Remembering Dad

[HiloBeMagical]

When I was perhaps 5 years old, I'd watch my dad get dressed for work and he'd let me put on his watch and clomp around in his big Florsheim gunboats.

Fifty-plus years later, I still treasure putting on his watch and wearing the same brand of shoes.

Miss you, Dad. But I'm doing OK. :)

Best,
Hilo


Imperial "Longwings" by Florsheim / Reference 6205 by Rolex

[Etschell]

A very nice remembrance and watch.

[cdmorenot]

I never want to start this kind of thread, but I know he is smiling somewhere. Gorgeous watch!

[05carbondrz]

Nice early 6205 with Pencil Hands.Can You post some more Pictures of it please?

[Skidaddy]

There is nothing like timeless classics. The Florsheims were my Grandfather's that he purchased new in 1953. They are now my "Special Occasion" shoes. The watches are a late '50's Air King and a Tudor 79090, they were not my Grandfather's as he was not a watch guy, but he had plenty of Style otherwise.

Here's to tributes to those we really miss and timeless classics!!!!

[Vincent65]

Very nice post and tribute. Great watch, to wear with pride and treasured memories.

[RolexJNJ]

Wonderful tradition and tribute!

[crowncollection]

Nice post and great watch cheers


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[zapokee]

Very touching. Let's hope our offspring make similar tributes to us in the future.

[Dr.Smellody]

Nice post and great looking 6205!

[linesiders]

Nice post.

Reminds me of shining my father's shoes. Boy, I hated doing thing. Man, I would love the opportunity to do it just one more time.

[HiloBeMagical]

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

Nice early 6205 with Pencil Hands.Can You post some more Pictures of it please?

Carbon,

Thank you. I'm proud to own it. Attached photo taken with cell phone. The "white" at 6 o'clock is just window glare off the crystal. I don't have a better set-up or equipment; sorry.

When it was passed on to me, I immediately drove it over to Bob Ridley. He tore the entire thing down and cleaned 50 years of ick out of it and it keeps incredibly accurate time for a watch that's more than 60 years old.

He didn't, of course, touch the dial or hands, but I did ask him to install a modern crystal since, (YES), I actually _wear_ it. The original plastic crystal is still with me, (as pictured).

I've got a photographer friend; if there's interest I'm sure she'd be willing to take some professional quality photos.

Thank again for your kind words,

Hilo

Rolex Reference 6205, Serial 2128XX
Rare- ("rare-ish"?)- example with pencil hands and without 1-10 minute markers on the bezel or "Submariner" on the dial:

[sea-dweller]

Very nice!

[SLS]

Great post!

[05carbondrz]

Awesome Watch! Thank You very much for that Picture.I would not hesitate to call that Watch rare,Especially being all original.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Great post All classics

[Robbyvm]

I love the watch (and the emotion in the post)... thank you

[skprd13]

Wow incredible watch Hilo!! Awesome!

[EdipisReks]

I think of my dad every time I strap this on:



I have a pair of his shoes (he had been a Bass Weejuns man since the 60s, and had just bought a new pair right before he died), but he was a 12E and I'm an 11EEE, so I don't get to wear them. They are on my shoe rack in my closet.

[roll9]

Beautiful post

[Dries]

Great post & beautiful watch

[Rebel]

[cop414]

Very nice post, your father is smiling down on you.

[lhanddds]

Originally Posted by HiloBeMagical

Carbon,

Thank you. I'm proud to own it. Attached photo taken with cell phone. The "white" at 6 o'clock is just window glare off the crystal. I don't have a better set-up or equipment; sorry.

When it was passed on to me, I immediately drove it over to Bob Ridley. He tore the entire thing down and cleaned 50 years of ick out of it and it keeps incredibly accurate time for a watch that's more than 60 years old.

He didn't, of course, touch the dial or hands, but I did ask him to install a modern crystal since, (YES), I actually _wear_ it. The original plastic crystal is still with me, (as pictured).

I've got a photographer friend; if there's interest I'm sure she'd be willing to take some professional quality photos.

Thank again for your kind words,

Hilo

Rolex Reference 6205, Serial 2128XX
Rare- ("rare-ish"?)- example with pencil hands and without 1-10 minute markers on the bezel or "Submariner" on the dial:

That's a beauty

[watch_guy]

You know guys my dad never had to nickels to rub together let alone a Rolex but I so loved and respected him for the man he was. Maybe he never had a Rolex but his son has two!
Well done pop, miss you, love you.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by linesiders

Nice post.

Reminds me of shining my father's shoes. Boy, I hated doing thing. Man, I would love the opportunity to do it just one more time.

I used to do my Dad's, too. I didn't like the idea - each time - at first, then, once I'd started, I got into it and quite enjoyed it. Usually 4 or 5 pairs a week, but sometimes as many as 9!!

[jdmi32]

Beautiful watch and memories.