I No Longer Own A Rolex

[AzHadEnuf]

Great act Angelo, and thanks for sharing. My kid just called me today asking if I’d spend a week climbing and hiking in Yosemite with him this spring. I need to bring an extra watch. Great idea and thanks again!

[DonBateman]

That’s what it’s all about. There comes a time where seeing your loved ones feel joy is more important than material items. I plan to do the same thing once my son is older. I want to see him enjoy it.

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Very nice Angelo - now they can create memories with you present!

God Bless - looking forward to the stowa.

Originally Posted by Psijason

Great thinking and a beautiful gesture to your kids!!

Originally Posted by s7horton

My dad did the same thing with his three sons. I was gifted a 16613. 11 years later my dad is still alive and well. Something I’ll never forget.

Great job.


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Originally Posted by pickettt

I’m gonna let my kids fight it out like sharks in the womb.

Originally Posted by Jcy90

thats amazing!

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Very well done. Best way is to take care of things while alive.

Originally Posted by jdkrut

That is beautiful


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Originally Posted by FidalgoBay

Well thought out, perfectly justified, and executed.

I did this for a couple of best friends years ago and the feeling was great. And knowing those knuckleheads (term of endearment) would finally be wearing a quality timepiece and not some nerdified wrist-hijacker helped me sleep a little better at night.

Thanks for sharing and giving us all something to think about.

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Great act Angelo, and thanks for sharing. My kid just called me today asking if I’d spend a week climbing and hiking in Yosemite with him this spring. I need to bring an extra watch. Great idea and thanks again!

Originally Posted by DonBateman

That’s what it’s all about. There comes a time where seeing your loved ones feel joy is more important than material items. I plan to do the same thing once my son is older. I want to see him enjoy it.

Once again, I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.

[siempreko]

Dad?


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[pigman08]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I’ve had this on my mind for awhile now.

And maybe this sounds silly but I didn’t want them to associate having a nice watch with their father dying. I’m alive, in relatively good shape, plan to be around for a good long time, and can enjoy bestowing the gifts.

That’s the least silly thing that I’ve ever heard. It’s an amazing gesture, and the sentiment behind it is something that should inspire all of us to take stock in what really matters in life... Well done, Dad !!!


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[t65tampa]

Beautiful move. I think it would be nicer to see your sons wearing your watches than you wearing them. Nicely done.

:)

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I have decided to gift three of my watches, one each to my three sons while I’m still alive and can enjoy doing it myself instead of in my will. They each picked the one they wanted, and as it turned out, were the exact ones I would have picked for them.

The Explorer, OP39, and Tudor Pelagos will be leaving my collection, and although I’ll miss strapping them on and admiring their beauty, I’m quite content with my decision.

The lucky one took the Explorer


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[bdex75]

Awesome Angelo. I hope one day my kids will want my watches. Would make me feel good to give them away to them and see them enjoy them.

The BB and Nomos are a killer pair to wear.


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[mgsooner]

Beautiful gesture and something I’d love to do someday...wonder if either of my daughters will want my Exp?

[Ssunnylee24]

Love what you did!
I always hated thinking, Rolex from a relative = death in family.

[jimcameron]

Excellent move Angelo. They will enjoy the watches for years, just knowing where they came from.

I have no children. At some point, I'll try and identify some First Responder, and a guy in a VA hospital that would each like a nice Rolex. I've been thinking about what to do with my other watches in my very modest collection.

[Bruin Watch]

Well done!

[HogwldFLTR]

Nice to be able to do what you did and gift your watches. I could with one of my kids but not the other. Consider yourself blessed!!!

[Chope Man]

Very generous indeed and very clever!

It reminds me an old friend from my club, who had 4 Lotus and only kept one, giving the 3 others to his three grand children.

What?

No not 3 Lotus watches: an Esprit, a seven S4 and an elan Coupe. He kept his Elan convertible and still drives it from time to time although he is 90 years old. He gave the cars 20 years ago when he was 70.

OP, at least you kept a Black Bay ... Its of the same family ...

[DP63]

Very classy act ... I tip my hat to you

[SoCal_Batman]

Bravo!! This was a fantastic gesture which I’m sure your sons will appreciate for life.

[Pongster]

I have a similar plan when my kids are older. Hopefully am still alive then.

Will have my two daughters pick one each. Then my two sons will splt the rest equally.

I will just be left with whatever watch i buy last when i turn 50.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I’ve had this on my mind for awhile now.
And maybe this sounds silly but I didn’t want them to associate having a nice watch with their father dying. I’m alive, in relatively good shape, plan to be around for a good long time, and can enjoy bestowing the gifts.

Not silly at all. Far better they associate the watch with good times and get to enjoy it with you

What a lovely gesture for you all Angelo.

[Boba Fett]

Well done.
Maybe you should go buy a day-date?
Are you on the market to adopt?

[Beckster]

Very kind of you sir! I’m sure they appreciate it. And I’m sure it’ll bring you great enjoyment seeing them having it on their wrists.

[jay9]

You are far too kind and I'm glad you shared with us, Not everyone can let go but now we can all give it a thought I guess.

Cheers

[jaySL350]

Lovely gesture Angelo,,,
Your kids must be over the moon,,,,

[BzKneez]

pure class, very thoughtful!

[watchwatcher]

You, sir, are a good man.

[lucid]

You need to get one back as soon as you can

[RolexFan007]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I have decided to gift three of my watches, one each to my three sons while I’m still alive and can enjoy doing it myself instead of in my will. They each picked the one they wanted, and as it turned out, were the exact ones I would have picked for them.
The Explorer, OP39, and Tudor Pelagos will be leaving my collection, and although I’ll miss strapping them on and admiring their beauty, I’m quite content with my decision.

Such a good father you are. Remember I would have been 15 when my dad use to give me his day date YG to wear to school.... but I never liked it back then... eventually when I grew up I realised how much courage and a big heart it takes to give your watch even to your son...

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[ap1]

Kind move! I’ll forward this to my dad

[dafuture]

What a wonderful gesture. I hope to pass my watches on to my future children as well.

[nektar]

So, are you getting another one?


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[BakerView]

One other thought.....it sure would be cool to have a picture with all of you and your watches . And if you shared it here (at least some wrist shots), it would be even cooler.