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Under a 10x loupe the dial has a really pretty pattern of tiny Spyder web cracks. |
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Great story. Lot's of history here.
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#66 |
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Morning wrist shot.
on 93150 until extra link goes into 7206 rivet bracelet.
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On 93150
awaiting return of 7206 rivet Bracelet with extra link installed.
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Real Name: Mark P
Location: Toronto
Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41
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Interesting and very touching story. My father passed last year and I think of him daily. (We were very close.) The bond between father and son is special indeed.
Your father was an impressive man! I'm sure he'd be very proud of you as you seem to have accomplished some great things in life. (Career, beautiful little girl, etc.) Most of all, you seem humble and sensitive which, to me, are very admirable personality traits. Thank you for your heartfelt post and enjoy that ultra-heirloom in the best of health. Oh yeah, that Porsche 911 is wicked-cool. Best, Mark Sent from my SGH-I547C using Tapatalk |
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#69 |
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Watch: Cosmograph Daytona
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You have a a beautiful watch, only out done by a very heart warming story. Thanks for sharing.
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great history, thank you
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Beautiful
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#72 |
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Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
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Awesome history!
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#73 |
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Wow, incredible story.
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I don't visit these forums as much as I'd like to but when I do it warms my heart and touches my soul to read wonderful, real, raw, personal stories such as these. Thank for sharing it with us. One of THE best threads I've had the pleasure of reading and one that helps explain and almost perfectly encapsulates why we fall in love with these amazing timepieces. Someday my son will inherit my small, modest collection of vintage Rolexes and the birth year Speedy I got for him when he was born 7 years ago. My only hope is that he can remember me as fondly and lovingly as you remember your father.
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#75 |
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Thank you
All of the kind words and feedback have been appreciated. I am sure this will all help my daughter better understand the connection to my father that this watch provides.
Phillip just installed an extra link on the 7206 rivet bracelet and the fit is much improved. Amazing how differently this watch looks and feels on the correct rivet vs the later 93150. |
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#76 |
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Looks so good on you for sure! Keep posting the photos ya.
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#77 |
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Great story. That's true provenance.
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#78 |
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Real Name: Austin
Location: NYC / NJ
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amazing
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best thread ever
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Some rolex history
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Location: South Florida
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Went for a drive
Finally a break in the rain so took the 5513 for a quick ride. Carbs gum up if I don't run it at least every few weeks. The watch is 7 years older than 911.
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#83 |
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: St.PeteBeach, FL
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Love the Endless Summer tag. I have one on my '87 924S...
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#84 |
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Location: Vancouver
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Very much enjoyed reading this story - thanks very much. I've rationalized a few watch purchases over the years by telling myself that I'll pass them down to my son when he's older ... nice to get a sense of a son's appreciation! :)
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Florida
Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII
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Great Watch, Great Story. My 5513 purchased in 66 will be going to my son as well. wish I had a Porsche to go along with it. Another Great Resto Job by Phillip Ridley as he did on mine. Thanks for sharing.
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I've rationalized a few purchase myself. |
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That is awesome and amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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overcast days make for nice lighting
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