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Old 22 June 2011, 11:05 AM   #1
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JJ Irani Tribute Thread

JJ was a larger than life personality on this forum and his passion for Rolex and life was unsurpassed.

Here is an opportunity for you to say something about the man.

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Old 22 June 2011, 11:09 AM   #2
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JJ was a larger than life personality on this forum and his passion for Rolex and life was unsurpassed.

Here is an opportunity for you to say something about the man.

Man - just look at that smile
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:11 AM   #3
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:12 AM   #4
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All I want to say is that JJ to me is MR YACHTMASTER! Everytime I see a yachtmaster I think of JJ...may he RIP
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:13 AM   #5
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When I first joined he was very welcoming to me and I always looked foward to his "reviews" and posts...... Man ... a sad day

He was a dear friend to me.... I will surely miss him....
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:14 AM   #6
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:18 AM   #7
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His sensor humor will be missed. He dished it out and relished taking it. He was a good sport...safe trip home JJ.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:19 AM   #8
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:20 AM   #9
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JJ was one of a kind. They broke the mold when they made him. He was funny, irritating, loving, lovable, and always willing to be the butt of jokes. Some of us razzed him about sheep, others about his bald pate, others about his penchant for buying and selling Rolexes. But he always maintained a wonderful sense of humor and optimism, right up to the end.

I had the privilege of meeting JJ in person and being the recipient of two of his great bear hugs - the first when we met, and the second when we reluctantly had to part. My wife and I had a wonderful dinner with JJ and his wonderful wife, Zemina, at his favorite Indian restaurant in Auckland and a memorable evening it was.

JJ and I Skyped many times and it was always a pleasure to talk to him.

He will truly be missed, not only by his immediate family, but by his extended worldwide family as well.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:22 AM   #10
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:22 AM   #11
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I have said it before but I will say it again...his strength and courage right up until the end is an insperation to me and I hope I can be half that tough when I am facing my last days....good show J.J. I did not know the man except for his posts here and I am still sad that he has passed and if that doesnt say something about how great he was and is I dont know what does. His personality was able to reach through a computer screen and grab a lot of us and that is a very impressive thing.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:23 AM   #12
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I will always think of JJ everytime I see a Platinum YM and, as he called it, a Bluesy. TRF will never be the same without him.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:23 AM   #13
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I remember sending a PM to JJ about the price & availability of Daytonas in NZ. He replied he wasn't interested in them with their silly subdials so he had no idea. He made me laugh with his reply.
Cheers JJ - RIP mate.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:24 AM   #14
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JJ was a man always willing to help others with any question big or small!

His knowledge on Rolex was extensive and always posted with great facts and humor unmatched!

A man who was always happy and welcoming with a large worldwide notoriety...He will be missed!

RIP JJ!
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:25 AM   #15
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JJ, we will miss your laughs, your insightful comments, and your friendship. You will be missed.

Rest in piece my friend.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:25 AM   #16
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Wow! Seems like someone removed a stone from the virtual building without him. I was always more on tz but every time I went into a thread here I saw a post by him. Normally humorous or a little quip. He's definitely going to be noticeably missed here. Has anyone been in touch with his family?
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:26 AM   #17
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My first Rolex ever was a white EXP II, and then I saw the great review by JJ on the 16570. Now I have it again much due to it. Your contribution to the forum was quite literally unsurpassed by any other member. Rest in peace.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:27 AM   #18
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JJ was always kind to me from my first post. I enjoyed his humor, and respected his opinions. He will be missed by all that he touched.

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Old 22 June 2011, 11:28 AM   #19
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JJ will remain the soul of this forum..... We miss him
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:28 AM   #20
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Great guy... with a wonderful sense of humor...
We will all miss him......
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:28 AM   #21
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A sad time, he will be missed by all. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers for his family.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:28 AM   #22
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He was the first one who greeted me when i first joined the forum...he was the one who listened to me when i got scammed on my first sale....I wont forget you JJ you have touched so many lives here in the Forum...
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:29 AM   #23
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I was simply devastated when I read the news today. The TRF community will never be the same without JJ :( :( JJ was like an icon of this forum. Everyone knows him (or at the very least, knows OF him), and his generosity, and all in all kindness will never be forgotten.

JJ will be missed by us ALL.

Love and prayers go out to JJ and his family during these times.

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Old 22 June 2011, 11:29 AM   #24
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What a great guy. RIP JJ!
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:29 AM   #25
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I cant believe his gone. I may be a quite new member here compared to many, but have always enjoyed his presence. The yatchmaster and he, and trf forum was an unmistakable bond. Rest in peace JJ, and I pray that your family be given strength and courage to face their loss too.
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JJ was a man always willing to help others with any question big or small!

His knowledge on Rolex was extensive and always posted with great facts and humor unmatched!

A man who was always happy and welcoming with a large worldwide notoriety...He will be missed!

RIP JJ!
I couldn't put it any better. JJ is one of the best person I met with out actually meeting him in the flesh. May he rest in peace.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:29 AM   #27
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I never had the chance to get to know him better but I know he was loved and will be missed. I was sad to hear he passed. God bless you and your family J.J.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:30 AM   #28
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JJ was a truly memorable man, we will all miss him dearly..
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:30 AM   #29
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I did not know JJ at all nor did we ever speak, but I know how many people he did know and how he touched them all.

The forum won't be the same without him and he will be missed.

I wish the best for his family, and that he is never forgotten.
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Old 22 June 2011, 11:31 AM   #30
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Cool guy. I've read a lot of his posts on watch forums for a while now. I bet he's smiling still I don't think he can not smile.
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