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19 February 2019, 01:26 PM
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Incoming! (Passed down from father)
Was chatting with my father today about watches and I brought up the Rolex my mom purchased for him 30 years ago. He said he hasn’t worn it over 20 years (mom and dad have been divorced for 20 years), and it should be mine now. Feels great to have a family piece that is older than I am!
Wound it up and starting ticking! From the first 12 hours it seems like it is keeping great time, but it hasn’t been serviced or even worn for 20+ years, so I’ll definitely be bringing it by my local AD for a quick review. Great new addition and now my Rolex collection is two!   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 February 2019, 01:43 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: HUTCH
Location: USA
Watch: PROBLEM
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Hold on to that one..awesome!
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19 February 2019, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New York
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Rolex watches are great in itself, but the stories I hear behind them are so intriguing. Sometimes more meaningful then the watch itself. Wear it in good health, it’s gorgeous
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19 February 2019, 04:12 PM
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Location: USA
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Congratulations mate.
That's a nice piece you got there. Not every gets a Rolex from loved ones. Cheers! |
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19 February 2019, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Dubai/UK
Watch: Meteorite DD40
Posts: 1,019
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Great to have an heirloom piece, I am looking forward to passing down mine to my son when he comes of age. Enjoy with many happy memories to come.
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19 February 2019, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
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congratulations! nothing like a family owned Rolex getting passed down to your wrist! wear it in good health
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19 February 2019, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Marikina
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TT DJ is really the quintessential rolex. Congrats sir.
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19 February 2019, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP
Posts: 1,950
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The TT DJ is one of the best watches in my humble opinion.
I totally love mine and look forward to wearing it. Even better with a family connection, well done and enjoy |
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19 February 2019, 05:25 PM
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Nice, I'd give it a service direct to a RSC (pass on the AD)
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Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711. |
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19 February 2019, 11:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: Here and There
Watch: 116613LN
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IMG_0195.jpg On my 50th my Father gifted me his red 1680 I grew up watching him wear from when I could remember, he bought it in ‘69. It’s my grail and I’ll pass it on to my Son. I gifted him my 116613LN and he was over the moon like me. Enjoy the journey
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19 February 2019, 11:41 PM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
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Congrats...very nice add to the collection!
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19 February 2019, 11:46 PM
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Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
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Wonderful heirloom from your dad. It really complements that Sub Date you have!
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20 February 2019, 12:19 AM
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Lovely story mate, enjoy!
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20 February 2019, 01:00 AM
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Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
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Very nice
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20 February 2019, 01:03 AM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Great heirloom! Congrats!
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20 February 2019, 01:03 AM
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Congrats
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20 February 2019, 01:16 AM
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1) I thought they have a 30 year limit? Or is that wrong? 2) Wouldn't they polish it, I'd rather find a good watchmaker who would service the movement without replacing dial, hands and polishing the case. |
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20 February 2019, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: New York
Watch: Datejust, Speedy
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So Awesome!! Love it!! My father also passed down his Datejust to me that he bought back in 1981.
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20 February 2019, 01:23 AM
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Real Name: Paul B.
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 16710 "Coke"
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Great watches and stories!
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20 February 2019, 01:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: PNW
Watch: 116710LN
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OP, what a wonderful legacy watch. Congratulations!
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20 February 2019, 02:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: Here and There
Watch: 116613LN
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1. No age limit on RSC servicing older watches they send them to Lititz, PA. and you can ask them to just service the movement and leave the dial and case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 February 2019, 03:08 AM
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Real Name: Robear
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Gifting from one generation the next is the best way to acquire a cherished timepiece IMO...congrats to you both.
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20 February 2019, 03:18 AM
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That's a keeper! Very nice. Congrats!
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20 February 2019, 03:21 AM
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Real Name: John
Location: Texas
Watch: 14060
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Congratulations on the watch and the memories!
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20 February 2019, 04:33 AM
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Real Name: Jason
Location: Canada
Watch: BLNR
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Very nice, congrats!
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20 February 2019, 05:06 AM
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Nice! congratulations!
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20 February 2019, 06:29 AM
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Nice!
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Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled |
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20 February 2019, 06:42 AM
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Real Name: victor
Location: silicon valley
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20 February 2019, 06:49 AM
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Location: AZ
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Great story...
Congratulations and enjoy. |
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20 February 2019, 12:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Peter
Location: philadelphia, pa
Watch: Vintage Rolex Expl
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Nice, my story is similar too, I just got my dads 1975 1016. However I got mine due to my father passed away. Enjoy the time with your father. The time is more important than the watch and I'm sure you realize that. Believe me, I'd toss both my rolex's in the river for 5 more minutes with him.
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