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I Went to Rolex and All I Got Was This Lousy Spoon... (Updated with watch porn)

  1. DoctorEvil Apr 25, 2021

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    It was October 2008 and my wife and I were on our honeymoon, a European coach tour. The guide took us to Bucherer in Lucerne, Switzerland where we perused some Rolexes with lots of "oohs" and "aahs".

    Being young and having not much money left after paying off our wedding and buying a house, we didn't get anything. In any case, my Seamaster Pro was only three years old and I couldn't justify any more purchases. So we just left there with the free souvenir gift spoon.

    If I knew then what I know now, I would have bought a Sub and a GMT2. I would have kept the GMT as a wearer and sold the Sub for a tidy profit now (keeping it in mint condition).

    Ah yes, hindsight is a wonderful thing. Thanks for listening to my story :)

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  2. Vintagewtchzilla Apr 25, 2021

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    you never know what a spoon is useful for until you need it
     
  3. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Apr 25, 2021

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    You now have to buy a set of forks before you are allowed a spoon these days, so I am told.
     
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  4. CPRwatch Apr 25, 2021

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    Seems like the spoon has stirred up some memories.
     
  5. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Apr 25, 2021

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    That’s One Step Beyond - niche reference anyone?
     
  6. Charlemagne1333 Apr 25, 2021

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    And some Hotnives...
    This thread is in danger of descending into Madness...
     
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  7. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Apr 25, 2021

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    ....could leave mental ska?
     
  8. o.m.e.g.a Apr 25, 2021

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    There is no spoon.
     
  9. p4ul “WATERRROOP” to 50m Apr 25, 2021

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    There is no forum.
     
  10. Concretepuppy Apr 25, 2021

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    Did they do a Rolex mug with Rolex coffee and Rolex sugar and Rolex milk from Rolex cows to be able to use the spoon in it's correct environment? I've heard if you use it with normal coffee or tea it flies out of your hand, up into a low earth orbit, repelled by the inferior standard

    Or next April Fool's day take it to a Rolex AD and say it's been losing time and needs a service, but not to polish it's crown guard
     
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  11. Huus Apr 25, 2021

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    OK, you want to sell the spoon but you have not enough posts to list it in the for sale section. Mod, moooood.;)
     
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  12. DoctorEvil Apr 25, 2021

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    Lol
     
  13. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 25, 2021

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    Now days you just get Palm Fronds


     
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  14. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Apr 25, 2021

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    Did someone call?

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  15. Kristof_S Apr 25, 2021

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    Are you thinking to buy a Rolex or you bought one in the meantime (or waiting for one)?
     
  16. DoctorEvil Apr 25, 2021

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    I currently don't have a Rolex but would love to add one to my collection one day, specifically the GMT Master 2. For an aviation enthusiast like me, I think it's a must have but I'm not willing to pay grey market prices for them or jump through hoops to get one. So I'll just sit tight for the moment.
     
  17. S.H. Apr 25, 2021

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    Probably, but I'm told you can find sterling silver cutlery at Tudor ADs these days :D
     
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  18. CPRwatch Apr 25, 2021

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    You could always play one AD off another & stir it up , as Bob Marley would have .
     
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  19. Professor Apr 26, 2021

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    A replica of the Royal Coke Spoon.
     
  20. 140dave Apr 26, 2021

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    It was a nice wedding/Honeymoon gift ...... 'cause we all know spooning leads to forking
     
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