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superdog · 2 August 2012, 05:57 AM

I have always been a watch guy. Even as a kid, I had a collection of A-Watches.

When I was 25 I bought my first Tag, and then an Oris, an Omega a Breitling and then the list just goes on and on.

When I turned 30 (8 years ago), my father brought 3 watches of his to dinner and told me to pick. I honestly don't even remember the other 2 as I always loved his polar Explorer II.

Oddly enough, after wearing it for a relatively short time, I became quickly bored of it. I felt it was way way too small for me. He and I traded back and forth and he started wearing the Explorer again.

One day he calls me and asks how I feel about him flipping it for a Yachtmaster. He was actually at the store and I did not have the heart to tell him he shouldn't do it. In fact, at the time, other than the sentimental value, I really did not care all that much. Being a flipper myself, I think I encouraged him to do it. But later, I regretted the move.

During the last 8 years, I have bought and flipped literally dozens of watches. I loved them big, but was always looking for the perfect watch. I got back into Rolex a few years ago and I have flipped way too many of those as well. I loved them all, but quickly got bored. I currently have a collection of 5 that I really like (one is actually a speedy). During this time, my tastes have changed and I have begun coveting smaller more symmetrical watches.

Well recently I decided that my 42mm 216750 was too big for me (for the third time). I wanted to go back to the original that I had. I found one from the legend (DavidSW) and purchased it. I have been in love since. I now find the size and balance to be nearly perfect and I love the white dial. I also love the sentimental value that I have attached to it. I typically don't attach any kind of sentimental value to my watches.

I sent a wrist shot to my old man and it appears he too regretted his selling of it because a few weeks later he calls me to tell that he has been thinking about it since the pic and asks me to find him one.

I once again call the legend and, low and behold, he has one coming in (he received it today). I am now picking this up for my father and I could not be happier. Not only do we have the watch (clearly not the same one) back in the family, but we will both be wearing the same watch.

I am so super pumped to be getting this for him. I love this story.

Bangel · 2 August 2012, 06:09 AM

Nice story. Now you can literally be like father, like son when it comes to your left wrists.

FremStar · 2 August 2012, 06:09 AM

Seth, awesome story and pictures are mandatory when you get it from DSW. Something about the Rolex Explorer line! Initial hate/boredom always turns to love and you just proved it! Thanks for sharing your story

reecester · 2 August 2012, 06:11 AM

Great story :) .

Submarino · 2 August 2012, 06:19 AM

Nice story! Thanks for sharing!

kcmo · 2 August 2012, 06:25 AM

Nice story....sometimes we don't know what we have until it's gone! Enjoy your new Explorer 2 and congrats to your dad as well.

jujin · 2 August 2012, 06:38 AM

awesome story man!

mjclark32 · 2 August 2012, 06:46 AM

What a great story!
Can't wait to see the father/son pic

superdog · 2 August 2012, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

Nice story. Now you can literally be like father, like son when it comes to your left wrists.

Thanks buddy!

superdog · 2 August 2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Seth, awesome story and pictures are mandatory when you get it from DSW. Something about the Rolex Explorer line! Initial hate/boredom always turns to love and you just proved it! Thanks for sharing your story

Sam, the 1655 is next on my list. i will save for a bit, but i drool every time i see yours.

pics to follow for sure!!!!

ps. i love the 216750 so much that i have literally purchased three. i wish it fit me better, but am so happy to have found my comfort zone with it's brother.

rolio · 2 August 2012, 07:02 AM

Great stuff

FremStar · 2 August 2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Sam, the 1655 is next on my list. i will save for a bit, but i drool every time i see yours.

pics to follow for sure!!!!

ps. i love the 216750 so much that i have literally purchased three. i wish it fit me better, but am so happy to have found my comfort zone with it's brother.

Thank you brother, hope you don't mind me posting a pic for a little future motivation for you! This workhorse is old but still has the looks of a young Elvis Presley!

kh1970 · 2 August 2012, 11:45 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing. I also had a 16570 polar but sold it to get a 216570. After a few weeks I decided it wasn't for me so I picked up another 16570. It's a great watch-enjoy!

sleddog · 2 August 2012, 11:49 AM

Nice little story...
Looking forward to the father, son, wrist shot in the near future!!

2 August 2012, 05:57 AM	#1
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Full Circle (warning: long story) I have always been a watch guy. Even as a kid, I had a collection of A-Watches. When I was 25 I bought my first Tag, and then an Oris, an Omega a Breitling and then the list just goes on and on. When I turned 30 (8 years ago), my father brought 3 watches of his to dinner and told me to pick. I honestly don't even remember the other 2 as I always loved his polar Explorer II. Oddly enough, after wearing it for a relatively short time, I became quickly bored of it. I felt it was way way too small for me. He and I traded back and forth and he started wearing the Explorer again. One day he calls me and asks how I feel about him flipping it for a Yachtmaster. He was actually at the store and I did not have the heart to tell him he shouldn't do it. In fact, at the time, other than the sentimental value, I really did not care all that much. Being a flipper myself, I think I encouraged him to do it. But later, I regretted the move. During the last 8 years, I have bought and flipped literally dozens of watches. I loved them big, but was always looking for the perfect watch. I got back into Rolex a few years ago and I have flipped way too many of those as well. I loved them all, but quickly got bored. I currently have a collection of 5 that I really like (one is actually a speedy). During this time, my tastes have changed and I have begun coveting smaller more symmetrical watches. Well recently I decided that my 42mm 216750 was too big for me (for the third time). I wanted to go back to the original that I had. I found one from the legend (DavidSW) and purchased it. I have been in love since. I now find the size and balance to be nearly perfect and I love the white dial. I also love the sentimental value that I have attached to it. I typically don't attach any kind of sentimental value to my watches. I sent a wrist shot to my old man and it appears he too regretted his selling of it because a few weeks later he calls me to tell that he has been thinking about it since the pic and asks me to find him one. I once again call the legend and, low and behold, he has one coming in (he received it today). I am now picking this up for my father and I could not be happier. Not only do we have the watch (clearly not the same one) back in the family, but we will both be wearing the same watch. I am so super pumped to be getting this for him. I love this story. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 August 2012, 06:09 AM	#3
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Seth, awesome story and pictures are mandatory when you get it from DSW. Something about the Rolex Explorer line! Initial hate/boredom always turns to love and you just proved it! Thanks for sharing your story __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

2 August 2012, 06:19 AM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Nice story! Thanks for sharing! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

2 August 2012, 06:46 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	What a great story! Can't wait to see the father/son pic __________________

2 August 2012, 07:02 AM	#11
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Great stuff __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

2 August 2012, 06:09 AM	#2
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Nice story. Now you can literally be like father, like son when it comes to your left wrists.

2 August 2012, 06:11 AM	#4
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Great story :) .

2 August 2012, 06:25 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Nice story....sometimes we don't know what we have until it's gone! Enjoy your new Explorer 2 and congrats to your dad as well.

2 August 2012, 06:38 AM	#7
jujin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 307	awesome story man!

2 August 2012, 11:45 AM	#13
kh1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Kyle Location: Virginia Watch: Changes often Posts: 266	Great story, thanks for sharing. I also had a 16570 polar but sold it to get a 216570. After a few weeks I decided it wasn't for me so I picked up another 16570. It's a great watch-enjoy!

2 August 2012, 11:49 AM	#14
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Nice little story... Looking forward to the father, son, wrist shot in the near future!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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