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Fleetlord · 12 April 2018, 12:19 PM

Not sure if this has been posted yet...I stumbled upon it earlier this evening.

Most of us on this site are hobbyists. WIS if you will..

We fret over the flaws and quality of our watches. Is the new Pepsi the right colors? etc

We pontificate over what the market is up to and why we can ONLY buy Datejusts and not SS Daytonas when we visit the Rolex AD...I am very guilty of this.

We are a very select group in the watch world, with highly focused opinions and interests.

This is what Rolex means to rest of the world.

and yes...it's a "just" a Datejust, but it wasn't to him and certainly not to others.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/s...FVKqaQodUaEFCA

envuks · 12 April 2018, 12:29 PM

Thanks for sharing. Sad yet meaningful story

Jack T · 12 April 2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by envuks

Thanks for sharing. Sad yet meaningful story

You said it...

Cerachrom · 12 April 2018, 01:04 PM

The most meaningful post I’ve read here. Thanks for sharing

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Phrank · 12 April 2018, 01:16 PM

Beautiful story, and an absolute reminder, savor the now as no-one is promised tomorrow.

teamkitty · 12 April 2018, 01:33 PM

Humbling, just as life so often is.

jrs146 · 12 April 2018, 01:36 PM

Thanks for sharing.

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JacksonStone · 12 April 2018, 01:41 PM

Thank you for posting this. Anyone who has suffered from a long-term illness, or been a support to someone who has, cannot be unmoved by this piece.

PLNYC · 12 April 2018, 01:50 PM

Wow.. amazing enough story to shed a tear. Thanks for posting.

jnkay · 12 April 2018, 02:01 PM

Touching story. Thanks for posting.

HogwldFLTR · 12 April 2018, 02:11 PM

Wow!

Bladeshot · 12 April 2018, 02:24 PM

Wonderful post. Thank you for sharing!

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ocwatching · 12 April 2018, 02:33 PM

great article...and sad to see the author pass...

TacticaLCawacoL · 12 April 2018, 02:54 PM

Thank you for providing this link.

This is a sad story, and it is a reminder that we must stop complain when we are fine and enjoy life because there are many, too many unfortunate person on this planet.

Joearch · 12 April 2018, 03:06 PM

Great writing can be so wonderful. Time is an amzing concept. Enjoyed reading the piece. Thx for sharing. Mental health is not a certainty.

creators.inc · 12 April 2018, 03:10 PM

There’s beauty in time and timepieces which evoke that emotion in us, feel sad for him yet happy that it gave him much joy before he was relieved of the pain.

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oldman2005 · 12 April 2018, 03:47 PM

Thanks for sharing. Life's too short, watch is just a small hobby of my many hobbies no need to stress out over little things, most importantly go out and play

tyler1980 · 12 April 2018, 03:54 PM

great story and depressing at the same time... too bad he went to Tourneau though

JacksonStone · 12 April 2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

...too bad he went to Tourneau though

Someone had to say it.

Len S · 12 April 2018, 04:07 PM

Beautiful and touching story. It serves as a reminder of what should be important in life. Thank you for posting it.

MesaSean · 12 April 2018, 04:15 PM

Great read. Thanks for posting this!

Roy_D · 12 April 2018, 04:42 PM

Thanks for this touching read. Makes me wonder if all the time spent obsessing over what’s on my wrist may be better used elsewhere :(

But I love my newfound hobby and that counts for something right?

HKS724 · 12 April 2018, 05:25 PM

Thank you so much for sharing. I did some further research upon reading this article and Ari Diaconis was a member of the band Rubblebucket and was an activist for many noble causes. Full circle for me as I like their music. Their song Came out of a Lady was scored in the film Drinking Buddies.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nyt...&pid=188045892

tyler1980 · 12 April 2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HKS724

Thank you so much for sharing. I did some further research upon reading this article and Ari Diaconis was a member of the band Rubblebucket and was an activist for many noble causes. Full circle for me as I like their music. Their song Came out of a Lady was scored in the film Drinking Buddies.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nyt...&pid=188045892

that sucks... kind of liked the idea of not knowing the ending. Very sad and it appears based on the dates the article was published posthumously and i totally missed the note indicating that at the bottom of the article.

LAFLARE · 12 April 2018, 06:10 PM

Such a good story, yet a terrible ending. I can see how this would make some people reconsider their watch hobby, but the way I see it, we don't know when our time in this world will come to an end. To him, he was able to experience that joy of owning such a great watch. Yes, the DJ2 is a great watch, and the experience is worth every moment

Number3 · 12 April 2018, 06:26 PM

Wow. He managed more in 33 years than most will in a lifetime. So sad.

Brew · 12 April 2018, 06:27 PM

So sad, and beautiful. I bought my first Tudor to celebrate the successful completion of some medical treatment for my heart.

Wools · 12 April 2018, 09:57 PM

What a heart breaking but life affirming essay that is.

Although it is clearly about his life & partner, I also took from it that man made objects do bring joy and express what one has achieved in their life, no matter how short it can be.

I want to go home & hug my Wife now, rest in peace young man.

cop414 · 12 April 2018, 11:18 PM

Very touching story, makes you think.

watchwatcher · 12 April 2018, 11:30 PM

What a sad, perspective-giving piece.

I'm sorry we've lost someone so adept at sharing this message.

12 April 2018, 12:19 PM	#1
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Why Rolex Matters.... Not sure if this has been posted yet...I stumbled upon it earlier this evening. Most of us on this site are hobbyists. WIS if you will.. We fret over the flaws and quality of our watches. Is the new Pepsi the right colors? etc We pontificate over what the market is up to and why we can ONLY buy Datejusts and not SS Daytonas when we visit the Rolex AD...I am very guilty of this. We are a very select group in the watch world, with highly focused opinions and interests. This is what Rolex means to rest of the world. and yes...it's a "just" a Datejust, but it wasn't to him and certainly not to others. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/s...FVKqaQodUaEFCA

12 April 2018, 12:29 PM	#2
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Thanks for sharing. Sad yet meaningful story __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

12 April 2018, 01:36 PM	#7
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

12 April 2018, 01:50 PM	#9
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Wow.. amazing enough story to shed a tear. Thanks for posting. __________________

12 April 2018, 02:11 PM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Wow! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 April 2018, 01:04 PM	#4
Cerachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Pacific NW Watch: Sky Dweller Blue Posts: 97	The most meaningful post I’ve read here. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2018, 01:16 PM	#5
Phrank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 2,124	Beautiful story, and an absolute reminder, savor the now as no-one is promised tomorrow.

12 April 2018, 01:33 PM	#6
teamkitty "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 44	Humbling, just as life so often is.

12 April 2018, 01:41 PM	#8
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Thank you for posting this. Anyone who has suffered from a long-term illness, or been a support to someone who has, cannot be unmoved by this piece.

12 April 2018, 02:01 PM	#10
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Touching story. Thanks for posting.

12 April 2018, 02:24 PM	#12
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	Wonderful post. Thank you for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

12 April 2018, 02:33 PM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	great article...and sad to see the author pass... __________________ too much into watches...

12 April 2018, 02:54 PM	#14
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	Thank you for providing this link. This is a sad story, and it is a reminder that we must stop complain when we are fine and enjoy life because there are many, too many unfortunate person on this planet. __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

12 April 2018, 03:06 PM	#15
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Great writing can be so wonderful. Time is an amzing concept. Enjoyed reading the piece. Thx for sharing. Mental health is not a certainty.

12 April 2018, 03:10 PM	#16
creators.inc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Jose Posts: 7	There’s beauty in time and timepieces which evoke that emotion in us, feel sad for him yet happy that it gave him much joy before he was relieved of the pain. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 April 2018, 03:47 PM	#17
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Thanks for sharing. Life's too short, watch is just a small hobby of my many hobbies no need to stress out over little things, most importantly go out and play

12 April 2018, 03:54 PM	#18
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	great story and depressing at the same time... too bad he went to Tourneau though __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

12 April 2018, 04:07 PM	#20
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	Beautiful and touching story. It serves as a reminder of what should be important in life. Thank you for posting it.

12 April 2018, 04:15 PM	#21
MesaSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NYC Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 572	Great read. Thanks for posting this! __________________ 2019 GMT Master II 126711CHNR Root Beer 2017 Submariner Hulk 116610LV 2017 GMT Master II 116710BLNR Batman https://www.instagram.com/mesa_sean/

12 April 2018, 04:42 PM	#22
Roy_D "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Z-Blue Milgauss Posts: 82	Thanks for this touching read. Makes me wonder if all the time spent obsessing over what’s on my wrist may be better used elsewhere :( But I love my newfound hobby and that counts for something right?

12 April 2018, 05:25 PM	#23
HKS724 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 149	Thank you so much for sharing. I did some further research upon reading this article and Ari Diaconis was a member of the band Rubblebucket and was an activist for many noble causes. Full circle for me as I like their music. Their song Came out of a Lady was scored in the film Drinking Buddies. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nyt...&pid=188045892

12 April 2018, 06:10 PM	#25
LAFLARE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF, CA Posts: 833	Such a good story, yet a terrible ending. I can see how this would make some people reconsider their watch hobby, but the way I see it, we don't know when our time in this world will come to an end. To him, he was able to experience that joy of owning such a great watch. Yes, the DJ2 is a great watch, and the experience is worth every moment

12 April 2018, 06:26 PM	#26
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,985	Wow. He managed more in 33 years than most will in a lifetime. So sad.

12 April 2018, 06:27 PM	#27
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	So sad, and beautiful. I bought my first Tudor to celebrate the successful completion of some medical treatment for my heart.

12 April 2018, 09:57 PM	#28
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	What a heart breaking but life affirming essay that is. Although it is clearly about his life & partner, I also took from it that man made objects do bring joy and express what one has achieved in their life, no matter how short it can be. I want to go home & hug my Wife now, rest in peace young man.

12 April 2018, 11:18 PM	#29
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Very touching story, makes you think. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 April 2018, 11:30 PM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,046	What a sad, perspective-giving piece. I'm sorry we've lost someone so adept at sharing this message.

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