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14 October 2017, 01:32 PM
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All I can do is sit down and cry with pride
Dear virtual family:
You all remember last year's mix of emotions after my father in law's passing... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=481141 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=481202 |
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14 October 2017, 01:50 PM
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All I can do is sit down and cry with pride
A few moments ago, as I was returning from a quick road trip, my daughter and wife show up after visiting my mother in law.
As they sat to talk and share coffee, she gives my daughter a red box. In it, her 1970's Date. She tells my daughter that she would be very happy if she wore that watch, as she deserved it. Dear TRF: it is not the monetary value, but the impressive sentimental value of such a present. All I can do is sit down and cry. With pride. My daughter and son have inherited their grandparent's watches. They were chosen for a reason (I will never ask, yet I am so grateful) and both will wear during special moments a timepiece that has a unique story. I am VERY proud of them. ...Family is ALWAYS first. 
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14 October 2017, 01:53 PM
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Very meaningful and endearing. Thank you for sharing.
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14 October 2017, 01:54 PM
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14 October 2017, 01:58 PM
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What a wonderful heirloom! Congrats to your daughter
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14 October 2017, 01:59 PM
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Thanks for sharing G! |
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14 October 2017, 02:03 PM
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Your daughter will cherish and will someday hand it down to her granddaughter. Wonderful moment.
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14 October 2017, 11:45 PM
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14 October 2017, 02:05 PM
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....my kids’ 45+ year old watches. Wow. The stories behind them....they are not just watches, but timepieces worn by their grandparents.
This, my friends, is the REAL value behind our hobby. 
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15 October 2017, 05:43 AM
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15 October 2017, 09:02 AM
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A watch is worn on your very person close to the skin, through good times & bad, day & night, it has tracked the momentous points of a life. Yes, it's just an object, but if we are to imbue any object with some meaning greater than itself, then I tend to think a watch is as good a pick as any. Clothes are binned. Cars are scrapped. Houses are sold. I can't think of anything more personal. That's why I purposely bought my Submariner (first & only Rolex) to wear when I held my daughter in the delivery room (using the timing bezel to measure contractions & medication intervals!). Lovely story, G. Those little machines have meaning. |
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14 October 2017, 02:30 PM
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Very nice G , I'm sure it will be cherished !
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14 October 2017, 02:39 PM
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G,I'm sure your kids will be amazing people. Something about an apple and a tree!
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14 October 2017, 03:36 PM
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Wow, amazing sequel to the original story!
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14 October 2017, 05:29 PM
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Nice G
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14 October 2017, 09:51 PM
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Thank you G, you have an amazing and wonderful family. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. What a fantastic tribute.
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14 October 2017, 11:51 PM
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When my in law passed, I remember vividly the words my daughter said when I asked what she had learned from him. It took a fraction of a second to answer 'family is ALWAYS first' My friends: it is. |
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14 October 2017, 10:17 PM
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I think that is wonder for the grand children. Thanks for sharing.
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14 October 2017, 10:54 PM
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Beautiful!
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14 October 2017, 11:48 PM
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15 October 2017, 12:05 AM
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What a fantastic heirloom! Yes, family is everything and yours sounds like a very good family indeed.
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15 October 2017, 12:09 AM
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15 October 2017, 12:32 AM
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Wonderful story from a wonderful family.
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15 October 2017, 12:44 AM
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15 October 2017, 03:22 AM
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So touching, G......I have no doubt both R and G will cherish these heirlooms for their lifetimes.
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15 October 2017, 03:37 AM
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Beautiful story...I pray I have the same great fortune to be able to pass my watch down as well.
Wear in confidence and good health! |
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15 October 2017, 03:39 AM
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Very Cool!
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15 October 2017, 03:39 AM
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That's great, G!
Fantastic memories and heirlooms
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15 October 2017, 05:47 AM
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15 October 2017, 06:00 AM
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Speechless... blessings Gerardo
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