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MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 05:22 AM

Ok so, funny story. Ish.

I drove my deuce and a half to publix today to pull some cash out from the atm. While parallel parking it in front of the store I noticed this older gentleman run out of the way. Like RUN. So once I got parked I decided to go and let him know “I saw him and was not going to hit him and let him know I apologize for scaring him”.

So I walk in and see him and immediately start the conversation with “I am so sorry if I scared you backing up into that spot, I saw you. My apologies!”

I decided to pay for his alcohol purchase and as I walked out he caught up to me to say thank you.

While we were talking I said “that’s a Rolex right?”

He says “yes, I’ve worn it everyday for 25 yrs.”

I said great watch can I take a picture and he said “sure”.

His name was Dave and I hope to run into him again.

Pics or it didn’t happen.

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soxfan39 · 27 March 2022, 05:24 AM

Great story and very generous of you. We don't value our elderly folks like we need to.

KY.. · 27 March 2022, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by soxfan39

We don't value our elderly folks like we need to.

That is a fact, many see elderly as prey now-days!

Spectre38 · 27 March 2022, 05:31 AM

Very nice, Goat... although the deuce and a half may have been overkill for an ATM run.

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spectre38

Very nice, Goat... although the deuce and a half may have been overkill for an ATM run.

Hahahaha, Paul, it’s only overkill if you think it is. I drive this thing wherever, whenever.

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Teksurv · 27 March 2022, 05:33 AM

Good story and it's awesome to see the longevity of these watches.

Michael1968 · 27 March 2022, 05:40 AM

Nice story
Congratulations

MiDoon · 27 March 2022, 06:09 AM

Tough to pick between those two.

Great story here.

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MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MiDoon

Tough to pick between those two.

Great story here.

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Originally Posted by soxfan39

Great story and very generous of you. We don't value our elderly folks like we need to.

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Originally Posted by Michael1968

Nice story

Congratulations

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Originally Posted by Teksurv

Good story and it's awesome to see the longevity of these watches.

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Originally Posted by KY..

That is a fact, many see elderly as prey now-days!

Thank you gentleman. For the record, I didn’t do it because he was elderly. I did it because I felt like I may have ruined that guys day. Especially because my truck isn’t necessarily the norm in my neighborhood.

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edisonstar23 · 27 March 2022, 09:50 PM

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Thank you gentleman. For the record, I didn’t do it because he was elderly. I did it because I felt like I may have ruined that guys day. Especially because my truck isn’t necessarily the norm in my neighborhood.

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Great story! Isn’t nice to find watches as a common with a stranger.

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travisb · 27 March 2022, 09:52 PM

Very nice move on your part!

MrGoat · 28 March 2022, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Very nice move on your part!

Thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by edisonstar23

Great story! Isn’t nice to find watches as a common with a stranger.

I have actually had quite a few watch conversations at that Publix. And it is about the only place I’ve ran into many different Rolex. The most common I’ve ran into were other 16613lb’s. It seems I can’t go a week without seeing at least one besides mine. But at that Publix I’ve seen multiple different PM models, stainless Daytona, quite a few variations of datejusts.

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jets · 27 March 2022, 06:25 AM

I love that

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Qngo516 · 27 March 2022, 06:27 AM

Hey MrGoat. I don’t say this often but that’s a fitting name. Way to live up to it. Thanks for sharing.

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MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 07:04 AM

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Hey MrGoat. I don’t say this often but that’s a fitting name. Way to live up to it. Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you sir, much appreciated however the name refers to an actual goat, not the GOAT.

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173rdabn · 27 March 2022, 06:43 AM

I do so love the deuce and a half. Lots of memories.

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 07:03 AM

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I do so love the deuce and a half. Lots of memories.

Man, it’s a freaking blast!! I’ve been offered 3x what I’ve got in it and can’t let it go. Just brings so much joy to so many people.

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brandrea · 27 March 2022, 07:05 AM

This makes me smile … truly smile. You’re a good man

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 07:10 AM

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This makes me smile … truly smile. You’re a good man

Thanks Brian, I try to be the best man I can be everyday. Some days are better than others.

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Spectre38 · 27 March 2022, 07:17 AM

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I try to be the best man I can be everyday. Some days are better than others.

I am pretty sure we all know that feeling.

brandrea · 27 March 2022, 08:16 AM

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Thanks Brian, I try to be the best man I can be everyday. Some days are better than others.

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True for all of us my friend.

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Robf52 · 27 March 2022, 07:16 AM

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This makes me smile … truly smile. You’re a good man

x2.

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 07:32 AM

In my opinion the best part of the picture is Dave’s watch is set to the correct day and time. He obviously uses it daily.

Dave is my hero.

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MJ EXPLORER · 27 March 2022, 07:54 AM

Great story! You can really picture the whole scene.

I love these guys who bought one watch and wear it every day. Too cool!

Thanks for sharing.

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garyk · 27 March 2022, 07:57 AM

Very good story, thank you for posting

alphadweller · 27 March 2022, 08:36 AM

Good karma, my friend.

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 09:06 AM

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Good karma, my friend.

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Originally Posted by garyk

Very good story, thank you for posting

Thank you gentlemen. It was more about Dave’s watch than my actions.

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Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

Great story! You can really picture the whole scene.

I love these guys who bought one watch and wear it every day. Too cool!

Thanks for sharing.

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Dave is certainly one of those guys. Thanks for appreciating him.

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Alex71168 · 27 March 2022, 09:13 AM

Great story but don’t run into him he thinks you tried that the first time! Lol

MrGoat · 27 March 2022, 09:16 AM

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Great story but don’t run into him he thinks you tried that the first time! Lol

No worries about that, next time he will know I see him.

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Ensign · 27 March 2022, 10:09 AM

…but your bluesy steals the show.

27 March 2022, 05:22 AM	#1
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,475	Two well loved Rolex. Ok so, funny story. Ish. I drove my deuce and a half to publix today to pull some cash out from the atm. While parallel parking it in front of the store I noticed this older gentleman run out of the way. Like RUN. So once I got parked I decided to go and let him know “I saw him and was not going to hit him and let him know I apologize for scaring him”. So I walk in and see him and immediately start the conversation with “I am so sorry if I scared you backing up into that spot, I saw you. My apologies!” I decided to pay for his alcohol purchase and as I walked out he caught up to me to say thank you. While we were talking I said “that’s a Rolex right?” He says “yes, I’ve worn it everyday for 25 yrs.” I said great watch can I take a picture and he said “sure”. His name was Dave and I hope to run into him again. Pics or it didn’t happen. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

27 March 2022, 05:24 AM	#2
soxfan39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: los angeles Watch: 5168G Posts: 453	Great story and very generous of you. We don't value our elderly folks like we need to. __________________ PP 5168g ♛ 1680 red ♛ 126610LV

27 March 2022, 05:31 AM	#4
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Very nice, Goat... although the deuce and a half may have been overkill for an ATM run. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

27 March 2022, 06:25 AM	#13
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I love that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

27 March 2022, 07:57 AM	#25
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,748	Very good story, thank you for posting __________________

27 March 2022, 05:33 AM	#6
Teksurv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 182	Good story and it's awesome to see the longevity of these watches.

27 March 2022, 05:40 AM	#7
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Nice story Congratulations

27 March 2022, 06:09 AM	#8
MiDoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 236	Tough to pick between those two. Great story here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2022, 09:52 PM	#11
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Very nice move on your part!

27 March 2022, 06:27 AM	#14
Qngo516 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex N. Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 110	Hey MrGoat. I don’t say this often but that’s a fitting name. Way to live up to it. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2022, 06:43 AM	#16
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	I do so love the deuce and a half. Lots of memories.

27 March 2022, 07:05 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	This makes me smile … truly smile. You’re a good man

27 March 2022, 07:32 AM	#23
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,475	In my opinion the best part of the picture is Dave’s watch is set to the correct day and time. He obviously uses it daily. Dave is my hero. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

27 March 2022, 07:54 AM	#24
MJ EXPLORER 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Arkansas Watch: Explorer 40 Posts: 1,026	Great story! You can really picture the whole scene. I love these guys who bought one watch and wear it every day. Too cool! Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2022, 08:36 AM	#26
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Good karma, my friend.

27 March 2022, 09:13 AM	#28
Alex71168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 484	Great story but don’t run into him he thinks you tried that the first time! Lol

27 March 2022, 10:09 AM	#30
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 715	…but your bluesy steals the show.

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