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Old 19 January 2017, 11:51 AM   #1
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Rolex purchase rekindles an old friendship

A few months ago I made my first Rolex purchase, a D-serial 16570 Polar dial, and it has unexpectedly led me back to an old friend of mine. Yesterday I mailed out my old Swiss Army Cavalry gunmetal field watch that my wife bought me back in 1996 to the SA repair center for a service, since it has been sitting for quite a while.

I am not sure how to put this love of watches into words, and I always thought I was a little weird for it. The way they feel on the wrist, memories I have while wearing them. This particular one means a lot to me. Bought for me by my wonderful wife about 6 months into my career after leaving college back in the mid 90's, since I needed a proper "work watch," with its $175 price tag which I remember as "pretty high end" considering I was a Swatch Watch fan for many years before that. I really can't wait to get that old quartz thing back to see it tick again, and I intend to build similar memories with the Explorer II in my next phase of life. It's interesting to consider what will be on my wrist as my kids get older - what will I be wearing when they graduate from high school, when the first grandchild comes along, when we become empty-nesters?

I was looking through old pictures earlier today and saw some from a climbing trip to the Grand Tetons with a very good friend about 15 years ago, and there was his sweet wife who has since lost a battle with cancer. There on my wrist was that old Swiss Army watch. It was right there with us. I guess as I become older I am learning that these things are special because they mark the passage of time, something we only get so much of and then it's gone - but the watch was there with us, keeping us company.

That old Swiss Army will take a special place alongside my Rolex when it comes back, regardless of the price!

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Old 19 January 2017, 12:27 PM   #2
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Very thoughtful post. It's funny how material goods often remind us of what's really important in life. Enjoy making memories with your new watch!
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Old 19 January 2017, 12:31 PM   #3
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Great post. I agree that these watches are all "memory safes".
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Old 19 January 2017, 12:47 PM   #4
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It's always the minute details that triggers these memories in life. Can't wait till you get it back to continue the story.
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Old 19 January 2017, 02:02 PM   #5
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The older I get, the more I think thoughts such as yours. We need to treasure all the moments. No one is guaranteed tomorrow.
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Old 19 January 2017, 05:14 PM   #6
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Thank you for sharing. I completely agree. It's always about the moments we live.


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Old 19 January 2017, 09:47 PM   #7
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Excellent post Jason and understood by pretty much everyone here.
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Old 19 January 2017, 10:29 PM   #8
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Great post Jason and I can relate. Thank you for sharing
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Old 18 February 2017, 08:37 AM   #9
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And it's back! Here are a couple pics to celebrate the old fella's return.





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Old 18 February 2017, 09:01 AM   #10
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Very handsome Swiss!! Not to mention the Explorer!
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Old 18 February 2017, 10:50 AM   #11
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A few months ago I made my first Rolex purchase, a D-serial 16570 Polar dial, and it has unexpectedly led me back to an old friend of mine. Yesterday I mailed out my old Swiss Army Cavalry gunmetal field watch that my wife bought me back in 1996 to the SA repair center for a service, since it has been sitting for quite a while.

I am not sure how to put this love of watches into words, and I always thought I was a little weird for it. The way they feel on the wrist, memories I have while wearing them. This particular one means a lot to me. Bought for me by my wonderful wife about 6 months into my career after leaving college back in the mid 90's, since I needed a proper "work watch," with its $175 price tag which I remember as "pretty high end" considering I was a Swatch Watch fan for many years before that. I really can't wait to get that old quartz thing back to see it tick again, and I intend to build similar memories with the Explorer II in my next phase of life. It's interesting to consider what will be on my wrist as my kids get older - what will I be wearing when they graduate from high school, when the first grandchild comes along, when we become empty-nesters?

I was looking through old pictures earlier today and saw some from a climbing trip to the Grand Tetons with a very good friend about 15 years ago, and there was his sweet wife who has since lost a battle with cancer. There on my wrist was that old Swiss Army watch. It was right there with us. I guess as I become older I am learning that these things are special because they mark the passage of time, something we only get so much of and then it's gone - but the watch was there with us, keeping us company.

That old Swiss Army will take a special place alongside my Rolex when it comes back, regardless of the price!

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Old 18 February 2017, 11:02 AM   #12
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Thanks for updating the thread! It's looks great! Here's to another 20 years with it !


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Looks great, wear it in the best of health!
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Old 18 February 2017, 08:08 PM   #14
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A priceless watch that non WIS just don't get!
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Old 18 February 2017, 08:33 PM   #15
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I found your post quite moving! Interesting that sometimes things with the least value are the things we cherish the most. Like a luggage which is part of our journey!
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Old 19 February 2017, 01:20 AM   #16
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That Swiss Army is a great looking watch Jason. Thanks for telling us the background behind it. Now just enjoy it and build some further memories.
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Old 19 February 2017, 02:50 AM   #17
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Old 19 February 2017, 04:12 AM   #18
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Great post! Also we have the same first "good" watch. My mother gifted me one around '94 and it has been a hobby of mine ever since.
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