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15 October 2017, 07:40 AM | #31 |
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That's incredible, Gerardo! Thanks for sharing that with us
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15 October 2017, 08:10 AM | #32 |
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That’s a special moment for sure. I have my great grandfather’s Elgin pocket watch from 1918 and will pass it on to the next generation eventually.
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15 October 2017, 08:11 AM | #33 |
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Love these types of posts!
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15 October 2017, 08:15 AM | #34 |
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Thank you for sharing.
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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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15 October 2017, 12:26 PM | #36 |
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That's beautiful.
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15 October 2017, 07:54 PM | #37 |
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Wow that's an awesome sentiment and something she will always cherish and remember.
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15 October 2017, 10:37 PM | #38 |
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Few items can mean as much as a watch, or a ring, or a rosary that an ancestor cherished and used daily for many decades. I hope your kids enjoy long and happy lives to value these keepsakes and pass on to their own offspring with the inevitable family stories that make such heirlooms meaningful.
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15 October 2017, 10:41 PM | #39 |
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Amazing G
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huge sentimental value. Me...I am so proud of them. It is! |
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15 October 2017, 11:58 PM | #42 |
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This is touching. I agree, this is what makes this hobby so special. These pieces can be passed on for generations and carry all the magic on to the next family member who is honored to wear these heirlooms.
Great way to remember loved ones.
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16 October 2017, 03:13 AM | #43 |
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A fantastic way. Every time they look at that timepiece, I am sure great memories will be reminded.
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16 October 2017, 05:42 AM | #44 |
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Family first and later all the rest!
Thanks for sharing and I'm sure your children will wear them with proud and health!! Enhorabuena amigo! "If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx. |
16 October 2017, 06:55 AM | #45 |
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16 October 2017, 11:12 AM | #46 |
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Love it!
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16 October 2017, 01:46 PM | #47 |
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16 October 2017, 03:09 PM | #48 |
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This is exactly why I start collecting watches.. thanks G!!!
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16 October 2017, 10:12 PM | #50 |
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thank you for sharing!
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17 October 2017, 01:48 AM | #51 |
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