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FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 09:27 AM

Greetings TRF,

A few weeks ago I was exchanging a few private messages with one of our members on this forum. To spare you details, he made me an offer I simply could not refuse...

I cannot thank this member enough for his generosity and I trust you will understand why. Below are two hints that should help you guessing who he is and what he did (although the thread title itself is a pretty good giveaway...

).

HL65 · 5 February 2013, 09:40 AM

Very nice gesture and an example of why this is the best forum around!! Cheers,

The Joker · 5 February 2013, 09:45 AM

Did he send you a horse in the post.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice gesture and an example of why this is the best forum around!! Cheers,

Spot-on Ken, the generosity of the members of this community is amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Did he send you a horse in the post.

Look at that box, would you dare telling me you can't guess the answer?

Papers!

Smaller box (which seems to be very tough, I didn't know Hamilton packed their timepieces that well) is now opened, the last step before showing you what I got!

The Joker · 5 February 2013, 09:52 AM

Oh, I was hoping it was a horse. That would of been the best unveil ever.You astride a stallion.

Well done Mark, awesome gesture.

Grumpy Badger · 5 February 2013, 10:10 AM

Whatever could it be...?!?

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Whatever could it be...?!?

Beat me to it!

I hope my pictures can do justice to this beautiful timepiece Mark! Here's to your generosity!

P.S.: If I put it in the freezer tonight will the markers come out red tomorrow morning?

Grumpy Badger · 5 February 2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Beat me to it!

I hope my pictures can do justice to this beautiful timepiece Mark! Here's to your generosity!

P.S.: If I put it in the freezer tonight will the markers come out red tomorrow morning?

It looks great on you!

Glad you like it mate and I hope you can get it fixed and wear it for many years!

The story is that I got this watch in the days before I had a Rolex when my old TAG was away for repair. I REALLY liked it but found the leather strap didn't suit my lifestyle on a watch I wanted to wear 24/7.
Anyhooo... I went back to my tag and then onto my Rolex but occasionally put the Hamilton on since I felt sorry for it.
A while back I'd been wearing it and went to take it off before I got into the bath (something I don't do with bracelet watches) I fumbled the buckle and it fell on the stone floor!

It still ran but there was a grinding noise from the rotor.
The quote to fix it was about the same as to replace it so I told the watchmaker not to bother and put it in a drawer.
That bugged me since it was a waste of a good watch so I had the brainwave to sent it to Carl as a gift in the hope that he could fix it and enjoy it but, if not, at least he could practice on it.
To his great credit Carl at first wanted to decline my offer of a "gift watch" but I convinced him it was no good to me, it deserved a chance at a second life and he deserved to have it!

So good luck, Canuck!

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Lovely looking piece. Does it run then with the rotor??

Bout time you Manned up and got some bigger timepieces.

...Wait...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

It looks great on you!

Glad you like it mate and I hope you can get it fixed and wear it for many years!

The story is that I got this watch in the days before I had a Rolex when my old TAG was away for repair. I REALLY liked it but found the leather strap didn't suit my lifestyle on a watch I wanted to wear 24/7.
Anyhooo... I went back to my tag and then onto my Rolex but occasionally put the Hamilton on since I felt sorry for it.
A while back I'd been wearing it and went to take it off before I got into the bath (something I don't do with bracelet watches) I fumbled the buckle and it fell on the stone floor!

It still ran but there was a grinding noise from the rotor.
The quote to fix it was about the same as to replace it so I told the watchmaker not to bother and put it in a drawer.
That bugged me since it was a waste of a good watch so I had the brainwave to sent it to Carl as a gift in the hope that he could fix it and enjoy it but, if not, at least he could practice on it.
To his great credit Carl at first wanted to decline my offer of a "gift watch" but I convinced him it was no good to me, it deserved a chance at a second life and he deserved to have it!

So good luck, Canuck!

Thank you for the details Scottie! I will let you know how it goes as soon as I start working on it!

For the record, the watch still works and you don't always hear a noise when the rotor moves but clearly there has to be something in it that needs to be worked on because you can hear a grinding noise at times. Besides, if it's just a very small job I'll take the time to service it as well, it will be a good way to practice working on automatic watches.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 10:10 AM

A much appreciated gesture from a great member indeed (gesture for which I thanked him quite a few times but here it goes again: thank you very much Mark!

)! Mark and I have been friends since my very first days on TRF and I value our friendship as well as the little jokes we keep writing about each other in various threads on this forum.

When I opened the box I must admit I was stunned by this watch's beauty! Mark's pictures in our private messages gave me the illusion that it was a vintage watch but it seems like it's rather a retro looking one, needless to say they succeeded in making the watch look like an old one!

The dark brown band looks and feels very tough, I love its color!

Now here's the tricky part! When Mark offered me this timepiece he gave me a little challenge: fix it! Indeed, the rotor makes a strange noise when it moves, I'll have to take a look at it when I'll be in the appropriate class!

And the last pictures, classic wrist shots!

At 40mm the watch is clearly a good size! I am used to much smaller timepieces but nonetheless I think I can still pull it off.

Overall, the watch feels very good on the wrist, you have the feeling you wear a watch that can be worn for a lot of activities. It's tough and screams reliability! So far I've worn it for a few hours but I really like how it sits on my wrist.

The Joker · 5 February 2013, 10:23 AM

Lovely looking piece. Does it run then with the rotor??

Bout time you Manned up and got some bigger timepieces.

Grumpy Badger · 5 February 2013, 10:28 AM

Oh, I forgot to say...

Yes, the markers turn red if you put it in the freezer for long enough... But only the lume!

To see it you have to get in the freezer too so that the light doesn't come on!

hdrazor251 · 5 February 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Oh, I forgot to say...

Yes, the markers turn red if you put it in the freezer for long enough... But only the lume!

To see it you have to get in the freezer too so that the light doesn't come on!

Wonderful gesture Mark.

Congrats Carl. Looking forward to the diagnosis/fix when you get to the proper class.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 11:58 AM

Thank you all gentlemen, you'll definitely get some news as soon as I can give some!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Oh, I forgot to say...

Yes, the markers turn red if you put it in the freezer for long enough... But only the lume!

To see it you have to get in the freezer too so that the light doesn't come on!

I just read that, hilarious my friend!

My freezer has too much food in it for me to fit in...bloody habit of having to eat three meals everyday!

Grumpy Badger · 5 February 2013, 10:40 AM

Git 'er done!!!

I really hope you get it all fixed up. I think it would be kind of cool if one of the first watches you get to fix is yours!

Maxfli · 5 February 2013, 11:35 AM

Nice gesture, Mark!

Psmith · 5 February 2013, 11:39 AM

Nice!

wingku · 5 February 2013, 11:43 AM

Beautiful piece, makes me jealous!

Congrats and enjoy!

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 11:47 AM

Thank you all!

nick c · 5 February 2013, 11:50 AM

Awesome guy

cedargrove · 5 February 2013, 12:53 PM

Very nice gesture Mark. Watch looks good on you Carl.

TRF is truly the best place on the Internet.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedargrove

Very nice gesture Mark. Watch looks good on you Carl.

TRF is truly the best place on the Internet.

Thank you Rich and it truly is the best place around!

kilyung · 5 February 2013, 01:03 PM

You guys crack me up almost as much as Paul & Joacim. A class act, Mark.

z32turbo · 5 February 2013, 01:07 PM

Congrats Carl!!! Amazing gesture Mark. Love the folks on this forum!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You guys crack me up almost as much as Paul & Joacim. A class act, Mark.

Quite a kind compliment Mike, thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by z32turbo

Congrats Carl!!! Amazing gesture Mark. Love the folks on this forum!!!

Thank you!

Monte Cristo · 5 February 2013, 08:01 PM

Phew....so glad it was a watch in that box Carl. With the initial photo in your post, a scene from The Godfather movie came to mind

Seriously, some great people on this forum...let us know how the repairs go.

mailman · 5 February 2013, 08:24 PM

That's a very nice thing you did Mark

Enjoy the Hamilton Carl

I had a few in the past. They're great watches

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2013, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

Phew....so glad it was a watch in that box Carl. With the initial photo in your post, a scene from The Godfather movie came to mind

Seriously, some great people on this forum...let us know how the repairs go.

Well I could have started to scream but I think I would have scared the neighbors...

Thank you Alex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

That's a very nice thing you did Mark

Enjoy the Hamilton Carl

I had a few in the past. They're great watches

Thank you Paulie, not to repeat myself but it does feel like it when I'm wearing it (in fact, guess what I'm wearing today?

).

And I agree with you guys, a lot of wonderful people around here!

MonBK · 5 February 2013, 10:00 PM

Very nice of you Mark.

GregoryZ · 5 February 2013, 10:06 PM

WOW! I'm impressed! What a great group of guys! Really nice Mark!

5 February 2013, 09:27 AM	#1
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Incoming! An incredible gesture from one of our great members... Greetings TRF, A few weeks ago I was exchanging a few private messages with one of our members on this forum. To spare you details, he made me an offer I simply could not refuse... I cannot thank this member enough for his generosity and I trust you will understand why. Below are two hints that should help you guessing who he is and what he did (although the thread title itself is a pretty good giveaway...). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 09:40 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice gesture and an example of why this is the best forum around!! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 February 2013, 10:10 AM	#6
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Whatever could it be...?!? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

5 February 2013, 10:10 AM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	A much appreciated gesture from a great member indeed (gesture for which I thanked him quite a few times but here it goes again: thank you very much Mark! )! Mark and I have been friends since my very first days on TRF and I value our friendship as well as the little jokes we keep writing about each other in various threads on this forum. When I opened the box I must admit I was stunned by this watch's beauty! Mark's pictures in our private messages gave me the illusion that it was a vintage watch but it seems like it's rather a retro looking one, needless to say they succeeded in making the watch look like an old one! The dark brown band looks and feels very tough, I love its color! Now here's the tricky part! When Mark offered me this timepiece he gave me a little challenge: fix it! Indeed, the rotor makes a strange noise when it moves, I'll have to take a look at it when I'll be in the appropriate class! And the last pictures, classic wrist shots! At 40mm the watch is clearly a good size! I am used to much smaller timepieces but nonetheless I think I can still pull it off. Overall, the watch feels very good on the wrist, you have the feeling you wear a watch that can be worn for a lot of activities. It's tough and screams reliability! So far I've worn it for a few hours but I really like how it sits on my wrist. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 10:28 AM	#12
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Oh, I forgot to say... Yes, the markers turn red if you put it in the freezer for long enough... But only the lume! To see it you have to get in the freezer too so that the light doesn't come on! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

5 February 2013, 09:45 AM	#3
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Did he send you a horse in the post.

5 February 2013, 09:52 AM	#5
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Oh, I was hoping it was a horse. That would of been the best unveil ever.You astride a stallion. Well done Mark, awesome gesture.

5 February 2013, 10:23 AM	#11
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Lovely looking piece. Does it run then with the rotor?? Bout time you Manned up and got some bigger timepieces.

5 February 2013, 10:40 AM	#15
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Git 'er done!!! I really hope you get it all fixed up. I think it would be kind of cool if one of the first watches you get to fix is yours! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

5 February 2013, 11:35 AM	#16
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Nice gesture, Mark! __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

5 February 2013, 11:39 AM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice! __________________

5 February 2013, 11:43 AM	#18
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Beautiful piece, makes me jealous! Congrats and enjoy!

5 February 2013, 11:47 AM	#19
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Thank you all! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

5 February 2013, 11:50 AM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome guy

5 February 2013, 12:53 PM	#21
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very nice gesture Mark. Watch looks good on you Carl. TRF is truly the best place on the Internet.

5 February 2013, 01:03 PM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You guys crack me up almost as much as Paul & Joacim. A class act, Mark.

5 February 2013, 01:07 PM	#24
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Congrats Carl!!! Amazing gesture Mark. Love the folks on this forum!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 February 2013, 08:01 PM	#26
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Phew....so glad it was a watch in that box Carl. With the initial photo in your post, a scene from The Godfather movie came to mind Seriously, some great people on this forum...let us know how the repairs go. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

5 February 2013, 08:24 PM	#27
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That's a very nice thing you did Mark Enjoy the Hamilton Carl I had a few in the past. They're great watches __________________ JJ

5 February 2013, 10:00 PM	#29
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Very nice of you Mark.

5 February 2013, 10:06 PM	#30
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 342	WOW! I'm impressed! What a great group of guys! Really nice Mark!

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