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4 April 2015, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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Father gifts his first rolex to his son
Grew up watching my father wear this watch. Yesterday he handed this to me at our watch dealers office. Said happy birthday. It's very sentimental and I was shocked. Of course I asked if he was ok and If there was anything wrong! He said nope just wanted you to enjoy this while I was still here and can watch you with it. Very nice and moving gift. Every time I look at it I think of him. Guess that's the point. Well. Enjoy. Rich
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4 April 2015, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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Congratulations Rich. Great story.
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4 April 2015, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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Very cool! Beautiful.
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4 April 2015, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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Great stuff.. treasure these moments!
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4 April 2015, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Awesome!
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4 April 2015, 03:17 PM | #6 |
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That's great. My boys are both very young but I already think about the special things I will pass on to them when they are older. Enjoy!
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4 April 2015, 04:49 PM | #7 |
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It does not get any better than that!
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4 April 2015, 04:54 PM | #8 |
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The watches I will be leaving to my son ?
My 1675 ( 1967 ) , Tudor Sub ( 1971 ) , IWC Mark XV (2006 ) , IWC Boys Watch
(1952 ), Omega Seamaster ( 1972 ) plus 10 assorted Casios , Seiko Diver's watches and , wait for it , a Swatch Automatic . The reason why I have put a question mark in the title of this post is ...... " Why does anyone need a watch Dad , if I need to know the time .... I can look at my Mobile/ Cellphone ? " . That's why I'll sell the lot and put the money towards my Grandaughter's Educational Fund . Where did I go wrong with that boy ? . |
4 April 2015, 05:47 PM | #9 |
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Nice story enjoy the watch and I would never sell it.
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4 April 2015, 07:36 PM | #10 |
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Beautiful story. Hopefully one day I can pass some of my time pieces onto someone.
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4 April 2015, 07:49 PM | #11 |
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That's fantastic Congratulations Rich. Nothing can replace that watch
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4 April 2015, 08:41 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations! Rolex are meant to be passed down.
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4 April 2015, 08:59 PM | #13 |
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That's great, wear it well!
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4 April 2015, 09:41 PM | #14 |
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Great watch and an even better story. Enjoy!
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4 April 2015, 09:53 PM | #15 |
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Very nice Rich, congrats
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4 April 2015, 11:09 PM | #16 |
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I am 58 with 3 in college, I have been thinking if this myself, on and off... But now I have to go buy 2 more Rolexes.... Lol
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4 April 2015, 11:16 PM | #17 |
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Great story and watch. Fantastic.
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4 April 2015, 11:30 PM | #18 |
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The best way to receive a watch. Can't wait to see it in person buddy. Enjoy
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4 April 2015, 11:53 PM | #19 |
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Now that's an incoming, wear it in good health!
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5 April 2015, 02:08 AM | #20 |
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I love these sort of stories. Congrats! I hope the tradition continues for more generations to come.
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Great story, thank you for sharing.
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5 April 2015, 02:17 AM | #22 |
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Great story. Enjoy the watch and thanks for sharing.
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5 April 2015, 03:32 AM | #23 |
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Great story. Congrats and enjoy the watch.
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5 April 2015, 03:50 AM | #24 |
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Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this lovely story, and for putting smile on my face
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5 April 2015, 04:17 AM | #25 |
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Love stories like these. Thank you for sharing and of course congrats!
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5 April 2015, 04:17 AM | #26 |
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Wonderful story
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5 April 2015, 04:22 AM | #27 |
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The start of a family heirloom. congratulation, enjoy!
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5 April 2015, 04:38 AM | #28 |
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Great story Rich; I know that you will treasure it forever...
It doesn't even need to be a Rolex to have sentimental value!
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5 April 2015, 04:48 AM | #29 |
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Nice & meaningful
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5 April 2015, 05:07 AM | #30 |
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I wear my dads 1675 GMT-Master every day since he died in 2004.
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