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crew · 11 October 2017, 07:27 AM

As the father of 2 boys I love father-son stories.
Yours is a great one.

Amex4711 · 11 October 2017, 07:36 AM

I have also tears in my eyes after reading this G

Spend every day with your kids, you will never forget these wonderful moments

My kids are growing sooooooo fast and I love every moment they spend time with me

I'm very proud of my growing Kids

GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 07:36 AM

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Smart kid

and I agree with him, I'm all about cost per wear. Be it, shoes/watches/clothes etc.
Keep up the good work, G!

Cheers!!!

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Great story G. Yes, they do teach us don't they? Thanks for sharing!

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They do! Thank you for reading!

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And the student becomes the teacher, getting an old cop misty eyed here G. You have to be one extremely proud father!

I am VERY proud. And happy to admit I shed tears of happiness whenever life proves me they are growing into amazing human beings.

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Great story,G.
Your son comes from good stock!

Thank you for reading!

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Originally Posted by crew

As the father of 2 boys I love father-son stories.
Yours is a great one.

Thank you! Cheers!!!!

GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Amex4711

I have also tears in my eyes after reading this G and spend every day with your kids, you will never forget these wonderful moments

My kids are growing sooooooo fast and I love every moment they spend time with me

I LOVE being around them. From watching TV, to walking, cooking or just sharing coffee. LOVE them!

Thatguy · 11 October 2017, 07:52 AM

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

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GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

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Gracias for reading!

RW16610 · 11 October 2017, 08:25 AM

Excellent story, Gerardo! He sounds like a very intelligent young man (takes after his dad) and you should be proud. He's SO right. Life's too short to "baby" these possessions. Live to the fullest, use, and admire these fine time pieces we saved up and waited so long to get.

droptopman · 11 October 2017, 08:28 AM

Great lesson and thanks for sharing G. Nice to see you sporting the Daytona after the encouragement from your son.

I remember a good friend of my Dads wearing a 16803LB (predecessor to the 16613) back in the early 80's. We were Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound. I told my Dad that I would have one of those someday. He told me I could have anything I wanted in life if I worked hard and saved. That this kind of thing should not be gifted but earned. I had pictures on my wall and even though material, this was on my goal list. Once I started my business as a young man, I put away a little here and there and in 1987 bought a brand new 16613LB. I still remember that day on the water. My dad has always been a hero to me and this is one of those father son teaching moments that has stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me!

Chewbacca · 11 October 2017, 08:38 AM

Amazing.

Kids can put much into perspective for adults.

brandrea · 11 October 2017, 08:43 AM

Wise beyond his years

520Matt · 11 October 2017, 08:53 AM

simply a

theloxmyth · 11 October 2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Great story,G.
Your son comes from good stock!

Agreed, the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

Lordofrolex · 11 October 2017, 09:08 AM

Thanks for sharing. Brought out some emotion in me.

GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RW16610

Excellent story, Gerardo! He sounds like a very intelligent young man (takes after his dad) and you should be proud. He's SO right. Life's too short to "baby" these possessions. Live to the fullest, use, and admire these fine time pieces we saved up and waited so long to get.

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Great lesson and thanks for sharing G. Nice to see you sporting the Daytona after the encouragement from your son.

I remember a good friend of my Dads wearing a 16803LB (predecessor to the 16613) back in the early 80's. We were Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound. I told my Dad that I would have one of those someday. He told me I could have anything I wanted in life if I worked hard and saved. That this kind of thing should not be gifted but earned. I had pictures on my wall and even though material, this was on my goal list. Once I started my business as a young man, I put away a little here and there and in 1987 bought a brand new 16613LB. I still remember that day on the water. My dad has always been a hero to me and this is one of those father son teaching moments that has stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me!

Great story!!! And quite an accomplishment!

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Amazing.

Kids can put much into perspective for adults.

True, honest perspective!

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Wise beyond his years

Absolutely!

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simply a

Yes!!!

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Agreed, the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

I am humbled and proud!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

Thanks for sharing. Brought out some emotion in me.

Thank you for reading!

Jim M · 11 October 2017, 09:58 AM

Excellent story! Egads, you may have been out-WIS'd by a budding WIS!!

GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim M

Excellent story! Egads, you may have been out-WIS'd by a budding WIS!!

Danny83 · 11 October 2017, 04:39 PM

Great story G

Kostas · 11 October 2017, 05:19 PM

Thanks for sharing G , smart boy !

swatty · 11 October 2017, 05:39 PM

What a smart boy, thanks for sharing Gerardo

returntorolex · 11 October 2017, 07:06 PM

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing!

BTW, if G jr wants an in-depth study of the Daytona.......

.........give him Trace's number!

GerardoG · 11 October 2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Great story G

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Originally Posted by Kostas

Thanks for sharing G , smart boy !

Thank you for reading !

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Originally Posted by swatty

What a smart boy, thanks for sharing Gerardo

Gracias for reading! He is VERY smart!

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing!

BTW, if G jr wants an in-depth study of the Daytona.......

.........give him Trace's number!

TRUE!!!!!

1William · 11 October 2017, 09:11 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing. Your son was able to see what we as adults many times miss because he was not bogged down with too much history or life experience.

GerardoG · 12 October 2017, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Great story. Thanks for sharing. Your son was able to see what we as adults many times miss because he was not bogged down with too much history or life experience.

I agree. A clean, honest point of view!

RichM · 12 October 2017, 01:18 AM

Like father, like son. Great son and story "G". Thanks for sharing it.

cdmorenot · 12 October 2017, 01:27 AM

Beautiful G - While the thoughts are his, they are a reflection of your hard work as a father and your wife as a mother - The two of you should be very proud.

Gracias a Dios y a la vida por la fortuna de tener padres maravillosos!
(Thank God and Life for the fortune of having marvelous parents)

Cheers G!

GerardoG · 12 October 2017, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Like father, like son. Great son and story "G". Thanks for sharing it.

Thank you for reading!

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Beautiful G - While the thoughts are his, they are a reflection of your hard work as a father and your wife as a mother - The two of you should be very proud.

Gracias a Dios y a la vida por la fortuna de tener padres maravillosos!
(Thank God and Life for the fortune of having marvelous parents)

Cheers G!

Cheers and muchas gracias for your kind words!

Fersanchezc · 12 October 2017, 05:50 AM

Great story! An even better that you both share this hobby!

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KBM · 12 October 2017, 07:30 AM

I always enjoy your stories, Gerardo, and this one's no different. Thanks for sharing!!

hdrazor251 · 12 October 2017, 02:39 PM

Great story. Moments like that last a lifetime.

kGonzalez · 12 October 2017, 06:48 PM

Can't describe it in words, great story!!!

11 October 2017, 07:36 AM	#32
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	I have also tears in my eyes after reading this G Spend every day with your kids, you will never forget these wonderful moments My kids are growing sooooooo fast and I love every moment they spend time with me I'm very proud of my growing Kids __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

11 October 2017, 08:28 AM	#38
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great lesson and thanks for sharing G. Nice to see you sporting the Daytona after the encouragement from your son. I remember a good friend of my Dads wearing a 16803LB (predecessor to the 16613) back in the early 80's. We were Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound. I told my Dad that I would have one of those someday. He told me I could have anything I wanted in life if I worked hard and saved. That this kind of thing should not be gifted but earned. I had pictures on my wall and even though material, this was on my goal list. Once I started my business as a young man, I put away a little here and there and in 1987 bought a brand new 16613LB. I still remember that day on the water. My dad has always been a hero to me and this is one of those father son teaching moments that has stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

11 October 2017, 09:08 AM	#43
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Thanks for sharing. Brought out some emotion in me. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

11 October 2017, 09:58 AM	#45
Jim M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island NY US Watch: 1675 14060M 16622 Posts: 507	Excellent story! Egads, you may have been out-WIS'd by a budding WIS!! __________________ Rolex, Omega, Panerai, Chopard, Blancpain, Breitling, Seiko, Zenith, IWC, Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, Cartier, Movado, Tissot, Casio and Sinn, a few of my favorite things

11 October 2017, 07:06 PM	#50
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Beautiful story, thank you for sharing! BTW, if G jr wants an in-depth study of the Daytona....... .........give him Trace's number! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

11 October 2017, 07:27 AM	#31
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	As the father of 2 boys I love father-son stories. Yours is a great one.

11 October 2017, 07:52 AM	#35
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Great story! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 October 2017, 08:25 AM	#37
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Excellent story, Gerardo! He sounds like a very intelligent young man (takes after his dad) and you should be proud. He's SO right. Life's too short to "baby" these possessions. Live to the fullest, use, and admire these fine time pieces we saved up and waited so long to get.

11 October 2017, 08:38 AM	#39
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Amazing. Kids can put much into perspective for adults.

11 October 2017, 08:43 AM	#40
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Wise beyond his years

11 October 2017, 08:53 AM	#41
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	simply a

11 October 2017, 04:39 PM	#47
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Great story G

11 October 2017, 05:19 PM	#48
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Thanks for sharing G , smart boy !

11 October 2017, 05:39 PM	#49
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	What a smart boy, thanks for sharing Gerardo

11 October 2017, 09:11 PM	#52
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Great story. Thanks for sharing. Your son was able to see what we as adults many times miss because he was not bogged down with too much history or life experience.

12 October 2017, 01:18 AM	#54
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Like father, like son. Great son and story "G". Thanks for sharing it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

12 October 2017, 01:27 AM	#55
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,699	Beautiful G - While the thoughts are his, they are a reflection of your hard work as a father and your wife as a mother - The two of you should be very proud. Gracias a Dios y a la vida por la fortuna de tener padres maravillosos! (Thank God and Life for the fortune of having marvelous parents) Cheers G! __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

12 October 2017, 05:50 AM	#57
Fersanchezc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cancun Watch: 116500LN, 15400ST Posts: 45	Great story! An even better that you both share this hobby! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 October 2017, 07:30 AM	#58
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	I always enjoy your stories, Gerardo, and this one's no different. Thanks for sharing!!

12 October 2017, 02:39 PM	#59
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Great story. Moments like that last a lifetime. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 October 2017, 06:48 PM	#60
kGonzalez "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 14	Can't describe it in words, great story!!!

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