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mailman · 20 March 2016, 10:04 PM

I'll start by thanking Vanessa again. She did a fantastic job servicing my father's Date Just. If you need a service, don't hesitate to use her at all. She's top notch

In case any of you missed it, here's where she documented the process

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=462859

Here's the story of the watch. On Feb 26th, 1986 my father purchased a 16030 on an AAFES in Italy. It had a white dial, SS fluted bezel, hands and crown. In 89 or 90 he sent it to RSC NY where he had the dial changed to a black one with gold stick markers. He also changed the crown, hands and bezel to YG. RSC sent him his original parts back. He still has everything that came with it...boxes, papers, tags, purchase receipt. All that stuff tucked away. Aside from the three times it's been serviced he's worn it every day for 30 years. Here's a picture of it when I received it back from Vanessa

He sent me a quick wrist shot after he got it

Now here's the coincidence. I don't know if I'd call myself a flipper or an enthusiast. Either way I keep trying to find what I like. Don't we all

There were two SS models I was considering. One I had before and one I never tried. My friend and TRF member JES77 went to an AD so he could figure out what he liked. It also helped me make my mind up. I made the call and had to wait, which was fine. This watch is named and dated in my name Feb 26th, 2016. 30 years to the day after my father's. Is it a keeper? I hope so. The only other SS model I'd consider is the other one I was considering.

Thanks for reading everyone and have a nice day. Happy Palm Sunday

Patton250 · 20 March 2016, 10:09 PM

Awesome story thanks for sharing. Happy Palm Sunday to you too! I'll be wearing my date just this morning watching my daughter sing in the Easter celebration cantata this morning at church. Have a blessed day.

kilyung · 20 March 2016, 10:12 PM

Gorgeous work, V! I'm big on coincidences. Pretty cool.

Old Expat Beast · 20 March 2016, 10:20 PM

Fantastic service, great story and wonderful co-incidence

JimSnyder · 20 March 2016, 10:41 PM

Great story, about 3 great people, and a watch

cdbeaver66 · 20 March 2016, 10:39 PM

Great story, watches look brilliant

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Carrera911 · 20 March 2016, 10:49 PM

Thanks for posting. Vanessa pics are also amazing.

brandrea · 20 March 2016, 11:00 PM

What a great story!

I love it when all the stars are aligned. That's a keeper for sure

Muzz · 20 March 2016, 10:58 PM

Wow!!! Awesome story!!! I sure hope that beautiful piece is a keeper forever!!!

Robb · 20 March 2016, 11:00 PM

Awesome story. So cool that they were bought exactly 30 years apart!

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mcaparso · 20 March 2016, 11:08 PM

Cool story. However RSC at one point allowed you to change a watch to a different non shipping configuration AND sent the parts back? Wow....cool.

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mailman · 20 March 2016, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Great story, about 3 great people, and a watch

Thanks pal. Really appreciate it from you

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Originally Posted by mcaparso

Cool story. However RSC at one point allowed you to change a watch to a different non shipping configuration AND sent the parts back? Wow....cool.

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Yes that's correct.

cop414 · 20 March 2016, 11:32 PM

Great story Paulie, talk about something that was meant to be!

mailman · 20 March 2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Wow!!! Awesome story!!! I sure hope that beautiful piece is a keeper forever!!!

His is Steve for sure. He was like a little kid at Christmas when I told him it was done

I'm hoping the BLNR is for me. I'll say there really isn't anything currently in the SS line I like that would work for me as a daily wearer. The one exception is the 216570 Black dial.

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Originally Posted by cop414

Great story Paulie, talk about something that was meant to be!

Thank you Tim.

droptopman · 20 March 2016, 11:17 PM

Great story. The force is with you.

rmlovett1 · 20 March 2016, 11:36 PM

Very cool!!

watchwatcher · 20 March 2016, 11:40 PM

Wow...just wow.

Love the "flipper or enthusiast" line.

kneedeep · 20 March 2016, 11:40 PM

Fantastic story on many levels!! Thanks for sharing!

GB-man · 20 March 2016, 11:43 PM

Two sharp watches! I miss my gmts now and then.

mailman · 21 March 2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Patton250

Awesome story thanks for sharing. Happy Palm Sunday to you too! I'll be wearing my date just this morning watching my daughter sing in the Easter celebration cantata this morning at church. Have a blessed day.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Gorgeous work, V! I'm big on coincidences. Pretty cool.

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Fantastic service, great story and wonderful co-incidence

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Originally Posted by cdbeaver66

Great story, watches look brilliant

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Originally Posted by Carrera911

Thanks for posting. Vanessa pics are also amazing.

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Originally Posted by Robb

Awesome story. So cool that they were bought exactly 30 years apart!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

What a great story!

I love it when all the stars are aligned. That's a keeper for sure

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Great story. The force is with you.

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Very cool!!

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Wow...just wow.

Love the "flipper or enthusiast" line.

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Originally Posted by kneedeep

Fantastic story on many levels!! Thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Two sharp watches! I miss my gmts now and then.

Thanks everyone.

Tom easy enough to get one back

THC · 20 March 2016, 11:44 PM

Awesome story indeed... I love them when they include Moms or Dads...

FTX I · 21 March 2016, 12:09 AM

Looks great. Congrats.

mfer · 21 March 2016, 12:28 AM

Nice one Paul. You are just going to have to figure out a way to add that other one on your mind! Where there is a will....

and that Datejust looks awesome still.

AK797 · 21 March 2016, 12:35 AM

Great story, Paulie!

Danny83 · 21 March 2016, 12:35 AM

Wow I was thinking that was going to happen !! Awsome story

climbwithahelmet · 21 March 2016, 12:50 AM

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing. Can you share your thought process on why you chose Vanessa over say RSC or Bob or Rikki? Nothing against Vanessa, just trying to understand how you picked where to restore/service.

I am in a similar boat right now. My dad recently passed and as he aged he stopped wearing watches all together so there are some in his collection that are in dire need of an overhaul.

mailman · 21 March 2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by climbwithahelmet

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing. Can you share your thought process on why you chose Vanessa over say RSC or Bob or Rikki? Nothing against Vanessa, just trying to understand how you picked where to restore/service.

I am in a similar boat right now. My dad recently passed and as he aged he stopped wearing watches all together so there are some in his collection that are in dire need of an overhaul.

Glad to explain

RSC was out of the question for a few reasons. I didn't want my father to have any issues with them at all regarding the parts that were changed. Even thou they changed them and he has proof I didn't want to chance having him go they that at all. Another is the shipping Registered Mail only. Can't be tracked falls off the grid and disappears from tracking info. I could have spent a day and taken a train ride to RSC NY but I didn't want to. Probably take anywhere from 6-8 weeks from start to finish.

I chose Vanessa because we've been friends for longer than she's been a member on TRF. We've had phone conversations in the past. I'm got a hold of her and said hey my father's watch stopped. She immediately gave me the shipping address and instructions. She told me when she would give me an estimate. After that she told me when to expect it to be completed. I was able to ship FedEx track it and get alerts the whole way. Vanessa communicated as time permitted during the process. She took care of the watch like it were her own.

Would RSC do any of that? Nope. Here's your estimate then 6-8 weeks later here's your bill. You'll get your watch back in a week via Registered Mail.

If it were a new watch that needed warranty work I'd send to RSC sure. Out of warranty an independent with a parts account is the way to go for me.

Vanessa CW21 · 21 March 2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Awesome story indeed... I love them when they include Moms or Dads...

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Originally Posted by mailman

She took care of the watch like it were her own.

I take it highly personal when an emotional time piece lands on my bench! The fact that the customer trusts me enough to let me totally disassemble and overhaul this treasured possession, makes me feel honored!

Paul, I took better care of that watch than if it would've been my own! Lol. Thank you for the positive review!

I'm so happy to see your dad wearing it again, and I hope he'll enjoy it for many more years!

Sent from my phone.

mailman · 21 March 2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I take it highly personal when an emotional time piece lands on my bench! The fact that the customer trusts me enough to let me totally disassemble and overhaul this treasured possession, makes me feel honored!

Paul, I took better care of that watch than if it would've been my own! Lol. Thank you for the positive review!

I'm so happy to see your dad wearing it again, and I hope he'll enjoy it for many more years!

Sent from my phone.

Thanks again

texex91 · 21 March 2016, 01:00 AM

Fantastic and thank you for sharing.

20 March 2016, 10:04 PM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My Father's Watch A Shoutout & A Coincidence I'll start by thanking Vanessa again. She did a fantastic job servicing my father's Date Just. If you need a service, don't hesitate to use her at all. She's top notch In case any of you missed it, here's where she documented the process http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=462859 Here's the story of the watch. On Feb 26th, 1986 my father purchased a 16030 on an AAFES in Italy. It had a white dial, SS fluted bezel, hands and crown. In 89 or 90 he sent it to RSC NY where he had the dial changed to a black one with gold stick markers. He also changed the crown, hands and bezel to YG. RSC sent him his original parts back. He still has everything that came with it...boxes, papers, tags, purchase receipt. All that stuff tucked away. Aside from the three times it's been serviced he's worn it every day for 30 years. Here's a picture of it when I received it back from Vanessa He sent me a quick wrist shot after he got it Now here's the coincidence. I don't know if I'd call myself a flipper or an enthusiast. Either way I keep trying to find what I like. Don't we all There were two SS models I was considering. One I had before and one I never tried. My friend and TRF member JES77 went to an AD so he could figure out what he liked. It also helped me make my mind up. I made the call and had to wait, which was fine. This watch is named and dated in my name Feb 26th, 2016. 30 years to the day after my father's. Is it a keeper? I hope so. The only other SS model I'd consider is the other one I was considering. Thanks for reading everyone and have a nice day. Happy Palm Sunday __________________ JJ Last edited by mailman; 21 March 2016 at 07:48 AM..

20 March 2016, 10:09 PM	#2
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	Awesome story thanks for sharing. Happy Palm Sunday to you too! I'll be wearing my date just this morning watching my daughter sing in the Easter celebration cantata this morning at church. Have a blessed day. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

20 March 2016, 10:41 PM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Great story, about 3 great people, and a watch __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

20 March 2016, 10:39 PM	#6
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Great story, watches look brilliant Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

20 March 2016, 10:49 PM	#7
Carrera911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Odessa, FL Watch: Bluesy (126613LB) Posts: 570	Thanks for posting. Vanessa pics are also amazing. __________________ Time is the only thing standing between me and the throne ♛

20 March 2016, 10:12 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Gorgeous work, V! I'm big on coincidences. Pretty cool.

20 March 2016, 10:20 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Fantastic service, great story and wonderful co-incidence

20 March 2016, 11:00 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	What a great story! I love it when all the stars are aligned. That's a keeper for sure

20 March 2016, 10:58 PM	#9
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Wow!!! Awesome story!!! I sure hope that beautiful piece is a keeper forever!!!

20 March 2016, 11:00 PM	#10
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Awesome story. So cool that they were bought exactly 30 years apart! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

20 March 2016, 11:08 PM	#11
mcaparso "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 102	Cool story. However RSC at one point allowed you to change a watch to a different non shipping configuration AND sent the parts back? Wow....cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2016, 11:32 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,256	Great story Paulie, talk about something that was meant to be! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 March 2016, 11:17 PM	#15
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great story. The force is with you. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 March 2016, 11:36 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Very cool!!

20 March 2016, 11:40 PM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Wow...just wow. Love the "flipper or enthusiast" line.

20 March 2016, 11:40 PM	#18
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Fantastic story on many levels!! Thanks for sharing!

20 March 2016, 11:43 PM	#19
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Two sharp watches! I miss my gmts now and then.

20 March 2016, 11:44 PM	#21
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Awesome story indeed... I love them when they include Moms or Dads...

21 March 2016, 12:09 AM	#22
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Looks great. Congrats.

21 March 2016, 12:28 AM	#23
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Nice one Paul. You are just going to have to figure out a way to add that other one on your mind! Where there is a will.... and that Datejust looks awesome still. __________________ member#3242

21 March 2016, 12:35 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Great story, Paulie!

21 March 2016, 12:35 AM	#25
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Wow I was thinking that was going to happen !! Awsome story

21 March 2016, 12:50 AM	#26
climbwithahelmet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: new york Posts: 76	Awesome story! Thanks for sharing. Can you share your thought process on why you chose Vanessa over say RSC or Bob or Rikki? Nothing against Vanessa, just trying to understand how you picked where to restore/service. I am in a similar boat right now. My dad recently passed and as he aged he stopped wearing watches all together so there are some in his collection that are in dire need of an overhaul.

21 March 2016, 01:00 AM	#30
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Fantastic and thank you for sharing.

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