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Originally Posted by javadog
Bob,
Not sure what to think of your wife's recent pronouncement (just a wee bit irrational-
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Tell me about it! However, I feel I need to quickly set the story straight as regards my standing amongst men. Yesterday I was asking a Dr friend of mine why I didn't see him at "Octoberfast" at Road America a couple months back. He replied that his wife wouldn't let him do driver's events this year. I'm not very good at concealing facial expressions so he quickly exclaimed "But next year I get to do two!". I felt deep pity for this man, or any man like him, for being so whipped. Rest assured, my set lives at home and not tucked away in a Ball jar (forgive the pun) in my wife's closet, only to be unleashed fo the occasion when chivalry is required. Like I said, she's been so good about so many things (3 911s, sailboats, canoes, fishing boats, BMW cars, old Volvos, 6 motorcycles in one summer!, I even remodeled the garage instead of the bathroom!) that when she does put up a fuss, I let her use the "Get out of Jail Free" card. At this point I think the only two sins she would not forgive me for would be infidelity and wearing a Rolex. I think she would get over the former sooner than the later, based on last night's discussion.
Back to watches - The first spendy watch I wanted was the Omega Seamaster Pro. For whatever reason I forgot about it. I still hunt the occassional 50s vintage Omega DeVille for dress, but have yet to obtain one (although I have my sights set on another). My wife actually liked the one you posted a pic of - can't imagine why as it looks like an Explorer, more or less, to me. I'll take a look at those as well as the Zeniths, which by the sounds of it, don't impress you. No? I thought they were pretty good and actually made the movements for a lot of other watch companies including Rolex. As far as retail and discounts - it's very unlikely I will buy from a store anyway. I was just amused by the 5% offer. Whatever I get will be pre-owned and from a reputable reseller, maybe a Timezone ad, or someone I trust.
PS-If a good deal comes along on an Explorer, I may just become a closet Rolex wearer.
