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Rivertrail · 25 May 2017, 01:03 AM

First actual post so please indulge me.

Having loved watches since I was 16 and supposed to inherit from my Grandfather his Rolex - at the age of 45 I finally went and bought the Sub date. I bought it on May 11th and was able to show and talk with my dad about it on the 12th. You see he was quite upset that his brother took the rolex that I was supposed to get and He too had always wanted a Rolex life just never seemed right for him to purchase one. He was thrilled with my purchase and somehow I felt a little better for the way we were able to talk about it and just enjoy a great conversation about the past and future and life in general. My wife questioned my timing of course but I just told her I felt like it was the right time to buy. Well, my Dad passed away on May 15th. Its been terribly difficult time since then but I do feel an even more special bond to this watch because I know it was one of the last things that my Dad and I truly enjoyed together. Anyway, I suppose maybe this post is therapeutic for me in a way so thanks for reading.

Snow-Dweller · 25 May 2017, 01:35 AM

Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you'll keep that Sub forever.

Heartlandblaster · 25 May 2017, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you'll keep that Sub forever.

Excellent memory with your Dad that you'll be reminded of every time you check the time. Good stuff.

JnmEaton · 25 May 2017, 01:49 AM

truly sorry for your loss. great watch!

GerardoG · 25 May 2017, 02:17 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Sky21 · 25 May 2017, 02:18 AM

Thank you for sharing your story, that's a truly special watch you have to cherish forever and pass down through your family now. Welcome to TRF, glad to have you here.

sea-dweller · 25 May 2017, 02:19 AM

Sorry for your loss.

TheRolexKingofLV · 25 May 2017, 02:20 AM

Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.

Congrats on a watch to always remember him by

drm20 · 25 May 2017, 02:30 AM

So sorry to hear about your father passing. I think your timing on buying that watch was meant to be. That will be a piece you'll have forever and pass down. Congrats on the watch and know your dad is in a better place. Thanks for sharing.

brandrea · 25 May 2017, 02:33 AM

Condolences to you. A beautiful watch to remember him by.

Psmith · 25 May 2017, 02:36 AM

Welcome and congrats

watchwatcher · 25 May 2017, 02:37 AM

Be glad that you were able to share it with him. And congrats!

RichM · 25 May 2017, 02:40 AM

My condolences on the loss of your Dad and thank you for sharing your story.

Congrats on the new Subc and welcome to TRF.

Quailhunter · 25 May 2017, 02:41 AM

I have several friends who had poor or worse relationships with their fathers and lost them with the fences unmended. It sounds like you had a great relationship with your dad and that is to be treasured forever. The watch will bring warm memories of that last chat forever. Hang onto it.

530ExplorerII · 25 May 2017, 02:41 AM

I know the feeling. I lost my Dad about 18 months ago and we had a pretty strong bond over watches. Glad you were able to have a great conversation with him before he passed.

SemperFi · 25 May 2017, 02:47 AM

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad.

brettpaul · 25 May 2017, 02:51 AM

Very sorry for your our loss but enjoy the watch and the great memory of sharing it with your Dad!

Louis (Toronto) · 25 May 2017, 02:56 AM

Condolences on the loss of your father. You will remember him everytime you look at your Rolex. Welcome to TRF.

reloxt · 25 May 2017, 02:57 AM

Very sorry for your loss. The sub and the talk will grow to a great memory. Thanks for sharing. And yes, TRF can be therapeutic in a way. Great and warm community welcomes you.

rolexnub · 25 May 2017, 02:58 AM

Condolence and congrats!

rpl77 · 25 May 2017, 03:06 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. And thank you for sharing your story--it's a great way to remember the last bonding moment with your father

AK797 · 25 May 2017, 03:23 AM

Very sorry to hear, treasure that watch.

azs.77 · 25 May 2017, 03:24 AM

I am sorry for your loss. Amongst others, you'll have a memory of him every time you look at your wrist.

SpanishJohnny · 25 May 2017, 03:31 AM

Very sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad on April 1st, and this site was & continues to be therapeutic for me as well. Great story on the watch/conversation. Hang in there - it's really tough stuff.

mjclark32 · 25 May 2017, 04:15 AM

My condolences. Hopefully you'll always remember the good times each time you look at that beauty

AJM914 · 25 May 2017, 04:30 AM

Sorry for your loss

Congrats on a classic in memory

kilyung · 25 May 2017, 04:40 AM

My condolences on your loss. May your watch be a reminder of him.

jeffgo888 · 25 May 2017, 04:40 AM

There is nothing more sad than the loss of your parents, and our hearts go out to you...and makes my heart swell , that you found a special bond , and this hopefully will always carry you through good and hard times...

sager · 25 May 2017, 04:44 AM

Sorry for your loss. Glad you shared that moment.

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Emerald4194 · 25 May 2017, 04:50 AM

So sorry for your loss, but glad you have fond memories and connected over something special before he passed.

25 May 2017, 01:03 AM	#1
Rivertrail "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 5	Just had to do it and glad I did First actual post so please indulge me. Having loved watches since I was 16 and supposed to inherit from my Grandfather his Rolex - at the age of 45 I finally went and bought the Sub date. I bought it on May 11th and was able to show and talk with my dad about it on the 12th. You see he was quite upset that his brother took the rolex that I was supposed to get and He too had always wanted a Rolex life just never seemed right for him to purchase one. He was thrilled with my purchase and somehow I felt a little better for the way we were able to talk about it and just enjoy a great conversation about the past and future and life in general. My wife questioned my timing of course but I just told her I felt like it was the right time to buy. Well, my Dad passed away on May 15th. Its been terribly difficult time since then but I do feel an even more special bond to this watch because I know it was one of the last things that my Dad and I truly enjoyed together. Anyway, I suppose maybe this post is therapeutic for me in a way so thanks for reading. Attached Images

25 May 2017, 01:35 AM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you'll keep that Sub forever. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

25 May 2017, 02:19 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sorry for your loss. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 May 2017, 02:20 AM	#8
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Congrats on a watch to always remember him by __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

25 May 2017, 02:36 AM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats __________________

25 May 2017, 01:49 AM	#4
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	truly sorry for your loss. great watch!

25 May 2017, 02:17 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Sorry for your loss.

25 May 2017, 02:18 AM	#6
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Thank you for sharing your story, that's a truly special watch you have to cherish forever and pass down through your family now. Welcome to TRF, glad to have you here.

25 May 2017, 02:30 AM	#9
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	So sorry to hear about your father passing. I think your timing on buying that watch was meant to be. That will be a piece you'll have forever and pass down. Congrats on the watch and know your dad is in a better place. Thanks for sharing.

25 May 2017, 02:33 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Condolences to you. A beautiful watch to remember him by.

25 May 2017, 02:37 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Be glad that you were able to share it with him. And congrats!

25 May 2017, 02:40 AM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	My condolences on the loss of your Dad and thank you for sharing your story. Congrats on the new Subc and welcome to TRF. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

25 May 2017, 02:41 AM	#14
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I have several friends who had poor or worse relationships with their fathers and lost them with the fences unmended. It sounds like you had a great relationship with your dad and that is to be treasured forever. The watch will bring warm memories of that last chat forever. Hang onto it.

25 May 2017, 02:41 AM	#15
530ExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Cameron Park, CA Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 304	I know the feeling. I lost my Dad about 18 months ago and we had a pretty strong bond over watches. Glad you were able to have a great conversation with him before he passed. __________________ 216570 Polar 116710BLNR 116610LV

25 May 2017, 02:47 AM	#16
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 May 2017, 02:51 AM	#17
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Very sorry for your our loss but enjoy the watch and the great memory of sharing it with your Dad! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

25 May 2017, 02:56 AM	#18
Louis (Toronto) "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Yachtmaster & SubC Posts: 641	Condolences on the loss of your father. You will remember him everytime you look at your Rolex. Welcome to TRF.

25 May 2017, 02:57 AM	#19
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Very sorry for your loss. The sub and the talk will grow to a great memory. Thanks for sharing. And yes, TRF can be therapeutic in a way. Great and warm community welcomes you. __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

25 May 2017, 02:58 AM	#20
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Condolence and congrats!

25 May 2017, 03:06 AM	#21
rpl77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: East Coast Watch: DaytonaC, 16710B Posts: 302	I'm sorry for your loss. And thank you for sharing your story--it's a great way to remember the last bonding moment with your father

25 May 2017, 03:23 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very sorry to hear, treasure that watch.

25 May 2017, 03:24 AM	#23
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	I am sorry for your loss. Amongst others, you'll have a memory of him every time you look at your wrist.

25 May 2017, 03:31 AM	#24
SpanishJohnny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Good Land Watch: 116300 Posts: 4	Very sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad on April 1st, and this site was & continues to be therapeutic for me as well. Great story on the watch/conversation. Hang in there - it's really tough stuff.

25 May 2017, 04:15 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My condolences. Hopefully you'll always remember the good times each time you look at that beauty __________________

25 May 2017, 04:30 AM	#26
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Sorry for your loss Congrats on a classic in memory __________________

25 May 2017, 04:40 AM	#27
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	My condolences on your loss. May your watch be a reminder of him.

25 May 2017, 04:40 AM	#28
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,938	There is nothing more sad than the loss of your parents, and our hearts go out to you...and makes my heart swell , that you found a special bond , and this hopefully will always carry you through good and hard times... __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

25 May 2017, 04:44 AM	#29
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Sorry for your loss. Glad you shared that moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2017, 04:50 AM	#30
Emerald4194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mid alantic Watch: SubC BLNR Exp 1016 Posts: 174	So sorry for your loss, but glad you have fond memories and connected over something special before he passed.

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