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GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 04:24 AM

A few days ago, as I went through my watch-cleaning routine (do not ask, you know what I mean ) my 9 year old son sat next to me and started asking questions about watches. He knows I am a WIS and he has several of his own.

We spoke a lot about automatic vs quartz watches, and he was specially interested in one: A Swatch Body & Soul that I had bought 12 years ago and was sitting in the safe (with box, papers and original purchase receipt). The conversation continued for over an hour.

I later heard that he had told my wife that he wanted an automatic, transparent Swatch; so I decided to speed up the process and give him my Swatch.

His face brightened up as he smiled and put his 'new' watch on. His promise: to take care of it and to WEAR IT. It is amazing how something so simple can make us feel SOOOOO great!

Here is our wrist shot!

(Mods: sorry for mis-posting @ FS section)....

FremStar · 6 March 2012, 04:27 AM

AMAZING story Gerardo! Hopefully I will have similar story to share one day! Thanks for sharing!

FX44 · 6 March 2012, 04:28 AM

Hopefully one day he will grow into that TT Sub

chicagofan · 6 March 2012, 04:28 AM

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

kcmo · 6 March 2012, 04:29 AM

Now THAT'S a special moment!

A.J.R. · 6 March 2012, 04:30 AM

Nice gift.

Kingair · 6 March 2012, 04:41 AM

Great story.
Dad can I borrow your Rolex today . . ;-)
Probably your sons next question

GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 04:41 AM

...watching TV with his new watch...a future WIS!

kilyung · 6 March 2012, 04:42 AM

My son said something similar, "dad, when are you going to die so I can have your watches?"

ManUtd · 6 March 2012, 04:44 AM

Cute story. Does that jersey say Messi at the back? IIRC, you guys went to the United-Barca match in DC last summer (I was there too).

GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

AMAZING story Gerardo! Hopefully I will have similar story to share one day! Thanks for sharing!

These are great times, special times. Makes you feel alive!

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Originally Posted by FX44

Hopefully one day he will grow into that TT Sub

He know all my watches are his.

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Originally Posted by chicagofan

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for reading.

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Now THAT'S a special moment!

Indeed K

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Nice gift.

He loves it!

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Great story.
Dad can I borrow your Rolex today . . ;-)
Probably your sons next question

As I mentioned before, he knows all my watches are his (except the ones 'mommy' has taken from me!). He loves 'complicated' watches. My DD....no interest. My Daytona he likes. Ditto for JLC

GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

My son said something similar, "dad, when are you going to die so I can have your watches?"

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Originally Posted by ManUtd

Cute story. Does that jersey say Messi at the back? IIRC, you guys went to the United-Barca match in DC last summer (I was there too).

No, his Barca jersey does. He likes soccer jerseys (quite an expensive hobby!). Yes, we were there, with matching jerseys!!!!

Director EDTF · 6 March 2012, 04:53 AM

Great Story!1 That's one of the precious moments of life!!

DSJ · 6 March 2012, 04:59 AM

This is a great story - can't wait to meet the rest of your family one of these days/years!

TSW · 6 March 2012, 05:00 AM

Great story Gerardo, And a very special moment for a WIS dad

FremStar · 6 March 2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

My son said something similar, "dad, when are you going to die so I can have your watches?"

I didn't know whether I should laugh or become concerned so here it is...

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

These are great times, special times. Makes you feel alive!

I can only imagine sir! I truly can only imagine!

Engi · 6 March 2012, 05:07 AM

Great story !

Little WIS grow up ...

tkerrmd · 6 March 2012, 05:08 AM

Nice moment, great dad, lucky son.

liuk3 · 6 March 2012, 05:26 AM

Great story. Nice to see the special bonds you have with your son.

lhanddds · 6 March 2012, 05:39 AM

That's a nice special moment

floater156 · 6 March 2012, 06:32 AM

Very cool story - My first child, a son, is due in one month. I'll be interested to find out if he picks up any of my hobbies.

brady · 6 March 2012, 06:33 AM

That is really neat! My son is only 9 months old so I'm a bit away from that, but I still can't wait!

Here's to him wearing it in good health

kxux · 6 March 2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

My son said something similar, "dad, when are you going to die so I can have your watches?"

I like both OP and your story. Kids are very honest

mdesa · 6 March 2012, 07:05 AM

great story! my son is twelve and asked me recently "so what's the big deal about rolex?"...hahaha....

GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Director EDTF

Great Story!1 That's one of the precious moments of life!!

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Originally Posted by DSJ

This is a great story - can't wait to meet the rest of your family one of these days/years!

It will be sooner than later

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Originally Posted by TSW

Great story Gerardo, And a very special moment for a WIS dad

Absolutely!

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Originally Posted by FremStar

I didn't know whether I should laugh or become concerned so here it is...

I can only imagine sir! I truly can only imagine!

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Originally Posted by Engi

Great story !

Little WIS grow up ...

SOOOO true!

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Nice moment, great dad, lucky son.

Indeed!

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Originally Posted by liuk3

Great story. Nice to see the special bonds you have with your son.

These bonds make me smile during rough times.

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

That's a nice special moment

Yes!

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Originally Posted by jsan2007

THAT'S a special moment! good!

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Originally Posted by floater156

Very cool story - My first child, a son, is due in one month. I'll be interested to find out if he picks up any of my hobbies.

I am sure he will!

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Originally Posted by brady

That is really neat! My son is only 9 months old so I'm a bit away from that, but I still can't wait!

Here's to him wearing it in good health

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by kxux

I like both OP and your story. Kids are very honest

Sometimes TOO honest!

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Originally Posted by mdesa

great story! my son is twelve and asked me recently "so what's the big deal about rolex?"...hahaha....

Uh oh.....be ready!!!

HL65 · 6 March 2012, 07:27 AM

Great story Gerardo!! Thanks for sharing with us!

steubi1 · 6 March 2012, 07:32 AM

That's the real life!

And the SWATCH is a great watch for sure.

Thanks for sharing Gerardo

Tom

mjclark32 · 6 March 2012, 07:36 AM

Nice story Gerardo, WIS in the making indeed!

GerardoG · 6 March 2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Great story Gerardo!! Thanks for sharing with us!

Thank you for reading

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

That's the real life!

And the SWATCH is a great watch for sure.

Thanks for sharing Gerardo

Tom

Thank you for reading!

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Nice story Gerardo, WIS in the making indeed!

nauticajoe · 6 March 2012, 08:56 AM

Great story Gerardo!

Congrats to your son on his new acquisition!

6 March 2012, 04:24 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	A milestone for my son! A few days ago, as I went through my watch-cleaning routine (do not ask, you know what I mean ) my 9 year old son sat next to me and started asking questions about watches. He knows I am a WIS and he has several of his own. We spoke a lot about automatic vs quartz watches, and he was specially interested in one: A Swatch Body & Soul that I had bought 12 years ago and was sitting in the safe (with box, papers and original purchase receipt). The conversation continued for over an hour. I later heard that he had told my wife that he wanted an automatic, transparent Swatch; so I decided to speed up the process and give him my Swatch. His face brightened up as he smiled and put his 'new' watch on. His promise: to take care of it and to WEAR IT. It is amazing how something so simple can make us feel SOOOOO great! Here is our wrist shot! (Mods: sorry for mis-posting @ FS section)....

6 March 2012, 04:27 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	AMAZING story Gerardo! Hopefully I will have similar story to share one day! Thanks for sharing! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

6 March 2012, 04:28 AM	#3
FX44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 518	Hopefully one day he will grow into that TT Sub __________________ Submariner 114060

6 March 2012, 04:30 AM	#6
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Nice gift. __________________

6 March 2012, 04:44 AM	#10
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Cute story. Does that jersey say Messi at the back? IIRC, you guys went to the United-Barca match in DC last summer (I was there too). __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

6 March 2012, 04:28 AM	#4
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

6 March 2012, 04:29 AM	#5
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Now THAT'S a special moment!

6 March 2012, 04:41 AM	#7
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Great story. Dad can I borrow your Rolex today . . ;-) Probably your sons next question

6 March 2012, 04:42 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	My son said something similar, "dad, when are you going to die so I can have your watches?"

6 March 2012, 04:53 AM	#13
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Great Story!1 That's one of the precious moments of life!!

6 March 2012, 04:59 AM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	This is a great story - can't wait to meet the rest of your family one of these days/years! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

6 March 2012, 05:00 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great story Gerardo, And a very special moment for a WIS dad __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 March 2012, 05:07 AM	#17
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Great story ! Little WIS grow up ...

6 March 2012, 05:08 AM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Nice moment, great dad, lucky son.

6 March 2012, 05:26 AM	#19
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Great story. Nice to see the special bonds you have with your son. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

6 March 2012, 05:39 AM	#20
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	That's a nice special moment

6 March 2012, 06:32 AM	#21
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Very cool story - My first child, a son, is due in one month. I'll be interested to find out if he picks up any of my hobbies. __________________ Lead by example through production.

6 March 2012, 06:33 AM	#22
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	That is really neat! My son is only 9 months old so I'm a bit away from that, but I still can't wait! Here's to him wearing it in good health

6 March 2012, 07:05 AM	#24
mdesa Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: chicago usa Watch: SS Sub 14060M Posts: 116	great story! my son is twelve and asked me recently "so what's the big deal about rolex?"...hahaha....

6 March 2012, 07:27 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	Great story Gerardo!! Thanks for sharing with us! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 March 2012, 07:32 AM	#27
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	That's the real life! And the SWATCH is a great watch for sure. Thanks for sharing Gerardo Tom

6 March 2012, 07:36 AM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice story Gerardo, WIS in the making indeed! __________________

6 March 2012, 08:56 AM	#30
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great story Gerardo! Congrats to your son on his new acquisition!

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