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Old 27 March 2022, 04:34 PM   #1
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Gave my seamaster diver away

Last week we passed by a rolex boutique. My dad asked in passing how much a rolex watch is now.

Today i gave him my seamaster ceramic blue. I did a little sales pitch about how big and easy to read with very soft but secure rubber strap. How light it is compared to a steel bracelet. He is a typical watch noob that only knows rolex. But i saw it in his eyes that he liked it.

I think it's the acid test if a watch noob appreciates a watch not because there is a rolex name on it. Im glad to gift it to him knowing it's going to survive his lack of care to it.



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Old 27 March 2022, 08:21 PM   #2
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Excellent. I love this!
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Old 27 March 2022, 09:22 PM   #3
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You’re a good man. I wish my father had lived long enough for me to afford to do something like that for him. Cherish your family- they won’t always be around.

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Old 27 March 2022, 09:52 PM   #4
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What a special gesture!
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Old 27 March 2022, 09:53 PM   #5
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Very nice of you! What a noble thing to do
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Old 27 March 2022, 10:13 PM   #6
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Congratulations to your dad
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Old 27 March 2022, 10:25 PM   #7
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Old 27 March 2022, 10:27 PM   #8
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Very nice. A great watch and I am sure he will enjoy it.
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Old 28 March 2022, 12:10 AM   #9
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A great gesture there, such a nice thing to do. Congrats to him, I'm sure he's going to enjoy it.
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Old 28 March 2022, 01:43 PM   #10
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Seeing it on a 70+ year old. I would not put it as classy elegant. But it looks cool vibrant handsome.

The wearer is sure to appreciate all the details more than others.

It has a little bling but will not gather unwanted attention


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You’re a good man. I wish my father had lived long enough for me to afford to do something like that for him. Cherish your family- they won’t always be around.

This.

My dad would be wearing the 16013 I bought if he were still around.
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You’re a good man. I wish my father had lived long enough for me to afford to do something like that for him. Cherish your family- they won’t always be around.


100,000% how I feel.

Life has been financially good for me after my mum and dad’s passing, and I wish I had been able to do more for them when they were around and healthy. I wasn’t in the same position. I’d give anything to turn back the clock and have one more day with them.
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Your Dad raised a good son!!!
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