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allan-roller · 5 December 2010, 12:42 AM

Hi every one im new to the site ,and it has so much info its great to be part of it ,im from dublin in rainy ireland ,i post last week about my father passing away and he left me his rolex which i truly love and always wanted one just a pity it had to happen like this as he is sadly missed ,he has the watch as long as i can remember my mam said he has it suince b4 i was born im now 29 ,its in very good condition as he was like me with my watches he loved them and minded it well ,anyhow this watch will continue to stay with me tell it becomes my end and then past on to my child,i would not sell this watch for love nor money as it has so much sentimetle value to me its unbelivable ,,,
so heres A FEW PICS hope u like ,,and if anyone can i know its hard to tell from pics but tell me a little about the watch as im new to rolex could never afford one so had to do wit a tag for many years ,AS FAR AS I KNOW FROM SEARCHING ITS A DAY DATE PRES ,thanks
ALLAN

Warnsboy · 5 December 2010, 01:01 AM

MMMMMMMMM......I like gold!

Rogue884 · 5 December 2010, 01:12 AM

Very nice, and a good heirloom. Wear it in good health and rememberance.

Subexplorer · 5 December 2010, 01:13 AM

Hello Allan!
I regret to know about the passing of your Dad, but I wish his watch will remind his figure and nice moments shared with him, everytime you take a glance to your beautiful watch.
It is indeed a classic, a full yellow gold Day Date, with matching President bracelet, a very classic and elegant combination.
Hope you will enjoy it in many years to come, and I well understand you will never want to depart with it.
Best cordial regards, Abel.

HL65 · 5 December 2010, 01:13 AM

Very nice--I am sure you will cherish it forever--my sincere best!

TRW · 5 December 2010, 01:15 AM

Hello Allan,I am Sorry for your Loss...Time will Heal.That is a Beautiful DD You have there,Wear it with Pride

sea-dweller · 5 December 2010, 01:22 AM

Very nice DD !

Art 1 · 5 December 2010, 01:23 AM

It will be nice to look at the time and think of all the fond memories.

JUSTROLEXES · 5 December 2010, 01:27 AM

Classic with lots of sentimental value

Wear it in good health Allan

Jeepwatchman · 5 December 2010, 01:31 AM

Sorry for your loss. Nice watch to remember him by.

I got my dad's watch when he passed, but it's a gold Seiko not a Rolex but it's the memories about him wearing that watch that count.

allan-roller · 5 December 2010, 01:35 AM

thanks alot folks ur comments at it are very comforting ,,i love looking at it ,im always looking at it and if a sad song comes on i just it tight and stare at it and think of some memorys we had together .,i know that i had to change the date on it as it was wrong for some reason and the day was also wrong maybe he had it off his wrist while he was in hospital that it slowed down a bit but i had to go all the way around the 12hink its hours to change the date i think its the older version of it,
thanks again people

nauticajoe · 5 December 2010, 02:16 AM

Very nice!

Congrats!!

Route 66 · 5 December 2010, 02:22 AM

Sorry for you loss Allan. I hope seeing the watch everyday brings back all the best memories of your father to you.

RolexPete32 · 5 December 2010, 02:23 AM

Very nice watch. I am very sorry to hear about your dad.

JimSnyder · 5 December 2010, 02:35 AM

Sounds like your father was a good man Allan. He left you something very special to remember him by. Take care and enjoy

allan-roller · 5 December 2010, 04:44 AM

Will do lads thanks and he was very special

mpkRolex · 5 December 2010, 04:56 AM

Sorry to hear about your dad..

you got it right. It is a vintage rolex all gold president. Treasure it

R1@160@alltimes · 5 December 2010, 04:58 AM

Sorry to hear about your father's passing. Wear that DD with great pride and never ever sell it.

ingoodtime · 5 December 2010, 05:10 AM

My ste dad wears cheap watches from fleamarkets. I may
inherit them and have as ackeepsake but, they won't get
worn. Sorry to hear about your father.

therolexguy · 5 December 2010, 05:16 AM

Welcome and I'm sorry too about your loss. Wear that forever, it looks great.

Rags · 5 December 2010, 06:16 AM

Welcome to TRF Allan. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dad but as another member said time will heal your sorrow. Cherish your dads watch as it now serves as a constant reminder of him. He's now smiling seeing that you are wearing his watch.

dddrees · 5 December 2010, 06:20 AM

It's always nice to have something so close to rember those so dear to us.

le_baroudeur · 5 December 2010, 06:31 AM

Wear it in good health!
Xavier

kcmo · 5 December 2010, 07:51 AM

I'm also very sorry for your loss. I do hope that wearing his watch will only make you smile and that over time, your pain will ease.

allan-roller · 5 December 2010, 10:26 AM

thanks lads it is great that i have it, i love it to bits i would never part with it no matter what and it will go to my child when its my time to pass it on ,its great that i can carry it wit me at all times and think of him every time i look at it ,it truly is a speical watch to me ,,,
PS : MY DAD LIKED TO WEAR IT LOSE BUT IV TRYED WEARING IT LIKE THIS BUT IM US TO WEARING MY OLD TAG TIGHT ON MY WRIST ,PLUS U GUYS SAY IT WILL LAST LONGER AND NOT STRETCH IF WORN SNUG ON THE WRIST,,HOW HARD IS IT TO RESIZE,,,THANKS AGAIN
ALLAN ,,LOVE THE FORUM

Roddie · 6 December 2010, 08:41 AM

Sorry to hear bout your loss. Enjoy the watch and cherish your memories. They will go hand in hand.

Roddie

Rolesor · 6 December 2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddie

Sorry to hear bout your loss. Enjoy the watch and cherish your memories. They will go hand in hand.

Roddie

well said. Wear it with pride my friend.

allan-roller · 6 December 2010, 09:55 AM

thanks every time i look at it brings back so many happy memoires,,

BarkMaster · 6 December 2010, 10:05 AM

Welcome to the President's club.

May I recommend that you take it to have it serviced and have the band adjusted to fit? The service will not be cheap, but the bracelet adjustment should be.

They can tell you what the model # is (it's between the lugs). There are three kinds of movements when it comes to setting the date:

Non quick-set
Single quick-set
Double quick-set

You can find the information in the Internet once you know which movement you have. (my guess is a single quick-set)

Z06 · 6 December 2010, 11:52 AM

sorry for your loss...but you have a real nice keepsake to cherrish and pass on. Enjoy it and the memories it will bring you!

5 December 2010, 12:42 AM	#1
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	few pics of my new to me rolex Hi every one im new to the site ,and it has so much info its great to be part of it ,im from dublin in rainy ireland ,i post last week about my father passing away and he left me his rolex which i truly love and always wanted one just a pity it had to happen like this as he is sadly missed ,he has the watch as long as i can remember my mam said he has it suince b4 i was born im now 29 ,its in very good condition as he was like me with my watches he loved them and minded it well ,anyhow this watch will continue to stay with me tell it becomes my end and then past on to my child,i would not sell this watch for love nor money as it has so much sentimetle value to me its unbelivable ,,, so heres A FEW PICS hope u like ,,and if anyone can i know its hard to tell from pics but tell me a little about the watch as im new to rolex could never afford one so had to do wit a tag for many years ,AS FAR AS I KNOW FROM SEARCHING ITS A DAY DATE PRES ,thanks ALLAN Attached Images

5 December 2010, 01:12 AM	#3
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Very nice, and a good heirloom. Wear it in good health and rememberance. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

5 December 2010, 01:13 AM	#4
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Allan! I regret to know about the passing of your Dad, but I wish his watch will remind his figure and nice moments shared with him, everytime you take a glance to your beautiful watch. It is indeed a classic, a full yellow gold Day Date, with matching President bracelet, a very classic and elegant combination. Hope you will enjoy it in many years to come, and I well understand you will never want to depart with it. Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 December 2010, 01:13 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Very nice--I am sure you will cherish it forever--my sincere best! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 December 2010, 01:22 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice DD ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 December 2010, 01:01 AM	#2
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	MMMMMMMMM......I like gold!

5 December 2010, 01:15 AM	#6
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Hello Allan,I am Sorry for your Loss...Time will Heal.That is a Beautiful DD You have there,Wear it with Pride

5 December 2010, 01:23 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It will be nice to look at the time and think of all the fond memories.

5 December 2010, 01:27 AM	#9
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Classic with lots of sentimental value Wear it in good health Allan __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

5 December 2010, 01:31 AM	#10
Jeepwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Howard Location: Windy Wyoming Watch: 14060 Posts: 79	Sorry for your loss. Nice watch to remember him by. I got my dad's watch when he passed, but it's a gold Seiko not a Rolex but it's the memories about him wearing that watch that count. __________________ USAF Retired Rolex 14060

5 December 2010, 01:35 AM	#11
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	thanks alot folks ur comments at it are very comforting ,,i love looking at it ,im always looking at it and if a sad song comes on i just it tight and stare at it and think of some memorys we had together .,i know that i had to change the date on it as it was wrong for some reason and the day was also wrong maybe he had it off his wrist while he was in hospital that it slowed down a bit but i had to go all the way around the 12hink its hours to change the date i think its the older version of it, thanks again people

5 December 2010, 02:16 AM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice! Congrats!!

5 December 2010, 02:22 AM	#13
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Sorry for you loss Allan. I hope seeing the watch everyday brings back all the best memories of your father to you.

5 December 2010, 02:23 AM	#14
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Very nice watch. I am very sorry to hear about your dad.

5 December 2010, 02:35 AM	#15
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Sounds like your father was a good man Allan. He left you something very special to remember him by. Take care and enjoy __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

5 December 2010, 04:44 AM	#16
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	Will do lads thanks and he was very special

5 December 2010, 04:56 AM	#17
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	Sorry to hear about your dad.. you got it right. It is a vintage rolex all gold president. Treasure it

5 December 2010, 04:58 AM	#18
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Sorry to hear about your father's passing. Wear that DD with great pride and never ever sell it. __________________

5 December 2010, 05:10 AM	#19
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	My ste dad wears cheap watches from fleamarkets. I may inherit them and have as ackeepsake but, they won't get worn. Sorry to hear about your father. __________________ Lee

5 December 2010, 05:16 AM	#20
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Welcome and I'm sorry too about your loss. Wear that forever, it looks great.

5 December 2010, 06:16 AM	#21
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to TRF Allan. I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dad but as another member said time will heal your sorrow. Cherish your dads watch as it now serves as a constant reminder of him. He's now smiling seeing that you are wearing his watch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

5 December 2010, 06:20 AM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It's always nice to have something so close to rember those so dear to us.

5 December 2010, 06:31 AM	#23
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Wear it in good health! Xavier __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

5 December 2010, 07:51 AM	#24
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm also very sorry for your loss. I do hope that wearing his watch will only make you smile and that over time, your pain will ease.

5 December 2010, 10:26 AM	#25
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	thanks lads it is great that i have it, i love it to bits i would never part with it no matter what and it will go to my child when its my time to pass it on ,its great that i can carry it wit me at all times and think of him every time i look at it ,it truly is a speical watch to me ,,, PS : MY DAD LIKED TO WEAR IT LOSE BUT IV TRYED WEARING IT LIKE THIS BUT IM US TO WEARING MY OLD TAG TIGHT ON MY WRIST ,PLUS U GUYS SAY IT WILL LAST LONGER AND NOT STRETCH IF WORN SNUG ON THE WRIST,,HOW HARD IS IT TO RESIZE,,,THANKS AGAIN ALLAN ,,LOVE THE FORUM

6 December 2010, 08:41 AM	#26
Roddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rod Location: Regina, Sk. Watch: Air King 14000M Posts: 42	Sorry to hear bout your loss. Enjoy the watch and cherish your memories. They will go hand in hand. Roddie

6 December 2010, 09:55 AM	#28
allan-roller Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ireland Posts: 19	thanks every time i look at it brings back so many happy memoires,,

6 December 2010, 10:05 AM	#29
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Welcome to the President's club. May I recommend that you take it to have it serviced and have the band adjusted to fit? The service will not be cheap, but the bracelet adjustment should be. They can tell you what the model # is (it's between the lugs). There are three kinds of movements when it comes to setting the date: Non quick-set Single quick-set Double quick-set You can find the information in the Internet once you know which movement you have. (my guess is a single quick-set) __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

6 December 2010, 11:52 AM	#30
Z06 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: John Location: Within24,901fromU Watch: 116713 - V Posts: 220	sorry for your loss...but you have a real nice keepsake to cherrish and pass on. Enjoy it and the memories it will bring you!

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