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pexus · 20 June 2015, 12:51 AM

What a story!
make this great thread better by showing us a wristshot when he puts in on the first time...

Steve36Efc · 20 June 2015, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

So sorry to hear that, life can be cruel sometimes.

SamSam168 · 20 June 2015, 12:54 AM

This is awesome and I should do something to my dad too!

JayJ · 20 June 2015, 12:55 AM

Love the thought behind it. Great story!

JayJ · 20 June 2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

My condolences. Hang in there

liuk3 · 20 June 2015, 01:10 AM

Thanks for sharing. Love the story.

liuk3 · 20 June 2015, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywoodvillain

i'm sitting here zoning out and killing time until a local menswear store opens so i can go buy a suit to wear to my fathers funeral this weekend (fathers day) . I lost him yesterday morning at only 60 years old to complications after a bowl obstruction surgery ! he was recovering well until a completely unexpected shift in his condition landed him in the ICU and aspirating and eventually in cardiac arrest ! it is with a very heavy heart and a battered soul that i am typing this !

PLEASE , ALL OF YOU THAT STILL HAVE YOUR FATHER IN YOUR LIFE , HUG HIM AND TELL HIM YOU LOVE HIM AND ENJOY HIM ALL YOU CAN WHILE HE IS HERE !

Deepest condolences to you and your family. I can't imagine what you are going through. Your father was so young. Please take.

hornchurch · 20 June 2015, 01:18 AM

One happy story, one sad.

My farther passed away last Sept, must admit we never saw eye to eye over the years. but i am sure he still thought of me.

With hindsight we should have been more close, but what is done is done, you can't turn the clock back.
He left a little money to myself,brother and sister,and must admit i did not want the money,but family said i should have it.

So i decided to buy a DJ2 twotone with the money, my first and only Rolex to date.
My dad was a watchmaker by trade, so i thought a more fitting stribute to the man was to buy this watch.

Love the watch, and when i wear it i feel i have some conection with my late dad.

Think i am getting siily in old age.

Cherish your family, dont let family arguments fester for years, no one wins in the end..

Headshrinker · 20 June 2015, 01:19 AM

The love between a father and son is so important. Your story is a fine example. The watch will mean more to him than you can ever realize. Wonderful story.

ratty · 20 June 2015, 01:49 AM

Many congratulations to both you and your dad.

Proper Rolex storey.

liuk3 · 20 June 2015, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hornchurch

One happy story, one sad.

My farther passed away last Sept, must admit we never saw eye to eye over the years. but i am sure he still thought of me.

With hindsight we should have been more close, but what is done is done, you can't turn the clock back.
He left a little money to myself,brother and sister,and must admit i did not want the money,but family said i should have it.

So i decided to buy a DJ2 twotone with the money, my first and only Rolex to date.
My dad was a watchmaker by trade, so i thought a more fitting stribute to the man was to buy this watch.

Love the watch, and when i wear it i feel i have some conection with my late dad.

Think i am getting siily in old age.

Cherish your family, dont let family arguments fester for years, no one wins in the end..

Thanks for sharing.

hornchurch · 20 June 2015, 02:28 AM

Thanks mate.

Seems like the love and owning of a Rolex has more meaning than just a watch..

So many stories of why fellow members own a Rolex, some sad, some happy,always a reason why..

RogerF · 20 June 2015, 02:30 AM

My condolences Hollywoodvillian. Sorry for your loss

NYCREBROKER · 20 June 2015, 04:56 AM

What an awesome thread! Thank you so much for sharing. Wish your father and amazing Father's Day from all of us.

tkerrmd · 20 June 2015, 05:07 AM

Awesome,

KeithP · 20 June 2015, 05:14 AM

Can't wait to hear about his reaction! Pics would be great. And thanks for sharing!

dysondiver · 20 June 2015, 05:15 AM

well done indeed

Munch520 · 20 June 2015, 05:42 AM

You hit the bottom so you can appreciate your time at the top. Well done my man, great looking watch and you're better for the experience it sounds like.

Eric Chan · 20 June 2015, 09:15 AM

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with us. We do not see enough of these around and personally, I love reading them.

I am sure your Father will be over-the-moon excited and happy when he receives it. It is great that you were able to overcome your life's struggle and remember the man who was there for you during that time. Very admireable!

Make sure you post some wrist shots of your GMT with his!

rudegar · 20 June 2015, 01:22 PM

Cool story. Congrats to you and your dad

arinsd · 20 June 2015, 01:30 PM

OP. Sounds like your father is a good man.

Hollywood.. I lost my father a few year ago and Father's Day is never easy. Please take care and remember the good things about him.

tcpx · 20 June 2015, 01:31 PM

Truly enjoyed reading that. Thanks for sharing.

Tmac478 · 20 June 2015, 01:32 PM

Touching Story!

Hairdude1 · 20 June 2015, 01:38 PM

Great story! Congrats on the watch

jspjmma · 20 June 2015, 01:48 PM

Great story. Your Dad will love it.

rworley · 20 June 2015, 01:49 PM

Great stories thank you.
Has been a goal of mine to do the same for my dad...in time. Will post when I do!

bankerX · 20 June 2015, 01:52 PM

What a great story...God bless!

Beautiful watch :)

Daytonaman799 · 20 June 2015, 07:55 PM

GREAT STORY! Both about you and your dad. Congrats to you for your grit and gumption and a wonderful story about the faith fathers have in their sons. He will love it. Safe journeys and much continued success!

DeeTee · 20 June 2015, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BomB#Frog

Awesome story! Just curious what kind of business you started with 7k? Sounds like a great story on its own.

I opened up a used cell phone shop at the time, which funded my endeavors today.

And to Hollywood, my deepest condolences especially since my father is of the same age.

I just flew into town and surprised my dad when he got home since I still have house keys. I'm anxious to give him the watch, I think I'll do it this evening at dinner.

MP5 · 20 June 2015, 08:15 PM

Congrats!

20 June 2015, 12:51 AM	#61
pexus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Penang Posts: 246	What a story! make this great thread better by showing us a wristshot when he puts in on the first time... __________________ [SIGPIC]

20 June 2015, 01:10 AM	#66
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Thanks for sharing. Love the story. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

20 June 2015, 02:30 AM	#73
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	My condolences Hollywoodvillian. Sorry for your loss __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

20 June 2015, 09:15 AM	#79
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with us. We do not see enough of these around and personally, I love reading them. I am sure your Father will be over-the-moon excited and happy when he receives it. It is great that you were able to overcome your life's struggle and remember the man who was there for you during that time. Very admireable! Make sure you post some wrist shots of your GMT with his! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

20 June 2015, 01:38 PM	#84
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great story! Congrats on the watch __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

20 June 2015, 12:54 AM	#63
SamSam168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 51	This is awesome and I should do something to my dad too!

20 June 2015, 12:55 AM	#64
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Love the thought behind it. Great story!

20 June 2015, 01:18 AM	#68
hornchurch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: london Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 356	One happy story, one sad. My farther passed away last Sept, must admit we never saw eye to eye over the years. but i am sure he still thought of me. With hindsight we should have been more close, but what is done is done, you can't turn the clock back. He left a little money to myself,brother and sister,and must admit i did not want the money,but family said i should have it. So i decided to buy a DJ2 twotone with the money, my first and only Rolex to date. My dad was a watchmaker by trade, so i thought a more fitting stribute to the man was to buy this watch. Love the watch, and when i wear it i feel i have some conection with my late dad. Think i am getting siily in old age. Cherish your family, dont let family arguments fester for years, no one wins in the end..

20 June 2015, 01:19 AM	#69
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	The love between a father and son is so important. Your story is a fine example. The watch will mean more to him than you can ever realize. Wonderful story.

20 June 2015, 01:49 AM	#70
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	Many congratulations to both you and your dad. Proper Rolex storey.

20 June 2015, 02:28 AM	#72
hornchurch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: london Watch: Datejust 11 Posts: 356	Thanks mate. Seems like the love and owning of a Rolex has more meaning than just a watch.. So many stories of why fellow members own a Rolex, some sad, some happy,always a reason why..

20 June 2015, 04:56 AM	#74
NYCREBROKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Steven Location: Miami Beach Watch: 214270 &Speedy Pro Posts: 391	What an awesome thread! Thank you so much for sharing. Wish your father and amazing Father's Day from all of us.

20 June 2015, 05:07 AM	#75
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome,

20 June 2015, 05:14 AM	#76
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Can't wait to hear about his reaction! Pics would be great. And thanks for sharing!

20 June 2015, 05:15 AM	#77
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	well done indeed

20 June 2015, 05:42 AM	#78
Munch520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/Cermit/SM300 Posts: 184	You hit the bottom so you can appreciate your time at the top. Well done my man, great looking watch and you're better for the experience it sounds like.

20 June 2015, 01:22 PM	#80
rudegar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Watch: DD 40 Pt Posts: 365	Cool story. Congrats to you and your dad

20 June 2015, 01:30 PM	#81
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	OP. Sounds like your father is a good man. Hollywood.. I lost my father a few year ago and Father's Day is never easy. Please take care and remember the good things about him.

20 June 2015, 01:31 PM	#82
tcpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 374	Truly enjoyed reading that. Thanks for sharing.

20 June 2015, 01:32 PM	#83
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Touching Story!

20 June 2015, 01:48 PM	#85
jspjmma "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 63	Great story. Your Dad will love it.

20 June 2015, 01:49 PM	#86
rworley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA Posts: 17	Great stories thank you. Has been a goal of mine to do the same for my dad...in time. Will post when I do!

20 June 2015, 01:52 PM	#87
bankerX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ahmed Location: Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 204	What a great story...God bless! Beautiful watch :)

20 June 2015, 07:55 PM	#88
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	GREAT STORY! Both about you and your dad. Congrats to you for your grit and gumption and a wonderful story about the faith fathers have in their sons. He will love it. Safe journeys and much continued success!

20 June 2015, 08:15 PM	#90
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Congrats!

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