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Old 18 March 2013, 11:56 AM   #1
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True Story: Son Steals From Own Father

I know most of us here are either perpetrators or victims of this crime...


There is something uniquely profound about a son stealing his father's vintage Rolex!

It is the true testament of the timeless designs of these classics.


Here is my loot (My father was a "willing victim")


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Old 18 March 2013, 12:06 PM   #2
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I did this to my dad if he left any sitting around. It's only natural.

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Old 18 March 2013, 12:20 PM   #3
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Watches are meant to be handed over to kith and kin in most cases. Well done and a good steal!
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Old 18 March 2013, 12:22 PM   #4
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Very nice but I prefer the word "borrowed"......
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Old 18 March 2013, 01:53 PM   #5
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I prefer the words "shared with my father"
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Old 18 March 2013, 02:23 PM   #6
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In this case I would have no problem with a hand me down.


Great looking watch.
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Old 18 March 2013, 03:52 PM   #7
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Borrowed and shared are nice... But the truth is I stole it. Hahaha :)
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Old 18 March 2013, 04:47 PM   #8
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As long as your father willingly assisted you in your watch heist, wear it like you stole it:). I am sure many fathers here wish the kids would take a fancy to their vintage collections!
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Old 18 March 2013, 10:11 PM   #9
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As long as your father willingly assisted you in your watch heist, wear it like you stole it:). I am sure many fathers here wish the kids would take a fancy to their vintage collections!
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Old 18 March 2013, 05:05 PM   #10
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Nice one
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Old 18 March 2013, 08:02 PM   #11
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Catchy topic name :)
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Old 18 March 2013, 10:13 PM   #12
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lucky you!
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Old 18 March 2013, 11:17 PM   #13
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Nice steal!!
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Old 18 March 2013, 11:33 PM   #14
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Great "steal", enjoy!
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Old 18 March 2013, 11:55 PM   #15
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Many moons ago I got married I "borrowed" my Dad's tank style gold Hamilton for the big day. He received it for either his HS or college graduation in the 40's. Somehow it never made it back to him. I also borrowed his Benrus wristalarm. Dad is passed now but his watches have both been completely overhauled and worn on special occasions. Yesterday I took my collection out and was winding them, my preschooler was watching me intently. I guess what goes around, comes around!!

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Old 19 March 2013, 01:16 AM   #16
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Crime does pay....... Great pick up....
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Old 19 March 2013, 02:18 AM   #17
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Old 19 March 2013, 04:05 AM   #18
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Absolute beauty - on the look out for one myself!
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Old 19 March 2013, 05:46 AM   #19
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Haha! I do it all the time, but I end up having to give it back.
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Old 19 March 2013, 05:55 AM   #20
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It's a timeless piece indeed.
You're lucky you could 'steal' such beauty from your father, don't forget to thank him.
On the other hand it's really nice if a son inherit his fathers' collection
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Old 19 March 2013, 10:17 AM   #21
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Real beauty... Remember to do the same when the time comes, that's how you keep it going and make it real.

Congrats, great dad
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Old 19 March 2013, 11:31 AM   #22
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I could not borrow from my dad, as one of these was way above his means at the time, but I look forward to the day my son starts the borrowing exercise.

By the way, my daughter is very keen on my watches and she has a very sharp eye for anything Gilt / Rail /Red / PCG. If it comes with no lug holes or a plexy, she scoffs at it. It's going to get interesting.
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Old 27 March 2013, 07:35 AM   #23
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what was your address lol great job enjoy i know my son would do the same
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Old 27 March 2013, 08:56 AM   #24
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it's yours anyway he was just holding onto it for you

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Old 28 March 2013, 03:54 AM   #25
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Sometimes it goes the other way: both of my father's Rolexes were gifts from me. Mother got envious enough that she helped herself to my Speedking.
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