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19 June 2015, 06:31 PM
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Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Netflix
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Most important watch I've ever purchased. Wanted to share with TRF fam
First and foremost thanks to TRF community for making my addiction seem normal lol.
Backtrack to 2010, five years ago. I recently hit rock bottom around this time, and I had to move back in to my fathers home. It was hard on me since I squandered a lot of money bringing myself to this situation. It was even harder on my dad since he had to see me start over (literally asking for $20 for gas and food) and convincing my stepmother that it's ok to help me. I thank god to this day that he did, he took a GIANT risk and loaned me approx 7k to start my own business. On top of that he incurred stress from family members saying it was stupid giving me money especially since he was on a real tight budget, and I would lose it all.....Four months later I paid him back in full. Fast forward to 2015, I have everything I could ever want and more. My future is brighter than ever, and my family couldn't be more proud. All of my success is because of my dad and growing older it makes me love him even more thinking about it. I decided this Father's Day I would give him something he could always remember me by. Since I last saw my pops, he was excited for me about my watch collection and admired all the details and craftsmanship of my Rolexes. I decided then that he needed one too. The thought process began, first I wanted something he could show off to his friends and went the 18k/TT route but realized he would never wear anything that "loud". It's important to me that he can wear it where ever and feel comfortable with it, yet still have function. So I narrowed it down to the SubC and GMT IIC. The GMT won with the PCL's which makes it a little flashy while still subtle and the fact that it has a GMT hand. We have the same size wrist so I had a link removed so he can put it on as soon as I hand it to him. I also set the GMT hand to my time zone so he can check on me throughout the day. Sorry for the long story, I'm sure your ready for the pics! (I'm handing him a pen to fill out the warranty card as soon as he puts that thing on!) |
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19 June 2015, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Los Angeles
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Another shot...
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19 June 2015, 11:09 PM
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19 June 2015, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Lee
Location: London
Watch: Sea Dweller
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Super story. Good luck to you. I'm sure your Father is very proud of both you and his new watch!
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19 June 2015, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Netflix
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Thought I would add my GMT's in the pic for fun!
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20 June 2015, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
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Awesome,
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19 June 2015, 06:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Netflix
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I'm flying in to see him in the morning, he has no idea I'm coming to see him. The watch will be the icing on the cake for me!
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19 June 2015, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Home
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Great story. I'm sure many can find inspiration from this. Good that you're doing good after 5 years (assuming since you now have a Rolex collection )
I'm sure your dad would love anything given from the bottom of your heart
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19 June 2015, 06:39 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Lee
Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48
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Nice story; thank you for it. I hope your pop loves it
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19 June 2015, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
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Great story mate - congrats to you and thanks for sharing!
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19 June 2015, 06:49 PM
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Thanks for sharing this great story
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19 June 2015, 06:58 PM
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Location: New York
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What a great gift with lots of heart and thought behind it..
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19 June 2015, 07:01 PM
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Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Great story congrats
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19 June 2015, 07:31 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: North Carolina
Watch: 116610LV, 116333
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Love it. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your success, may God bless your with much more in the years ahead.
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19 June 2015, 07:41 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
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Congrats to him on a great watch! I'm sure he's extremely proud of how you turned things around.
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19 June 2015, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Taiwan
Watch: Rolex BLNR
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It is a touching story. Congrats to you and your beloved father! Your stepmother has also some credit on it.
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19 June 2015, 07:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Tom
Location: World Traveler
Watch: GMT Master II BLNR
Posts: 1,583
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Great. I'm sure he'll love it and cherish it.
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19 June 2015, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Chrisstian
Location: Paris France
Watch: Daytona SS
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Wonderful story
You are a good son ! |
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19 June 2015, 07:59 PM
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Great story.
Good son. Hope he likes it. He deserves it for being an awesome dad! |
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19 June 2015, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Le French Canada
Watch: 114060
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Great story! I'm sure he will love the watch!
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19 June 2015, 09:10 PM
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Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
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Thanks for sharing this story.
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19 June 2015, 09:12 PM
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Location: NJ
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Great story! Congrats and bet your dad gonna be real happy with your choice!
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19 June 2015, 09:14 PM
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What a great story! Very well done
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19 June 2015, 09:23 PM
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Location: Disco Volante
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Im a sucker for stories likes this, well done man, well done.
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19 June 2015, 09:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Gotham City
Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC
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That's a great story.
Huge congrats on your accomplishments and the gift he is about to receive. Makes it all sweeter!!! |
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19 June 2015, 09:28 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
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One of the best stories I have read. You are a good son. Your Dad will love it .
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19 June 2015, 09:46 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,032
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Excellent gesture, kudos to both you and your father!
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19 June 2015, 09:44 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,945
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 Congrats all the way around...to you for turning things around, and your dad. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
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19 June 2015, 09:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Wales
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Amazing story.
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19 June 2015, 09:50 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,962
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Well done...Congrats!
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