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HogwldFLTR · 15 November 2017, 02:31 PM

I've been meditating today on the fact that it was my parents anniversary. They are both deceased and I miss them both. I'd have loved to have them around later in my life then they were. It struck me just a few minutes ago while at work that it would have been their 70th wedding anniversary this past day. I know this for certain because I'm wearing my father's wedding band which was bought at Tiffany's in 1947. I was married about two and a half years after my father's death.

At any rate I thought I'd share a photo of the simple 70 year old wedding band and part of the engraving inside. My anniversary is also engraved inside as well. Some don't like mixing gold wedding rings with other than gold watches. For me having the band my father wore through the marriage that was only ended by his death transcends any other concerns. Perhaps it is part of the reason I'm still married after 32 years.

teqp · 15 November 2017, 02:53 PM

Lee, you are lucky to have your fathers wedding ring. I totally agree with you regarding having parents around in our later years. I wish mine were around as well, but they passed in their mid-60s.

Wear your wedding ring proudly. Thanks for sharing the story and beautiful watch as well.

werdna713 · 15 November 2017, 02:53 PM

Great way to remember them by.

HogwldFLTR · 15 November 2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by teqp

Lee, you are lucky to have your fathers wedding ring. I totally agree with you regarding having parents around in our later years. I wish mine were around as well, but they passed in their mid-60s.

Wear your wedding ring proudly. Thanks for sharing the story and beautiful watch as well.

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Great way to remember them by.

Thanks for reading and sharing in my reminiscence.

sensui · 15 November 2017, 03:03 PM

The unfortunate cycle/circle of life. It's nice to see them live on through your memories and nostalgia. I'll drink to that tonight.

SearChart · 15 November 2017, 07:49 PM

Keep remembering the good moments

I can't imagine what it is like to lose my parents, but I know the day will come.

ejvette · 15 November 2017, 08:43 PM

That's really quite nice that you wear the same wedding band as your dad that's a great tribute to him Lee

cop414 · 15 November 2017, 09:04 PM

They are smiling down on you today as always Lee. Thank you for sharing this.

rolex75216 · 15 November 2017, 09:38 PM

Great story Lee! Love it! I for one actually like the look of the different metal colors together. Each tell a story and for you that story is very precious!

ajas · 15 November 2017, 09:40 PM

Great story. Thank you.

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brandrea · 15 November 2017, 09:44 PM

There's a profound connection between children and parents. Thanks for sharing Lee

Abdullah71601 · 15 November 2017, 09:48 PM

My parents are coming up on their 60th anniversary. They are in their 80's and are downsizing in preparation to move into smaller digs. I've asked for the Stickley furniture, but I've never thought about dad's ring when he passes. I'm going to guess that he'll take it with him.

1William · 15 November 2017, 09:51 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Art 1 · 15 November 2017, 11:00 PM

Very nice.

SG56 · 15 November 2017, 11:31 PM

Beautiful story, Lee! Wear it with pride!

HogwldFLTR · 16 November 2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

The unfortunate cycle/circle of life. It's nice to see them live on through your memories and nostalgia. I'll drink to that tonight.

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Keep remembering the good moments

I can't imagine what it is like to lose my parents, but I know the day will come.

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Originally Posted by ejvette

That's really quite nice that you wear the same wedding band as your dad that's a great tribute to him Lee

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Originally Posted by cop414

They are smiling down on you today as always Lee. Thank you for sharing this.

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Originally Posted by rolex75216

Great story Lee! Love it! I for one actually like the look of the different metal colors together. Each tell a story and for you that story is very precious!

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Originally Posted by ajas

Great story. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

There's a profound connection between children and parents. Thanks for sharing Lee

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

My parents are coming up on their 60th anniversary. They are in their 80's and are downsizing in preparation to move into smaller digs. I've asked for the Stickley furniture, but I've never thought about dad's ring when he passes. I'm going to guess that he'll take it with him.

From what I understand there can be theft from funeral parlors. I think many hold onto their parent's jewelry.

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Great story. Thanks for sharing.

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Very nice.

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Originally Posted by SG56

Beautiful story, Lee! Wear it with pride!

Thanks, all. 70 years is a long time ago, even before I was born.

faz · 16 November 2017, 07:03 AM

Beautiful ring. Beautiful thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing.

Karle12 · 16 November 2017, 07:30 AM

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story

Tri-Tip · 16 November 2017, 07:59 AM

Lost my father earlier this year. I wear his wedding ring, not the one he had when my parents were married in 1949, but a ring that he had made about 20 years ago and wore as a wedding ring. It has a diamond that his grandfather had when he came to the US in the early 1900's.

GB-man · 16 November 2017, 08:21 AM

Lovely ring lee. Great to have that with you at all times.

PanosI · 16 November 2017, 08:46 AM

What a beautiful story Lee ! Thanks for sharing.

1st amg · 16 November 2017, 09:20 AM

Wow Lee, that is touching and the loss of your parents resonates with me as my father passed away just six weeks ago. What an incredibly difficult adjustment for my family right now. That wedding ring is just the right thing to have. Thanks for sharing Lee

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RichM · 16 November 2017, 11:51 AM

Your parents would certainly be proud of you Lee. A very touching post and thank you for sharing it.

RW16610 · 16 November 2017, 01:26 PM

Thanks for sharing that story with us, Lee. It's nice that you've got this as a reminder and I see no problem wearing that ring with the watch

keschete · 16 November 2017, 02:40 PM

How awesome that you have his ring! Wonderful story!

HogwldFLTR · 16 November 2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by faz

Beautiful ring. Beautiful thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Karle12

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

Lost my father earlier this year. I wear his wedding ring, not the one he had when my parents were married in 1949, but a ring that he had made about 20 years ago and wore as a wedding ring. It has a diamond that his grandfather had when he came to the US in the early 1900's.

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Lovely ring lee. Great to have that with you at all times.

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Originally Posted by PanosI

What a beautiful story Lee ! Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Wow Lee, that is touching and the loss of your parents resonates with me as my father passed away just six weeks ago. What an incredibly difficult adjustment for my family right now. That wedding ring is just the right thing to have. Thanks for sharing Lee

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Your parents would certainly be proud of you Lee. A very touching post and thank you for sharing it.

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Originally Posted by RW16610

Thanks for sharing that story with us, Lee. It's nice that you've got this as a reminder and I see no problem wearing that ring with the watch

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Originally Posted by keschete

How awesome that you have his ring! Wonderful story!

Thank you all for appreciating my 70th anniversary post for my parents. When I was given it by my mother, prior to my wedding, it meant a lot to her even to the point of making me go into Tiffany's with her to get it sized. Perhaps for her it brought back some memories of when it was first bought. Too late to ask her now.

emersm · 16 November 2017, 07:30 PM

What a great story, thanks for sharing. What an honor to be able to wear your father's wedding ring as your own. A constant reminder of a life well lived.

15 November 2017, 02:31 PM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Seventy Years I've been meditating today on the fact that it was my parents anniversary. They are both deceased and I miss them both. I'd have loved to have them around later in my life then they were. It struck me just a few minutes ago while at work that it would have been their 70th wedding anniversary this past day. I know this for certain because I'm wearing my father's wedding band which was bought at Tiffany's in 1947. I was married about two and a half years after my father's death. At any rate I thought I'd share a photo of the simple 70 year old wedding band and part of the engraving inside. My anniversary is also engraved inside as well. Some don't like mixing gold wedding rings with other than gold watches. For me having the band my father wore through the marriage that was only ended by his death transcends any other concerns. Perhaps it is part of the reason I'm still married after 32 years. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 November 2017, 08:43 PM	#7
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	That's really quite nice that you wear the same wedding band as your dad that's a great tribute to him Lee __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 November 2017, 09:04 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	They are smiling down on you today as always Lee. Thank you for sharing this. __________________ 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

15 November 2017, 09:38 PM	#9
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Great story Lee! Love it! I for one actually like the look of the different metal colors together. Each tell a story and for you that story is very precious! __________________ 126300, 126610LN

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SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Beautiful story, Lee! Wear it with pride! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

15 November 2017, 02:53 PM	#2
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Lee, you are lucky to have your fathers wedding ring. I totally agree with you regarding having parents around in our later years. I wish mine were around as well, but they passed in their mid-60s. Wear your wedding ring proudly. Thanks for sharing the story and beautiful watch as well.

15 November 2017, 02:53 PM	#3
werdna713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Florida Watch: 16600 Posts: 16	Great way to remember them by.

15 November 2017, 03:03 PM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	The unfortunate cycle/circle of life. It's nice to see them live on through your memories and nostalgia. I'll drink to that tonight.

15 November 2017, 09:40 PM	#10
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Great story. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

15 November 2017, 09:44 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,132	There's a profound connection between children and parents. Thanks for sharing Lee

15 November 2017, 09:48 PM	#12
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	My parents are coming up on their 60th anniversary. They are in their 80's and are downsizing in preparation to move into smaller digs. I've asked for the Stickley furniture, but I've never thought about dad's ring when he passes. I'm going to guess that he'll take it with him.

15 November 2017, 09:51 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Great story. Thanks for sharing.

15 November 2017, 11:00 PM	#14
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very nice.

16 November 2017, 07:03 AM	#17
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Beautiful ring. Beautiful thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

16 November 2017, 07:30 AM	#18
Karle12 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, Omega, etc Posts: 118	Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story

16 November 2017, 07:59 AM	#19
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	Lost my father earlier this year. I wear his wedding ring, not the one he had when my parents were married in 1949, but a ring that he had made about 20 years ago and wore as a wedding ring. It has a diamond that his grandfather had when he came to the US in the early 1900's.

16 November 2017, 08:21 AM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Lovely ring lee. Great to have that with you at all times. __________________

16 November 2017, 08:46 AM	#21
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	What a beautiful story Lee ! Thanks for sharing.

16 November 2017, 09:20 AM	#22
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Wow Lee, that is touching and the loss of your parents resonates with me as my father passed away just six weeks ago. What an incredibly difficult adjustment for my family right now. That wedding ring is just the right thing to have. Thanks for sharing Lee Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2017, 11:51 AM	#23
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Your parents would certainly be proud of you Lee. A very touching post and thank you for sharing it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

16 November 2017, 01:26 PM	#24
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Thanks for sharing that story with us, Lee. It's nice that you've got this as a reminder and I see no problem wearing that ring with the watch

16 November 2017, 02:40 PM	#25
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	How awesome that you have his ring! Wonderful story! __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

16 November 2017, 07:30 PM	#27
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	What a great story, thanks for sharing. What an honor to be able to wear your father's wedding ring as your own. A constant reminder of a life well lived.

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