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25 November 2015, 08:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Rollee
Location: Boston
Watch: it watching me
Posts: 1,945
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A long journey home, a new life
This 15053 is the beginning to my Rolex experience.
I can still remember the smile on father's face, when he brought her home one late summer's night in 1980. Since his passing I have stored this watch, and recently I am ready to take her out again. It may not worth much compared to others, but it is priceless to me. Hats off to RSC Canada in Toronto for bringing her back to mint box condition.
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25 November 2015, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: LA
Posts: 427
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Very nice and the sentimental value for you is undeniable! Wear it in good health and with fond memories!
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25 November 2015, 09:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NJ
Watch: Day-Date
Posts: 4,056
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What a wonderful tribute to your late father.
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25 November 2015, 09:42 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,234
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Just priceless, please wear it in the best of health. You have to know that your father is smiling down on you.
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25 November 2015, 09:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,654
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Looks great
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25 November 2015, 09:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: SNA
Posts: 3,637
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Great story. Thanks for sharing.
No other Rolex, nor any other watch, will ever be more important to you. |
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25 November 2015, 09:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 6,624
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Wear in good health!
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25 November 2015, 09:51 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,666
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A stunning transformation... Dad would be very proud of you.. This looks great
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25 November 2015, 09:50 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,103
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Beautiful!!
Thanks for sharing that touching story |
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25 November 2015, 09:54 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Chadri
Location: LI, NY
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 11,357
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beautiful story and watch!
Looks like the swapped out the bracelet? Can we see a pic of the clasp, just curious what they mount on there. |
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25 November 2015, 10:06 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,054
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A classic piece and a great story to add.
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25 November 2015, 10:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Watch Dealer atm!
Watch: all
Posts: 2,800
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they have done a nice job there
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25 November 2015, 10:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Eric Chan
Location: Vancouver, BC CAN
Watch: Day-Date 118238
Posts: 8,798
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Wow. What an amazing job.
Thank you for sharing your story and amazing timepiece. Some things in life are priceless. |
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25 November 2015, 10:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Watch: Grandpa's Tissot
Posts: 733
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Looks great....wear it with pride and in good health.
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25 November 2015, 10:23 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Fred
Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 8,512
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To the contrary, I think this watch is worth A LOT. Great way to remember your Dad and beautiful memories
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25 November 2015, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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25 November 2015, 10:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Mark
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,078
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Engine turned gold bezel. .... nice
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25 November 2015, 10:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Kristofer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: my feet.
Posts: 2,364
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By my estimation, the sentimental value is through the roof! Hold that one near and dear, my friend
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25 November 2015, 10:55 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: United States
Watch: Rolex/Tudor
Posts: 1,421
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The value of that watch is priceless! Hope you have many years of joy wearing it and I'm sure you will smile a lot and think of your Dad often.
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25 November 2015, 11:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: Rolex Air-King
Posts: 4,468
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Wow looks fantastic mate! Great way to remember your father!
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25 November 2015, 11:39 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 37,355
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Looking good! Wear it with pride
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25 November 2015, 11:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
Posts: 9,234
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Priceless story and watch
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25 November 2015, 11:47 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,006
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Great story and wear in good health!
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25 November 2015, 11:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Montana
Posts: 109
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A beautiful watch with a story like that is worth 1,000+ times an average Rolex, but you MUST wear it to validate its true worth.
Wear it with honor, pride and in good health.
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25 November 2015, 12:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Real Name: Me & Papa
Location: Echo
Watch: ing TRF
Posts: 3,428
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It looks great .. priceless watch indeed.
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25 November 2015, 12:28 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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25 November 2015, 12:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Phil
Location: SoCal
Watch: 116613LN
Posts: 3,052
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Lovely story and great looking watch.
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25 November 2015, 12:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 2,204
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I have the same watch my parents gave me when I graduated from university. Mine has a Jubilee bracelet and black face. It isn't my favourite to wear but it is my most precious piece.
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25 November 2015, 12:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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I love stories like this. It's a beautiful watch and, I'm sure, priceless to you. Wear it proudly.
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25 November 2015, 12:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Larry
Location: Maryland
Watch: Saxonia Moonphase
Posts: 3,428
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Looks great!
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