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BristolCavendish · 7 December 2016, 07:11 AM

An uncle (in-law) passed away last week and his immediate family is trying to decide whether wearing a Rolex (in the casket) would be appropriate or possibly foolhardy. As he was a frequent vacation visitor to Hawaii, he will be dressed in an Aloha shirt and assorted leis. He was also a Rolex afficionado and the question remains if he should be presented wearing his 18K President (his favorite watch) or possibly an SS Submariner which was his daily wearer. While the query sort of flabbergasted me, a question arose as to whether this might be a mistake during pre-service viewings. As these sessions are often unsupervised by funereal staff, a potential Rolex rip-off always remains a distinct possibility. My suggestion was that he wear his G-Shock (another favorite) for these pre-service viewings and that the family decide on the President or Submariner later down the road. Another consideration is that he will eventually be interred wearing one of these watches. The 18K President is a 1980s model while the SS Submariner is a 5512 (his first Rolex). While this dilemma may appear questionable to some, at least he is not being cremated with the chosen watch. That would raise a few eyebrows.

sco · 7 December 2016, 07:12 AM

No watch

armen34 · 7 December 2016, 07:16 AM

Have to agree. No watch!

AJM914 · 7 December 2016, 07:17 AM

No watch

Ragna · 7 December 2016, 07:20 AM

Were is he gonna be enterred exactly ?

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DJTOSUB · 7 December 2016, 07:20 AM

Difficult questions.

But certainly makes a good case for keeping one's will up to date.

His wife (or closest living relative) that knows him best should make the final decision. I would recommend wearing the 5512 based on his Aloha vibe.

Tools · 7 December 2016, 07:28 AM

Just as they don't bury the Queen with the family jewels, so too, it makes little sense to deck out our relatives in their finest potential heirlooms.

Lark · 7 December 2016, 07:30 AM

This is kind of unique for my first post but what the heck. IMHO when someone is laid out for a wake that's how they'll ultimately be buried. Unless you plan on closing the casket with a Rolex inside, which is fine, use the G-Shock.

tommy91 · 7 December 2016, 07:37 AM

G shock or no watch

RoleyPolly · 7 December 2016, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJTOSUB

Difficult questions.

But certainly makes a good case for keeping one's will up to date.

His wife (or closest living relative) that knows him best should make the final decision. I would recommend wearing the 5512 based on his Aloha vibe.

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swils8610 · 7 December 2016, 07:39 AM

For the viewing why not? For the burial no.

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TK-710 · 7 December 2016, 07:39 AM

No watch. The day will be hard enough. It will be that much worse if a Rolex goes missing.

cdmorenot · 7 December 2016, 07:40 AM

Interesting thread!

I guess I'll have to add this to my list of final wishes!

No watch.

mtgjr · 7 December 2016, 07:42 AM

I guess y'all are determined to prove those people wrong who, all his life, told him "you can't take it with you".

GradyPhilpott · 7 December 2016, 07:45 AM

No watch.

TJModz · 7 December 2016, 07:45 AM

My limited experience with these matters has been that the jewlery was returned before they closed the casket for burial.

Gold Crown · 7 December 2016, 08:00 AM

No! this is where a good looking replica would come in handy.

dysondiver · 7 December 2016, 08:05 AM

no watch ,,,,

watchwatcher · 7 December 2016, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJModz

My limited experience with these matters has been that the jewlery was returned before they closed the casket for burial.

Mine too. I don't see why not.

GMT Aviator · 7 December 2016, 08:09 AM

My goodness, what a curious conundrum.

Unless his wishes expressed to be buried with one of the watches then surely it is better to pass it on to someone in the land of the living as a treasured keep sake and memory of the person now deceased? (Unless of course you inherit the G-shock!)

I would hate to think the measure of the man necessitated being laid in state with a Rolex on his wrist.

I think it better no watch at the wake, no watch at the burial. As has already been posted, if it goes missing before, or worse, after the burial, it's going to cause too much emotional problems on top of what your family members will already be dealing with.

WS9D · 7 December 2016, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

No! this is where a good looking replica would come in handy.

I agree and was going to state the same but you beat me to the punch.

Racerdj · 7 December 2016, 08:19 AM

No watch for me. Hopefully my son's will have mine on.

Verdi · 7 December 2016, 08:20 AM

No watch.

I personally would like to have someone else enjoy the watches I have.

ParsonBrown · 7 December 2016, 08:24 AM

Having conducted many funerals I have seen all kinds of things with deceased as they lie in state for viewing. In the vast majority of cases the items are removed from the body discreetly (in private most of the time) and returned to the family. Most common would be wedding rings and other jewelry.

I personally wouldn't give the watch a second thought. If there are any concerns it is very simple, in most cases, to have a representative of the funeral home with the casket and body at all times during the viewing. I have found most people in the business very accommodating to the families wishes. Sounds like it was an important part of his life's journey. Nothing wrong either way though.

Adamk · 7 December 2016, 08:24 AM

No watch

psv · 7 December 2016, 08:25 AM

No watch. While it seemed to be part of his personality to wear e.g. the gold President there is simply too much that can go wrong.

brandrea · 7 December 2016, 08:26 AM

No watch

AK797 · 7 December 2016, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JES77

No watch. The day will be hard enough. It will be that much worse if a Rolex goes missing.

Yes, no distractions, just focus on the life lived and lost.

Yogi20 · 7 December 2016, 08:28 AM

I would defiantly want to go to my maker with a watch on, but not my Rolex.....that can stay with my loved ones

Johnv · 7 December 2016, 08:29 AM

No watch.

7 December 2016, 07:11 AM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	OK to Wear Rolex at a Funeral? An uncle (in-law) passed away last week and his immediate family is trying to decide whether wearing a Rolex (in the casket) would be appropriate or possibly foolhardy. As he was a frequent vacation visitor to Hawaii, he will be dressed in an Aloha shirt and assorted leis. He was also a Rolex afficionado and the question remains if he should be presented wearing his 18K President (his favorite watch) or possibly an SS Submariner which was his daily wearer. While the query sort of flabbergasted me, a question arose as to whether this might be a mistake during pre-service viewings. As these sessions are often unsupervised by funereal staff, a potential Rolex rip-off always remains a distinct possibility. My suggestion was that he wear his G-Shock (another favorite) for these pre-service viewings and that the family decide on the President or Submariner later down the road. Another consideration is that he will eventually be interred wearing one of these watches. The 18K President is a 1980s model while the SS Submariner is a 5512 (his first Rolex). While this dilemma may appear questionable to some, at least he is not being cremated with the chosen watch. That would raise a few eyebrows.

7 December 2016, 07:17 AM	#4
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	No watch __________________

7 December 2016, 07:28 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Just as they don't bury the Queen with the family jewels, so too, it makes little sense to deck out our relatives in their finest potential heirlooms. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 December 2016, 07:40 AM	#13
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,700	Interesting thread! I guess I'll have to add this to my list of final wishes! No watch. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

7 December 2016, 07:45 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	No watch. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 December 2016, 07:12 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	No watch

7 December 2016, 07:16 AM	#3
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Have to agree. No watch!

7 December 2016, 07:20 AM	#5
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	Were is he gonna be enterred exactly ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2016, 07:20 AM	#6
DJTOSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 662	Difficult questions. But certainly makes a good case for keeping one's will up to date. His wife (or closest living relative) that knows him best should make the final decision. I would recommend wearing the 5512 based on his Aloha vibe.

7 December 2016, 07:30 AM	#8
Lark "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 47	This is kind of unique for my first post but what the heck. IMHO when someone is laid out for a wake that's how they'll ultimately be buried. Unless you plan on closing the casket with a Rolex inside, which is fine, use the G-Shock.

7 December 2016, 07:37 AM	#9
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	G shock or no watch

7 December 2016, 07:39 AM	#11
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	For the viewing why not? For the burial no. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 December 2016, 07:39 AM	#12
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	No watch. The day will be hard enough. It will be that much worse if a Rolex goes missing.

7 December 2016, 07:42 AM	#14
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	I guess y'all are determined to prove those people wrong who, all his life, told him "you can't take it with you".

7 December 2016, 07:45 AM	#16
TJModz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 25	My limited experience with these matters has been that the jewlery was returned before they closed the casket for burial.

7 December 2016, 08:00 AM	#17
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	No! this is where a good looking replica would come in handy.

7 December 2016, 08:05 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	no watch ,,,,

7 December 2016, 08:09 AM	#20
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	My goodness, what a curious conundrum. Unless his wishes expressed to be buried with one of the watches then surely it is better to pass it on to someone in the land of the living as a treasured keep sake and memory of the person now deceased? (Unless of course you inherit the G-shock!) I would hate to think the measure of the man necessitated being laid in state with a Rolex on his wrist. I think it better no watch at the wake, no watch at the burial. As has already been posted, if it goes missing before, or worse, after the burial, it's going to cause too much emotional problems on top of what your family members will already be dealing with.

7 December 2016, 08:19 AM	#22
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	No watch for me. Hopefully my son's will have mine on. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

7 December 2016, 08:20 AM	#23
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	No watch. I personally would like to have someone else enjoy the watches I have. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

7 December 2016, 08:24 AM	#24
ParsonBrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 38	Having conducted many funerals I have seen all kinds of things with deceased as they lie in state for viewing. In the vast majority of cases the items are removed from the body discreetly (in private most of the time) and returned to the family. Most common would be wedding rings and other jewelry. I personally wouldn't give the watch a second thought. If there are any concerns it is very simple, in most cases, to have a representative of the funeral home with the casket and body at all times during the viewing. I have found most people in the business very accommodating to the families wishes. Sounds like it was an important part of his life's journey. Nothing wrong either way though.

7 December 2016, 08:24 AM	#25
Adamk Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: U.S Watch: 116710 Posts: 190	No watch

7 December 2016, 08:25 AM	#26
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	No watch. While it seemed to be part of his personality to wear e.g. the gold President there is simply too much that can go wrong.

7 December 2016, 08:26 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	No watch

7 December 2016, 08:28 AM	#29
Yogi20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Carl Location: Nottingham Watch: Bi metal Sub Blue Posts: 222	I would defiantly want to go to my maker with a watch on, but not my Rolex.....that can stay with my loved ones

7 December 2016, 08:29 AM	#30
Johnv "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Verkerk Location: The Netherlands Posts: 53	No watch.

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