OK to Wear Rolex at a Funeral?

[Adamk]

No watch

[psv]

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]

No watch

[Yogi20]

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]

No watch.

[WatchinMD]

No watch.

[Amileon]

Sorry for your loss.

Unless the watch is a modern way to replace the coin that should be paid to Charon to across Styx and Acheron, I would recommend no watch.

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Amileon

Unless the watch is a modern way to replace the coin that should be paid to Charon to across Styx and Acheron, I would recommend no watch.

Nothing like a bit of classic mythology to shed some additional light. *L*

[dominic.warren]

I guess I'm the odd man out. Let him rock it on his way out! But I am also a guy who had a submariner as a grooms cake at my wedding. Sorry for your loss.

[sechsgang]

No watch vote here.

[THC]

totally up to his widow, or closest kin, imho

[RW16610]

No watch is my opinion too. At my uncles funeral they did that and had it taken off before burial. I had no say in the decision but would have told them the same, to not display it.

[mistermann]

I'm voting for the watch!

[Rocco21]

YeaH unfortunately the watch would most likely be ripped off by someone.so no watch.

[Meme-Dweller]

The G-shock was designed to handle all kinds of extreme conditions and scenarios so that would be the watch of choice to wear in hell.

That being said, the Rolexes should be passed down to his children.

[teb1013]

I would think a true watch lover would want his prize possessions to go to loved ones (and with a valuable possession a bequest might be in the will in reference to them). They will think lovingly of him when they look at them. As for wearing the watch in the casket, I just don't see it, (also, would it be running or stopped, either might raise questions. I have seen some people whose interests are displayed near the casket in some tasteful way. Perhaps this could be done with his watches, but only if security could be assured. Let us know what is decided.


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[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by teb1013

As for wearing the watch in the casket, I just don't see it, (also, would it be running or stopped, either might raise questions.

I wear my Submariner pretty much 24/7 (exclusive of showers) so I have no idea what the self-winding reserve time is on the internal movement. Watch still running (in the casket) might raise some curiosity amongst various Rolex WIS' (if any). A stopped movement would be downright creepy.

[Tal1]

Sell the watch man .....

[bdex75]

Several of my family members were shown with jewelry and watches and the funeral home removed them prior to placing the casket in the vault or cremation.

I would say the sub, it would be hard to steal with immediate family presumably close to the casket the whole time.


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[T. Ferguson]

No watch. If he was really that big a WIS and the family wants to honor that I'd suggest that his wife wear his favorite watch at the funeral and, depending on how big his collection is, his kids and/or pall bearers each wear one of his favorite pieces for the service.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

No watch. If he was really that big a WIS and the family wants to honor that I'd suggest that his wife wear his favorite watch at the funeral and, depending on how big his collection is, his kids and/or pall bearers each wear one of his favorite pieces for the service.

My thoughts exactly. It's more important what he wore in life and not in death.

I see no issues either way. But, memories are built with pieces in good times and bad. Having close family wear his pieces is a great idea.

Sorry for your loss, OP.

[jeffgo888]

I am sorry about your loss, but like everyone said, NO watch.
At this stage, what would really be the point of wearing one, besides symbolism?
The watch is a sentiment and understandable, but I would proceed with not wearing and maybe decide again in later stages , whether to wear or not...

[Afghanvet]

Not for me... I'd say no watch. In my will, ensuring that my sons get my Rolex's.

[cajunron]

No watch. I doubt a crematory would agree to cremate a body wearing any type of jewelry. As far as the burial, that too might pose a problem for enticing potential vandalism and theft. As sad as it sounds, people have certainly done so in the past.

[locutus49]

No watch. They are meant for the living.

[rodneygt3]

How about a picture of him with his favorite Rolex watch as an option.

[s14roller]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit confused how this is a question. When I pass, honestly I hope I am presentable, but more so, loved. That's it. As much as I love watches, I have no desire to think about if I should be wearing one on my deathbed, and neither should the people who are tasked with burying me. Just my personal opinion.

[Chewbacca]

sympathies for your family's loss.

as for the watch, nope.

unless your uncle specifically stated he'd like a rolex in the next life - i'd keep it.

but i would include a photo of his favorite watch or a rolex keepsake he may have had.

[motoikkyu]

I agree with jeffgo888 and locutus49's reasoning most. These watches that we love are symbols, most commonly of our earthly ties and obligations, as well as the passage of time. They have no meaning in the context of leaving this incarnation. Because his suffering had ended, I smiled when I unstrapped my father's watch from his remains, "Lucky you, you don't need this anymore. Rest now."

[Canook]

one of the stranger questions ive seen on here.... ironically in the last few days there has been a video getting around Facebook showing a family member going into the viewing room alone to pay her respects alone with the deceased, whilst in there she removes the rings off the poor old lady and places her hands so cannot be noticed.... absolutely disgusting!
Sadly in times like this some people loose sight and turn into "what do i get now they are gone?"
I personally would not put the temptation there and whoever is entitled to it should wear it there on the day as tribute to him.
Honestly its a minor detail that no one will notice on the day considering the events, but will ruin the day if afterwards you realise a "loved one" has taken it.

just my 2 cents