" for nothing, you know My wife was cleaning one of her closets as we put up Christmas decorations this past weekend. She had her boots lined up (boots, not shoes) and she had 22 pairs of boots. My obsession can't compare to hers. They always win that race with either shoes, handbags or jewellery of the function-less variety.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted January 11, 2017 And....she walks into the kitchen as I'm photographing watches. Wife: why are you always taking pictures of watches? Me: Its just a thing I do. Wife: *looks at me as if I'm a bug* Have you found me a gold Rolex with the diamond things on it yet? And I want quartz, none of that winding thing. Me: *whimpers* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickfive 4 Posted January 11, 2017 And....she walks into the kitchen as I'm photographing watches. Wife: why are you always taking pictures of watches? Me: Its just a thing I do. Wife: *looks at me as if I'm a bug* Have you found me a gold Rolex with the diamond things on it yet? And I want quartz, none of that winding thing. Me: *whimpers* Quality! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 11, 2017 And....she walks into the kitchen as I'm photographing watches. Wife: why are you always taking pictures of watches? Me: Its just a thing I do. Wife: *looks at me as if I'm a bug* Have you found me a gold Rolex with the diamond things on it yet? And I want quartz, none of that winding thing. Me: *whimpers* That's how my missus ended up with a ladies' Patek Nautilus rep in rose gold. Yes, quartz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,746 Posted January 11, 2017 And....she walks into the kitchen as I'm photographing watches. Wife: why are you always taking pictures of watches? Me: Its just a thing I do. Wife: *looks at me as if I'm a bug* Have you found me a gold Rolex with the diamond things on it yet? And I want quartz, none of that winding thing. Me: *whimpers* That's how my missus ended up with a ladies' Patek Nautilus rep in rose gold. Yes, quartz. 4 quartz Chanels and a quartz RG Omega. About 10 varied DW quartz cause she doesn't want to change the natos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 11, 2017 Mine has a couple of mechanical watches (including a Seiko and the F.A.Jones she nicked from my collection), but the majority are quartz (including the gens) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,450 Posted January 11, 2017 Nice work on the Rolexes! And my wife is the same with autos...... "What do you mean it'll stop if I don't wear it for 2 days? That's no use."! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted January 11, 2017 LOL - look, the straps are different! I've had this conversation over two PAM 127s... Oh, and I had two blue Breit SOHs for a while too. She's used to it now and just shakes her head - mine you, she's got about 12 watches herself... And? She needs them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted January 11, 2017 your Wife is right , thay all have a crown each , same numbers on the bezel and 3 hands, you had better let me have one , just to get back in your Wifes good books .I will take the one on the upper right .and we will say no more on the subject. and I wont tell everyone your obsessed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites