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23 January 2020, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Cali
Watch: The Deep Blue
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Bittersweet double incoming
Happy 2020 everyone. Haven’t posted in a while but thought occasion was right. 2019 was a great but bittersweet year. Was blessed to pick up several new references last year including a WG GMT Pepsi all from AD. Last summer I told myself one of my first goals of 2020 would be to surprise my dad with a GMT root beer for his bday this coming Feb 10. He has a vintage root beer and I know he had been in love with the new one. Needless to say I had been patiently waiting for the call from my AD. And even now as I fight my tears back, I’m still beyond devastated to share that my incredible dad passed away in October as a result of a long battle with cancer. Sadly he never made it to his bday and I had completely forgot about the watch. Three days ago my AD called to tell me my dad’s watch had arrived in time for his bday. I wasn’t sure how to respond without breaking down. I told him I’d call him back and immediately called my wife. She told me I had to buy the watch, there was no question. The watch was intended for my dad, it arrived right before his bday and I had to wear it in my dad’s honor. It was truly an emotional purchase but she was right. I can’t explain what surge of emotions ran through me when I first put the watch on. At some point I will have it engraved.
Also early last year I realized it was time to get my wife her own Sport Rolex so she can stop wearing and constantly adjusting mine. Today the call came for her no date Sub - it really is stunning and clean sans cyclops. Perfect for her as she never has the patience to set the date. I’ll be gifting it to her in March for our wedding anniversary. Amazing woman to say the least. Thanks for listening. Much health and prosperity to each of you.
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23 January 2020, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
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Bittersweet double incoming
Woah! Sorry to hear about your dad.
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23 January 2020, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: USA
Watch: BLNR/116500LN/APRO
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Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man.
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23 January 2020, 12:45 PM
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23 January 2020, 12:53 PM
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Location: Texas
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23 January 2020, 01:02 PM
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This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.
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23 January 2020, 01:27 PM
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27 January 2020, 09:30 AM
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24 January 2020, 01:59 AM
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Real Name: Danny
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23 January 2020, 12:32 PM
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Great story. Sorry for your dad's loss. Now you have a memory to honor snd always remember him. And congratulations on your great wife and watches.
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23 January 2020, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Abroad
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Sorry for your loss, think of all the good memories each time you look at the watch.
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23 January 2020, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Alabama
Watch: 118205
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Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I would be willing to bet that he would have wanted you to get the watch and do exactly what you plan to do with it! Just because of that it will mean as much to you as it would have meant to him!
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23 January 2020, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Ty
Location: West Coast
Watch: the time fly!
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Great story. Thanks for sharing!
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23 January 2020, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Vancity
Watch: Sub Date 116610LN
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You now have a Root Beer which will stay in the family forever in his memory. Nothing will replace your father but to now have something this special for you and your family is incredible... I am a sentimental person and this would be so warming for me to wear each day.
edit: the fact your wife told you to buy it anyways speaks volumes of her. How touching to have it engraved... I would have that done asap as it's his watch anyways :) :) |
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23 January 2020, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Orlando
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Sorry to hear about your dad. Congrats on ur watch, wear in good health. It’s a great memory to have of him. You definitely have a special wife! Best wishes
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23 January 2020, 12:47 PM
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Real Name: David
Location: Minneapolis, Mn
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Very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You will always cherish the CHNR now and may it bring a smile to your face while thinking of your dad of blessed memory.
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23 January 2020, 12:47 PM
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I’m so sorry for the recent loss of your father. It does sound like you’ve got a great and supportive wife
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23 January 2020, 12:53 PM
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Location: singapore
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Condolences on your father's passing.
The silver lining is that you've got a beautiful watch in his memory. 
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23 January 2020, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Rob
Location: Virginia
Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB
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Emotional story, thank you for sharing and well wishes to the community. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You have a seemingly supportive wife, which is great. Again, thanks for sharing your story.
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23 January 2020, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Canada
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OP, I am touched by your story and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that as you cope with the loss you find some semblance of positive emotion when you wear this watch in your dad's memory.
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23 January 2020, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NWA, USA
Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s
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Sorry about your father. Truly it is his watch and you’ll have it as a good memento of him.
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23 January 2020, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: USA
Watch: Gold Daytona
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Sorry to hear about your father. Beautiful way to remember him.
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23 January 2020, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Tom
Location: Chi town
Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub
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Sorry to hear man. Condolences to you and your family.
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23 January 2020, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: VA
Watch: GMT Master 16750
Posts: 1,373
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Bittersweet indeed. I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I thank you for sharing.
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23 January 2020, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Honolulu, HI
Watch: 126710BLRO
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Touching story. Sorry for your loss.
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23 January 2020, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Real Name: Geoffrey
Location: Ft. Lauderdale
Watch: the Noles Score!
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Great Story, I'm sure the watch will be special forever. I just got one for my son, and had his name put on the Card. These silly things can end up meaning a lot.
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23 January 2020, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: East USA
Watch: Milgauss, GMT, YM,
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Heart felt story. Your Dad is watching from above and proud of your actions.
BTW.......it seems that your wife is just as supportive as mine. We are both lucky guys. |
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23 January 2020, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Real Name: Tom
Location: Honolulu
Watch: 116519LN
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I’m sorry for your loss. I hope the watch brings a smile to your face every time you look at it.
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23 January 2020, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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Watch: Air King, Omega AT
Posts: 2,276
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May your dad R.I.P. Right decision to get the rootbeer and wear in his honor.
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23 January 2020, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: United States
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Greatest story I have read in a long time. Wear it in good health. Your dad will always be with you. I couldn’t help but think of this!
https://www.sodapoponline.com/products/dads-root-beer |
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