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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Cleveland
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You never actually own a Rolex...
You merely take care of it for the next generation. (forget Patek!)
This watch I inherited from my father when I was 14 years old, when he upgraded to a Day-Date President. I couldn't really wear it then, so it sat safely in a drawer until a few months ago. I just got it back from its first service in over 25 years. My dad's been gone now over 13 years, but now I can be reminded of him every time I check the time. For the curious, the Day-Date's still in a drawer; I'm waiting for when I make partner. |
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Jim
Location: Orange County, CA
Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek
Posts: 3,727
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Very cool! enjoy it in good health
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: North Carolina
Watch: DD 118206
Posts: 1,858
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Now that's a great story. Beautiful watch too. Thanks!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
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watches with history are great
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Ron
Location: Canada
Watch: milgaus gv
Posts: 284
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I agree. The watch will always keep your father in your heart,
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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That is a great story!
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Tony
Location: Miamisburg, Ohio
Watch: 16610 Submariner
Posts: 28
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Thanks for sharing that story. Wear it in good health!
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Great heirloom!
My favorite DJ combo
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,093
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Its a beauty...thanks dad:)
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
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Great story! Wear it well!
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#11 |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 101
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As stylish today as on the day your farther bought it!
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Roger
Location: Colorado
Watch: this ya'll
Posts: 4,857
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Agreed. Wear it with pride and holding the DD for celebrating making partner is a great idea.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
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What a nice history. Congrats.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
Posts: 6,713
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Wonderful!
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Singapore
Watch: 116233
Posts: 19
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Beautiful memory . . .
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Andy
Location: Ontario, Canada
Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000
Posts: 4,935
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inheriting a watch from a loved one for a man is great, something that he can always bring with him and look at and always remember.......very touching!
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,130
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Very nice watch indeed - enjoy and good luck!
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Manila
Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor
Posts: 372
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great story & great watch too , thanks for sharing :)
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Real Name: Clive
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
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Great story! Enjoy the DJ!
Scott
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 350
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What a wonderful gift your father passed on to you. I'm not talking about the watch per say but the gift of remembering him every time you look at it.
I intend to do the same for my two sons. |
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: "Walt" Walter
Location: Maryland
Watch: Rolex Sub Man
Posts: 63
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Check Out This Pic
Thought you might like to see who else wears that very same Datejust.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Greg
Location: michigan
Watch: Rolex Oyster
Posts: 4,046
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I wish my dad wore watches, I'm still buying him a Rolex for his 60th bday. Maybe his 55th if I save up in time
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Jack
Location: The Triangle
Watch: Several
Posts: 6,672
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Nice watch, great memories.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Mark
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Very nice !
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,872
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Great story, great pic, wonderful heirloom!
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Location: Switzerland
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#28 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Erwin
Location: usa
Watch: Sea Dweller
Posts: 685
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priceless.
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#29 |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Steve.
Location: UK
Posts: 6,186
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Your Dad had great taste, a beautiful watch indeed.
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#30 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: JF
Location: Everywhere
Watch: Rolex, PP
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Very nice!
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