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dman · 30 January 2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Good work Darren.

Cheers Eddie, thanks m8!!

Leighton · 30 January 2009, 03:49 PM

Great move. I was never a fan of the Daytona until I tried one on. All I can say is wow! Awesome watch.

How old is your Dylan? Mine is 16. Time flies!

dman · 30 January 2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Leighton

Great move. I was never a fan of the Daytona until I tried one on. All I can say is wow! Awesome watch.

How old is your Dylan? Mine is 16. Time flies!

Mine is 5 and acts like he is 25, LOL! He is a great kid for sure.

JJ Irani · 30 January 2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Mine is 5 and acts like he is 25, LOL! He is a great kid for sure.

Both of you looking good, Daren!!

rijowysock · 30 January 2009, 04:35 PM

good storym enjoy it man!

TempoKing · 30 January 2009, 04:46 PM

Well that is exactly what my father said
When he thought the time would be right he would give it to me...!!
I was also 5 then. Today 57 years later I am still waiting to
get his 38mm 18k SULTANA chrogograph...

Andad · 30 January 2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Cheers Eddie, thanks m8!!

And welcome Dylan to the SS Daytona White Dial Club.

It's his uncle Eddie's favourite.

walds11 · 30 January 2009, 07:39 PM

Good move Daren. I knew you would get a SS Daytona some day. It's one of the most comfy watches that I have ever owned. And it's one sharp looking watch. I am on my 4th :)

buz-lh · 30 January 2009, 07:47 PM

Great move Daren. Dylan's a great looking kid and he'll look even better down the road with the Daytona on his wrist. Enjoy it yourself until that time comes.

SLS · 30 January 2009, 07:47 PM

Congrats on the Daytona! I know how you feel, my son knows that he will inherit my collection and is already telling which watches to buy...he is 9!
~Scott

toph · 30 January 2009, 08:08 PM

excellent news!!
you get a great watch and your son will get a wonderful heirloom

bwalkerVintage · 30 January 2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Not about it being a Rolex, though it is a beautiful watch. But more about it being something that I will enjoy and then share with my main man.

I read you loud and clear and think that is great. Maybe I should rephrase to say, "glad that a Rolex could be part of your excitement"

WatchSmith · 31 January 2009, 12:04 AM

Daren: What a great heirloom for your son. I applaud what you're doing.

PLEASE be sure to have the watch hand engraved and not machine engraved. Something of this nature deserves the best engraving and not yucky machine engraving. If you would like to contact me I'll be happy to offer advice on the subject.

vapalux · 31 January 2009, 12:27 AM

Many congrats on the new watch

I hope it brings you and your son plenty of happy hours together

Si

Rockrolex · 31 January 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Too kind my old friend. Damn, we've known each other since before my kids were born huh? And you are really old too, so you really are my old friend. LOL!

Thanks JJ, you really are too kind and I've told you, I always have an extra room for a crazy Kiwi loon.

Ok. My turn. Will you adopt me, too, Dad?

redshirt1957 · 31 January 2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Ok. My turn. Will you adopt me, too, Dad?

At your age that is illegal in 49 states.

Daren, nice gesture for your son and a very nice watch. As with your son doing karata, anything that a parent can do with their child is just awesome!

I like my Daytona for two reasons; first, the wife gave it to me as a Christmas gift and second, it, along with the Explorer II, does not look like the typical Rolex.

boa2 · 31 January 2009, 01:31 AM

What a beautiful gesture, Daren! And a watch I hope you will enjoy to the fullest in the meantime.

Your son looks like a true gem. I'm sure he'll be very excited to receive the Daytona one day.

yannis · 31 January 2009, 01:31 AM

Enjoy your new watch mate!

Rockrolex · 31 January 2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

At your age that is illegal in 49 states.

So I'll move.

kcmo · 31 January 2009, 01:38 AM

Congrats Daren! I'm sure your son will cherish it one day!

mck22 · 31 January 2009, 01:43 AM

congrats

GerardoG · 31 January 2009, 01:50 AM

COngrats and welcome to the club!

mike · 31 January 2009, 10:38 AM

Simply wonderful buddy.

There's always something special about building a history with a watch. What you've done goes way beyond that.

Your son will not only have a watch his Dad wore and all the memories both you and he will have of that, but he will have an heirloom piece that no one can ever put a price on.

If the term treasure ever fit a watch you now have it.

dman · 31 January 2009, 04:23 PM

Thanks guys, thank you very much!

The watch is getting hand engraved, same guy that did my DateJust when my old boss gifted it to me.

Should land middle of next week since I'm traveling at the start of the week. I can promise when it lands I will post a few pics.

Thanks again, TRF spirit never ceases to amaze me.

D

GBJIV · 31 January 2009, 05:51 PM

DMAN, that is awesome. I took my son to my AD last weekend. He thought it was very cool. Need to get him "more" into my crazy hobby.

Here is the trouble. Tonight we were at the AD (too much time at AD) this time with my wife. I was wearing the 177 - but, wife was wearing the White Daytona. I have never worn it. She has essentially conficated it... The AD noticed and said - I'll bet you didn't know that you were actually buying that for her...

I am very glad to know that my son will inherit these treasures that I love so much. I wish I could have something like a watch from my father.

Best to you and that great looking young DMAN!

rayt · 31 January 2009, 06:07 PM

you wont regret pal!cheers

mailman · 31 January 2009, 08:33 PM

Good for you bro

You're a great person, husband and father

topcat30093 · 1 February 2009, 02:19 PM

That's a great idea,Daren

Nica64 · 1 February 2009, 02:28 PM

Congratulations Daren

, your son is very lucky and you're a good man

Trurolexer · 1 February 2009, 03:23 PM

HUGE Congrats Daren!!!

My next watch is Daytona too!!! We have the same taste about watch...

30 January 2009, 03:49 PM	#32
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Great move. I was never a fan of the Daytona until I tried one on. All I can say is wow! Awesome watch. How old is your Dylan? Mine is 16. Time flies! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

30 January 2009, 07:39 PM	#38
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,642	Good move Daren. I knew you would get a SS Daytona some day. It's one of the most comfy watches that I have ever owned. And it's one sharp looking watch. I am on my 4th :) __________________ Adam

30 January 2009, 07:47 PM	#39
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Great move Daren. Dylan's a great looking kid and he'll look even better down the road with the Daytona on his wrist. Enjoy it yourself until that time comes. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

30 January 2009, 07:47 PM	#40
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Congrats on the Daytona! I know how you feel, my son knows that he will inherit my collection and is already telling which watches to buy...he is 9! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

30 January 2009, 08:08 PM	#41
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	excellent news!! you get a great watch and your son will get a wonderful heirloom __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 January 2009, 04:35 PM	#35
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	good storym enjoy it man!

30 January 2009, 04:46 PM	#36
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Well that is exactly what my father said When he thought the time would be right he would give it to me...!! I was also 5 then. Today 57 years later I am still waiting to get his 38mm 18k SULTANA chrogograph...

31 January 2009, 12:04 AM	#43
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Daren: What a great heirloom for your son. I applaud what you're doing. PLEASE be sure to have the watch hand engraved and not machine engraved. Something of this nature deserves the best engraving and not yucky machine engraving. If you would like to contact me I'll be happy to offer advice on the subject.

31 January 2009, 12:27 AM	#44
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Many congrats on the new watch I hope it brings you and your son plenty of happy hours together Si

31 January 2009, 01:31 AM	#47
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,703	What a beautiful gesture, Daren! And a watch I hope you will enjoy to the fullest in the meantime. Your son looks like a true gem. I'm sure he'll be very excited to receive the Daytona one day. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

31 January 2009, 01:31 AM	#48
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Enjoy your new watch mate! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

31 January 2009, 01:38 AM	#50
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats Daren! I'm sure your son will cherish it one day!

31 January 2009, 01:43 AM	#51
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	congrats __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

31 January 2009, 01:50 AM	#52
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	COngrats and welcome to the club!

31 January 2009, 10:38 AM	#53
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Simply wonderful buddy. There's always something special about building a history with a watch. What you've done goes way beyond that. Your son will not only have a watch his Dad wore and all the memories both you and he will have of that, but he will have an heirloom piece that no one can ever put a price on. If the term treasure ever fit a watch you now have it.

31 January 2009, 04:23 PM	#54
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks guys, thank you very much! The watch is getting hand engraved, same guy that did my DateJust when my old boss gifted it to me. Should land middle of next week since I'm traveling at the start of the week. I can promise when it lands I will post a few pics. Thanks again, TRF spirit never ceases to amaze me. D __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 January 2009, 05:51 PM	#55
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	DMAN, that is awesome. I took my son to my AD last weekend. He thought it was very cool. Need to get him "more" into my crazy hobby. Here is the trouble. Tonight we were at the AD (too much time at AD) this time with my wife. I was wearing the 177 - but, wife was wearing the White Daytona. I have never worn it. She has essentially conficated it... The AD noticed and said - I'll bet you didn't know that you were actually buying that for her... I am very glad to know that my son will inherit these treasures that I love so much. I wish I could have something like a watch from my father. Best to you and that great looking young DMAN! __________________ Jackson

31 January 2009, 06:07 PM	#56
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	you wont regret pal!cheers

31 January 2009, 08:33 PM	#57
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,429	Good for you bro You're a great person, husband and father __________________ JJ

1 February 2009, 02:19 PM	#58
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,435	That's a great idea,Daren __________________

1 February 2009, 02:28 PM	#59
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congratulations Daren , your son is very lucky and you're a good man __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 February 2009, 03:23 PM	#60
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	HUGE Congrats Daren!!! My next watch is Daytona too!!! We have the same taste about watch...

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