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Old 15 August 2020, 03:42 PM   #1
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Bought my Dad a Batman..and now I want one!

Posted in a watch forum on FB but wanted to share here too.

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My Dad who was a teacher and then a public school principal raised 5 kids and woke up every day at 4:30am to commute to work and often didn’t get home until well after dinner. He rarely if ever took a sick day. He worked his ass off and quite frankly didn’t have the means to purchase a nice watch but probably wouldn’t have anyway because he always put us first. Today was his 71st birthday and we chipped in and bought him his first Rolex. He was overjoyed and couldn’t believe it. I caught him staring at it in the car on the way home. 😀
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Old 15 August 2020, 03:50 PM   #2
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Congrats. He looks super happy. Looks perfect on him! Wear in good health. Are the others 2 in the pic you and your brother?


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Old 15 August 2020, 03:54 PM   #3
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That’s so awesome!


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Old 15 August 2020, 03:55 PM   #4
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You are THE MAN & he is TOO.
Congratulations; can’t imagine who it’s more happy a and proud. You or you Dad.
Enjoyed in good health.
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Old 15 August 2020, 04:03 PM   #5
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Congrats! Your dad deserve it!
Wear it in good health.

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Old 15 August 2020, 04:34 PM   #6
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He must be proud of you. Maybe you should wait for sometime, your kid might get you one
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Old 15 August 2020, 05:41 PM   #7
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This is brilliant. A beautiful moment, making a great story. Well done for doing this, I'm sure your dad is very proud.
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Old 15 August 2020, 05:57 PM   #8
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This is awesome man. Thanks for sharing. All the best to your family.
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Old 15 August 2020, 06:18 PM   #9
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Fantastic story thanks for sharing and you two have cracking watches too!

You picked the perfect one watch, all the complications you will need.

Ps did he express prior interest in that particular watch? If so he’s got a good eye
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Old 15 August 2020, 06:21 PM   #10
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Great story and fab watch lucky man
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Old 15 August 2020, 06:48 PM   #11
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That’s great!! Love hearing stories like this! He looks so happy!


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Old 15 August 2020, 06:51 PM   #12
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Something to put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing this. He truly deserves it and the expression on his face shows how much he really appreciates it...
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Old 15 August 2020, 07:55 PM   #13
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Great story and he really look happy. Nice one
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Old 15 August 2020, 08:36 PM   #14
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Lovely thread, here and there! You could rotate your watches in family.
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Old 15 August 2020, 08:38 PM   #15
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Best pics I have seen on here in a while.
Really made me smile... Great to see.

Thanks for posting. Your old fella sounds like a great man and well deserving of it.
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Old 15 August 2020, 08:42 PM   #16
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Great story and congrats


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Old 15 August 2020, 08:42 PM   #17
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Wonderful.
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Old 15 August 2020, 08:47 PM   #18
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What a great story. A truly wonderful life moment for all of you! Congratulations
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Old 15 August 2020, 09:01 PM   #19
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Great story. I’m glad he is such an inspiration to you. Happy for him!
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Old 15 August 2020, 09:19 PM   #20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soxfan39 View Post
Posted in a watch forum on FB but wanted to share here too.

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My Dad who was a teacher and then a public school principal raised 5 kids and woke up every day at 4:30am to commute to work and often didn’t get home until well after dinner. He rarely if ever took a sick day. He worked his ass off and quite frankly didn’t have the means to purchase a nice watch but probably wouldn’t have anyway because he always put us first. Today was his 71st birthday and we chipped in and bought him his first Rolex. He was overjoyed and couldn’t believe it. I caught him staring at it in the car on the way home.

I came to TRF to learn about the brand before purchasing my watch. I stay for stories like this. Well done OP!


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Old 15 August 2020, 09:19 PM   #21
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Very uplifting!
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Old 15 August 2020, 09:27 PM   #22
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how nice is that!
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Old 15 August 2020, 09:35 PM   #23
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nice! congrats to your father!
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:12 PM   #24
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:13 PM   #25
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Wow.

Huge congrats to dad and all of you, he looks very happy!


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Old 15 August 2020, 10:24 PM   #26
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Great story, thanks for sharing.
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:31 PM   #27
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Beautiful gesture and beautiful watch!!
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:32 PM   #28
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Congratulations. I think it is great for your father.
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:34 PM   #29
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Awesome story
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Old 15 August 2020, 10:36 PM   #30
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Congrats !! I have been there on Hill st in Los Angeles tons of watches
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