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7 October 2021, 09:49 AM | #1 |
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I’ll wear it in his memory when we bury his remains at Arlington National Cemetery early next year (the wait list is now 10-12 months). He wore it every day for 40 years and although I like to rotate the other watches once in a while, I have a feeling I will wearing this one a lot, in memory of him.
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7 October 2021, 09:55 AM | #2 |
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I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad recently and I know what you are going through.
The results are beautiful. These are my absolute favorite threads. Thank you for sharing. |
7 October 2021, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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Sorry for the loss of your Father…
The watch looks great, and I think your Dad would be proud of it as well. Just had my Dad's watch serviced by Phillip, also couldn't be happier! Take care and be well. |
7 October 2021, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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It looks fantastic, what an heirloom to remember him by.
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7 October 2021, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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Great restoration and a great way to remember your Dad.
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7 October 2021, 10:11 AM | #6 |
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Send to the ridleys…..and just because the gmt hand is cracked, get it stabilized, no need to replace it……
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7 October 2021, 11:08 AM | #7 |
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Looks great!
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7 October 2021, 12:23 PM | #8 |
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Stunning results. So glad to see this carried on to the next generation in such style.
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7 October 2021, 01:20 PM | #9 |
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I’m sorry for your loss and really enjoyed learning about his watch and legacy. This having 1 great watch and wearing the hell out of them is what creates the meaning and not always chasing the latest and greatest. Seeing this should also help folks realize that their watch can take far more punishment than they can imagine and with a little tlc be brought back to life.
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7 October 2021, 04:19 PM | #10 |
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sorry for your loss, but the watch turns out to be good.
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8 October 2021, 03:25 AM | #11 |
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Incredible restoration! Happy to see it back on the wrist and being enjoyed. Looks amazing.
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8 October 2021, 03:46 AM | #12 |
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So sorry for your loss ...but the restoration of his watch is outstanding. I can see why you'd want to wear more frequently....
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8 October 2021, 05:25 AM | #13 |
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Thank you all for the kind comments! The watch hasn't left my wrist since I received it - it is really nice to wear and look at. Really happy with how it came out.
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8 October 2021, 08:58 AM | #14 |
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Sorry for your loss.
GMT looks great! |
8 October 2021, 09:09 AM | #15 |
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Dad passed away - questions about his 1981 GMT Master
My condolences. You have a great piece to help preserve his memory and the adventures he had.
Phillip was the right call. And it looks like you stabilized the 24 hand rather than relume it. Good call! No polish was also the right call. No point making it look new when you can enjoy seeing the journey it’s had (I almost never polish anything anymore). Well done. Ps. It was interesting to see your post from 9 years ago where you mention his watch and the TT GMT you have, as a result of his watch.
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9 October 2021, 06:49 AM | #16 | |
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I don’t know why exactly, but it’s more than just a watch to me. It’s a small piece of his memory that I get to hold on to forever. |
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10 October 2021, 05:05 PM | #17 |
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A wonderful story.
What beautiful memories you must have. And now you will start to create your own, for the next generation :-) For me, I would never wear another watch.
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10 October 2021, 05:13 PM | #18 |
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Sorry for your loss, the watch is an amazing momento. Whenever you check the time you will think of him.
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