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GerardoG · 22 June 2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

He better have the Sox too!

Got him two pairs....I can not make any promises, but will try!

AJM914 · 22 June 2016, 03:44 PM

Great story! Amazing

Cru Jones · 22 June 2016, 07:25 PM

thank you for sharing, G. put a big

on my face!

Andad · 22 June 2016, 07:37 PM

Nice thread G.

I wish your son all the best as he moves forward into the next stage of his education.

RMC12 · 22 June 2016, 07:46 PM

Happy Days! Thanks for sharing!!

Huge congrats to your son on his graduation and also on his first Rolex!

mailman · 22 June 2016, 07:57 PM

Congratulations to your son for both events Gerardo

I agree. Family is always first

fskywalker · 22 June 2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

We went out for dinner, he picked the place. And proudly wore his beautiful present. I wore my Datejust...my first Rolex.

That's so sweet Gerardo, huge congrats to your son! Felicidades!!!!!

returntorolex · 22 June 2016, 08:49 PM

First, congrats to your son for the education milestone! The journey is exciting and you will share these together.

What a special gift! There is something about the tradition of passing on a timepiece that always makes me smile....a generational tie that continues. Of course, the timepiece must be quality to last all these years. The TT Datejust is iconic and your son will hand it down himself someday.

I like reading threads like this because it makes me pause. Remembering those who came before and those that are with us now. Must agree....FAMILY is first and life IS beautiful!

brandrea · 22 June 2016, 08:56 PM

What an awesome gift, an heirloom for 3 generations! Congrats to your son

mjclark32 · 22 June 2016, 09:04 PM

Wow, what a guy! I remember reading your tribute to him earlier this year. This delivery cements everything you've said! Fantastic!

cop414 · 22 June 2016, 09:10 PM

Wow, congratulations all around to your son, what a fabulous way to remember such a great man.
You have to know that he is smiling down on this great event.

joli160 · 22 June 2016, 09:11 PM

Very touching story, Gerardo.

OmegaJJH · 22 June 2016, 10:26 PM

Wonderful Gerardo.

Such an honour for him to be the custodian of what is a very special watch

He's a very lucky boy!

Very nice to hear that you're being sensible too in only keeping it for special occasions in your presence (like there was ever any doubt

)

You are certainly correct, family is everything!!!!

All the best buddy!

dave_dave · 22 June 2016, 10:39 PM

Family is everything

TimeOnHand · 22 June 2016, 10:53 PM

Fantastic mate! Congratulations to your son! What a great story... Thank you for sharing with us all!
Stay Blessed!

GerardoG · 22 June 2016, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AJM914

Great story! Amazing

I am touched. And the story goes on....

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

thank you for sharing, G. put a big

on my face!

Gracias for reading! Smile! It. Is worth it

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice thread G.

I wish your son all the best as he moves forward into the next stage of his education.

Thank you. I know he will be a great man!!!

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Originally Posted by RMC12

Happy Days! Thanks for sharing!!

Huge congrats to your son on his graduation and also on his first Rolex!

Gracias for reading!

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Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations to your son for both events Gerardo

I agree. Family is always first

Thank you. Yes, ALWAYS first!

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

That's so sweet Gerardo, huge congrats to your son! Felicidades!!!!!

Gracias!

He is getting ready for certificate ceremony

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

First, congrats to your son for the education milestone! The journey is exciting and you will share these together.

What a special gift! There is something about the tradition of passing on a timepiece that always makes me smile....a generational tie that continues. Of course, the timepiece must be quality to last all these years. The TT Datejust is iconic and your son will hand it down himself someday.

I like reading threads like this because it makes me pause. Remembering those who came before and those that are with us now. Must agree....FAMILY is first and life IS beautiful!

Thank you, Steve. It was very emotional, and today will be another 'goal achieved' in his life. I am very proud of him, and blessed to have had a mentor like Mr. B

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Originally Posted by brandrea

What an awesome gift, an heirloom for 3 generations! Congrats to your son

Thank you! His smile is priceless!

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Wow, what a guy! I remember reading your tribute to him earlier this year. This delivery cements everything you've said! Fantastic!

Even after his departure, he still surprises us and shows, with actions, HOW tod do it. Wow!

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Originally Posted by cop414

Wow, congratulations all around to your son, what a fabulous way to remember such a great man.
You have to know that he is smiling down on this great event.

I am sue he is! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by joli160

Very touching story, Gerardo.

Indeed. A beautiful gesture!

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Wonderful Gerardo.

Such an honour for him to be the custodian of what is a very special watch

He's a very lucky boy!

Very nice to hear that you're being sensible too in only keeping it for special occasions in your presence (like there was ever any doubt

)

You are certainly correct, family is everything!!!!

All the best buddy!

Muchas gracias! Actually, HE was the one that asked me to store the watch in the safe and only pull it out on very special occasions.

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Originally Posted by dave_dave

Family is everything

It is!

GerardoG · 22 June 2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Fantastic mate! Congratulations to your son! What a great story... Thank you for sharing with us all!
Stay Blessed!

Thank you for reading and your comments! Very, very happy!

WAK4 · 22 June 2016, 11:15 PM

Congrats! Great story, glad to hear the legacy continues. Really awesome!

Colin10101 · 22 June 2016, 11:19 PM

That's a great story Gerardo. Family is always first. And what a beautiful watch - he can wear that timeless classic proudly for decades to come.

jsg · 22 June 2016, 11:26 PM

A beautiful story! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to your son.

GerardoG · 22 June 2016, 11:26 PM

...on the way to certificate event. Navy suit. Blue tie. DJ in hand...sharp!!!!!!

ap1 · 22 June 2016, 11:39 PM

wow - pretty cool story, thanks for sharing and congrats to the lil man

Relyt · 22 June 2016, 11:42 PM

Wow that is awesome

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GerardoG · 23 June 2016, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

wow - pretty cool story, thanks for sharing and congrats to the lil man

Thank you for reading!

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Originally Posted by Relyt

Wow that is awesome

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes!!! It is!

travisb · 23 June 2016, 01:13 AM

Yes, life is good! Congrats to you and the family!

GB-man · 23 June 2016, 01:14 AM

Congrats to your son Gerardo! What a gorgeous heirloom.

GerardoG · 23 June 2016, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

wow - pretty cool story, thanks for sharing and congrats to the lil man

Thank you for reading!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relyt

Wow that is awesome

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes!!! It is!

Eric Chan · 23 June 2016, 01:31 AM

Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt story my friend.

Friar · 23 June 2016, 01:35 AM

Family is FIRST. Ultimately, that's all we have. Love the pics of your son in his suit. So cool. Thank you for sharing the story and your celebration with your Rolex family here.

77T · 23 June 2016, 01:35 AM

He has good shoes to fill, as well as yours many years from now, so hope he wears it in good health.

22 June 2016, 07:37 PM	#34
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,952	Nice thread G. I wish your son all the best as he moves forward into the next stage of his education. __________________ E

22 June 2016, 07:57 PM	#36
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Congratulations to your son for both events Gerardo I agree. Family is always first __________________ JJ

22 June 2016, 08:49 PM	#38
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	First, congrats to your son for the education milestone! The journey is exciting and you will share these together. What a special gift! There is something about the tradition of passing on a timepiece that always makes me smile....a generational tie that continues. Of course, the timepiece must be quality to last all these years. The TT Datejust is iconic and your son will hand it down himself someday. I like reading threads like this because it makes me pause. Remembering those who came before and those that are with us now. Must agree....FAMILY is first and life IS beautiful! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

22 June 2016, 09:04 PM	#40
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, what a guy! I remember reading your tribute to him earlier this year. This delivery cements everything you've said! Fantastic! __________________

22 June 2016, 09:10 PM	#41
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,861	Wow, congratulations all around to your son, what a fabulous way to remember such a great man. You have to know that he is smiling down on this great event. __________________ 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

22 June 2016, 03:44 PM	#32
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Great story! Amazing

22 June 2016, 07:25 PM	#33
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,606	thank you for sharing, G. put a big on my face!

22 June 2016, 07:46 PM	#35
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Happy Days! Thanks for sharing!! Huge congrats to your son on his graduation and also on his first Rolex!

22 June 2016, 08:56 PM	#39
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,376	What an awesome gift, an heirloom for 3 generations! Congrats to your son

22 June 2016, 09:11 PM	#42
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,453	Very touching story, Gerardo. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 June 2016, 10:26 PM	#43
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	Wonderful Gerardo. Such an honour for him to be the custodian of what is a very special watch He's a very lucky boy! Very nice to hear that you're being sensible too in only keeping it for special occasions in your presence (like there was ever any doubt ) You are certainly correct, family is everything!!!! All the best buddy!

22 June 2016, 10:39 PM	#44
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 441	Family is everything

22 June 2016, 10:53 PM	#45
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Fantastic mate! Congratulations to your son! What a great story... Thank you for sharing with us all! Stay Blessed! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

22 June 2016, 11:15 PM	#48
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Congrats! Great story, glad to hear the legacy continues. Really awesome!

22 June 2016, 11:19 PM	#49
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	That's a great story Gerardo. Family is always first. And what a beautiful watch - he can wear that timeless classic proudly for decades to come. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

22 June 2016, 11:26 PM	#50
jsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: J. Location: North east USA Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 581	A beautiful story! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to your son.

22 June 2016, 11:39 PM	#52
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,137	wow - pretty cool story, thanks for sharing and congrats to the lil man

22 June 2016, 11:42 PM	#53
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	Wow that is awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

23 June 2016, 01:13 AM	#55
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,440	Yes, life is good! Congrats to you and the family!

23 June 2016, 01:14 AM	#56
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,954	Congrats to your son Gerardo! What a gorgeous heirloom.

23 June 2016, 01:31 AM	#58
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt story my friend. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

23 June 2016, 01:35 AM	#59
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	Family is FIRST. Ultimately, that's all we have. Love the pics of your son in his suit. So cool. Thank you for sharing the story and your celebration with your Rolex family here.

23 June 2016, 01:35 AM	#60
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,937	He has good shoes to fill, as well as yours many years from now, so hope he wears it in good health. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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