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garyk · 26 April 2020, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

My story is the same, Dad died at 57. But no watch was left only his memory...

But this washing machine topic does bring a memory back to me as well. My mom couldn't afford a washer, so we actually used scrubbing board all too often....One day, I found a neighbor, blocks away that put their old washing machine (the kind with the two roller on top) out in the trash. I rolled that puppy all the way home with a huge smile! My mom did accept it to my surprise! I can't remember how long it lasted but it sure helped her out. I wonder if she still remembers this one?

Thanks for bringing this moment back to me!

Thank you for this story. I wrote a story in this thread about my Dad and some watches but felt bad I had piggy backed it on Peter's story. Certainly didn't mean any distraction and it sometimes helps to remember our parents and these moments. Thanks again to you and Peter and 73!!

Fredcohiba · 24 April 2020, 11:31 PM

Nice story Peter.

Trouble15 · 25 April 2020, 12:22 AM

Great read, thanks for sharing. Gorgeous Daytona.

Jona · 25 April 2020, 12:23 AM

Thank you for the wonderful insight. And yet someone asks what it's worth....

padi56 · 25 April 2020, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jona

Thank you for the wonderful insight. And yet someone asks what it's worth....

Have to agree with many today thats all they think about, Rolex to some are no longer watches just seen now as little more than ££££$$$$$.

stripper_clip · 25 April 2020, 01:48 AM

Amazing story, thanks for sharing

Swiss Mad! · 25 April 2020, 12:54 AM

Awesome story & an incredibly awesome Daytona.

It’s also really nice that it brings back such wonderful memories of your Father.

Agree 100% this story represents everything that owning a Rolex SHOULD be about, but as you say, unfortunately it now seems they have simply become commodities to be traded to the highest bidder.

Take care Peter & enjoy your Fathers watch, it’s an absolute thing of beauty

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corkygmt · 25 April 2020, 07:01 AM

Lovely heartfelt story and a stunning watch, all the more beautiful for the memories it holds for you.

Gerry62 · 25 April 2020, 07:51 AM

Great story Peter
thanks!!! for sharing and enjoy and live your watch in health

enjoythemusic · 25 April 2020, 09:39 AM

Padi, the world needs more great gentlemen like you. Wonderful post!

Boaters · 25 April 2020, 10:08 AM

Great story and what a beautiful piece

httr91 · 25 April 2020, 11:51 AM

Great story and a real stunner right there

Ihatecheese · 25 April 2020, 03:45 PM

Yes status and perceived success are far easier to advertise now social media. Easily recognisable brands have done well. Rolex has ended up in a good position marketing wise.

Rohan1806 · 25 April 2020, 03:51 PM

Thank you for sharing such a great story. It really does put things into perspective.

sgwatchguy · 25 April 2020, 03:57 PM

Great story, Peter. Thanks for sharing. A reminder to enjoy what you have, in life and on your wrist.

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huba01 · 25 April 2020, 04:34 PM

Amazing read, thanks for sharing

Watchdaytona · 25 April 2020, 04:41 PM

Lovely watch, the 6263 is my my favorite watch Rolex has made. I have a somewhat similar story. My father would never buy a Rolex for himself, In 2005 I had some spare money and I bought him Rolex GMT II. Just walked into a an AD in London, at this time the AD's had sports watches I recall, except possibly the Daytona but it may have been out of my price range.

We still have the watch in the family. So nice to hand these watches down or up generations as well.

swatty · 25 April 2020, 05:48 PM

Thanks for sharing your story Peter, love that watch

Woody · 25 April 2020, 05:47 PM

You always have and continue to be a great asset to this forum - thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your posts.

TooManyIDs · 26 April 2020, 02:05 AM

Very nice memory.

Robf52 · 26 April 2020, 06:57 AM

Very nice post. Yes, the world is upside down.

padi56 · 26 April 2020, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ihatecheese

Yes status and perceived success are far easier to advertise now social media. Easily recognisable brands have done well. Rolex has ended up in a good position marketing wise.

Social media IMHO mostly in today's age very unsocial so called social media, never felt the need to use it and never will.

25 April 2020, 01:48 AM	#6
stripper_clip "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 77	Amazing story, thanks for sharing __________________ Instagram: @Stripper_clip

25 April 2020, 12:54 AM	#7
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Awesome story & an incredibly awesome Daytona. It’s also really nice that it brings back such wonderful memories of your Father. Agree 100% this story represents everything that owning a Rolex SHOULD be about, but as you say, unfortunately it now seems they have simply become commodities to be traded to the highest bidder. Take care Peter & enjoy your Fathers watch, it’s an absolute thing of beauty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

25 April 2020, 07:51 AM	#9
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,181	Great story Peter thanks!!! for sharing and enjoy and live your watch in health __________________

25 April 2020, 09:39 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,640	Padi, the world needs more great gentlemen like you. Wonderful post! __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 April 2020, 03:57 PM	#15
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Great story, Peter. Thanks for sharing. A reminder to enjoy what you have, in life and on your wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

24 April 2020, 11:31 PM	#2
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Nice story Peter.

25 April 2020, 12:22 AM	#3
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,853	Great read, thanks for sharing. Gorgeous Daytona.

25 April 2020, 12:23 AM	#4
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	Thank you for the wonderful insight. And yet someone asks what it's worth....

25 April 2020, 07:01 AM	#8
corkygmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: sussex england Posts: 11	Lovely heartfelt story and a stunning watch, all the more beautiful for the memories it holds for you.

25 April 2020, 10:08 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Great story and what a beautiful piece

25 April 2020, 11:51 AM	#12
httr91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: DC Posts: 66	Great story and a real stunner right there

25 April 2020, 03:45 PM	#13
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Yes status and perceived success are far easier to advertise now social media. Easily recognisable brands have done well. Rolex has ended up in a good position marketing wise.

25 April 2020, 03:51 PM	#14
Rohan1806 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 862	Thank you for sharing such a great story. It really does put things into perspective.

25 April 2020, 04:34 PM	#16
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,427	Amazing read, thanks for sharing

25 April 2020, 04:41 PM	#17
Watchdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London/NY Posts: 275	Lovely watch, the 6263 is my my favorite watch Rolex has made. I have a somewhat similar story. My father would never buy a Rolex for himself, In 2005 I had some spare money and I bought him Rolex GMT II. Just walked into a an AD in London, at this time the AD's had sports watches I recall, except possibly the Daytona but it may have been out of my price range. We still have the watch in the family. So nice to hand these watches down or up generations as well.

25 April 2020, 05:48 PM	#18
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Thanks for sharing your story Peter, love that watch

25 April 2020, 05:47 PM	#19
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,120	You always have and continue to be a great asset to this forum - thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your posts.

26 April 2020, 02:05 AM	#20
TooManyIDs "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Al Location: Plano, TX Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 28	Very nice memory. __________________ Al

26 April 2020, 06:57 AM	#21
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,719	Very nice post. Yes, the world is upside down. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

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