Cool Dad Story

[Txkill]

My Dad is a great person and one of the most honest, hardworking man I know and is a real modest person who doesn't show boat ever. Him and my mom were in Dallas for their annual visit to see his favorite son (me). We got to talking about watches and how he bought a Bulova Chronograph back in the sixties and how it was the most expensive watch he'd ever purchased. He said he lost it 3 days later when he went water skiing and neglected to take it off while in the water and lost it. He said he spent about 300 dollars on it. Anyway I thought it was a neat and fun story. Then I started showing him my various watches and had him try on my 1991 Buckley dial steel Date Just to see what size wrist he had. It fit him perfectly and right then and there I told him to take it because it looked so good on his wrist with the Jubilee bracelet. He didn't know what to say except "thank you" several times. It was just so fun to be able to do that. He asked how much it was worth and I told him around 3000 dollars and he couldn't believe I'd just give him the watch. I just said you better put in your Will, that I receive it back from you, and we all had a good chuckle about it.

[gossbeau]

hahaha very nice story and fun denouement! However, it is probably true that this watch will come back to you hopefully in a very far future

[gossbeau]

I guess having made your dad so happy was very fulfilling too. Good job son!!

[mickyd329]

Great story! I'm sure your dad will cherish that watch.

[TeeBoi]

Great story. Thank you for sharing.

I'm sure that watch means a lot to your father.

[dietrijj]

That is a cool story indeed. Well done! Somehow I think gifting in that direction could be as meaningful as the other direction. Good stuff!
-Jason


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[sensui]

What a cool moment. Memory for life.

[rmlovett1]

Great story!! :)

[Pacheco]

Good job!! I would like to do that but my pops is so not a watch guy. I tried to offer my old Bulova or a Movado when I got my first Rolex and the whole idea was lost on him. He just doesn't wear watches.

My 19 month old son on the other hand already says "watch" when he sees one on my arm or if he sees me on this site. Definitely saving one for him!!

[1William]

Good story. Glad you were able to do this for your father.

[OmegaJJH]

What a lovely thing to do for your old man!

[brandrea]

Kudos, and I'm certain he will cherish it, specially since its from you.

[travisb]

Nice move! It feels great to be able to do something like that.

[cop414]

Fantastic story, I bet the look on your Dads face was priceless!

[Richard Carver]

The Roman?? Now that's love! Hurry up and get another one. :) Great story.

[Wools]

That's a lovely story, thanks for sharing.

My Dad has always wanted an Omega Speedmaster (Specifically the 60th anniversary one I believe) and if I ever had the spare cash, I would adore to buy it for him before he gets much older. :(

[natosub]

I always wanted to do that for my Dad but was not of the means before it was too late. Congrats on a beautiful gesture

[Afghanvet]

There's something to be said for a great relationship between fathers and sons...

[watchwatcher]

Cool.

[Psmith]

Nice

[datejustrms]

Great story. Something you and your father will never forget.

[droptopman]

Great story! Nothing better than giving back to Dad.

[KBM]

May he enjoy it for many years to come!

[Headshrinker]

Wonderful story.

[SemperFi]

Nicely done sir. I wish that I could have done that for my Dad.

[WAK4]

Awesome!

[mtgjr]

Very nice! Well done.

[dreamcar88]

Wow thats awesome! some true gents in here!

[sea-dweller]

Nice story!

[3ems]

Paying it backwards


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