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8 October 2016, 05:36 AM
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JJ Irani
I can't help noticing all the nice stuff said about the legend that is JJ Irani.
I never had the fortune to speak to him. I have read some of the nice stuff said about him. Do any of you have any nice stories to share about him? What did he like dislike? I think if I remember correctly he had a GMT and liked two tone? |
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8 October 2016, 05:48 AM
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Search for the thread where we had him turn his computer on and off.
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8 October 2016, 05:51 AM
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8 October 2016, 05:54 AM
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8 October 2016, 06:19 PM
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8 October 2016, 06:56 PM
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8 October 2016, 07:02 PM
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9 October 2016, 12:36 AM
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13 October 2016, 02:48 AM
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8 October 2016, 05:52 AM
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He hated Rados and liked to weigh his watches on his Butcher's scale.
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8 October 2016, 06:00 AM
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He liked having a good time, and that's why he was so well liked!
Attitude is everything.
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8 October 2016, 06:08 AM
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8 October 2016, 06:21 AM
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JJ had a big personality that reached all corners of the globe. He was a genuine soul who loved life and his family deeply. He loved his bluesy and on occasion....... His sheep.
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8 October 2016, 06:25 AM
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Sounded like he was able to take the good and ignore the bad. All without being confrontational and the good feeling and sentiments came back to him. I wish I was able to do that.
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8 October 2016, 06:48 AM
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Best is to just search for threads or check out the tribute threads.
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8 October 2016, 09:26 AM
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He was very fond of the YM - convinced me to buy mine.
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8 October 2016, 10:52 AM
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He was a good man with a positive attitude. He loved his family and his friends here on TRF.
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I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46 |
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8 October 2016, 11:00 AM
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You see that smile?
That smile really sums up JJ's personality. I can't think of anyone I've ever encountered who was just an ordinary guy, not some TV personality or famous author or the like, who had such a huge impact on so many and on a global scale. The very fact that this thread exists also attests to the magnitude of JJ's personality.
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8 October 2016, 11:15 AM
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Love this forum. Love beer and of course Rolex.
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8 October 2016, 12:26 PM
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8 October 2016, 12:33 PM
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8 October 2016, 02:03 PM
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I remember when I first found this place, years before I joined, JJ was in every thread cracking a reply
Yes I was a lurker for a few years.  When I think of him I think of the bluesy but that's probably a bias on the threads I had personally come across. May he Rest In Peace. |
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8 October 2016, 02:11 PM
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Totally agree and certainly miss his contributions around the forum. JJ will always be remembered around here
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8 October 2016, 08:38 PM
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8 October 2016, 11:25 AM
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I recall JJ being one of the first ones to welcome me to the forum as a 'newbie'. I believe my question was which direction to turn the crown to properly wind the watch. Of course nowadays, if I asked the same thing, I may be 'accused' of being a troll or worse. I really appreciate the fact he took the time to answer such a Rolex 101 question in such a teaching manner, rather than giving me the 'read your manual' response. He's definitely missed.
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8 October 2016, 07:14 PM
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The one thread of JJ's that sticks in my mind is where he posted pictures of his beloved Sub's. He gave the advice never to part with these watches ever .... Just hold onto them. Good sound advice for all of us flippers. We are always looking for our next " Grail watch" when we probably already own it. JJ was a true gentleman.
Not long after that I flipped my Sub, ended up regretting it and buying another. JJ's words came back to haunt me on that occasion. Maybe someone can find that thread?
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8 October 2016, 07:43 PM
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He used to have a TT Sub with the blue dial, I had the same in black. It became a bit of a joke as to which was the more manly.
We also introduced him to the word "Tosser" and from then on, we all became "Tossers." There are lots of jokes and cartoons regarding JJ and sheep as he lived in New Zealand.
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12 October 2016, 04:21 AM
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He was a wonderful person and really made me feel welcome when I first started posting here.
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