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20 February 2021, 01:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: Henri
Location: @ the golf club
Watch: LN LV BLRO BLNR
Posts: 274
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Incoming - a gift for my son !
A year ago I registered interest to buy myself a black Submariner date. I made a point of engaging politely and enthusiastically with the SA. I bought some earrings which my wife wanted. 3 months later without even a sniff of a call I registered interest with another AD. I thought it might be smart to cover the bases. Then in October I decided I was just not a big enough fish to obtain a Sub so I registered interest with the first AD to obtain a BB58 which literally appeared after just 3 days . And then the dream call came through in November from AD #1 that a Sub date was waiting for me. I was so overjoyed and collected it immediately. It has barely left my wrist.
And then you all know what happened next .... Yes AD#2 called me this week to tell me my Sub Date has arrived and is ready for collection. I was like a rabbit in the headlights... Shall I ? Shan’t I . I gifted my son a Tag Aqua Racer a few years ago. He absolutely cherishes it and has become a bit of an enthusiast himself. He’s always asking to try on my Sub and spends ages gazing longingly at it. So it was an easy decision. I’m now in possession of 2 identical Subs . My son’s is locked up in the safe ATM . I’m trying to work out the best time to give it to him . I feel extremely fortunate to have landed the twin Subs. |
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20 February 2021, 02:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: CA
Watch: 15210 & 124060
Posts: 519
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Congrats...happy to hear both you and your son will be wearing an excellent timepiece!
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20 February 2021, 02:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: London
Watch: 114060LB
Posts: 3,795
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Fantastic! I’m sure it will mean the world to him - it’s going to make for a hell of a surprise.
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20 February 2021, 02:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Under there
Posts: 217
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Congrats! What a great gift he will cherish, no matter how you choose to present it
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20 February 2021, 02:08 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,164
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Congrats
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20 February 2021, 02:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,421
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Congratulations to your son
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20 February 2021, 02:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,852
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Great story, glad it all worked out better then planned. I'm sure he's going to be head over heals happy.
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20 February 2021, 02:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LA
Posts: 248
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Fantastic. Great choice.
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20 February 2021, 02:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Duy
Location: New Orleans, LA
Watch: Speedmaster 3861
Posts: 1,925
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That is so awesome, and huge congrats to you and your son. I hope one day my kids would appreciate any of my hobbies (watch and Pokemon cards.) Lol my favorite one would get the Pokemon cards.
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20 February 2021, 03:21 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: US
Posts: 72
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Congrats to him, so thoughtful of you.
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20 February 2021, 03:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Michigan
Watch: 126710BLRO
Posts: 599
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Congratulations! It's always nice when you have a family member (wife, child, etc.) who actually enjoys watches too. Sounds like your son will really appreciate it.
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20 February 2021, 03:38 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 266
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Thanks for sharing, Congratulations to you
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20 February 2021, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: PNW
Posts: 21
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What an awesome gesture. I look forward to passing my “collection” onto my son when he gets older.
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20 February 2021, 05:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2020
Real Name: Chris
Location: Long Island, NY
Watch: Submariner 124060
Posts: 68
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Very cool! I wish I had your luck! One of my main reasons for collecting watches is to have the opportunity to pass them onto my children some day, so I'm glad you're able to do that for your son.
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20 February 2021, 05:42 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 432
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Awesome! How bout some photos!?
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20 February 2021, 05:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Pothole
Watch: Tudor Black Bay
Posts: 890
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Hi Dad, I too am on Rolexforums, and I came across this. You’re the best. Now is the time to give it to me! However I am away on business so you will need to mail it to me. Dm for address Love Your son Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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20 February 2021, 05:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 1,652
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Congrats to you both
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20 February 2021, 07:28 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South Florida
Posts: 1,044
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You are a fantastic father! Your son well remember this the rest of his life!
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20 February 2021, 07:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 2,277
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Congrats!
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20 February 2021, 07:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 495
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Congratulations!! And are you adopting?
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20 February 2021, 07:49 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Gran Canaria
Posts: 3,469
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Congrats.
How old is your son? |
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20 February 2021, 07:57 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 1,276
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Congrats!
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20 February 2021, 08:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
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Love this!!
The best time? Now!! You never know what tomorrow may bring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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20 February 2021, 08:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Alberta
Watch: 216570 Black
Posts: 45
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Very cool - congrats!
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20 February 2021, 08:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Austin
Watch: Explorer II
Posts: 102
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Seize the day! Double wrist shot when you do it!
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20 February 2021, 08:30 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 14
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Awesome!
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20 February 2021, 08:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,799
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What a great gift for your son! Congrats!
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20 February 2021, 08:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: around the world
Watch: 116506
Posts: 1,370
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Wow congrats. Wise decision on taking it and storing it until it's the best time for him to get it and appreciate it!
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20 February 2021, 09:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: NYC
Watch: Daytona | BLNR
Posts: 610
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Congratulations to you both! I had a very similar experience in reverse just a couple months ago!
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20 February 2021, 09:44 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS
Posts: 5,921
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Congratulations to you and your son!
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