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Chadridv · 8 April 2016, 08:46 AM

thanks for sharing! Great story and watch. Also a rare time that I really like and appreciate the engraving. Total class there!

brian89 · 8 April 2016, 09:12 AM

Its less materialistic than people think...

-john mayer on "talking watches"

Beautifull tribute and a great piece to own and cherish

Sorry for your loss:(

Louis (Toronto) · 8 April 2016, 09:33 AM

My condolences on your loss. I'm sure you will cherish this special watch and it will remind you of him every time you look at the time.

Pedros · 8 April 2016, 09:38 AM

Beautiful memento. Good job on the engraving. Very special

jrs146 · 8 April 2016, 09:49 AM

Very sorry for the loss of your uncle. I'm sure he would be proud to see you wearing his beloved watch. Hopefully you will be lucky enough to wear it for a lifetime and pass it along to someone you love.

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IFS88 · 8 April 2016, 09:56 AM

Sorry for your loss, your uncle had great taste!!! That is a beatiful watch.

fskywalker · 8 April 2016, 10:37 AM

May your uncle rest in peace! Sweet gift he left you, very nice of you onengraving the back on his honor! Enjoy it in good health!

sea-dweller · 8 April 2016, 11:46 AM

Very nice!

Rolex_Persia · 8 April 2016, 12:18 PM

Great way to remember him and keep that watch forever.

SemperFi · 8 April 2016, 12:20 PM

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your uncle. Wear his watch with pride.

Rolbreitling · 8 April 2016, 12:20 PM

Great watch, great story. Beautiful way to cherish your uncle's memories.

dominic.warren · 8 April 2016, 12:26 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Your story is truly what this hobby is about I hope we all can find someone close to us who appreciates the things we cherish in this world. To often in cases like this they go to the highest bidder. Hats off to you and wear her in good health.

Colin10101 · 8 April 2016, 12:26 PM

Great story, and an amazing day date. Absolutely stunning.

Gaijin · 8 April 2016, 12:28 PM

Beautiful. Both the Rolex and your relationship with your Uncle. I hope my Nephew thinks the same of me as you do with your Uncle.

JUSTIFIED · 8 April 2016, 12:50 PM

Very touching. You're uncle was lucky to have you and it surely sounds like you were lucky to have him. Cherish the memories and let the watch remind you to live each day the very best you can, just as your uncle did!

KBM · 8 April 2016, 01:07 PM

Touching story, and a great way to remember a dear family member. Cherish that watch to the fullest. Welcome to TRF.

BlackHayze · 8 April 2016, 02:15 PM

Everyone, your kind words have brought a huge smile to my face tonight. Thank you. It means the world to me that so many have appreciated the story of my uncle. In the past two years I've lost two of the three closest men in my life growing up. Luckily my father is still healthy and alive, and will be for many years to come. Having my uncles watch and grandpas ring mean the world to me, they were both huge influences in the man I am today.

To those asking about where I got the engraving done, I apologize but I'm not sure. I can ask if anyone lives in the St. Louis area and wants to know. It was my father who, as the executor of my uncle's will, got the watch serviced, polished, and engraved out of the estate. I know it was done by the same engraver who engraves the St. Louis Cardinals' jewelry. He was amazing, he mocked up so many engravings on throwaway pieces of metal for us until we settled on the perfect design.

Again, I can't stress enough how much it brings a smile to my face to see people appreciating my uncle's story. He was a truly inspriring man who, at the age of 54, left this world entirely too soon. It's an inheritance I wish I didn't have, but one I am truly honored to receive. In his memories he lives on, and each of you reading this post are keeping that memory alive. Thank you. John would be truly taken aback with joy at just this small amount of people reading about him and appreciating his story.

datejust24 · 8 April 2016, 02:24 PM

Very very cool and I'm sorry for your loss. Your uncle had great taste and has left you with a great watch to remember him by.

joli160 · 8 April 2016, 05:34 PM

Touching story, wear your DD with pride :thumbs:
Perfect engraving

Mortalcoil · 8 April 2016, 05:49 PM

Wear it in good health. Sorry for your loss.

crowncollection · 8 April 2016, 05:49 PM

Well done sir

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shs134 · 8 April 2016, 06:00 PM

I'm a long time lurker on the forum but your story has prompted me to make my first post. I am looking to purchase my first Rolex next month, a new 114060 Submariner and my hope is that in the future, when the time comes I too can replicate this fantastic gesture made by your grandfather and leave my watch for my son or grandchild.
Sorry for your loss but I'm sure your grandfather will be watching as his watch continues its journey through life on your wrist.

Mick P · 8 April 2016, 06:24 PM

Chaps

This is the sort of thread that makes me genuinely proud to be a Rolex owner.

The OP is showing the true spirit of Rolex, he is wearing it mainly because of its family history and it is obvious he will keep it for life and more than likely pass it on to another family member when his time comes. The Rolex is, and always will be, a great part of his life.

The OP has set a great standard and I for one, salute him.

Regards and Respect

Mick

RMC12 · 8 April 2016, 06:33 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad you have an amazing way to remember him and also pass his story down to the next generation though a wonderful and beautiful watch.

eonflux · 8 April 2016, 08:00 PM

Sorry for your loss
The engraving is a nice tribute

gwalker · 8 April 2016, 08:46 PM

Great write up. It's great to finally see an "I inherited a Rolex thread that involves a real Rolex...." Sorry for the loss of ur uncle

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cdmorenot · 8 April 2016, 09:25 PM

I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. Very young ...

I hope that Rolex always reminds you of him and I think you did the right thing by having it engraved.

WatchinMD · 8 April 2016, 09:42 PM

My condolences on your uncle's passing. Great watch and a wonderful way to remember him.

Partagas · 8 April 2016, 11:40 PM

My condolences on the loss of your uncle. Beautiful watch and I'm sure will always be a fond reminder of your uncle.

Chaching · 9 April 2016, 12:04 AM

R.I.P. Awesome post! Wear in good health!

8 April 2016, 09:49 AM	#35
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Very sorry for the loss of your uncle. I'm sure he would be proud to see you wearing his beloved watch. Hopefully you will be lucky enough to wear it for a lifetime and pass it along to someone you love. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

8 April 2016, 10:37 AM	#37
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,591	May your uncle rest in peace! Sweet gift he left you, very nice of you onengraving the back on his honor! Enjoy it in good health! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

8 April 2016, 11:46 AM	#38
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 April 2016, 12:18 PM	#39
Rolex_Persia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ali Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 136	Great way to remember him and keep that watch forever. __________________ Panerai PAM320 • Rolex Submariner 116613LB • Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN • Rolex Daytona 116523 • Omega Speedmaster • Montblanc Timewalker GMT

8 April 2016, 12:26 PM	#43
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Great story, and an amazing day date. Absolutely stunning. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

8 April 2016, 08:46 AM	#31
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	thanks for sharing! Great story and watch. Also a rare time that I really like and appreciate the engraving. Total class there!

8 April 2016, 09:12 AM	#32
brian89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: qc Posts: 240	Its less materialistic than people think... -john mayer on "talking watches" Beautifull tribute and a great piece to own and cherish Sorry for your loss:(

8 April 2016, 09:33 AM	#33
Louis (Toronto) "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Watch: Yachtmaster & SubC Posts: 641	My condolences on your loss. I'm sure you will cherish this special watch and it will remind you of him every time you look at the time.

8 April 2016, 09:38 AM	#34
Pedros "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Peter Location: California Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 74	Beautiful memento. Good job on the engraving. Very special

8 April 2016, 09:56 AM	#36
IFS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mexico Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 9	Sorry for your loss, your uncle had great taste!!! That is a beatiful watch.

8 April 2016, 12:20 PM	#40
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	My sincerest condolences on the loss of your uncle. Wear his watch with pride.

8 April 2016, 12:20 PM	#41
Rolbreitling "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canada Watch: YM & Superocean II Posts: 72	Great watch, great story. Beautiful way to cherish your uncle's memories.

8 April 2016, 12:26 PM	#42
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Sorry to hear about your loss. Your story is truly what this hobby is about I hope we all can find someone close to us who appreciates the things we cherish in this world. To often in cases like this they go to the highest bidder. Hats off to you and wear her in good health.

8 April 2016, 12:28 PM	#44
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Beautiful. Both the Rolex and your relationship with your Uncle. I hope my Nephew thinks the same of me as you do with your Uncle.

8 April 2016, 12:50 PM	#45
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	Very touching. You're uncle was lucky to have you and it surely sounds like you were lucky to have him. Cherish the memories and let the watch remind you to live each day the very best you can, just as your uncle did!

8 April 2016, 01:07 PM	#46
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	Touching story, and a great way to remember a dear family member. Cherish that watch to the fullest. Welcome to TRF.

8 April 2016, 02:15 PM	#47
BlackHayze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	Everyone, your kind words have brought a huge smile to my face tonight. Thank you. It means the world to me that so many have appreciated the story of my uncle. In the past two years I've lost two of the three closest men in my life growing up. Luckily my father is still healthy and alive, and will be for many years to come. Having my uncles watch and grandpas ring mean the world to me, they were both huge influences in the man I am today. To those asking about where I got the engraving done, I apologize but I'm not sure. I can ask if anyone lives in the St. Louis area and wants to know. It was my father who, as the executor of my uncle's will, got the watch serviced, polished, and engraved out of the estate. I know it was done by the same engraver who engraves the St. Louis Cardinals' jewelry. He was amazing, he mocked up so many engravings on throwaway pieces of metal for us until we settled on the perfect design. Again, I can't stress enough how much it brings a smile to my face to see people appreciating my uncle's story. He was a truly inspriring man who, at the age of 54, left this world entirely too soon. It's an inheritance I wish I didn't have, but one I am truly honored to receive. In his memories he lives on, and each of you reading this post are keeping that memory alive. Thank you. John would be truly taken aback with joy at just this small amount of people reading about him and appreciating his story.

8 April 2016, 02:24 PM	#48
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Very very cool and I'm sorry for your loss. Your uncle had great taste and has left you with a great watch to remember him by.

8 April 2016, 05:34 PM	#49
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,343	Touching story, wear your DD with pride :thumbs: Perfect engraving __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 April 2016, 05:49 PM	#50
Mortalcoil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 14060m Posts: 25	Wear it in good health. Sorry for your loss.

8 April 2016, 05:49 PM	#51
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Well done sir Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

8 April 2016, 06:00 PM	#52
shs134 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Watch: ing the sunset.... Posts: 171	I'm a long time lurker on the forum but your story has prompted me to make my first post. I am looking to purchase my first Rolex next month, a new 114060 Submariner and my hope is that in the future, when the time comes I too can replicate this fantastic gesture made by your grandfather and leave my watch for my son or grandchild. Sorry for your loss but I'm sure your grandfather will be watching as his watch continues its journey through life on your wrist.

8 April 2016, 06:24 PM	#53
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps This is the sort of thread that makes me genuinely proud to be a Rolex owner. The OP is showing the true spirit of Rolex, he is wearing it mainly because of its family history and it is obvious he will keep it for life and more than likely pass it on to another family member when his time comes. The Rolex is, and always will be, a great part of his life. The OP has set a great standard and I for one, salute him. Regards and Respect Mick

8 April 2016, 06:33 PM	#54
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad you have an amazing way to remember him and also pass his story down to the next generation though a wonderful and beautiful watch.

8 April 2016, 08:00 PM	#55
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	Sorry for your loss The engraving is a nice tribute

8 April 2016, 08:46 PM	#56
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Great write up. It's great to finally see an "I inherited a Rolex thread that involves a real Rolex...." Sorry for the loss of ur uncle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2016, 09:25 PM	#57
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,360	I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. Very young ... I hope that Rolex always reminds you of him and I think you did the right thing by having it engraved. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

8 April 2016, 09:42 PM	#58
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	My condolences on your uncle's passing. Great watch and a wonderful way to remember him.

8 April 2016, 11:40 PM	#59
Partagas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex DD Posts: 306	My condolences on the loss of your uncle. Beautiful watch and I'm sure will always be a fond reminder of your uncle.

9 April 2016, 12:04 AM	#60
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	R.I.P. Awesome post! Wear in good health!

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