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Old 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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Old 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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Old 15 October 2017, 08:11 AM   #33
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Old 15 October 2017, 08:15 AM   #34
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Old 15 October 2017, 09:02 AM   #35
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....my kids’ 45+ year old watches. Wow. The stories behind them....they are not just watches, but timepieces worn by their grandparents.

This, my friends, is the REAL value behind our hobby. [/IMG]
Very much this.

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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Old 15 October 2017, 12:26 PM   #36
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That's beautiful.
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 15 October 2017, 10:41 PM   #39
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Old 15 October 2017, 11:45 PM   #40
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So touching, G......I have no doubt both R and G will cherish these heirlooms for their lifetimes.
I am sure they will.
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Beautiful story...I pray I have the same great fortune to be able to pass my watch down as well.

Wear in confidence and good health!
It is a very touching gesture.
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That's great, G!
Fantastic memories and heirlooms
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Agreed. It's not the value of the watch but the immeasurable value of the memories it brings.
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Just saw this, what a beautiful thing.....family. Nothing feels as good as family love. Thanks for sharing G .


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Old 15 October 2017, 11:50 PM   #41
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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.
Beautiful!!!
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Very much this.

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.
Thank you for your words, and you are right. Also, beautiful meaningful little machines
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Wow that's an awesome sentiment and something she will always cherish and remember.
It is
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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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They are fully aware of the tremendous meaning of the gesture and the
huge sentimental value. Me...I am so proud of them.
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Old 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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Old 16 October 2017, 03:13 AM   #43
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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.
A fantastic way. Every time they look at that timepiece, I am sure great memories will be reminded.
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Old 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!

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Old 16 October 2017, 06:55 AM   #45
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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!!
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:12 AM   #46
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:46 PM   #47
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Old 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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Old 16 October 2017, 09:20 PM   #49
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Old 17 October 2017, 01:48 AM   #51
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