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Old 4 April 2017, 01:45 AM   #1
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One down two to go
After seeking the advice of the forum I have bought an unworn 2014 Submariner date for my grand son. He is currently three years old. I plan to present him with this watch on his eighteenth birthday. His birth year watch.
I have two grand daughters so I am hunting down a 2011 & 2016 suitable for the girls. Picture attached (I hope)
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Old 4 April 2017, 02:05 AM   #2
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Great picture of a fantastic watch! Congratulations!
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Old 4 April 2017, 02:07 AM   #3
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Old 4 April 2017, 02:31 AM   #4
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Hi Graham! Wishing you to live long enough to present one to each of your great grandchildren for their 18th and so do i wish for myself!
Very nice of you!
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Old 4 April 2017, 02:43 AM   #5
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Are you planning to wear it until you give it to him? Then it would be "Grampa's watch and be a bit special.
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Old 4 April 2017, 04:20 AM   #6
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Are you planning to wear it until you give it to him? Then it would be "Grampa's watch and be a bit special.
That's a good question but what do I do with the girls watches, at the moment I wasn't planning on wearing it but others have suggested the same.

ps I've just bought a 2011 TT 31mm with a diamond V1 today I'll post a picture in a couple of days. So that's two out of three. Need to save up for the third.
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Old 4 April 2017, 05:58 AM   #7
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That's a good question but what do I do with the girls watches, at the moment I wasn't planning on wearing it but others have suggested the same.

ps I've just bought a 2011 TT 31mm with a diamond V1 today I'll post a picture in a couple of days. So that's two out of three. Need to save up for the third.
I bought my SO a 34mm OP in honor of her granddaughter was born. She wears it but has promised to give it to the girl at a later date. I think it's more special that way.
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:30 AM   #8
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That's a good question but what do I do with the girls watches, at the moment I wasn't planning on wearing it but others have suggested the same.

ps I've just bought a 2011 TT 31mm with a diamond V1 today I'll post a picture in a couple of days. So that's two out of three. Need to save up for the third.
How about wearing it to all his special occasions (birthdays, kindergarten graduation, etc.). That way, you'll have pics of you, him, and the watch and can give him those pics when you give him the watch.
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:40 AM   #9
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Old 4 April 2017, 02:51 AM   #10
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Congrats and you have some lucky grandchildren!
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Old 4 April 2017, 03:23 AM   #11
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Great gesture, I'm happy for your grand children.
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Old 4 April 2017, 04:03 AM   #12
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Nice going Graham and good luck in your hunt for the other two.
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Old 4 April 2017, 10:12 AM   #13
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Nice! Looks great!
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Old 4 April 2017, 10:14 AM   #14
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:05 AM   #15
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Wow you have lucky grandchildren
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:10 AM   #16
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:20 AM   #17
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Very nice, lucky kids
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Old 4 April 2017, 03:28 PM   #18
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This gesture is as beautiful as the picture you posted. I'm torn between you presenting as new or wearing them to build an association to the watch. Although you don't strike me as diamond VI type of guy.
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