I finally get it.

[noshame]

In 2017 my lovely wife gifted my first Rolex, an 116610LN, for our 10 year wedding anniversary. I wore it mostly on weekends or special occasions, so I'm guessing only 50-75 days a year.

Earlier this spring she was diagnosed with cancer. Instinctually, I grew more connected to my Subbie and this was the first summer I wore it daily. On my wrist during our family vacation, hanging out with our two amazing boys in the backyard, to every doctor's visit and hospital scan. I even started wearing it at home, which is something I never did.

I guess I'm just trying to share with you how I always wanted to keep this sentimental gift pristine, babied, because I thought it would be more special that way. Now I realize that it's actually more special when I wear it every day, and look down at my trusty Subbie, and think about my beautiful wife and two young sons. I can't control the future, but I know that this watch will be with me every step of the way.

Thank you for reading this post and I wish all of you and your loved ones the best of health.

[samuel019]

Well said sentiment

Wishing you all the best.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Well said sentiment

Wishing you all the best.

X2

I will add if you need to vent to someone please feel free to PM me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.


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[noshame]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

X2

I will add if you need to vent to someone please feel free to PM me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.


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Thank you for your kind offer. I know TRF can often have some heated banter between members, but it's comments like this that show how wonderful this little community of ours really is. God bless.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by noshame

Thank you for your kind offer. I know TRF can often have some heated banter between members, but it's comments like this that show how wonderful this little community of ours really is. God bless.

Thank you for the kind words. I meant every word I said and I sincerely hope you and your family make it out of this as unscathed as possible. Keep your chin up!!


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[Robf52]

Originally Posted by samuel019

well said sentiment

wishing you all the best.

x2.

[KathleenL]

Wishing only the best for your wife.

[The French Dude]

Wishing your wife and your familly the best !

[Singslinger]

I hope she makes a full recovery. Best wishes to the both of you.

[RJRJRJ]

I spoke to a family member last night that that had just found out she had cancer, and the prognosis is about as bad as it gets. Only 40 years old so this doesn't spare anyone. I've spent a lot of today wondering what actually matters, so your post really hits home.

I wish you and your wife and family the best.

[Riledan]

Best wishes to you and your family

[sj24k]

Thank you for sharing and wishing you and your family nothing but the best.


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[DJ2020]

Sorry to hear, sincerely wish you and your family the best.

[RCC watches]

Your story hits very close to home. In 2016 my pregnant wife was diagnosed with breast cancer which kicked off a crazy 12 months. Doing well now but I would say buying and reading about watches during that time was my escape. All I can say stay positive and best of luck.

[sunnygps]

Wishing you and your family the very best.

[inadeje]

I truly hope that she makes a full recovery and you enjoy many more years.

[walkman2727]

Alex, wish you and you wife and you whole family best of luck. keep positive, things are getting better everyday!

[BillA]

Wishing your wife a speedy recovery

[noshame]

Thank you fellow members, for all your well wishes. My wife is relatively young and was otherwise healthy, so her diagnosis was a complete shock and surprise. She is amazing, brave and so strong - more than I could ever be.

We all cope with things differently, watches and this Forum are what helps me when I need a break. My wife has always supported this crazy hobby of mine, which makes it, and her, all the more special. Thank you.

[Cesarmsi]

Be her rock my friend……..wishing a full recovery.

[yoniman]

Wishing her a full recovery and happiness to both of you.

It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

[JLM3]

So sorry to hear this and best of wishes to you and your family.

[kieselguhr]

Thanks for sharing a heart felt story. I hope the best outcome for you and your wife

[PBJ1925]

Happy thoughts and prayers for you and your family with the hope of a fast recovery.

[skp]

I know a few friends who have parents that passed away from cancer and a few that beat it. My wife who is young recently received a brain tumor diagnosis. I'm guessing that you're in the Vancouver area as I am also. The medical system here is very frusterating. It took us 18 months to get an MRI. I hope things are better for your family regarding medical access. Will keep you in our prayers! Oh and I found that a sub needs to be worn daily to be really appreciated!

[fishingbear]

Wishing you and your family all the very best now and for a healing recovery.

[TheHulk]

Great story sir! Thanks for sharing

[TomLou]

Thank you for sharing
I wish you strength and courage and a full recovery to your wife

[pathmeister]

All the best to you and your family, and thanks for sharing this story. I've worn my sub everyday for the past 7 years or so, and love it! I never take it off. Work, sleep, eat, shower, swim, hike, play sports, etc. Sub's always on. Wishing your wife the very best treatment and kick cancer's ass...

[blankapdx]

Wish her a speedy and full recovery. STAY STRONG!