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rmlovett1 · 23 May 2022, 10:13 AM

I mentioned in a couple threads over the past few months that my father had passed away in Dec 21. He left behind a few things for my sister and I. He was a watch guy but mostly a car enthusiast. He had a number of odd watches and a couple Rolex. His DJ two-tone 36mm, was what he wore daily, had it serviced a couple times over the years, and it’s what I remember seeing on his wrist most every day. Wore it with no cares, never babied it, and wore it with anything. I think that’s where I got my …being a wearer vs a collector.
I love the watch because it was his and it reminds me of him every day, and I’d never sell it.
Me personally, I don’t like anything smaller than 39mm for myself, so whilst I’d love to wear it, it just doesn’t fit to my eyes.
So…I thought I’d just honor that watch and him in my own way/perspective ….

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Politiceaux · 23 May 2022, 10:15 AM

Awesome. Beautiful watch.

Tim Plains · 23 May 2022, 10:20 AM

It's the watch on your wrist? That size looks right to me.

FrogWatch · 23 May 2022, 10:22 AM

Beautiful watch, beautiful story. Congrats.

Denver Dick · 23 May 2022, 10:34 AM

Excellent! I, too, have a 36mm TT DJ and have worn it almost every day for the past 35 years. It is truly a classic. Great story.

rmlovett1 · 23 May 2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Plains

It's the watch on your wrist? That size looks right to me.

The watch on my wrist is the new DJ41.

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Originally Posted by Politiceaux

Awesome. Beautiful watch.

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Originally Posted by FrogWatch

Beautiful watch, beautiful story. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by Denver Dick

Excellent! I, too, have a 36mm TT DJ and have worn it almost every day for the past 35 years. It is truly a classic. Great story.

Thank you gentlemen!

stylinleems · 23 May 2022, 10:42 AM

Congrats OP, a perfect way to honor your father! Love the TT with fluted/jubilee

Starhutch · 23 May 2022, 10:48 AM

Awesome Richard, thanks for sharing. No doubt about it he is proud watching down.

sleepydoc · 23 May 2022, 10:57 AM

They are both beautiful. Perhaps your sister could wear the 36?

skipstar · 23 May 2022, 11:01 AM

Great way to honor your dad.

GoingPlaces · 23 May 2022, 11:04 AM

Very cool story. I too inherited my father's 36 TT DJ and would never part with it. I'd sell everything off before I ever let that go.

TimeAZ · 23 May 2022, 11:04 AM

Sorry for your loss. Your dad's DJ36 looks so similar to your DJ41, truly kindred spirits.

macrowatch · 23 May 2022, 11:11 AM

Redefining what it means to be an homage piece. Thank you for sharing the story.

rmlovett1 · 23 May 2022, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by stylinleems

Congrats OP, a perfect way to honor your father! Love the TT with fluted/jubilee

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Originally Posted by Starhutch

Awesome Richard, thanks for sharing. No doubt about it he is proud watching down.

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Originally Posted by sleepydoc

They are both beautiful. Perhaps your sister could wear the 36?

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Originally Posted by skipstar

Great way to honor your dad.

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Very cool story. I too inherited my father's 36 TT DJ and would never part with it. I'd sell everything off before I ever let that go.

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

Sorry for your loss. Your dad's DJ36 looks so similar to your DJ41, truly kindred spirits.

Yes, thank you. That’s exactly what I was trying to accomplish, found the same exact configuration, only in today’s 41mm version.

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

Redefining what it means to be an homage piece. Thank you for sharing the story.

Thank you all!

just1time · 23 May 2022, 11:48 AM

Nice..beautiful

JayHantz · 23 May 2022, 01:07 PM

What an outstanding way to honor your dad, I know he would be honored and proud of this. Thanks for sharing this, Rich.

Turbo Racer · 23 May 2022, 01:17 PM

Very touching story. I love the watch!

fskywalker · 23 May 2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I mentioned in a couple threads over the past few months that my father had passed away in Dec 21. He left behind a few things for my sister and I. He was a watch guy but mostly a car enthusiast. He had a number of odd watches and a couple Rolex. His DJ two-tone 36mm, was what he wore daily, had it serviced a couple times over the years, and it’s what I remember seeing on his wrist most every day. Wore it with no cares, never babied it, and wore it with anything. I think that’s where I got my …being a wearer vs a collector.
I love the watch because it was his and it reminds me of him every day, and I’d never sell it.
Me personally, I don’t like anything smaller than 39mm for myself, so whilst I’d love to wear it, it just doesn’t fit to my eyes.
So…I thought I’d just honor that watch and him in my own way/perspective ….

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Very nice Richard!! Perhaps one of your kids would wear grandpa’s DJ ?

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savka · 23 May 2022, 01:21 PM

Never babied and in pristine condition? Nice.

Rad22 · 23 May 2022, 01:27 PM

Sorry for your loss, both pieces are beautiful

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eonflux · 23 May 2022, 01:34 PM

Congrats!
Great idea
Nice pic of the 2 watches

Cru Jones · 23 May 2022, 03:10 PM

Two beautiful ways to think of him.

Danny83 · 23 May 2022, 03:44 PM

Great Story Richard

subtona · 23 May 2022, 03:52 PM

Sorry to hear about your dad. Blessed to have fond memories.

Fwiw I think it looks good on your wrist

As a result of similar circumstances I am currently wearing my dads explorer

JSolution · 23 May 2022, 05:03 PM

Nicely done :)

Castlesinthesky · 23 May 2022, 05:14 PM

Great idea. Enjoy your watches

AlbionJackal · 23 May 2022, 06:31 PM

Loving it!

Number3 · 23 May 2022, 06:59 PM

Lovely story, beautiful piece.

mountainjogger · 23 May 2022, 07:27 PM

Sory about you dad. Nice pics.

HogwldFLTR · 23 May 2022, 07:37 PM

Congratulations, Richard! I hope you enjoy the memories when you wear it. My day wore a green dial Wyler with Incabloc system while I was in high school. I remember that watch well and I'm looking at getting a green dialed Rolex in memory of him. I've already got a memorial watch from my younger day to emulate him. Back then he wore a rectangular cased Hamilton. He died almost forty years agon and he' be 113 if he were alive today.

23 May 2022, 10:13 AM	#1
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Picked this up with a little story…. I mentioned in a couple threads over the past few months that my father had passed away in Dec 21. He left behind a few things for my sister and I. He was a watch guy but mostly a car enthusiast. He had a number of odd watches and a couple Rolex. His DJ two-tone 36mm, was what he wore daily, had it serviced a couple times over the years, and it’s what I remember seeing on his wrist most every day. Wore it with no cares, never babied it, and wore it with anything. I think that’s where I got my …being a wearer vs a collector. I love the watch because it was his and it reminds me of him every day, and I’d never sell it. Me personally, I don’t like anything smaller than 39mm for myself, so whilst I’d love to wear it, it just doesn’t fit to my eyes. So…I thought I’d just honor that watch and him in my own way/perspective …. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 May 2022, 10:34 AM	#5
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	Excellent! I, too, have a 36mm TT DJ and have worn it almost every day for the past 35 years. It is truly a classic. Great story. __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

23 May 2022, 10:42 AM	#7
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Congrats OP, a perfect way to honor your father! Love the TT with fluted/jubilee __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

23 May 2022, 11:01 AM	#10
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Great way to honor your dad. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

23 May 2022, 11:04 AM	#12
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	Sorry for your loss. Your dad's DJ36 looks so similar to your DJ41, truly kindred spirits. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

23 May 2022, 10:15 AM	#2
Politiceaux "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA Posts: 256	Awesome. Beautiful watch.

23 May 2022, 10:20 AM	#3
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	It's the watch on your wrist? That size looks right to me.

23 May 2022, 10:22 AM	#4
FrogWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: USA Posts: 109	Beautiful watch, beautiful story. Congrats.

23 May 2022, 10:48 AM	#8
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Awesome Richard, thanks for sharing. No doubt about it he is proud watching down.

23 May 2022, 10:57 AM	#9
sleepydoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 690	They are both beautiful. Perhaps your sister could wear the 36?

23 May 2022, 11:04 AM	#11
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Very cool story. I too inherited my father's 36 TT DJ and would never part with it. I'd sell everything off before I ever let that go.

23 May 2022, 11:11 AM	#13
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Redefining what it means to be an homage piece. Thank you for sharing the story.

23 May 2022, 11:48 AM	#15
just1time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toRonTo, oN, Posts: 595	Nice..beautiful

23 May 2022, 01:07 PM	#16
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	What an outstanding way to honor your dad, I know he would be honored and proud of this. Thanks for sharing this, Rich.

23 May 2022, 01:17 PM	#17
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	Very touching story. I love the watch!

23 May 2022, 01:21 PM	#19
savka "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 9	Never babied and in pristine condition? Nice.

23 May 2022, 01:27 PM	#20
Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	Sorry for your loss, both pieces are beautiful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

23 May 2022, 01:34 PM	#21
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Congrats! Great idea Nice pic of the 2 watches

23 May 2022, 03:10 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Two beautiful ways to think of him.

23 May 2022, 03:44 PM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Great Story Richard

23 May 2022, 03:52 PM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Sorry to hear about your dad. Blessed to have fond memories. Fwiw I think it looks good on your wrist As a result of similar circumstances I am currently wearing my dads explorer __________________

23 May 2022, 05:03 PM	#25
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Nicely done :)

23 May 2022, 05:14 PM	#26
Castlesinthesky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Dover Watch: a few :) Posts: 309	Great idea. Enjoy your watches

23 May 2022, 06:31 PM	#27
AlbionJackal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 190	Loving it! __________________ Rolex 1993 16700, 2012 116520, 2012 116610LV, 2017 116660, 2020 326934 - Tudor 2021 79030B, 2022 79210CNU - JLC 2008 GT SG Reverso, Omega 2016 3570.50 Speedmaster Pro, CasiOak 2022 GMA-2100, 1999 Tag Heuer 2000 Sport,

23 May 2022, 06:59 PM	#28
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,985	Lovely story, beautiful piece.

23 May 2022, 07:27 PM	#29
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Sory about you dad. Nice pics. __________________ The King of Cool.

23 May 2022, 07:37 PM	#30
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Congratulations, Richard! I hope you enjoy the memories when you wear it. My day wore a green dial Wyler with Incabloc system while I was in high school. I remember that watch well and I'm looking at getting a green dialed Rolex in memory of him. I've already got a memorial watch from my younger day to emulate him. Back then he wore a rectangular cased Hamilton. He died almost forty years agon and he' be 113 if he were alive today. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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