Life is short, Today I got my grail.

[Rivazza]

Beautiful story (sorry for your loss). Enjoy every day with your beautiful piece knowing that your mom is smiling up above, down upon you!

[rootbeer7]

Late to the party, but many congratulations. Your smile says it all

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by tifosi

I like spending other people's money

Can tell that for sure!


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Jakx

Thank you for sharing this great story. Thank you for your service and I am very sorry for your loss. Nothing can assuage the pain of your loss but what a wonderful way to celebrate your mom. As we come to Easter (in the West; the East is a week later :), it's a reminder of the frailty of life and the hope of the resurrection.

Amen!


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[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

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.

Beautiful story! Your mom knows and is proud of you. That's pretty cool you will have your mom's Birthdate on it.

You are fortunate to have had each other for so long.

Cheers to your Mom!

[Hkspwrsche]

Congrats!

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

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.

[actionkwj]

Congrats! Really a nice inheritance and gift at the same time. Enjoy in good health!


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[jw0n]

Congratulations Paul, and what a reason to do so. Enjoy in good health, as I am sure your mom will approve.

[swils8610]

Big congrats Paul!!!


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[MrMercedes]

I warmly congratulate you. Your story touched me very much.

[Bigdaddy38]

Amazing sir! And the best Gold Sub out there!

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[ACE 94]

Congratulations!


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[Chris B]

Bravo sir, many congratulations

[PanosI]

Big Congrats, Paul!
Enjoy that beauty in the best of health!

[Dr. Robert]

Very cool! Congratulations


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[dba]

Nicely done. Congratulations.

[kilyung]

Yo Paul! Congrats on your grail (it’s been a long journey) and welcome to the heavy side. Lol

[FlyinHawaiian]

Congrats! Fly Navy!

[ROLEX*]

Touching story and congratulations! Wear it in good health

[TheHulk]

Missed this until now. Just made my day!!!

[roadie1]

Awesome! Congrats!

[omar10213245]

That is absolutely beautiful, both the watch and your tribute to your Mom. She sounded like a wise lady, because it's true; life is, indeed, so very short. And as tribute to her memory, I hope you make a ton of wonderful memories with that sub on your wrist, sir

[cdm765]

Got me crying like a baby over here. Beautiful!

[Xerxes77]

Great story
Congratulations

[ScottD]

Great story! Congratulations

[ibzk]

sorry for your loss Paul, very thoughtful of you though!
wear in the best of health

[edle]

Great looking Rolex !

[Steverin06]

An interesting story, congrats!

[Boaters]

Happy for you Paul .. What a beautiful Piece ...

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Huge congrats!

IMHO, the new white gold submariner is such a good looking watch! The blue bezel compliments the black dial better than the green bezel of the LV. The blue seems more versatile.

Enjoy in good health!