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Syed117 · 16 March 2016, 09:58 AM

My father was recently overseas for a wedding.

He was wearing his 116610LN and was at a table with a close family friend.

The friend was wearing a 116613LB and at the end of the evening, he took it off his wrist, put it down in front of my father and said "I would like you to have this".

Apparently he was serious, but my father couldn't accept it.

The first thing I asked when he got back, "did you at least take a few pictures of it?". Obviously to put them on the forum.

Unfortunately he did not.

RichM · 16 March 2016, 10:02 AM

Nothing like that ever happens to me.

Your father did the right thing. Very generous of the other person.

FTX I · 16 March 2016, 10:05 AM

Well Syed, it seem that your father is not a huge TT enthusiast

. Nice story. Thanks for sharing.

Syed117 · 16 March 2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Well Syed, it seem that your father is not a huge TT enthusiast

. Nice story. Thanks for sharing.

He actually loves two tone watches

He said it crossed his mind for a second, but in the end it was a bit too much.

Mr Kram · 16 March 2016, 10:05 AM

cool story. i may or may not have accepted depending on the situation. i gifted an heirloom rolex to my cousin. he didn't want to take it, but i told him that it was for his new born son at the time and was to be handed down to keep in the family.

jbenjamin1 · 16 March 2016, 10:11 AM

Really awesome friend though.

Mr Kram · 16 March 2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jbenjamin1

Really awesome friend though.

this.

And1dre · 16 March 2016, 10:12 AM

Great friend and a great father!

KBM · 16 March 2016, 10:28 AM

What?!?!?!?!? Just like that, no context?!

Syed117 · 16 March 2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

What?!?!?!?!? Just like that, no context?!

The guy is the son of a very old and close personal friend of my paternal family.

So he feels like my father and my uncles are like his family.

He basically said that he felt like he was giving it to his own father who isn't around anymore.

KBM · 16 March 2016, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

The guy is the son of a very old and close personal friend of my paternal family.

So he feels like my father and my uncles are like his family.

He basically said that he felt like he was giving it to his own father who isn't around anymore.

Amazing story, thanks for sharing!

Hairdude1 · 16 March 2016, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

The guy is the son of a very old and close personal friend of my paternal family.

So he feels like my father and my uncles are like his family.

He basically said that he felt like he was giving it to his own father who isn't around anymore.

Great story

Rickn · 16 March 2016, 10:32 AM

I'd have taken it.

Chadridv · 16 March 2016, 10:35 AM

Wait a minute... Is this your father?

Abdullasaif · 16 March 2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Wait a minute... Is this your father?

beancooker · 16 March 2016, 10:57 AM

I can't imagine giving away my Rolex. Probably because it's only four days old to me.
I could see it being a gift to my Pops or my Nephew or Stepson someday.

You father should have accepted, on the condition that he takes your fathers 116610LN.

Then everyone leaves happy.

uncufunc · 16 March 2016, 11:01 AM

wonderful gesture. we always hear about fathers giving to sons, but not always the other way around (or fatherlike in this case)

Dyim · 16 March 2016, 12:59 PM

Maybe too much alcohol?

ABChop · 16 March 2016, 02:34 PM

I always wanted to give my dad a watch
He died very suddenly from cancer at age 65....2 yrs ago, so I never got the chance.
I gave my brother a new 116710LN GMT last summer.

subtona · 16 March 2016, 02:48 PM

He did the right thing and has a great story

Rocket_Man · 16 March 2016, 03:03 PM

This would have been a very awkward moment if it were me and my in-laws. My in-laws are Japanese and I've learned not to say 'no' to a present from them or I could be insulting them. But a $10K watch is not the usual casual gift. I could not have accepted either. But very generous offer.

jeffgo888 · 16 March 2016, 02:58 PM

very nice...and this is a testament to your father's character..for someone to hand him a Rolex...

very nice

Skyrider01 · 16 March 2016, 03:05 PM

Very generous friend. And your father has class, he did the right thing!

ggmiller · 16 March 2016, 07:53 PM

Would have been even better if he had the box and papers with him!!

Furbo · 16 March 2016, 08:50 PM

If someone would gift me better version of my watch, he would get my watch in return. :)

16 March 2016, 09:58 AM	#1
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	He couldn't accept it. My father was recently overseas for a wedding. He was wearing his 116610LN and was at a table with a close family friend. The friend was wearing a 116613LB and at the end of the evening, he took it off his wrist, put it down in front of my father and said "I would like you to have this". Apparently he was serious, but my father couldn't accept it. The first thing I asked when he got back, "did you at least take a few pictures of it?". Obviously to put them on the forum. Unfortunately he did not.

16 March 2016, 10:02 AM	#2
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Nothing like that ever happens to me. Your father did the right thing. Very generous of the other person. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

16 March 2016, 02:34 PM	#19
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	I always wanted to give my dad a watch He died very suddenly from cancer at age 65....2 yrs ago, so I never got the chance. I gave my brother a new 116710LN GMT last summer. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

16 March 2016, 02:48 PM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	He did the right thing and has a great story __________________

16 March 2016, 02:58 PM	#22
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,938	very nice...and this is a testament to your father's character..for someone to hand him a Rolex... very nice __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

16 March 2016, 10:05 AM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Well Syed, it seem that your father is not a huge TT enthusiast . Nice story. Thanks for sharing.

16 March 2016, 10:05 AM	#5
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	cool story. i may or may not have accepted depending on the situation. i gifted an heirloom rolex to my cousin. he didn't want to take it, but i told him that it was for his new born son at the time and was to be handed down to keep in the family.

16 March 2016, 10:11 AM	#6
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Really awesome friend though.

16 March 2016, 10:12 AM	#8
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Great friend and a great father!

16 March 2016, 10:28 AM	#9
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	What?!?!?!?!? Just like that, no context?!

16 March 2016, 10:32 AM	#13
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I'd have taken it.

16 March 2016, 10:35 AM	#14
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Wait a minute... Is this your father?

16 March 2016, 10:57 AM	#16
beancooker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Noah Location: Rain City, WA. Watch: Yachtmaster 16623 Posts: 162	I can't imagine giving away my Rolex. Probably because it's only four days old to me. I could see it being a gift to my Pops or my Nephew or Stepson someday. You father should have accepted, on the condition that he takes your fathers 116610LN. Then everyone leaves happy.

16 March 2016, 11:01 AM	#17
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	wonderful gesture. we always hear about fathers giving to sons, but not always the other way around (or fatherlike in this case)

16 March 2016, 12:59 PM	#18
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Maybe too much alcohol?

16 March 2016, 03:03 PM	#21
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	This would have been a very awkward moment if it were me and my in-laws. My in-laws are Japanese and I've learned not to say 'no' to a present from them or I could be insulting them. But a $10K watch is not the usual casual gift. I could not have accepted either. But very generous offer.

16 March 2016, 03:05 PM	#23
Skyrider01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Very generous friend. And your father has class, he did the right thing!

16 March 2016, 07:53 PM	#24
ggmiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Chester Watch: 114060 Posts: 92	Would have been even better if he had the box and papers with him!!

16 March 2016, 08:50 PM	#25
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	If someone would gift me better version of my watch, he would get my watch in return. :)

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