Inherited my uncle's Rolex

[Chadridv]

thanks for sharing! Great story and watch. Also a rare time that I really like and appreciate the engraving. Total class there!

[brian89]

Its less materialistic than people think...

-john mayer on "talking watches"

Beautifull tribute and a great piece to own and cherish

Sorry for your loss:(

[Louis (Toronto)]

My condolences on your loss. I'm sure you will cherish this special watch and it will remind you of him every time you look at the time.

[Pedros]

Beautiful memento. Good job on the engraving. Very special

[jrs146]

Very sorry for the loss of your uncle. I'm sure he would be proud to see you wearing his beloved watch. Hopefully you will be lucky enough to wear it for a lifetime and pass it along to someone you love.


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[IFS88]

Sorry for your loss, your uncle had great taste!!! That is a beatiful watch.

[fskywalker]

May your uncle rest in peace! Sweet gift he left you, very nice of you onengraving the back on his honor! Enjoy it in good health!

[sea-dweller]

Very nice!

[Rolex_Persia]

Great way to remember him and keep that watch forever.

[SemperFi]

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your uncle. Wear his watch with pride.

[Rolbreitling]

Great watch, great story. Beautiful way to cherish your uncle's memories.

[dominic.warren]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Your story is truly what this hobby is about I hope we all can find someone close to us who appreciates the things we cherish in this world. To often in cases like this they go to the highest bidder. Hats off to you and wear her in good health.

[Colin10101]

Great story, and an amazing day date. Absolutely stunning.

[Gaijin]

Beautiful. Both the Rolex and your relationship with your Uncle. I hope my Nephew thinks the same of me as you do with your Uncle.

[JUSTIFIED]

Very touching. You're uncle was lucky to have you and it surely sounds like you were lucky to have him. Cherish the memories and let the watch remind you to live each day the very best you can, just as your uncle did!

[KBM]

Touching story, and a great way to remember a dear family member. Cherish that watch to the fullest. Welcome to TRF.

[BlackHayze]

Everyone, your kind words have brought a huge smile to my face tonight. Thank you. It means the world to me that so many have appreciated the story of my uncle. In the past two years I've lost two of the three closest men in my life growing up. Luckily my father is still healthy and alive, and will be for many years to come. Having my uncles watch and grandpas ring mean the world to me, they were both huge influences in the man I am today.

To those asking about where I got the engraving done, I apologize but I'm not sure. I can ask if anyone lives in the St. Louis area and wants to know. It was my father who, as the executor of my uncle's will, got the watch serviced, polished, and engraved out of the estate. I know it was done by the same engraver who engraves the St. Louis Cardinals' jewelry. He was amazing, he mocked up so many engravings on throwaway pieces of metal for us until we settled on the perfect design.

Again, I can't stress enough how much it brings a smile to my face to see people appreciating my uncle's story. He was a truly inspriring man who, at the age of 54, left this world entirely too soon. It's an inheritance I wish I didn't have, but one I am truly honored to receive. In his memories he lives on, and each of you reading this post are keeping that memory alive. Thank you. John would be truly taken aback with joy at just this small amount of people reading about him and appreciating his story.

[datejust24]

Very very cool and I'm sorry for your loss. Your uncle had great taste and has left you with a great watch to remember him by.

[joli160]

Touching story, wear your DD with pride :thumbs:
Perfect engraving

[Mortalcoil]

Wear it in good health. Sorry for your loss.

[crowncollection]

Well done sir


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[shs134]

I'm a long time lurker on the forum but your story has prompted me to make my first post. I am looking to purchase my first Rolex next month, a new 114060 Submariner and my hope is that in the future, when the time comes I too can replicate this fantastic gesture made by your grandfather and leave my watch for my son or grandchild.
Sorry for your loss but I'm sure your grandfather will be watching as his watch continues its journey through life on your wrist.

[Mick P]

Chaps

This is the sort of thread that makes me genuinely proud to be a Rolex owner.

The OP is showing the true spirit of Rolex, he is wearing it mainly because of its family history and it is obvious he will keep it for life and more than likely pass it on to another family member when his time comes. The Rolex is, and always will be, a great part of his life.

The OP has set a great standard and I for one, salute him.

Regards and Respect

Mick

[RMC12]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad you have an amazing way to remember him and also pass his story down to the next generation though a wonderful and beautiful watch.

[eonflux]

Sorry for your loss
The engraving is a nice tribute

[gwalker]

Great write up. It's great to finally see an "I inherited a Rolex thread that involves a real Rolex...." Sorry for the loss of ur uncle


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[cdmorenot]

I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. Very young ...

I hope that Rolex always reminds you of him and I think you did the right thing by having it engraved.

[WatchinMD]

My condolences on your uncle's passing. Great watch and a wonderful way to remember him.

[Partagas]

My condolences on the loss of your uncle. Beautiful watch and I'm sure will always be a fond reminder of your uncle.

[Chaching]

R.I.P. Awesome post! Wear in good health!