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TheVTCGuy · 27 May 2016, 07:10 AM

Kind of difficult to write this down, maybe just because I was up all night working, but anyway.

Jump back to 1995, I was a Sierra Hotel (Sh*t Hot) Navy Fighter pilot, Desert Storm veteran with one dogfight, on top of the world, cocky, self centered, a real piece of work. Oh, and I was young and even handsome (really!). Nothing could phase me. Then, I made a bad decision, a mistake. The kind of mistake you never really forgive yourself for, but through the years learn to live with. Fast forward a couple years.

I have been kicked out of the Navy (HONORABLE Discharge, but kicked out nonetheless), trying to find my way in the civilian world, depressed, broke, about to lose my home, complete opposite of what I had been; curious how quickly life can change on you. I had a friend, a good friend although we hadn't known each other that long. He helped me in so many ways through this difficult time. Besides lending me money to keep my home, he made me believe in myself again, apply myself and live with the mistake I made. After a few years things started to improve in my life. Where are they now? Well, that can be debated, but what can not be is I am in a much better place because of my friend.

Now let's jump to 2015. My friend, who is also a WIS (has an AirKing) and I are having dinner and looking at the Basel releases. When we get to the C Daytona, his eyes nearly pop out of his head. We all know the look. He asks about how he could get one, has called, tried, but (not suprisengly) has not gotten any closer to being able to get one... until now. Because of my relationship with my AD I was put at the top of the list for the C, I actually am getting the second one they are receiving, but who cares. I got the call, went in this afternoon and paid; the "C" should get here Monday or Tuesday.

I am giving this watch to my friend. I am giving it to him for helping me all those years ago, and every day since then. He knows nothing about it, I can't wait to see the look on his face when I hand it over. I am fortunate to have a friend like that in my life, I wish everyone the same blessing.

I know.. I know, PICS or it didn't happen. Well, until next Tuesday this is all I got:

Daytona88 · 27 May 2016, 07:12 AM

No THAT is a class move! Way to go Paul. Please post a pic of your buddy with the new C and a big smile!

Langnam · 27 May 2016, 07:12 AM

Dang. That's awesome. Kudos.

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locutus49 · 27 May 2016, 07:14 AM

Wow. I'm speechless. What a fantastic story. You have a heart as big as a house.

sensui · 27 May 2016, 07:15 AM

Better hope your buddy don't find this thread to keep as surprise . Amazing gesture, keep it classy!

The Joker · 27 May 2016, 07:18 AM

What a diamond geezer you are Paul.

ap1 · 27 May 2016, 07:18 AM

Wow dude. What goes around comes around - sounds like a win for both of you

rle737ng · 27 May 2016, 07:19 AM

Pics please. Nice move.

jeffgo888 · 27 May 2016, 07:20 AM

very very admirable and courageous!!...Good WORK!!~!

japenney · 27 May 2016, 07:20 AM

Wow ! Great story and gesture :)

Limestonedan · 27 May 2016, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

Wow. I'm speechless. What a fantastic story. You have a heart as big as a house.

x2 big time. Wonderful thing you are doing for someone who was there for you in need. Great story.

Bernie.H. · 27 May 2016, 07:21 AM

Well done that man.

ocwatching · 27 May 2016, 07:23 AM

good man...congrats on the C and great gesture

BNA/LION · 27 May 2016, 07:24 AM

Very Cool Paul! You my friend are a Good Man.

Knowing you used your clout to jump ahead of me on the list for this Nobile Gesture makes me happy you did...

MBYSF · 27 May 2016, 07:25 AM

Thats awesome!

dazzpowder · 27 May 2016, 07:25 AM

Top man! friends like that are few and far betwean

FTX I · 27 May 2016, 07:25 AM

Awesome

yannis · 27 May 2016, 07:26 AM

Hey Paul good on you man. Finding a friend to help through hard times is hard. But it is twice as hard to find one (like yourself) who reciprocates. This friend is not Jocke right?

masyv6 · 27 May 2016, 07:27 AM

Great story, Paul. You are good friend. I'm sure your friend will look down and enjoy his watch and view it as a token of your friendship.

Classy move.

Bruin Watch · 27 May 2016, 07:30 AM

Incredible gesture. You are a good man.

Arjan93 · 27 May 2016, 07:30 AM

Wow Paul! A great tribute to your friend (who is a Great man as far I can read).
Show us a pic of you two when you give him the watch, should be a special moment

SWISSAHOLICS · 27 May 2016, 07:31 AM

Wow, such a great story and a wonderful gesture. This receives a standing ovation. Very nice!!!

bbhewee · 27 May 2016, 07:31 AM

You sir are the richest man here because kindness and generosity like that is rarer than any jewel. Hats off to you and to your friend who richly deserves it.

landroverking · 27 May 2016, 07:35 AM

Very well done.

Charlie_pace · 27 May 2016, 07:36 AM

Fantastic. What a great story!

magnetic · 27 May 2016, 07:38 AM

lovely gesture and well down for appreciating what a friend he has been to you.
Great token of friendship. Let us know what happens.

Otto · 27 May 2016, 07:42 AM

Paul,

As one former Navy man to another, it seems to me that the Navy made the mistake.

Otto

TheRolexKingofLV · 27 May 2016, 07:45 AM

Thats an incredible gesture your friend did for you.

And by you as well Paul...im proud to consider you a friend. Your a good man Charlie Brown

simongpaez · 27 May 2016, 07:45 AM

Wow, just wow

mmalek1 · 27 May 2016, 07:46 AM

Above and beyond my friend. Although it is a great watch, it will mean a lot more to both of you. Do share some pictures of his reactions.

27 May 2016, 07:12 AM	#3
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 954	Dang. That's awesome. Kudos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PLVS VLTRA

27 May 2016, 07:20 AM	#9
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,768	very very admirable and courageous!!...Good WORK!!~! __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

27 May 2016, 07:23 AM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	good man...congrats on the C and great gesture __________________ too much into watches...

27 May 2016, 07:24 AM	#14
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,261	Very Cool Paul! You my friend are a Good Man. Knowing you used your clout to jump ahead of me on the list for this Nobile Gesture makes me happy you did... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

27 May 2016, 07:25 AM	#15
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	Thats awesome! __________________ Spread Aloha, -MB

27 May 2016, 07:12 AM	#2
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,602	No THAT is a class move! Way to go Paul. Please post a pic of your buddy with the new C and a big smile!

27 May 2016, 07:14 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Wow. I'm speechless. What a fantastic story. You have a heart as big as a house.

27 May 2016, 07:15 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,386	Better hope your buddy don't find this thread to keep as surprise . Amazing gesture, keep it classy!

27 May 2016, 07:18 AM	#6
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	What a diamond geezer you are Paul.

27 May 2016, 07:18 AM	#7
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,180	Wow dude. What goes around comes around - sounds like a win for both of you

27 May 2016, 07:19 AM	#8
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 564	Pics please. Nice move.

27 May 2016, 07:20 AM	#10
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Wow ! Great story and gesture :)

27 May 2016, 07:21 AM	#12
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Well done that man.

27 May 2016, 07:25 AM	#16
dazzpowder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 298	Top man! friends like that are few and far betwean

27 May 2016, 07:25 AM	#17
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Awesome

27 May 2016, 07:26 AM	#18
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Hey Paul good on you man. Finding a friend to help through hard times is hard. But it is twice as hard to find one (like yourself) who reciprocates. This friend is not Jocke right? __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

27 May 2016, 07:27 AM	#19
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,761	Great story, Paul. You are good friend. I'm sure your friend will look down and enjoy his watch and view it as a token of your friendship. Classy move.

27 May 2016, 07:30 AM	#20
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Incredible gesture. You are a good man.

27 May 2016, 07:30 AM	#21
Arjan93 Editorial Correspondent Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Arjan Location: Amsterdam Posts: 382	Wow Paul! A great tribute to your friend (who is a Great man as far I can read). Show us a pic of you two when you give him the watch, should be a special moment

27 May 2016, 07:31 AM	#22
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Wow, such a great story and a wonderful gesture. This receives a standing ovation. Very nice!!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

27 May 2016, 07:31 AM	#23
bbhewee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NL Watch: 5513, 1675, 16570 Posts: 97	You sir are the richest man here because kindness and generosity like that is rarer than any jewel. Hats off to you and to your friend who richly deserves it.

27 May 2016, 07:35 AM	#24
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Very well done.

27 May 2016, 07:36 AM	#25
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	Fantastic. What a great story!

27 May 2016, 07:38 AM	#26
magnetic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: London Posts: 283	lovely gesture and well down for appreciating what a friend he has been to you. Great token of friendship. Let us know what happens.

27 May 2016, 07:42 AM	#27
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,020	Paul, As one former Navy man to another, it seems to me that the Navy made the mistake. Otto

27 May 2016, 07:45 AM	#28
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Thats an incredible gesture your friend did for you. And by you as well Paul...im proud to consider you a friend. Your a good man Charlie Brown __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

27 May 2016, 07:45 AM	#29
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	Wow, just wow

27 May 2016, 07:46 AM	#30
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,753	Above and beyond my friend. Although it is a great watch, it will mean a lot more to both of you. Do share some pictures of his reactions.

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