Now be honest

Good luck! Depends on the missus. I’ve done the same, but mine are usually more affordable watches, so I’ll casually wear them and tell her, “Oh look! I just got this for a good deal! Isn’t it nice?” Can practically see her sigh (and probably rolling her eyes) inside, but after 20 years of marriage, she knows what to expect. 😆

Henpecked husbands that fear their wives tend to be drawn to watch collecting for some reason.

I don't collect watches or fear my spouse.

My girlfriend is way to observant for any of those shenanigans.

"...oh that old thing, yeah I just put a new strap on it and it gives it a totally different look..."

In my experience once you get to a certain number your partner will no longer be able to keep track 👍

Never once.

Though I admit, I have definitely delayed disclosing until the morning the package showed up at the door.

She doesn't question my watches and I don't question her purses 😉

I used to.

Then we had a discussion about it & set some guidelines.

Smooth sailing.

My wife is cool with with me buying what I want as long as everything gets paid. However, I'm the one that tries to down play new watches so I can justify buying more.

I wouldn’t do that - she would smell me lying immediately:) And also I like her opinion when I am on the hunt for the next one.

All. The. Time. 😄

Nope. Joint everything. We do have separate accounts for our personal pocket money, both have access too so shed know even if I hid it.

But don't like to hide stuff. Seems to work good this far, most of 7 yrs in.

Haha. I have gotten away with some of my purchases without her knowing. But from time to time, she does ask nosy questions and I think she sees through my little lies.

I haven't 'hidden' any watches, but I have been told many times not to talk about watches so I don't.

Nope, Mrs is into the hobby too.

Its great to be able to discuss future purchases with her. She couldn't care less what I spend my money on as long as bills are paid. Not married yet,but not letting her go 😘👍🏻

My wife knows I collect watches but she's pretty ignorant and doesn't seem to care as they are mostly the budget kind when I started the hobby. She still thinks my speedy is a knockoff bought from 1 of my overseas trip. I'm so blessed 🙏🏼

I have 1 watch that still have to come out of the closet (Aquaterra World Timer). Can't come up with stories or reason to tell my wife why and when I bought this one. Only good part is she doesn't care what i wear. I can drag this one out.

Oh, I couldn't... He would clock it immediately! Even though he says he doesn't care, he always notices.

My wife knows I have a dive watch.. she hasn’t realised it has been several different drive watches over the years

Noup. Not yet at least.

I really like sleeping in my bed.

After buying a few,she never knew the difference

We have a joint bank account so no chance of me hiding any purchases 🙂

She knows all about my watch collection I would never hold back or dare to lie about it

Never, in saying that I am in charge of my finances but respect her immensely and would never be deceitful to her because I actually respect my third wife :) sing the song to KC and the Sunshine band’s song”Thats the way I like it “ : Twice divorced and thrice Ive been remarried uh huh ah huh 😂

Rob is your partner not into watches ? Damn . I know a couple who buy expensive clothes and share their wardrobe. Get him into watches :)

Well, I gave him a Fears Archival 1930 and he loves that one. He is very specific in what he likes (no Cartier for him; the little gemstone on the crown is a big no-no... 🙄), but he seems not too interested. Work in progress! Oh, and clothing and shoes is not possible, he is bigger in all aspects.

Damn hehe

Another advantage of quartz. They would have all been running.

This is what is known as a "keeper".

Life used to work like this. I'm not saying that when I grew up it never rained, and it was always just birdies singing and little doggies wagging their tails, but there were actual husbands and wives who actually trusted each other.

I'm guessing the adult relationship is working perfectly for both of you.