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HobokenRolex · 28 April 2018, 11:04 PM

Great story. The watch looks so nice now. I, too, have my father's watch and there are pictures of him wearing it when holding me as a baby or playing when I was a child. Cool links to the past, for sure.

nikanarani · 28 April 2018, 11:16 PM

What a phenomenal story and such powerful pictures to go along with it!!

Thank you and Phillip for bringing this to light.

This is why the TRF community is so special, because of its people and their stories. The watches over time happen to be incidental.

Boaters · 28 April 2018, 11:30 PM

Wow that is a great read getting the watch 15 years later. Your daughter im sure will cherish it and pass it along when the time is right .. Thanks for sharing!

brandrea · 28 April 2018, 11:34 PM

Thank you for sharing this story with us.

This is one of the best threads on TRF

spoilsofwar01 · 29 April 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you for sharing this story with us.

This is one of the best threads on TRF

In total agreement,

NOPDK · 14 May 2018, 09:36 PM

awaiting return of 7206 rivet Bracelet with extra link installed.

NOPDK · 20 October 2018, 07:25 AM

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NOPDK · 12 March 2019, 10:41 PM

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NOPDK · 19 May 2019, 11:09 PM

Some quick pictures while out for am drive yesterday. Fail on getting both watch and car into focus at same time but an out of focus gilt dial is still rather pretty.

strafer_kid · 26 September 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NOPDK

Some quick pictures while out for am drive yesterday. Fail on getting both watch and car into focus at same time but an out of focus gilt dial is still rather pretty.

Fantastic pics!

NOPDK · 27 September 2019, 01:25 AM

appreciate the interest in the journey of my dads watch.

NOPDK · 11 August 2019, 07:19 AM

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NOPDK · 25 September 2019, 09:47 PM

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NOPDK · 10 May 2020, 04:33 AM

any preference for this look vs on OEM rivet bracelet?

NOPDK · 26 October 2020, 12:17 AM

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NOPDK · 19 March 2021, 09:47 PM

switching it up with leather strap.

judson · 5 May 2018, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

thank you for sharing this story with us.

This is one of the best threads on trf

+1

Tom1675 · 29 April 2018, 12:46 AM

Great thread! Thanks for the read -congrats and condolences.

Brew · 30 April 2018, 06:30 AM

The dazzling watch pics are only surpassed by the wonderful story to follow. Fantastic!

BBL · 30 April 2018, 07:20 AM

Beautiful and moving, Doc!

Thank you and thanks to Mr. Ridley for the submissions and story line on this incredible, historical journey of your watch. Kudos to Dolores for saving it for you. That, in itself, is heart warming.

Your cute, little gal will obviously continue the legacy!

Blessings,
DM

Fabrice M · 30 April 2018, 07:38 AM

This is great.

Jrcigar · 30 April 2018, 05:59 PM

Just wow!!!

NOPDK · 30 April 2018, 09:35 PM

Looks correct on 7206 rivet.

rmurphy · 7 March 2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NOPDK

Looks correct on 7206 rivet.

Absolutely amazing watch and the story makes it even more special. It warmed my heart to read it, thanks for sharing it with us.

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jpdjpd17 · 30 April 2018, 09:59 PM

Amazing story, awesome watch!! Thank you for sharing.

blassy · 30 April 2018, 11:04 PM

Amazing story.
Enjoyed everything about that...and btw - great username.
I'm assuming there's a great pic of your car somewhere too?

NOPDK · 1 May 2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blassy

Amazing story.
Enjoyed everything about that...and btw - great username.
I'm assuming there's a great pic of your car somewhere too?

Some photo's of NOPDK plate on car.

blassy · 1 May 2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NOPDK

Some photo's of NOPDK plate on car.

DO TELL more about that beauty!

NOPDK · 2 May 2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blassy

DO TELL more about that beauty!

73 911 hotrod
3.2L twin plug with Mahle pistons, custom ported heads, 46 PMO's. Makes 310hp/277ft/lb torque. 2200lbs
Gearbox with guard straight cut race gears. Gated shifter
RSR finned brakes with 993TT rotors
Coil over suspension
Elephant racing oil system
Custom interior

Period correct looking but as fast as 991S. Very fun and well sorted. Lots of time to get to that point.

Some additional picts.

dbhak22 · 1 May 2018, 04:08 PM

AWESOME. Thanks for sharing, love these posts.

28 April 2018, 11:16 PM	#2
nikanarani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bombay Watch: is on my wrist Posts: 315	Father to son 1966, 5513 What a phenomenal story and such powerful pictures to go along with it!! Thank you and Phillip for bringing this to light. This is why the TRF community is so special, because of its people and their stories. The watches over time happen to be incidental.

30 April 2018, 07:20 AM	#20
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Beautiful and moving, Doc! Thank you and thanks to Mr. Ridley for the submissions and story line on this incredible, historical journey of your watch. Kudos to Dolores for saving it for you. That, in itself, is heart warming. Your cute, little gal will obviously continue the legacy! Blessings, DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

1 May 2018, 04:08 PM	#30
dbhak22 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 2,980	AWESOME. Thanks for sharing, love these posts. __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

28 April 2018, 11:04 PM	#1
HobokenRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,065	Great story. The watch looks so nice now. I, too, have my father's watch and there are pictures of him wearing it when holding me as a baby or playing when I was a child. Cool links to the past, for sure.

28 April 2018, 11:30 PM	#3
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Wow that is a great read getting the watch 15 years later. Your daughter im sure will cherish it and pass it along when the time is right .. Thanks for sharing!

28 April 2018, 11:34 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,069	Thank you for sharing this story with us. This is one of the best threads on TRF

29 April 2018, 12:46 AM	#18
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,173	Great thread! Thanks for the read -congrats and condolences.

30 April 2018, 06:30 AM	#19
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The dazzling watch pics are only surpassed by the wonderful story to follow. Fantastic!

30 April 2018, 07:38 AM	#21
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	This is great.

30 April 2018, 05:59 PM	#22
Jrcigar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA Posts: 74	Just wow!!!

30 April 2018, 09:59 PM	#25
jpdjpd17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 77	Amazing story, awesome watch!! Thank you for sharing.

30 April 2018, 11:04 PM	#26
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 857	Amazing story. Enjoyed everything about that...and btw - great username. I'm assuming there's a great pic of your car somewhere too?

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