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Birch · 25 July 2020, 07:58 AM

So in early 2000 I bought a 16600 and had it for a few years. I fell on some hard times and sold the watch.

I got back into the watch game around 2008. I started with Breitling. Got married to an amazing woman and get a Panerai.

That lead to another Panerai and a few Bell & Ross. Then I got a beater Milgauss GV at an amazing price.

But back to my first love, the SeaDweller. My brother in law had one. We talked about me getting one as well. Then in Feb of last year he died in a car accident. I made a promise to myself that I would be back in the SD game in his honor.

I got the call yesterday.

To my dear brother in law, James. I miss you everyday. You would have loved this. Clinked a celebratory bourbon, sat back on your deck and smoke a Cuban.

This is for you.

0-60 · 25 July 2020, 08:15 AM

It looks beautiful. May your brother in law Rest In Peace

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Morrison0 · 25 July 2020, 08:33 AM

Wow!

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askdanny · 25 July 2020, 08:38 AM

Thank you for sharing. Awesome watch. Awesome story! Congrats!

alphadweller · 25 July 2020, 09:35 AM

Beautiful watch and touching story.

MackDaddy · 25 July 2020, 09:43 AM

Glad you're back. We missed ya!

4 Aussies · 25 July 2020, 09:44 AM

Glad your back in the game, congrats on your SD! Sorry to hear about your brother in law, keep his memory alive!

triple.lindy · 25 July 2020, 09:44 AM

Great watch and even better story!

HogwldFLTR · 25 July 2020, 09:50 AM

Beautiful piece and great sentimentalism!!!!

iTreelex · 25 July 2020, 09:51 AM

Love the SD43. And great story! Welcome back

Ksporty · 25 July 2020, 09:51 AM

Great story, and a worthy tribute to your brother in law. Cheers to you and him.

Avs Fan · 25 July 2020, 10:06 AM

Great watch and even more compelling story

SpeakWithMichael · 25 July 2020, 10:15 AM

Sorry for your loss. Congrats on the new watch.

ghassett98 · 25 July 2020, 10:16 AM

Such a beauty. Enjoy!

soxfan39 · 25 July 2020, 10:33 AM

Great way to wear it and remember him every time you look at it. Congrats and sorry to hear about your brother in law.

rmlovett1 · 25 July 2020, 12:18 PM

Excellent piece! Congrats!

Flybak · 25 July 2020, 12:28 PM

Touching story and a very nice tribute. Congrats and wear it in the best of health!

Polarexplorerii · 25 July 2020, 12:33 PM

thanks for sharing

abozz · 25 July 2020, 12:44 PM

Sentimental Come back to the SD and the best modern Rolex diver! Congrats!

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Rashid.bk · 25 July 2020, 01:54 PM

Big congrats.

DoctorA · 25 July 2020, 01:56 PM

Amazing reference!! Congratulations

CaptT · 25 July 2020, 02:11 PM

Welcome back! Great watch, congrats.

fishingbear · 25 July 2020, 02:11 PM

Cheers to you both.

Rest In Peace James.

Rori · 25 July 2020, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birch

So in early 2000 I bought a 16600 and had it for a few years. I fell on some hard times and sold the watch.

I got back into the watch game around 2008. I started with Breitling. Got married to an amazing woman and get a Panerai.

That lead to another Panerai and a few Bell & Ross. Then I got a beater Milgauss GV at an amazing price.

But back to my first love, the SeaDweller. My brother in law had one. We talked about me getting one as well. Then in Feb of last year he died in a car accident. I made a promise to myself that I would be back in the SD game in his honor.

I got the call yesterday.

To my dear brother in law, James. I miss you everyday. You would have loved this. Clinked a celebratory bourbon, sat back on your deck and smoke a Cuban.

This is for you.

You made the comeback with one of the best SD model Rolex makes.
Sorry about the loss of your relative, enjoying your new SD would have been on a different level with him still there. :-(

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Vishy26 · 25 July 2020, 04:56 PM

Best wishes

Gimoozaabi · 25 July 2020, 05:02 PM

Great sentimental come back! Enjoy every bit of the SD43. Just look how amazing the matte dial highlights the red line text at your picture! Pure class! Cheers for the ones that we lost.

Number3 · 25 July 2020, 06:38 PM

Wow, that is one bittersweet story! It makes a fantastic piece even more special.

oloughlin · 25 July 2020, 06:40 PM

Beautiful tribute.

Wobbly · 25 July 2020, 07:07 PM

Thanks for sharing, it looks fantastic.

Congratulations

MRPWRPATX21 · 25 July 2020, 07:19 PM

Great way to remember and honor him- you'll never look at that watch (or light up a Cuban) without thinking of him, and that's the way it should be, and something that I watch should bring out. You've got it figured out.

25 July 2020, 07:58 AM	#1
Birch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 101	I’m baaaaaaaack 126600 So in early 2000 I bought a 16600 and had it for a few years. I fell on some hard times and sold the watch. I got back into the watch game around 2008. I started with Breitling. Got married to an amazing woman and get a Panerai. That lead to another Panerai and a few Bell & Ross. Then I got a beater Milgauss GV at an amazing price. But back to my first love, the SeaDweller. My brother in law had one. We talked about me getting one as well. Then in Feb of last year he died in a car accident. I made a promise to myself that I would be back in the SD game in his honor. I got the call yesterday. To my dear brother in law, James. I miss you everyday. You would have loved this. Clinked a celebratory bourbon, sat back on your deck and smoke a Cuban. This is for you.

25 July 2020, 08:15 AM	#2
0-60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Bahrain Posts: 206	It looks beautiful. May your brother in law Rest In Peace Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Insta: @junglehour

25 July 2020, 08:38 AM	#4
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 775	Thank you for sharing. Awesome watch. Awesome story! Congrats! __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

25 July 2020, 09:50 AM	#9
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: 33,674	Beautiful piece and great sentimentalism!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 July 2020, 10:33 AM	#15
soxfan39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: los angeles Watch: 5168G Posts: 453	Great way to wear it and remember him every time you look at it. Congrats and sorry to hear about your brother in law. __________________ PP 5168g ♛ 1680 red ♛ 126610LV

25 July 2020, 08:33 AM	#3
Morrison0 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116500 BLRO SubLB Posts: 280	Wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2020, 09:35 AM	#5
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,193	Beautiful watch and touching story.

25 July 2020, 09:43 AM	#6
MackDaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 21	Glad you're back. We missed ya!

25 July 2020, 09:44 AM	#7
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,158	Glad your back in the game, congrats on your SD! Sorry to hear about your brother in law, keep his memory alive!

25 July 2020, 09:44 AM	#8
triple.lindy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 248	Great watch and even better story!

25 July 2020, 09:51 AM	#10
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	Love the SD43. And great story! Welcome back

25 July 2020, 09:51 AM	#11
Ksporty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SC Posts: 266	Great story, and a worthy tribute to your brother in law. Cheers to you and him.

25 July 2020, 10:06 AM	#12
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,505	Great watch and even more compelling story

25 July 2020, 10:15 AM	#13
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,756	Sorry for your loss. Congrats on the new watch.

25 July 2020, 10:16 AM	#14
ghassett98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 179	Such a beauty. Enjoy!

25 July 2020, 12:18 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,480	Excellent piece! Congrats!

25 July 2020, 12:28 PM	#17
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Touching story and a very nice tribute. Congrats and wear it in the best of health!

25 July 2020, 12:33 PM	#18
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	thanks for sharing

25 July 2020, 12:44 PM	#19
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Sentimental Come back to the SD and the best modern Rolex diver! Congrats! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

25 July 2020, 01:54 PM	#20
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Big congrats.

25 July 2020, 01:56 PM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Amazing reference!! Congratulations __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

25 July 2020, 02:11 PM	#22
CaptT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 557	Welcome back! Great watch, congrats.

25 July 2020, 02:11 PM	#23
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	Cheers to you both. Rest In Peace James.

25 July 2020, 04:56 PM	#25
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Best wishes

25 July 2020, 05:02 PM	#26
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 699	Great sentimental come back! Enjoy every bit of the SD43. Just look how amazing the matte dial highlights the red line text at your picture! Pure class! Cheers for the ones that we lost.

25 July 2020, 06:38 PM	#27
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,977	Wow, that is one bittersweet story! It makes a fantastic piece even more special.

25 July 2020, 06:40 PM	#28
oloughlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sydney Watch: Omega SMP Posts: 59	Beautiful tribute.

25 July 2020, 07:07 PM	#29
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,420	Thanks for sharing, it looks fantastic. Congratulations

25 July 2020, 07:19 PM	#30
MRPWRPATX21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 343	Great way to remember and honor him- you'll never look at that watch (or light up a Cuban) without thinking of him, and that's the way it should be, and something that I watch should bring out. You've got it figured out.

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