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123Blueface · 12 September 2015, 05:52 AM

Ever notice the story is always "a Rolex my grandfather gave me" and almost invariably, the watch's authenticity is easily questioned?

That made me ponder why is it that so many grandfathers seem to dislike their children so, so much as to not give them the Rolex? Seems there is a whole lot of these children being passed up on. Where is Dr. Phil for some much needed therapy when you need him?

paltak · 12 September 2015, 05:58 AM

Maybe grampa had more than one Rolex and the grandson got one as well or didn't have a son to give to.

cardstock · 12 September 2015, 06:08 AM

It seems that grandparents become enamored with their grand children in a way that those of us that do not have grand children can understand. Their brains almost turn off when it comes to them. Very strange phenomenon. My grand parents were gone before I was old enough to remember so I never saw it first hand but I have seen it around me. The other factor is that their children are older and established. They have a house, car, career and they can easily go get it themselves but a younger grandchild is just starting out in life and they want to give them something special at a special time.

cop414 · 12 September 2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cardstock

It seems that grandparents become enamored with their grand children in a way that those of us that do not have grand children can understand. Their brains almost turn off when it comes to them. Very strange phenomenon. My grand parents were gone before I was old enough to remember so I never saw it first hand but I have seen it around me. The other factor is that their children are older and established. They have a house, car, career and they can easily go get it themselves but a younger grandchild is just starting out in life and they want to give them something special at a special time.

While I'm not a grandparent yet, I'd say that this pretty much sums it up.

Rockrolex · 12 September 2015, 08:13 AM

Those of us who are grandparents wish we could have skipped a generation, but then it's our children who are raising our grandchildren. We can give them back when they start crying or get ornery.

mailman · 12 September 2015, 11:33 AM

My grandfather never gave me a Rolex because he wore a Patek

DCgator · 12 September 2015, 02:17 PM

I have two sons and I gave each their first Rolex. Have two grandsons and I gave them their first watch, a Casio. And they love 'em! When they reach HS I will give them a Seiko 5 (JP) or a Swiss brand watch. When they graduate from college and I'm still around I will offer them a Rolex from my collection.

Relyt · 12 September 2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

I have two sons Rolex and I gave each their first Rolex. Have two grandsons and I gave them their first watch, a Casio. And they love 'em! When they reach HS I will give them a Seiko 5 (JP) or a Swiss brand watch. When they graduate from college and I'm still around I will offer them a Rolex from my collection.

Great idea. Make them milestones.

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Laszlo · 12 September 2015, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

My grandfather never gave me a Rolex because he wore a Patek

rozyd · 12 September 2015, 08:36 PM

Mine wore Tudor. A Tudor ranger. Went to a non wis grandson. Pissed me off at the time. But I bought myself another Rolex and got over it.

Ruud Van Driver · 13 September 2015, 01:22 AM

I don't have children so not sure who I'm going to leave my Rolexes to

Rockrolex · 13 September 2015, 01:30 AM

Neither of my kids want my collection and my two granddaughters (currently 7 and 3) probably won't either. Not sure who will get them.

crew · 13 September 2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I don't have children so not sure who I'm going to leave my Rolexes to

I have always thought of you as family. Kinda like the grandfather I never had.
Just sayin'.

Xenophon · 13 September 2015, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Neither of my kids want my collection and my two granddaughters (currently 7 and 3) probably won't either. Not sure who will get them.

I'd be happy to relieve you of that burden, Ed

Ruud Van Driver · 13 September 2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crew

I have always thought of you as family. Kinda like the grandfather I never had.
Just sayin'.

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

I'd be happy to relieve you of that burden, Ed

I wondered how long it would take for the comedians to surface

12 September 2015, 05:52 AM	#1
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Why do grandfathers dislike their children? Ever notice the story is always "a Rolex my grandfather gave me" and almost invariably, the watch's authenticity is easily questioned? That made me ponder why is it that so many grandfathers seem to dislike their children so, so much as to not give them the Rolex? Seems there is a whole lot of these children being passed up on. Where is Dr. Phil for some much needed therapy when you need him?

12 September 2015, 08:13 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Those of us who are grandparents wish we could have skipped a generation, but then it's our children who are raising our grandchildren. We can give them back when they start crying or get ornery. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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13 September 2015, 01:30 AM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Neither of my kids want my collection and my two granddaughters (currently 7 and 3) probably won't either. Not sure who will get them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 September 2015, 05:58 AM	#2
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Maybe grampa had more than one Rolex and the grandson got one as well or didn't have a son to give to.

12 September 2015, 06:08 AM	#3
cardstock "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Franc Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 100	It seems that grandparents become enamored with their grand children in a way that those of us that do not have grand children can understand. Their brains almost turn off when it comes to them. Very strange phenomenon. My grand parents were gone before I was old enough to remember so I never saw it first hand but I have seen it around me. The other factor is that their children are older and established. They have a house, car, career and they can easily go get it themselves but a younger grandchild is just starting out in life and they want to give them something special at a special time.

12 September 2015, 02:17 PM	#7
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I have two sons and I gave each their first Rolex. Have two grandsons and I gave them their first watch, a Casio. And they love 'em! When they reach HS I will give them a Seiko 5 (JP) or a Swiss brand watch. When they graduate from college and I'm still around I will offer them a Rolex from my collection.

12 September 2015, 08:36 PM	#10
rozyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Watch: SD,DD,Exp1,Daytona Posts: 550	Mine wore Tudor. A Tudor ranger. Went to a non wis grandson. Pissed me off at the time. But I bought myself another Rolex and got over it.

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