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travisb · 13 January 2015, 08:45 PM

Congrats on the upcoming engagement and wise move to stick with the ring.

The Rolex will come later I'm sure.

greggsiam · 13 January 2015, 09:05 PM

Do you think she wants to show her watch to her friends or a big diamond?

Maybe you want her to say no so you can keep the watch?

AK797 · 13 January 2015, 09:31 PM

Go with the ring Andy.

m j b · 13 January 2015, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Big mistake. She'll want the diamond ring, believe me.

+1.

"Oh my , what a pretty watch, thank you honey! When do we go shopping for my ring?"

jjnd08 · 13 January 2015, 11:26 PM

It's very rare that everyone is unanimous on here.

cop414 · 13 January 2015, 11:43 PM

Get her an engagement ring and then as a wedding gift for the "something new" part,,, a watch,,, for all the "time" you'll be spending together.

brandrea · 13 January 2015, 11:44 PM

Diamonds are forever

c.capt · 13 January 2015, 11:48 PM

I've never seen a 100%-0% poll before on TRF. I think you have your answer lol!

Brushpup · 13 January 2015, 11:49 PM

She would have to be a complete watch nerd like all of us here to even consider it. But, how many of us would love a girl who would prefer that? It would be cool, but rare as hen's teeth to find a girl who'd like that.

Good luck Sir!

mjclark32 · 13 January 2015, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND10

Hahahaha I'm taking a beating here

Thank god there is a big difference about thinking of doing and actually doing it.

Ring it is

All the best!

Starwalker · 13 January 2015, 11:54 PM

helll nooooo!!!!!

Rolex addict · 14 January 2015, 12:06 AM

NO, NO, NO, NO, NOOOOOOO!!!!!! Women want the big diamond to show off to their friends. The more they can say, "My diamond is bigger than yours", the better off you will be.

Mystro · 14 January 2015, 12:11 AM

Are you insane? A Rolex is a great gift for you but come on man.. You know if it doesn't work out she's going to take half your sh** right?

Ferdelious · 14 January 2015, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Big

If you don't give her a ring, she'll give you the finger.

Yep!

yld2rob · 14 January 2015, 12:15 AM

Ring for sure.

ec51 · 14 January 2015, 12:18 AM

Ring for her, Rolex for you.

scranger · 14 January 2015, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokoshawnuff

Ring for engagement, rolex for a wedding day present.

x2

Also, for future marital harmony, never fall for the "Oh, I don't want anything for my birthday this year" trap.

SemperFi · 14 January 2015, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

This!

Agree, unless you have a death wish.

ND10 · 14 January 2015, 12:51 AM

I'm dying here

otisc · 14 January 2015, 12:54 AM

I can just see it now - you getting down on one knee, and opening up the big Rolex box with a watch in it and asking her to marry you. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Do yourself a favor and take a long break from this forum. You need some perspective.

ronricks · 14 January 2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND10

Does it sound crazy? Am about to propose to my gf and i'm really toying with the idea to get a Rolex instead of the cliche diamond ring to propose. What do you guys think of either a 116234 black roman dial or 116250 black dial?

I too have thought about this but have a Ring that has been in the family for a long time that my grandmother currently has she is going to give me. So I have decided to give her the family engagement ring and buy her a diamond dial datejust (36mm) also since the ring is a 'hand me down'.

mschafer · 14 January 2015, 01:19 AM

A ring is for the engagement, a watch a great gift. So I'd say propose and get a watch at a later date, maybe during a getaway, once you set the date (so she can keep track of it), when she leaves solo on a trip, coming back from a nice dinner, special holidays, the anniversary of meeting/start dating, etc....congrats on a big and fun step in life.

Mystro · 14 January 2015, 01:20 AM

Isn't that the truth? Even the most down-to-earth, common sense woman is lying when they tell you this. They may even think they believe this but when it happens they will take their rage out on you.

This is twenty years of happy marriage talking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scranger

x2

Also, for future marital harmony, never fall for the "Oh, I don't want anything for my birthday this year" trap.

Tri-Tip · 14 January 2015, 02:22 AM

FIRST TIME EVER that TRF has suggested buying something other than a Rolex!

I have to agree, go with the ring, get the Rolex for yourself!

Eric Chan · 14 January 2015, 02:41 AM

Just in case the message was not clear. Get the ring.

Urosfan · 14 January 2015, 02:42 AM

Get the ring its priceless

luvsub · 14 January 2015, 03:02 AM

One big rock.

JJL · 14 January 2015, 03:09 AM

Get her the ring, then ask for her to get you a Rolex so you both have something special to wear on "your big day" lol

gocsan · 14 January 2015, 03:15 AM

It's like saying getting her a car for proposal instead of a ring.

stusrt · 14 January 2015, 03:40 AM

get her the Rolex - so she says no, and you get to keep the watch!!

13 January 2015, 11:43 PM	#36
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13 January 2015, 11:48 PM	#38
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13 January 2015, 11:49 PM	#39
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	She would have to be a complete watch nerd like all of us here to even consider it. But, how many of us would love a girl who would prefer that? It would be cool, but rare as hen's teeth to find a girl who'd like that. Good luck Sir! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

13 January 2015, 11:54 PM	#41
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	helll nooooo!!!!! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

14 January 2015, 12:11 AM	#43
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,824	Are you insane? A Rolex is a great gift for you but come on man.. You know if it doesn't work out she's going to take half your sh** right? __________________

13 January 2015, 08:45 PM	#31
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,407	Congrats on the upcoming engagement and wise move to stick with the ring. The Rolex will come later I'm sure.

13 January 2015, 09:05 PM	#32
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	Do you think she wants to show her watch to her friends or a big diamond? Maybe you want her to say no so you can keep the watch?

13 January 2015, 09:31 PM	#33
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Go with the ring Andy.

13 January 2015, 11:26 PM	#35
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	It's very rare that everyone is unanimous on here.

14 January 2015, 12:06 AM	#42
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	NO, NO, NO, NO, NOOOOOOO!!!!!! Women want the big diamond to show off to their friends. The more they can say, "My diamond is bigger than yours", the better off you will be.

14 January 2015, 12:15 AM	#45
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,656	Ring for sure.

14 January 2015, 12:18 AM	#46
ec51 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DerekISeric Location: FurtherOnUpTheRd. Watch: yourself Posts: 1,640	Ring for her, Rolex for you. __________________ . . . Eric

14 January 2015, 12:51 AM	#49
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	I'm dying here

14 January 2015, 12:54 AM	#50
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	I can just see it now - you getting down on one knee, and opening up the big Rolex box with a watch in it and asking her to marry you. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Do yourself a favor and take a long break from this forum. You need some perspective.

14 January 2015, 01:19 AM	#52
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 971	A ring is for the engagement, a watch a great gift. So I'd say propose and get a watch at a later date, maybe during a getaway, once you set the date (so she can keep track of it), when she leaves solo on a trip, coming back from a nice dinner, special holidays, the anniversary of meeting/start dating, etc....congrats on a big and fun step in life.

14 January 2015, 02:22 AM	#54
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,416	FIRST TIME EVER that TRF has suggested buying something other than a Rolex! I have to agree, go with the ring, get the Rolex for yourself!

14 January 2015, 02:41 AM	#55
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Just in case the message was not clear. Get the ring. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

14 January 2015, 02:42 AM	#56
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Get the ring its priceless

14 January 2015, 03:02 AM	#57
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	One big rock.

14 January 2015, 03:09 AM	#58
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Get her the ring, then ask for her to get you a Rolex so you both have something special to wear on "your big day" lol

14 January 2015, 03:15 AM	#59
gocsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Watch: Sub 116610LV Posts: 97	It's like saying getting her a car for proposal instead of a ring.

14 January 2015, 03:40 AM	#60
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	get her the Rolex - so she says no, and you get to keep the watch!!

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