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Old 30 July 2020, 04:14 AM   #31
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What a beautiful story! May your brother in law rest in peace. I am sure he is happy and you are making him proud.
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Old 30 July 2020, 04:20 AM   #32
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Thank you sharing your story. Condolences to you and your family.
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Old 30 July 2020, 04:56 AM   #33
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Great post! Enjoy it for you both
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Old 30 July 2020, 05:03 AM   #34
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everytime you see the piece, it reminds you of him and what a great memorial to your kids if any of the history...could not of a better reason to buy and wear...
this is what makes Rolex's wonderful to wear..its NOT the tine piece..its what it signifies
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Old 30 July 2020, 05:05 AM   #35
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Old 30 July 2020, 05:09 AM   #36
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Great way to commemorate him!
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Old 30 July 2020, 05:24 AM   #37
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Thanks for sharing your story, sad about your brother-in-law and it's good to have all the memories to look back on. Congrats on the watch and wear it in good health.
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Old 30 July 2020, 05:27 AM   #38
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Wear it proudly and I assure you that your brother in law is looking down at you and smiling ear to ear!!!!!

Thank you for sharing!!!
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Old 30 July 2020, 09:13 AM   #39
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Great story! Congratulations on your beautiful acquisition!! That one is a keeper!
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Old 30 July 2020, 12:30 PM   #40
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Great tribute and beautiful watch!
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Old 30 July 2020, 12:39 PM   #41
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Congratulations

Sorry for your loss. What a fantastic way to honor James.
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Old 30 July 2020, 12:56 PM   #42
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Congrats man!
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Old 30 July 2020, 01:11 PM   #43
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Old 30 July 2020, 02:24 PM   #44
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Big congrats . The SD43 is my favorite of all of the sports line!
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Old 30 July 2020, 02:53 PM   #45
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I am sorry for your loss of your brother-in-law. Very touching story and I am sure you will think of him every time you look at your excellent new watch.


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Old 30 July 2020, 06:35 PM   #46
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Sorry for your loss. A great way to honor him!
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Old 30 July 2020, 09:50 PM   #47
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Old 30 July 2020, 10:24 PM   #48
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Very sorry for your loss.
Enjoy the SD. Nice memory and tribute to your brother.
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Old 30 July 2020, 10:32 PM   #49
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Great choice...enjoy!
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Old 30 July 2020, 11:00 PM   #50
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Thanx for sharing.
Congrats on the watch and wear it in good health
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Old 30 July 2020, 11:13 PM   #51
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Thanks everyone. I am overwhelmed by the responses here.
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Old 30 July 2020, 11:15 PM   #52
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Fitting tribute. Amazing piece. Congrats!
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Old 31 July 2020, 12:14 AM   #53
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Thank you for sharing, James is smiling in approval.. Enjoy your new Sea-Dweller!
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Old 31 July 2020, 12:23 AM   #54
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Awesome watch and glad you are honoring the memory of your brother by wearing it. Sorry for your loss.
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Old 31 July 2020, 12:37 AM   #55
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Welcome back and he would be proud of you!
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Old 31 July 2020, 12:44 AM   #56
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sorry to hear about the loss of your brother-in-law...great looking Rolex, the toast and cigar is a great tribute to him...im sure he was looking down at you smiling...
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