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15 December 2021, 12:16 PM | #1 |
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New Submariner inbound...
I've told the story about me getting a SubDate in June and offering it to my 19 year old son. He saves me thousands of dollars a semester getting a NCAA baseball scholarship and still keeping academic scholarships.
I heard lots of "jokes" about "can I be your son". At the time my son said..."No I don't need that I'll get one of your old ones one day". I really thought he just liked the Milgauss. Turns out my son just didn't want to take "my new watch". It has been sitting in the box with its existance almost unacknowledged. That's going to change! I just got a call. Second SubDate inbound and now we will have "Father & Son" models. Going to be a good Christmas, a memorable Christmas...maybe one day he can wear mine and give his to his son. That's all. Wanted to share. Not your normal "incoming" which I'm grateful for...if anyone cares I'll follow up with pics tomorrow. |
15 December 2021, 12:20 PM | #2 |
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Very cool story. I’ll have to hope my girls marry someone worthy.
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15 December 2021, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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Well done. Congrats all the way around
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15 December 2021, 12:26 PM | #4 | |
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This is what this hobby is all about. Make memories. Family first. My boys are significantly younger than yours. Cannot wait to do this with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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15 December 2021, 12:29 PM | #5 |
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Nice!
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15 December 2021, 12:34 PM | #6 |
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very nice.
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15 December 2021, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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Congrats!
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15 December 2021, 01:00 PM | #8 |
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Agreed, same here. Congrats OP
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15 December 2021, 01:53 PM | #9 |
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Great story. You’re a good dad. All the best for you guys.
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15 December 2021, 02:05 PM | #10 |
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What an awesome story, OP! Looking forward to the father and son wrist shots!! Huge congratulations to both of you!
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15 December 2021, 02:12 PM | #11 | |
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Sounds like you raised a good man. Glad you guys get to enjoy the sub date together. Definitely post side by side pictures! Hope to do this with my crew someday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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15 December 2021, 02:32 PM | #12 |
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Amazing story. Congratulations to you and your son.
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15 December 2021, 02:53 PM | #13 |
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Congrats
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15 December 2021, 03:20 PM | #14 |
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Nice read. Thanks for sharing.
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15 December 2021, 04:19 PM | #15 |
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Congrats, OP. I love reading stories like this.
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15 December 2021, 04:22 PM | #16 |
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Well done and Congrats!
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15 December 2021, 07:44 PM | #17 |
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Fantastic. I would be so excited in your shoes right now. He sounds like a great lad - roll on Xmas.
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15 December 2021, 07:48 PM | #18 |
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Super incoming. Congrats!
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15 December 2021, 07:51 PM | #19 |
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Congratulations!! Nice story!
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15 December 2021, 08:44 PM | #20 |
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Love stories like this - congrats! :)
Although over here in the UK, I bet most ADs wouldn't sell the same watch twice to any individual for fear of flipping! |
15 December 2021, 08:50 PM | #21 |
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Very cool incoming! Congrats to you and your boy!
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15 December 2021, 09:02 PM | #22 | |
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15 December 2021, 09:45 PM | #23 |
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Congrats and a cool story!
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15 December 2021, 09:46 PM | #24 |
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Congratulations to you and your son. Merry Christmas
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15 December 2021, 09:58 PM | #25 |
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Congratulations!
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15 December 2021, 10:07 PM | #26 |
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Congrats, I hope my future kid will be into watches like me so I can share similar memories.
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15 December 2021, 10:44 PM | #27 |
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Congratulations.
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16 December 2021, 12:45 AM | #28 |
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Thanks for all the nice comments guys.
Woke up this morning with a weird feeling of panic. I’m kind of on record that while I LOVE the new lugs but I’m not too pleased with the bracelet (lug, width and clasp). Going to have to talk myself off the ledge on that one…feel free to help.:p |
16 December 2021, 12:47 AM | #29 |
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This!!
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16 December 2021, 12:57 AM | #30 |
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Congrats
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