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VICI · 16 July 2014, 01:08 AM

Back in 1981, this Seiko was on my father's wrist daily. I remember gawking over the design and look.

While at dinner a little while back, I noticed my father wearing it. I told him how much I liked the watch and showed him my AP. (He's not much of a watch guy, but I could see how he appreciated the AP).

After I explained to my wife the history with that watch, my father took it off his wrist and gave it to me.

Gonna give it a little tlc and enjoy it.

It's got a permanent spot in my collection.

Cru Jones · 16 July 2014, 01:38 AM

that's fantastic. :-)

malarky_hk · 16 July 2014, 01:41 AM

Nice story.

nick c · 16 July 2014, 02:15 AM

Great stuff

CWIN · 16 July 2014, 02:36 AM

Awesome

AK797 · 16 July 2014, 05:09 AM

My father had a gold Seiko, given to him by my mum, I have it now, treasure it.

RolexJNJ · 16 July 2014, 05:36 AM

Great watch and story Alex! But you forgot the part where you give your dad the AP!!

mario belgium · 16 July 2014, 06:23 AM

a nice moment

B. Doggy · 16 July 2014, 06:34 AM

A great gesture!

Soly20 · 16 July 2014, 07:40 AM

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

locutus49 · 16 July 2014, 07:42 AM

Great looking Seiko.

watchdog507 · 16 July 2014, 07:46 AM

This was my dad's watch. We literally had to tear the house apart to find after he passed away. IWC from 1929. Runs like new.

jwpatt · 16 July 2014, 08:09 AM

Great story and a real treasure for you. Enjoy it.

SamGMT · 16 July 2014, 08:16 AM

That Seiko given by your Dad is much more valuable then your AP now!

SamGMT · 16 July 2014, 08:28 AM

This DD was from my late grandfather, he bought it in the 80s. Still looking good!

SamGMT · 16 July 2014, 08:45 AM

I found this Eberhard in my late grandfather's drawer...The condition was very bad when I found it and was told the case is solid gold!

VICI · 16 July 2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

that's fantastic. :-)

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Nice story.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Great stuff

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Awesome

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Originally Posted by AK797

My father had a gold Seiko, given to him by my mum, I have it now, treasure it.

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Originally Posted by mario belgium

a nice moment

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

A great gesture!

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Originally Posted by Soly20

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Great looking Seiko.

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Originally Posted by jwpatt

Great story and a real treasure for you. Enjoy it.

Thanks gents!

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Great watch and story Alex! But you forgot the part where you give your dad the AP!!

Haha - anytime =)

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Originally Posted by watchdog507

This was my dad's watch. We literally had to tear the house apart to find after he passed away. IWC from 1929. Runs like new.

Wow - what a gorgeous piece!!

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Originally Posted by SamGMT

That Seiko given by your Dad is much more valuable then your AP now!

That's exactly what I said to someone at work today! Love the pics you posted buddy!

thomaspp · 16 July 2014, 12:31 PM

Very nice.

red1108nyc · 16 July 2014, 12:40 PM

Great stuff

GB-man · 16 July 2014, 02:26 PM

How generous of your father to take it off and hand it over! You'll have to return the gesture! Sounds fun.

Hairdude1 · 16 July 2014, 02:32 PM

So cool! Wear it with pride!!

texex91 · 17 July 2014, 10:57 AM

Awesome Alex!!

16 July 2014, 01:08 AM	#1
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Where it all started... Back in 1981, this Seiko was on my father's wrist daily. I remember gawking over the design and look. While at dinner a little while back, I noticed my father wearing it. I told him how much I liked the watch and showed him my AP. (He's not much of a watch guy, but I could see how he appreciated the AP). After I explained to my wife the history with that watch, my father took it off his wrist and gave it to me. Gonna give it a little tlc and enjoy it. It's got a permanent spot in my collection.

16 July 2014, 06:34 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	A great gesture! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 July 2014, 07:46 AM	#12
watchdog507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: YYZ, RSW Watch: Rose Gold Posts: 1,675	This was my dad's watch. We literally had to tear the house apart to find after he passed away. IWC from 1929. Runs like new. Attached Images

16 July 2014, 12:31 PM	#18
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Very nice. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

16 July 2014, 02:32 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	So cool! Wear it with pride!! __________________ 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

16 July 2014, 01:38 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	that's fantastic. :-)

16 July 2014, 01:41 AM	#3
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Nice story.

16 July 2014, 02:15 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Great stuff

16 July 2014, 02:36 AM	#5
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Awesome

16 July 2014, 05:09 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	My father had a gold Seiko, given to him by my mum, I have it now, treasure it.

16 July 2014, 05:36 AM	#7
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Great watch and story Alex! But you forgot the part where you give your dad the AP!!

16 July 2014, 06:23 AM	#8
mario belgium "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: belgium Watch: Rolex,2xHeuer Posts: 352	a nice moment

16 July 2014, 07:40 AM	#10
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Nice. Thanks for sharing.

16 July 2014, 07:42 AM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Great looking Seiko.

16 July 2014, 08:09 AM	#13
jwpatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 53	Great story and a real treasure for you. Enjoy it.

16 July 2014, 08:16 AM	#14
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	That Seiko given by your Dad is much more valuable then your AP now!

16 July 2014, 08:28 AM	#15
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	This DD was from my late grandfather, he bought it in the 80s. Still looking good!

16 July 2014, 08:45 AM	#16
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	I found this Eberhard in my late grandfather's drawer...The condition was very bad when I found it and was told the case is solid gold!

16 July 2014, 12:40 PM	#19
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Great stuff

16 July 2014, 02:26 PM	#20
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	How generous of your father to take it off and hand it over! You'll have to return the gesture! Sounds fun.

17 July 2014, 10:57 AM	#22
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Awesome Alex!!

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