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6 December 2016, 05:34 AM
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Became a 2 watch guy
Well this weekend, I've now become a two watch person. I never expected for it to happen so soon. I received a 16613 from my soon to be father in law. It was his one and only watch, that he wore daily. He had multiple strokes a few months ago, and has sadly had to be placed in assisted care living. It's been his last wish to see his only child happily married. He will get to see that happen next week.
I've never been a fan of gold, but this watch means much more then that. I love that he wore it every day, and has a ton of scratches and knicks on the watch! It has a ton of character, and the stories I imagine it could tell. Hopefully one day, I'll be able to pass it down to my children. Now time for pictures, as we all know that's what everyone wants. My two duo together. Guess they will be fighting for wrist time.  
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6 December 2016, 05:40 AM
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Thats a lovely pair of watches, and rolex, to me, is always worth more than the sum of its parts when they are gifted in a minor as yours has been.
I am sorry for your father in law and hope he lives out the rest of his days peacefully and in comfort, and I am sure you're upcoming marriage will mean more to him than the watch ever did. Congrats and thanks for sharing a lovely story. It's these kind of things that make a Rolex priceless in my opinion. |
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6 December 2016, 05:47 AM
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what a story! i'm sure that will far outlive the actual value of the watch.
please wear it in good health and as a reminder of this kind man. good luck on the wedding! |
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6 December 2016, 06:08 AM
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Congrats to you and your future wife. I wish nothing but the best for your father-in-law. Sounds like a great man. Cherish his daughter and the watch forever.
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6 December 2016, 06:19 AM
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Nice duo...destined to be family heirlooms
 Congrats on a great pair 
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6 December 2016, 07:54 AM
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Great pair!
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6 December 2016, 07:57 AM
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Location: Italy EU
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nice the two tones
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6 December 2016, 10:04 AM
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Congrats! Nice!
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6 December 2016, 10:24 AM
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Real Name: Richard
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Well wishes, and congratulations on getting married! enjoy that pair !
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6 December 2016, 10:28 AM
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Congrats on a great pair and the upcoming nuptials
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6 December 2016, 10:30 AM
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great contrast between the two
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6 December 2016, 11:06 AM
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Real Name: Merle
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Your father-in-law has excellent taste in watches; that 16613 is a beauty!! Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.
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6 December 2016, 11:14 AM
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Sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I hope for his speedy recovery.
Beautiful pair...cherish and enjoy. |
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6 December 2016, 12:35 PM
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Love the TT! Good looking Duo!
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6 December 2016, 01:10 PM
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Congrats
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6 December 2016, 01:18 PM
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That my friend is a special story. and what are you talking about thats one cool two tone watch! Wear it with pride.
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6 December 2016, 01:21 PM
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6 December 2016, 01:24 PM
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Real Name: Matt
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Great pair
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6 December 2016, 03:20 PM
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Sorry to hear, nice duo though!
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6 December 2016, 03:25 PM
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Great story and watch! He'll be so happy to see you with it and your wife will always have special thoughts of it too...
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6 December 2016, 04:03 PM
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Cool pair
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6 December 2016, 05:55 PM
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Real Name: Faz
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Congrats on your wedding and your watch. The gold ( in this specific watch) will grow on you. Wait until you get the complements on how nice a color combo that watch is. With the story behind it, it will be your cherished watch. Wear it in good health.
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6 December 2016, 06:08 PM
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Congrats
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