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30 March 2023, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
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Life is short, Today I got my grail.
The year is 19blah blah. I am eight years old, my father gives me his hand me down hamilton automatic watch. That day started my passion/fascination/obsession with watches. When I was 14, I bought my first quality watch, a Seiko 6139, for 95 dollars. I purchased my first Rolex the year I earned my Navy Pilot’s wings. Of course, it was a GMT. Since then I have owned Daytonas, Explorers, more GMTs, a Sub, a Sea Dweller, a Datejust etc. I had a two tone a couple times, but never… ever… a solid gold Rolex. It became my grail.
Yellow or rose gold is just not for me. To those of you then own them, they are phenomenal watches and wear them in good health.  However I have always been really attracted to White Gold. I looked at the DayDate, but fell in love with the WG Sub when it was released a couple years ago. Of course, I’ll never get one, I can’t afford it. I should just be content with Steel watches. Last fall, I lost my mother. I am an only child and my father died when I was young so we were very very close. Many times, she made me promise that when she was gone, I would buy myself something nice with the inheritance. She suggested a new car. While she knew of my love for fine watches, she never understood it (let’s face it, non-WiSs rarely do) but since it made me happy, she supported it. “Life is short” she always used to say. I considered a car, but honestly would get more enjoyment from obtaining a Gold Rolex. This morning, I put on a suit and tie (a tradition whenever I buy a new Rolex), went to the AD and got my grail. I am sure my mother approves, she sees the smile on my face from up in heaven. I am going to have her birthday engraved on the back, and every time I look at it I will think of her.
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30 March 2023, 08:51 AM
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Great story, and many congratulations Paul!
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30 March 2023, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: United States
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A very beautiful watch. Big congratulations to you on your special day.
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30 March 2023, 08:51 AM
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Cheers mate!
Looks absolutely fantastic on you! Wear it in good health! |
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30 March 2023, 08:51 AM
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Real Name: Brad
Location: Purdue
Watch: Daytona
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Life is short, Today I got my grail.
Pure class. Congratulations!
  You can't fake good kids, Paul. Your parents did a fine job.
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30 March 2023, 08:52 AM
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glad you went through with it, looks great on you. congrats
sorry for your loss, going through something like that really puts things into perspective |
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30 March 2023, 08:55 AM
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Very nice, Paul. For you and your mother, congratulations!
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30 March 2023, 08:55 AM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Beautiful watch … congratulations.
Great memories created with the watch and your engraving. |
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30 March 2023, 08:55 AM
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Sorry for your loss... she'd be thrilled with your choice. Amazing watch!
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30 March 2023, 08:56 AM
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Huge congrats - probably my favorite watch
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30 March 2023, 08:56 AM
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Real Name: rich
Location: florida
Watch: 16570 polar16610lv
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great story
enjoy life is short indeed |
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30 March 2023, 08:57 AM
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Incredible story. Thanks for sharing!
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30 March 2023, 08:58 AM
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Excellent way to honor her memory. Wonderful, touching story
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30 March 2023, 08:58 AM
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I think this is the best story I’ve read on here, thanks for posting the photos, I’m not a very sentimental person usually but lost my mother a couple of years ago and seeing the smile on your face is heartwarming.
Enjoy your watch! |
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30 March 2023, 08:59 AM
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Great story - wear it in the best of health! Also…. Love the hat!
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30 March 2023, 08:59 AM
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thank you for sharing your amazing journey, and story. May your mother and father rest in peace and continue to smile upon you! You have a beautiful new piece enjoy it thoroughly!
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30 March 2023, 09:00 AM
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Location: Texas
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Thanks for sharing your story. Big congrats!!
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30 March 2023, 09:00 AM
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Great watch story, sorry you lost your mother.
Congratulations on the Rolex!!! Mom’s right. Life is short. Enjoy. She would be proud. |
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30 March 2023, 09:02 AM
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Location: London
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Paul
Thats a great and very touching life story and your new grail looks fabulous and I am sure your mother will be looking down with a smile even bigger than yours. Memorialising her on the casebook is exactly the right thing to do. Now go forth and wear that watch and I hope it brings you many years of trusted service in good health. |
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30 March 2023, 09:02 AM
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oooou nice watch! Congrats!
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30 March 2023, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Real Name: Tim
Location: Kapolei Hawaii
Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623
Posts: 1,363
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Paul, Very nice story, awesome watch. Enjoy it in good health. Cheers, Tim
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30 March 2023, 09:05 AM
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Congratulations, the smile says it all!
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30 March 2023, 09:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Northeast
Watch: My first, Sub Date
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Looks great on you, love the idea of wearing a suit for the pickup. Having your mothers birthday engraved is a great idea, wear it Ian’s enjoy the heck out of it.
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30 March 2023, 09:06 AM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Fantastic watch! Big congrats Paul!
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30 March 2023, 09:08 AM
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Real Name: Russ
Location: Dallas Texas
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,124
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Heart warming. The very definition of "my watch has sentimental value"...
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30 March 2023, 09:09 AM
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Great watch.. congrats
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30 March 2023, 09:09 AM
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Real Name: It's not Tim
Location: EST
Watch: 126610LN
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Good for you. Looks great and suits you well.
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30 March 2023, 09:10 AM
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Location: England
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The right watch at the right time for the right reasons. Perfect.
Congratulations. |
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30 March 2023, 09:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
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Many congrats, Sir.
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30 March 2023, 09:10 AM
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Congratulations Paul!
What a beautiful story to start the journey with your new watch!
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