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Old 18 October 2014, 08:39 AM   #1
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A Family Affair

When I was 10 years old, I went to the local AD with my mom and dad and watched in awe as they each purchased a Rolex. Mom got a Datejust, while Dad got a black dial Explorer II.

That was the moment that I became fascinated with horology and watches.

Fast forward to today, 15 years, later....my dad gave me his Explorer II. Words cannot express how much this means to me and how much I treasure this watch.
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Old 18 October 2014, 08:45 AM   #2
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Very cool, did the same with my son on his 21st!
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Old 18 October 2014, 09:26 AM   #3
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Very cool. That's an awesome watch to treasure
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Old 18 October 2014, 09:30 AM   #4
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Oh rats, I thought this trail was about Buffy and Mr French
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Old 18 October 2014, 09:33 AM   #5
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Oh rats, I thought this trail was about Buffy and Mr French
Haha very funny reference. Congrats on the nice post and on receiving a treasured watch from you father.
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Old 18 October 2014, 09:55 AM   #6
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Congratulations on a family heirloom!
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Old 18 October 2014, 10:09 AM   #7
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Congrats great gift
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Old 18 October 2014, 10:24 AM   #8
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Amazing.
You will adore this piece until the day you pass it on.
Wear in good health mate.


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Old 18 October 2014, 10:52 AM   #9
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Great story! Wear it in good health!
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Old 18 October 2014, 10:53 AM   #10
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Congrats! I wish my folks were into watches
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Old 18 October 2014, 11:44 AM   #11
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Congrats! Nice story, too.
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Old 18 October 2014, 11:57 AM   #12
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Awesome!
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Old 18 October 2014, 12:03 PM   #13
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That's wonderful... wear it in good health and may you pass this watch on your your child.
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Old 18 October 2014, 12:47 PM   #14
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Wow, what a heirloom piece! A real classic.
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Old 18 October 2014, 02:11 PM   #15
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Wow! Classic!
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Old 18 October 2014, 02:19 PM   #16
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Old 18 October 2014, 03:37 PM   #17
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Love your story! My story is the opposite I'm 25 like you but I bought my dad his first Rolex Submariner he cried tears of joy. cherish every moment with your family I know I do.

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Old 18 October 2014, 04:53 PM   #18
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Congrats! I wish my folks were into watches
You n me both
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Old 18 October 2014, 04:54 PM   #19
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Love your story! My story is the opposite I'm 25 like you but I bought my dad his first Rolex Submariner he cried tears of joy. cherish every moment with your family I know I do.

Great story
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Old 18 October 2014, 05:03 PM   #20
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