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Hodog16 · 26 March 2016, 01:19 AM

Sorry for the long post but had to share. As background, the TOG with blue face was one of the first Rolex's that caught my eye, back in the mid-2000s. I passed on it at the time but was able to track one down during the Jared fire sale years later.

The TOG shared wrist time with my other watches, but once I acquired the 116610LV a few years ago, the TOG was collecting dust. I ended up giving the TOG to my mother to wear on permanent loan. My mother has always appreciated Rolexes but isn't the type to go and buy one for herself. However, it has not been lost on me how she quickly took to having one on her wrist and how well she carried it!

Over time, I always wanted to get my mother her own proper Rolex, instead of a hand me down. One with her name on the card and stickers galore when she opened the box. I recently began plotting with my sister to go halfsies on a Datejust, and started working through the options. I know she liked the 36 mm size, oyster bracelet and the fluted bezel, so the other details were easy to work out.

I called my AD and of course they were more than happy to help out.

The twist in the story was what to do with the TOG? Of course I was not going to ask for it back. After presenting my mother with her new Rolex, which she loved, she handed me back the TOG. I then mentioned to my father that I would love to buy him one as well but know he's never been into Rolexes.

My father has never been a material person, and to my knowledge has never worn a watch that cost more than $50. To be honest I've been jealous of many on TRF who spoke fondly of their experiences with Rolexes with their fathers.

We then took a look at the TOG in my hand and then at each other and smiled. I'm beyond excited at how this all worked out! Although he was clear afterwards he didn't want or need a new Rolex down the road.

The wrist shot

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

SemperFi · 26 March 2016, 01:25 AM

Well done so don't apologize for the long post. It was a wonderful story and you're a caring son. Congrats to you, and your parents.

fskywalker · 26 March 2016, 01:26 AM

Great story! Congrats to your parents, you are a great son!

Depewja · 26 March 2016, 02:13 AM

Awesome story! Congrats to your parents!

sickened1 · 26 March 2016, 02:31 AM

Congrats to your mom not for the watch but for raising a good son.

Colin10101 · 26 March 2016, 02:34 AM

Congratulations to all. Great story.

It always amazes me how good a 36mm Datejust looks on everyone.

sea-dweller · 26 March 2016, 03:07 AM

Looks great!

tkerrmd · 26 March 2016, 03:08 AM

Awesome!!

mjclark32 · 26 March 2016, 03:33 AM

Fantastic!

opaline460 · 26 March 2016, 04:20 AM

Congrats to her, you r a great son.

Hodog16 · 26 March 2016, 07:02 AM

Thanks all for the kind words.

26 March 2016, 01:19 AM	#1
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,761	New watch for mom and pleasant surprise Sorry for the long post but had to share. As background, the TOG with blue face was one of the first Rolex's that caught my eye, back in the mid-2000s. I passed on it at the time but was able to track one down during the Jared fire sale years later. The TOG shared wrist time with my other watches, but once I acquired the 116610LV a few years ago, the TOG was collecting dust. I ended up giving the TOG to my mother to wear on permanent loan. My mother has always appreciated Rolexes but isn't the type to go and buy one for herself. However, it has not been lost on me how she quickly took to having one on her wrist and how well she carried it! Over time, I always wanted to get my mother her own proper Rolex, instead of a hand me down. One with her name on the card and stickers galore when she opened the box. I recently began plotting with my sister to go halfsies on a Datejust, and started working through the options. I know she liked the 36 mm size, oyster bracelet and the fluted bezel, so the other details were easy to work out. I called my AD and of course they were more than happy to help out. The twist in the story was what to do with the TOG? Of course I was not going to ask for it back. After presenting my mother with her new Rolex, which she loved, she handed me back the TOG. I then mentioned to my father that I would love to buy him one as well but know he's never been into Rolexes. My father has never been a material person, and to my knowledge has never worn a watch that cost more than $50. To be honest I've been jealous of many on TRF who spoke fondly of their experiences with Rolexes with their fathers. We then took a look at the TOG in my hand and then at each other and smiled. I'm beyond excited at how this all worked out! Although he was clear afterwards he didn't want or need a new Rolex down the road. The wrist shot Thanks for taking the time to read this!

26 March 2016, 01:26 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,820	Great story! Congrats to your parents, you are a great son! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

26 March 2016, 02:34 AM	#6
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Congratulations to all. Great story. It always amazes me how good a 36mm Datejust looks on *everyone.* __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

26 March 2016, 03:07 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 March 2016, 03:33 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Fantastic! __________________

26 March 2016, 01:25 AM	#2
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Well done so don't apologize for the long post. It was a wonderful story and you're a caring son. Congrats to you, and your parents.

26 March 2016, 02:13 AM	#4
Depewja "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Texas Posts: 175	Awesome story! Congrats to your parents!

26 March 2016, 02:31 AM	#5
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,991	Congrats to your mom not for the watch but for raising a good son.

26 March 2016, 03:08 AM	#8
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome!!

26 March 2016, 04:20 AM	#10
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,385	Congrats to her, you r a great son.

26 March 2016, 07:02 AM	#11
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,761	Thanks all for the kind words.

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