My son was brutally attacked last night

[Raza]

Hope things get calmed down quick. FWIW, if you're in the US (could depend on the State too) you might suggest your Son consult an attorney right away. Sucks that he has to defend himself physically, but he also needs to defend himself financially. In many jurisdictions, the act of moving out of the house can count as "desertion" (even under such trying circumstances) and could set her up to claim the home if a divorce were forthcoming. I know no one would prefer to think of this, but better for both him and the kids probably if HE ended up with it instead (and that IS possible). Legal advice on these lines is at the very least warranted.

WRT the watch, the Portofino all the way. First, you called it a grail, but didn't say the same for the Aquatimer. Next, you say you've got lots of divers. And showing my own personal bias, the Aquatimer has always left me cold. Not so with the Portofino.

Yes, I would also say to consult an attorney as soon as possible as well. Based on the sound of this, she's probably going to be facing serious criminal charges, but I would talk to an actual lawyer as soon as he can.

[mlcor]

Yes, I would also say to consult an attorney as soon as possible as well. Based on the sound of this, she's probably going to be facing serious criminal charges, but I would talk to an actual lawyer as soon as he can.

This and what T Bone says. Sounds like a significant risk to the kids, which is even scarier. The lawyers can go through various options, which would include everything from divorce proceedings to criminal charges, even to involuntary commitment proceedings if she can be adjudged as both mentally incompetent and a threat to others. My advice--don't let him mess around with this, he could have been killed. Reconciliation does not sound like an option, especially given her past history. Good luck.

Oh, and of those two, Portofino by a mile.

[Raza]

Also, as far as the watches go, skip the Aquatimer. Proprietary lugs, nothing really special about the design, and it just doesn't work for me. The Portofino is a nice dress watch, but I'd prefer a three hand TAG Carrera on looks alone. IWCs in general lack something for me. They just don't pop, for the most part. But I would really like an old model Spitfire chronograph.

[CamB]

This is really horrible news mate, I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery and he and his children are all safe. What a worry, I hope you are getting some sleep so that you can support your son in the decisions that he needs to make on behalf of his children in the next few weeks. I abhor any form of violence and he is lucky to be alive. Any time you need some support or advice, we are here to offer it.

[M. Montaigne]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Eric. I hope your son and your grandkids feel better. I cannot even fathom the struggle your son must be going through right now.

I am astounded to hear about your son's wife's behavior. It baffles me that such people exist, and worse yet, continue to cause pain to their kin.

[Der Amf]

I found human beings made more sense once I had concluded that there's no such thing as a single stable rational personality, just patterns of behaviour moving through the same space.

Bearing that in mind I would try to find one of these from the early seventies. iirc they were made both steel and platinum.

[Seriously]

Kids eh , who'd have 'em .... parents obviously.

The black watch obviously needs to be bought, it's a , the blue one not.

[shameless]

sorry to hear that Eric , especially as i remember you reported the perhaps not as serious first incident of irrational behaviour by your daughter in law not too long ago -your son apart ,it is all about the safety of the children of course at this time - it has to be said that their mother obviously needs some serious help also and i hope that transpires - her own parents should have an important role also in this very difficult time for your son and the children -

[birdynamnam]

Really sorry to ear that Eric.
Take care of your son & kids they are way more important than a watch dilemma.

[Chronopolitano]

Whoa, that's some Chick Norris!

I hope your son sorts things out soon, without more ado. Sheesh.

Um.. the Porto. You "dive" too much as is.