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salo75 · 9 July 2011, 10:56 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new to writing in the forum but have been a fan of the forum for some time.

This is a yellow gold Day Date that my father passed down to me a few years ago. I normally wear my sub c tt as a daily but this is my special once a week watch. I might take it out twice a week tops. It holds a lot of sentimental value to me.

What is interesting about this is that the bracelet has the non traditional presidential look to it. I asked my father as to why and he told me that back then that was the bracelet you got with the watch.

Anyways, hope y'all have a great Friday.

Dripp · 9 July 2011, 11:17 AM

awesome pics, thanks for sharing. I think its even better that you can wear your father's watch while he's still here to talk about it

BarkMaster · 9 July 2011, 11:18 AM

Very special to have your dad's watch.

I've seen the president band with that clasp before.

Oyster1982 · 9 July 2011, 11:20 AM

Nice watch,congrats. it looks like one from the early 60's. If you ever look at pictures of LBJ he wore one with the presidential band without the hidden clasp.

ManUtd · 9 July 2011, 11:21 AM

That's a good story. Some day I will give my watches to my son. I hope he appreciates them just like you do.

kcmo · 9 July 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dripp

awesome pics, thanks for sharing. I think its even better that you can wear your father's watch while he's still here to talk about it

Agree

dddrees · 9 July 2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dripp

awesome pics, thanks for sharing. I think its even better that you can wear your father's watch while he's still here to talk about it

Completely agree.

East Bay Rider · 9 July 2011, 12:41 PM

Very nice.

DCgator · 9 July 2011, 12:49 PM

I like that the day is in Spanish. I used to own a Seiko many years ago that had the day in Spanish.

paverman · 9 July 2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dripp

awesome pics, thanks for sharing. I think its even better that you can wear your father's watch while he's still here to talk about it

glocati · 9 July 2011, 02:26 PM

That's nice ! Cool linen dial and Spanish day wheel. The earlier pres bracelets did come with the flipflock clasp versus the hidden.

Enjoy that beauty !

SWIMPRUF · 9 July 2011, 02:32 PM

Very nice! Great-looking dial as well.

TSW · 9 July 2011, 03:54 PM

Looks great!

Chris B · 9 July 2011, 05:46 PM

Very nice & made extra special because of its personal history !

G.J · 9 July 2011, 05:50 PM

Looks fantastic

vukotab · 9 July 2011, 09:58 PM

That`s very special watch, and very beautiful, too!
Welcome to TRF!

Keeperoftime · 9 July 2011, 10:13 PM

Love that Dial! In fact... (see mine below). Thanks for sharing.[IMG]

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mjclark32 · 9 July 2011, 10:13 PM

Great personal history to a great watch

salo75 · 10 July 2011, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the heartfelt comments guys!

Yes, this is a very special watch for me. Prior to my father giving it to me I had only worn it two times. Once for my high school graduation and once for my college graduation. The watch became my graduation gift for my MBA and my father told me that I had finally earned it. This watch reminds me of my father and the success he has had over his life and is a constant reminder to me when I look at it that to achieve great things one must work really hard.

Both my father and I are big watch enthusiasts because he owned a jewelry store for over 40 years and I worked there when I was a little kid. Even though we don't have the store anymore we still have a passion for great time pieces. Another cool thing is my dad was there with me when I purchased my first Rolex which was a nice moment to share with him.

Once again thanks for the great comments everyone!

Wish y'all a happy Saturday!

salo75 · 10 July 2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Keeperoftime

Love that Dial! In fact... (see mine below). Thanks for sharing.[IMG]

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Nice nice!!!

Submarino · 10 July 2011, 01:27 AM

Welcome and congrats on those two beauties. I love the dial and the calendar wheel in Spanish on that DD.

sea-dweller · 10 July 2011, 01:31 AM

Looks great!

9 July 2011, 10:56 AM	#1
salo75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: US Posts: 232	Wanted to share a 30+ year Day Date YG Hi everyone. I'm new to writing in the forum but have been a fan of the forum for some time. This is a yellow gold Day Date that my father passed down to me a few years ago. I normally wear my sub c tt as a daily but this is my special once a week watch. I might take it out twice a week tops. It holds a lot of sentimental value to me. What is interesting about this is that the bracelet has the non traditional presidential look to it. I asked my father as to why and he told me that back then that was the bracelet you got with the watch. Anyways, hope y'all have a great Friday. Attached Images

9 July 2011, 11:18 AM	#3
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Very special to have your dad's watch. I've seen the president band with that clasp before. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

9 July 2011, 11:20 AM	#4
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Nice watch,congrats. it looks like one from the early 60's. If you ever look at pictures of LBJ he wore one with the presidential band without the hidden clasp. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

9 July 2011, 11:21 AM	#5
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	That's a good story. Some day I will give my watches to my son. I hope he appreciates them just like you do. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

9 July 2011, 12:41 PM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Very nice. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

9 July 2011, 11:17 AM	#2
Dripp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati Watch: 16520 Daytona Posts: 129	awesome pics, thanks for sharing. I think its even better that you can wear your father's watch while he's still here to talk about it

9 July 2011, 12:49 PM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like that the day is in Spanish. I used to own a Seiko many years ago that had the day in Spanish.

9 July 2011, 02:26 PM	#11
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	That's nice ! Cool linen dial and Spanish day wheel. The earlier pres bracelets did come with the flipflock clasp versus the hidden. Enjoy that beauty !

9 July 2011, 02:32 PM	#12
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Very nice! Great-looking dial as well. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

9 July 2011, 03:54 PM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looks great! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 July 2011, 05:46 PM	#14
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Very nice & made extra special because of its personal history !

9 July 2011, 05:50 PM	#15
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Looks fantastic __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

9 July 2011, 09:58 PM	#16
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	That`s very special watch, and very beautiful, too! Welcome to TRF! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

9 July 2011, 10:13 PM	#17
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Very Nice Love that Dial! In fact... (see mine below). Thanks for sharing.[IMG][/IMG]

9 July 2011, 10:13 PM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great personal history to a great watch __________________

10 July 2011, 12:18 AM	#19
salo75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: US Posts: 232	:) Thanks for the heartfelt comments guys! Yes, this is a very special watch for me. Prior to my father giving it to me I had only worn it two times. Once for my high school graduation and once for my college graduation. The watch became my graduation gift for my MBA and my father told me that I had finally earned it. This watch reminds me of my father and the success he has had over his life and is a constant reminder to me when I look at it that to achieve great things one must work really hard. Both my father and I are big watch enthusiasts because he owned a jewelry store for over 40 years and I worked there when I was a little kid. Even though we don't have the store anymore we still have a passion for great time pieces. Another cool thing is my dad was there with me when I purchased my first Rolex which was a nice moment to share with him. Once again thanks for the great comments everyone! Wish y'all a happy Saturday!

10 July 2011, 01:27 AM	#21
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Welcome and congrats on those two beauties. I love the dial and the calendar wheel in Spanish on that DD. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

10 July 2011, 01:31 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great!

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