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3 August 2014, 03:39 PM
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What to wear to a funeral- 3 choices
My great grandmother passed away on Wednesday after a difficult 10 months with heart and renal failure. Her health drastically declined ever since her husband of 62.5 years, was killed in a car accident in October. She spent her final days in hospice at home.
My question for you fine TRFs is what watch should I wear? 1. Rolex DSSD 2. IWC big pilot 5004 3. Limited edition Bulova Conqueror (199 pcs) given to me by my grandma for my 16th birthday. The Bulova is the dressiest of all 3, but I prefer not to wear it to keep it in mint condition. I am leaning most towards the Big Pilot. Thank you all for the help! |
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3 August 2014, 03:43 PM
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sorry about your loss, I would probably wear the one that brings the best memories while they were around.
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3 August 2014, 03:46 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, but honestly, I'm a bit bemused at why at this time in your life, you're worried about your watch.
Wear some thing small, discreet, and on a leather strap. If you don't own such a watch, there are very many available for next to nothing that would more than suffice for a funeral. A funeral isn't a time to wear flashy stuff. Something like these would be appropriate. http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNF672-D...+watches+seiko http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SGG480-M...+watches+seiko
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4 August 2014, 11:44 AM
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3 August 2014, 03:48 PM
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please accept my condolences, I am sure she would be very happy about the Bulova.
(the other two pieces are big boys toys) |
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3 August 2014, 03:49 PM
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Sorry for your loss, though I think its a bit weird asking "what should I wear to a funeral?".
Go with whatever you feel good. |
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3 August 2014, 03:56 PM
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5 August 2014, 02:18 PM
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3 August 2014, 03:57 PM
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It is a bit odd I will admit, but what I have on my wrist will somehow make me feel better. She was very happy and encouraging with my watch collecting, and I just want to wear the best thing.
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3 August 2014, 03:59 PM
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3 August 2014, 04:20 PM
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3 August 2014, 05:07 PM
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3 August 2014, 04:06 PM
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The Bulova is great but its not from your Great Grandmother but from your Grandmother instead and like you said, you would want to keep it in mint condition. Looks like its the BP then...since you are leaning more towards it. Just be a bit subtle with it. |
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3 August 2014, 04:18 PM
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3 August 2014, 04:22 PM
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Hummm...
 I would worry less about my watch and more about family members. IMHO
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3 August 2014, 04:26 PM
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3 August 2014, 04:29 PM
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3 August 2014, 04:33 PM
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3 August 2014, 09:46 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss though, but being there to support your parents & family will be far more important than the watch you choose to wear. |
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3 August 2014, 04:34 PM
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3 August 2014, 08:53 PM
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That being said, I am sorry to read about your loss. |
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3 August 2014, 09:13 PM
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Bulova would be my choice. Never mind the mint.
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3 August 2014, 11:04 PM
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My condolences to OP too. |
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3 August 2014, 05:15 PM
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Given the focus of the event I don't think anyone would care what watch you wear, and honestly, I would consider not wearing a watch at all.
Sorry for your loss. |
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3 August 2014, 05:18 PM
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Sorry for you loss my friend. I'd wear the Bulova if anything at all.
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3 August 2014, 07:16 PM
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Sorry for your loss
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3 August 2014, 07:24 PM
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too many serious replies on here
The OP's maybe making light of a difficult situation !! Did your great grandmother contribute to any of the watches i.e. birthday money or anything ? If did - could wear the watch that she helped fund as a sign of gratitude etc You going to be involved in anything that could maybe get a watch damaged ? I was involved in a funeral a few years ago when we had to carry the coffin for about 500 yards from church to grave yard. |
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3 August 2014, 07:30 PM
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Very sorry for your loss
Choose the one that means the most to you. |
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3 August 2014, 08:37 PM
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Take the Bulova, in a film script it would have to be the Bulova. My condolences.
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3 August 2014, 09:49 PM
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Sorry about your loss.
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