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Mr. Vanos · 23 January 2020, 12:27 PM

Happy 2020 everyone. Haven’t posted in a while but thought occasion was right. 2019 was a great but bittersweet year. Was blessed to pick up several new references last year including a WG GMT Pepsi all from AD. Last summer I told myself one of my first goals of 2020 would be to surprise my dad with a GMT root beer for his bday this coming Feb 10. He has a vintage root beer and I know he had been in love with the new one. Needless to say I had been patiently waiting for the call from my AD. And even now as I fight my tears back, I’m still beyond devastated to share that my incredible dad passed away in October as a result of a long battle with cancer. Sadly he never made it to his bday and I had completely forgot about the watch. Three days ago my AD called to tell me my dad’s watch had arrived in time for his bday. I wasn’t sure how to respond without breaking down. I told him I’d call him back and immediately called my wife. She told me I had to buy the watch, there was no question. The watch was intended for my dad, it arrived right before his bday and I had to wear it in my dad’s honor. It was truly an emotional purchase but she was right. I can’t explain what surge of emotions ran through me when I first put the watch on. At some point I will have it engraved.

Also early last year I realized it was time to get my wife her own Sport Rolex so she can stop wearing and constantly adjusting mine. Today the call came for her no date Sub - it really is stunning and clean sans cyclops. Perfect for her as she never has the patience to set the date. I’ll be gifting it to her in March for our wedding anniversary. Amazing woman to say the least.

Thanks for listening. Much health and prosperity to each of you.

kieselguhr · 23 January 2020, 12:27 PM

Woah! Sorry to hear about your dad.

Big Green · 23 January 2020, 12:30 PM

Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man.

HopWatch · 23 January 2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Green

Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man.

Amen

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Db7566 · 23 January 2020, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HopWatch

Amen

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Thanks for the post. Invaluable watch.

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cat1pro · 23 January 2020, 01:02 PM

This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.

EndlessEight · 23 January 2020, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cat1pro

This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.

Cant say it any better.

Congrats!

st8edge · 27 January 2020, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cat1pro

This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.

A great way to honor your Father and each time you wear it I hope it brings happy and positive memories.

Danny83 · 24 January 2020, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Green

Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man.

Yes this

Helmi · 23 January 2020, 12:32 PM

Great story. Sorry for your dad's loss. Now you have a memory to honor snd always remember him. And congratulations on your great wife and watches.

jimcarver · 23 January 2020, 12:34 PM

Sorry for your loss, think of all the good memories each time you look at the watch.

Dbirdy914 · 23 January 2020, 12:35 PM

Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I would be willing to bet that he would have wanted you to get the watch and do exactly what you plan to do with it! Just because of that it will mean as much to you as it would have meant to him!

MTdweller · 23 January 2020, 12:35 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing!

bumbershoot · 23 January 2020, 12:38 PM

You now have a Root Beer which will stay in the family forever in his memory. Nothing will replace your father but to now have something this special for you and your family is incredible... I am a sentimental person and this would be so warming for me to wear each day.

edit: the fact your wife told you to buy it anyways speaks volumes of her. How touching to have it engraved... I would have that done asap as it's his watch anyways :) :)

Jonah10 · 23 January 2020, 12:39 PM

Sorry to hear about your dad. Congrats on ur watch, wear in good health. It’s a great memory to have of him. You definitely have a special wife! Best wishes

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DoxaDavid · 23 January 2020, 12:47 PM

Very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You will always cherish the CHNR now and may it bring a smile to your face while thinking of your dad of blessed memory.

envuks · 23 January 2020, 12:47 PM

I’m so sorry for the recent loss of your father. It does sound like you’ve got a great and supportive wife

Singslinger · 23 January 2020, 12:53 PM

Condolences on your father's passing.

The silver lining is that you've got a beautiful watch in his memory.

AF_Rob · 23 January 2020, 01:03 PM

Emotional story, thank you for sharing and well wishes to the community. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You have a seemingly supportive wife, which is great. Again, thanks for sharing your story.

Alastris · 23 January 2020, 01:10 PM

OP, I am touched by your story and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that as you cope with the loss you find some semblance of positive emotion when you wear this watch in your dad's memory.

ArtNouveau · 23 January 2020, 01:09 PM

Sorry about your father. Truly it is his watch and you’ll have it as a good memento of him.

Want_bourbon · 23 January 2020, 01:10 PM

Sorry to hear about your father. Beautiful way to remember him.

tkc324 · 23 January 2020, 01:13 PM

Sorry to hear man. Condolences to you and your family.

The Argonaut · 23 January 2020, 01:17 PM

Bittersweet indeed. I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I thank you for sharing.

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nworbled · 23 January 2020, 01:18 PM

Touching story. Sorry for your loss.

FSUGeoff · 23 January 2020, 01:19 PM

Great Story, I'm sure the watch will be special forever. I just got one for my son, and had his name put on the Card. These silly things can end up meaning a lot.

Cesarmsi · 23 January 2020, 01:19 PM

Heart felt story. Your Dad is watching from above and proud of your actions.

BTW.......it seems that your wife is just as supportive as mine. We are both lucky guys.

42itus · 23 January 2020, 01:19 PM

I’m sorry for your loss. I hope the watch brings a smile to your face every time you look at it.

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JoseR · 23 January 2020, 01:22 PM

May your dad R.I.P. Right decision to get the rootbeer and wear in his honor.

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Rockland · 23 January 2020, 01:33 PM

Greatest story I have read in a long time. Wear it in good health. Your dad will always be with you. I couldn’t help but think of this!

https://www.sodapoponline.com/products/dads-root-beer

23 January 2020, 12:27 PM	#1
Mr. Vanos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali Watch: The Deep Blue Posts: 49	Bittersweet double incoming Happy 2020 everyone. Haven’t posted in a while but thought occasion was right. 2019 was a great but bittersweet year. Was blessed to pick up several new references last year including a WG GMT Pepsi all from AD. Last summer I told myself one of my first goals of 2020 would be to surprise my dad with a GMT root beer for his bday this coming Feb 10. He has a vintage root beer and I know he had been in love with the new one. Needless to say I had been patiently waiting for the call from my AD. And even now as I fight my tears back, I’m still beyond devastated to share that my incredible dad passed away in October as a result of a long battle with cancer. Sadly he never made it to his bday and I had completely forgot about the watch. Three days ago my AD called to tell me my dad’s watch had arrived in time for his bday. I wasn’t sure how to respond without breaking down. I told him I’d call him back and immediately called my wife. She told me I had to buy the watch, there was no question. The watch was intended for my dad, it arrived right before his bday and I had to wear it in my dad’s honor. It was truly an emotional purchase but she was right. I can’t explain what surge of emotions ran through me when I first put the watch on. At some point I will have it engraved. Also early last year I realized it was time to get my wife her own Sport Rolex so she can stop wearing and constantly adjusting mine. Today the call came for her no date Sub - it really is stunning and clean sans cyclops. Perfect for her as she never has the patience to set the date. I’ll be gifting it to her in March for our wedding anniversary. Amazing woman to say the least. Thanks for listening. Much health and prosperity to each of you. Attached Images __________________ Watches & Cars...or is it Cars & Watches?

23 January 2020, 12:27 PM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Bittersweet double incoming Woah! Sorry to hear about your dad.

23 January 2020, 12:30 PM	#3
Big Green "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/116500LN/APRO Posts: 161	Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man. __________________ Current Collection, in order of wrist time Rolex326934/IWC500705/Rolex116710BLNR/Rolex116500LN/AP15400ST Wife: Rolex178274/BreitlingB13050 (My Father's)

23 January 2020, 12:47 PM	#16
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. You will always cherish the CHNR now and may it bring a smile to your face while thinking of your dad of blessed memory. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

23 January 2020, 12:47 PM	#17
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I’m so sorry for the recent loss of your father. It does sound like you’ve got a great and supportive wife __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

23 January 2020, 01:02 PM	#6
cat1pro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: florida Posts: 94	This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.

23 January 2020, 12:32 PM	#10
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Great story. Sorry for your dad's loss. Now you have a memory to honor snd always remember him. And congratulations on your great wife and watches.

23 January 2020, 12:34 PM	#11
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	Sorry for your loss, think of all the good memories each time you look at the watch.

23 January 2020, 12:35 PM	#12
Dbirdy914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Alabama Watch: 118205 Posts: 45	Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I would be willing to bet that he would have wanted you to get the watch and do exactly what you plan to do with it! Just because of that it will mean as much to you as it would have meant to him!

23 January 2020, 12:35 PM	#13
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Great story. Thanks for sharing!

23 January 2020, 12:38 PM	#14
bumbershoot Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vancity Watch: Sub Date 116610LN Posts: 178	You now have a Root Beer which will stay in the family forever in his memory. Nothing will replace your father but to now have something this special for you and your family is incredible... I am a sentimental person and this would be so warming for me to wear each day. edit: the fact your wife told you to buy it anyways speaks volumes of her. How touching to have it engraved... I would have that done asap as it's his watch anyways :) :)

23 January 2020, 12:39 PM	#15
Jonah10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Orlando Posts: 364	Sorry to hear about your dad. Congrats on ur watch, wear in good health. It’s a great memory to have of him. You definitely have a special wife! Best wishes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2020, 12:53 PM	#18
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Condolences on your father's passing. The silver lining is that you've got a beautiful watch in his memory.

23 January 2020, 01:03 PM	#19
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,674	Emotional story, thank you for sharing and well wishes to the community. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. You have a seemingly supportive wife, which is great. Again, thanks for sharing your story.

23 January 2020, 01:10 PM	#20
Alastris "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 34	OP, I am touched by your story and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that as you cope with the loss you find some semblance of positive emotion when you wear this watch in your dad's memory.

23 January 2020, 01:09 PM	#21
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,392	Sorry about your father. Truly it is his watch and you’ll have it as a good memento of him.

23 January 2020, 01:10 PM	#22
Want_bourbon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Watch: Gold Daytona Posts: 30	Sorry to hear about your father. Beautiful way to remember him.

23 January 2020, 01:13 PM	#23
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Sorry to hear man. Condolences to you and your family.

23 January 2020, 01:17 PM	#24
The Argonaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: VA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 1,373	Bittersweet indeed. I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I thank you for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2020, 01:18 PM	#25
nworbled "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Honolulu, HI Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 312	Touching story. Sorry for your loss.

23 January 2020, 01:19 PM	#26
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	Great Story, I'm sure the watch will be special forever. I just got one for my son, and had his name put on the Card. These silly things can end up meaning a lot. __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

23 January 2020, 01:19 PM	#27
Cesarmsi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: East USA Watch: Milgauss, GMT, YM, Posts: 401	Heart felt story. Your Dad is watching from above and proud of your actions. BTW.......it seems that your wife is just as supportive as mine. We are both lucky guys.

23 January 2020, 01:19 PM	#28
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I’m sorry for your loss. I hope the watch brings a smile to your face every time you look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2020, 01:22 PM	#29
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,276	May your dad R.I.P. Right decision to get the rootbeer and wear in his honor. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

23 January 2020, 01:33 PM	#30
Rockland "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 205	Greatest story I have read in a long time. Wear it in good health. Your dad will always be with you. I couldn’t help but think of this! https://www.sodapoponline.com/products/dads-root-beer

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