A watch for my mom

[SamMyers]

So, my mom passed away October 2016. I’ve been wanting to do something to honor her that I could pass on to one of my sons (I had previously inherited a 1680 from my dad who passed in 2005).

After much research and internal debating, I’ve decided to go with an Explorer 214270 (current release). This is not a piece to add to my collection.

My reasoning for this specific watch is that I believe this piece embodies many of the characteristics of my mom.
1. Simplicity, not complicated
2. Resilience (never gave up)
3. Dependability and reliability
4. She never changed or wavered over the years, except for her appearance (getting older)
5. Elegant and beautiful, even in blue jeans. Never overstated

When it really comes down to it, I don’t care what anyone else thinks about my decision. But, I am curious to any similar stories that you all may have.

These timepieces can be a statement piece for some, and for others, they represent different life markers for ourselves (They can tell a story).


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