Horological Meandering

I Woke up to my eldest daughter Singing the yearly song to me. All kisses from my wife and kids. I walk to the dinning room and there was a box, i figure it must be the bday cake. I opened it and to my surprise , i saw THIS My wife know i just bought my 1...  

Notice the date month date. Such attention to detail from my wife ...  

for this vintage Rolex. Cheers,dreamer

Really looking forward to pick up the watch nxt week. Best Iceman

But thks for the kind words, will pass it to my wife. She will be estatic. Best Iceman

It looks so real. A Happy Birthday to you! Looking forward to seeing pics. of your winning bid. You have got your priorities right and I'm glad you are sharing all of this with us. It's a pity to have to cut the cake but as they say, you can't have your c... 

What a great surprise and a great family to cherish.

I am really impress by my wife attention to detail. It really shows her love. I will start a thread once i receive the watch. The wait is so agonizing. For now i can only provide pics from christies. Best Iceman ...  

Iceman, Firstly: HAPPY BIRFDAY ! Next, we may have to send this chap around to your house because that cake watch was almost good enough to be counterfeit :-) Regards, MTF ...  

Really good one my friend. Best Iceman

and didnt know that it was your birthday! Happy belated birthday my friend. May the Lord bless you eternally and I wish all joy & happiness (and more watches too) for the upcoming year. All the best! regards, gg

Congrats on your new Rolex! What a thoughtful gift from your family! Cheers, Daos

You could not ask for more. Enjoy your life. Best Bill

And that counts for more than any watch can. Even if it is such a rare and gorgeous piece, I look forward to reading your report, when it has returned. I hope that you had a great birthday and the cake tasted as good as it looked :)

Yes it is a very good Bday. Make me realize what is truely important in my life. Thks all for reminding me again. Best Iceman

That is so great!!! Looks like you are the luckiest man in the world, you have everything, loving wife and kids.... and a new Rolex!!! Congrats man Robert

Happy birthday, Iceman, I'm positively moved by your post. And I'd like to congratulate on your new Rolex: what an amazing timepiece!!! I wonder why Rolex doesn't propose anymore similar beauties. Ciao, Elio

I realize now that i am indeed a very lucky man. Thks for reminding me. When i first saw the 8171, it was at the antiquorum auction cateloge a few months ago. They had one that was really prestine and untouch. It was love at first sight. When this chance ... 

Very nice Icemna Happy Compleanno!!!!!

and congratulations for your first vintage Rolex, there is always some charm with the vintage. all the best, ES

How is Surabaya? Hope all is well. The vintage bug just caught me in a big way. Its a dangerous start. But i love the thought of a 60 yr old watch on my wrist. EPIC. Best Iceman

Thanks for sharing this with us. I hope as your wife makes a fortune with her cake decorating skills! that she shares a few of the cake trimmings with your and the kids. Happy birthday Cazalea

I hope one day she does ,but for now her priority are our two daughters of 2,5 and 5 months and this 46 yr old man :-) Best Iceman.

... horology themed cakes I have seen posted. Congratulations on the birthday, thoughtful family and great Rolex. Really looking forward to seeing more of it on your wrist. Andrew

My wife will be so happy with all the warm compliments. It will definately motivate her to do even better nxt time Thks again. Best Iceman

Congrats on your first rolex! I wish u all the best!

Good profound reflections of life, interest, faith and family. And I can't wait to see your Rolex. See you within two weeks. Best, Horo

I will try to come in two weeks. Thou its rather tight as i will be in HK 26-28 may. Thks again for the invatation Best Iceman

Happy Birthday and God bless! Great family you have - you are a blessed man indeed! Love the cake - very creative! Cheers Robin