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kpinthebay · 4 October 2019, 09:49 AM

I love reading acquisition stories, so here's my contribution.

In the late 70s, my dad received a Submariner as a gift from his brother before he left Pearl for Vietnam on a Navy ship. For some reason, my dad decided to trade it in the late 80s for a YG President, his dream watch. I busted his balls for trading in a gift from his brother.

Well, my dad passed away a few weeks ago from a stroke. It was a rough few weeks. I found a random investment account in which my dad invested 29 shares in some random company in which I was the beneficiary. I always wondered why I got $30 dividend checks every few months.

As fate would have it, the amount was just about enough to cover a 5 digit Sub, which I recently found and purchased. Love the watch, which I received just a few days before my dad's funeral. I even got it from a trusted seller for what I think is a great deal.

I love how some people say buying a Rolex (for some people) is to mark a special event or an important date in one's life. Very true.

I'd like to engrave my dad's initials and date of death. But not on the caseback. I wanna do it on an extra link. Anyone know where I can get that done?

EndlessEight · 4 October 2019, 10:21 AM

Most ADs and Jewelers will engrave it for you.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 4 October 2019, 10:32 AM

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.

Congrats on the Sub, very nice symbol of commemoration.

THC · 4 October 2019, 10:37 AM

Sincere condolences as well

LuminousMaximus · 4 October 2019, 10:45 AM

He would have been proud of you. Enjoy that Sub and never sell or Flip...

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Trailboss516 · 4 October 2019, 11:08 AM

Great post, thank you for sharing.

I think a reputable jeweler in your area could do it. Give a few of them a call and see what vibe you get.

You are in the bay area so I'd imagine there are a few options at least.

DTap · 4 October 2019, 11:14 AM

I bet you could send the link out for slick laser engraving. Many vendors online And often local and since it’s a link.... low worry factor.

Condolences on your dad. Also as someone who has lost a few friends and family members over the years... some unsolicited input (apologies if this doesn’t sit well ). Why not engrave his birth date instead? That way you can think about his life when you see it without reminding when you lost him.

kieselguhr · 4 October 2019, 11:16 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Congrats on the Submariner. Whatever happened to your fathers YG DayDate?

strafer_kid · 4 October 2019, 10:32 PM

Nice one!

4 October 2019, 09:49 AM	#1
kpinthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rolex Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Sub 16610 or dads Posts: 208	My Rolex story I love reading acquisition stories, so here's my contribution. In the late 70s, my dad received a Submariner as a gift from his brother before he left Pearl for Vietnam on a Navy ship. For some reason, my dad decided to trade it in the late 80s for a YG President, his dream watch. I busted his balls for trading in a gift from his brother. Well, my dad passed away a few weeks ago from a stroke. It was a rough few weeks. I found a random investment account in which my dad invested 29 shares in some random company in which I was the beneficiary. I always wondered why I got $30 dividend checks every few months. As fate would have it, the amount was just about enough to cover a 5 digit Sub, which I recently found and purchased. Love the watch, which I received just a few days before my dad's funeral. I even got it from a trusted seller for what I think is a great deal. I love how some people say buying a Rolex (for some people) is to mark a special event or an important date in one's life. Very true. I'd like to engrave my dad's initials and date of death. But not on the caseback. I wanna do it on an extra link. Anyone know where I can get that done? Attached Images

4 October 2019, 10:45 AM	#5
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4 October 2019, 10:21 AM	#2
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,644	Most ADs and Jewelers will engrave it for you.

4 October 2019, 10:32 AM	#3
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 252 Posts: 1,266	Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Congrats on the Sub, very nice symbol of commemoration.

4 October 2019, 10:37 AM	#4
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Sincere condolences as well

4 October 2019, 11:08 AM	#6
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	Great post, thank you for sharing. I think a reputable jeweler in your area could do it. Give a few of them a call and see what vibe you get. You are in the bay area so I'd imagine there are a few options at least.

4 October 2019, 11:14 AM	#7
DTap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 506	I bet you could send the link out for slick laser engraving. Many vendors online And often local and since it’s a link.... low worry factor. Condolences on your dad. Also as someone who has lost a few friends and family members over the years... some unsolicited input (apologies if this doesn’t sit well ). Why not engrave his birth date instead? That way you can think about his life when you see it without reminding when you lost him.

4 October 2019, 11:16 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Sorry to hear about your loss. Congrats on the Submariner. Whatever happened to your fathers YG DayDate?

4 October 2019, 10:32 PM	#9
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Nice one!

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