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19 January 2015, 01:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Warman
Watch: Rolex oyster
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My first Rolex!
My grandfather passed away 11 years ago, and the day after he died my grandmother gave this watch for me to hold and examine. She said "grandpa wanted you to have this". That was 11 years ago, and on this past Saturday for my 29th birthday I finally received my watch. This watch was given to my grandfather in December of 1990, purchased in Calgary Alberta. It include the logo for cana construction. My uncle has worn the watch for the past 11 years because my grandfather wanted in worn, knowing the importance.
I'm just starting to understand what Rolex stands for, and I'm truly amazed. Rolex oyster perpetual date |
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19 January 2015, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Watch: Grandpa's Tissot
Posts: 733
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Congratulations. Great story. I can relate as I also received my grandfather's watch (simple Tissot). I am 33 and he passed away 3 years before I was even born. I truly love this watch for the connection I feel with my grandfather who lived with integrity and with a great work ethic.
Congratulations again and may you wear it in excellent health. |
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19 January 2015, 05:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Bangkok
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Great story. You now have a lovely keeper which you can maybe one day pass down yourself. Keep it safe but wear it as it was meant to be worn.
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19 January 2015, 05:55 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 15,802
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A watch of real value. Thanks for sharing.
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19 January 2015, 07:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: Joey
Location: London
Watch: 116619LB & 16000
Posts: 361
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great story and welcome to TRF... wear the watch every day and not just store it somewhere
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19 January 2015, 07:44 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
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Great to hear stories like this! Many memories behind that watch and many more to come.
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19 January 2015, 08:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: thewatchguy
Location: UK
Watch: me buy gold..
Posts: 7,441
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Beautiful watch, and what a story behind it!..
 Enjoy that watch for many years buddy Dino
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19 January 2015, 09:13 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome and congrats
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19 January 2015, 09:16 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,244
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Great watch Clay, your grandfather is smiling down on you right now! Wear it with pride, take care of it and you too will pass it along at some point! Welcome to TRF!
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19 January 2015, 10:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Great story welcome
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19 January 2015, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
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Welcome to the forum and what a great story!
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19 January 2015, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Ri
Watch: 2014 tt GMT11
Posts: 234
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WoW!! Wear it in good health, thanks for sharing
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19 January 2015, 11:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Shane
Location: Minnesota
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 1,125
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Something wonderful to pass down to your son or daughter someday!
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19 January 2015, 11:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
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Wear it well
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19 January 2015, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 2,204
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Awesome watch! Congratulations!
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19 January 2015, 11:20 PM
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19 January 2015, 11:44 PM
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Location: United States
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Great story and watch, congrats!
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20 January 2015, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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Very nice congrats
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20 January 2015, 12:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Graham
Location: UK
Watch: Daytonas and Subs
Posts: 2,810
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Great storey.
I hope you enjoy wearing the lovely watch and remember the history behind it. Congratulations. |
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20 January 2015, 12:20 AM
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Wonderful story enjoyed reading that
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20 January 2015, 12:30 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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There is hope for TRF. Nice story. Thanks.
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20 January 2015, 12:31 AM
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What does it say on the dial under the hour hand
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20 January 2015, 02:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Warman
Watch: Rolex oyster
Posts: 2
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Thanks a lot guys! The watch does have a logo "CANA" for cana construction. My grandfather received it when they finished building midtown plaza in Saskatoon Canada. Do you think having this logo devalues the watch? My uncle did get it services and crystal replaced 11 years ago.
I have twin 2 year olds, one of which is a boy. He will one day receive this watch. How long can it be expected that this watch will last? I do need to send it away to rolex Canada for service and appraisal, but I'm not ready to part with it yet, as I just got it a few days ago. Do you guys sleep with it on? Any advice for a rolex newby like myself? |
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20 January 2015, 05:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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20 January 2015, 11:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Miki
Location: SG
Posts: 1,575
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A watch this value is priceless. No matter what's on the dial or engraved on its back, the real value is not monetary but emotions...
Congrats and wear it with pride.
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20 January 2015, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 586
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The inscription tells a story.
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21 January 2015, 01:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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21 January 2015, 01:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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Thanks for sharing your story with us....welcome and congrats!
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21 January 2015, 02:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Mikel
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 186
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Regarding how long it'll last, well, I received a watch that was my grandfather's and he bought it new before 1962 and it's still working like new after more than 50 years.
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21 January 2015, 02:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Great story. Congrats to you...and to whoever gets to wear it next.
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