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Old 5 May 2024, 02:12 AM   #1
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Long overdue, but my mom's 69173 got stolen a few months ago. She kept it discreet and didn't tell me until I asked her why she wasn't wearing it. When I found out, I was so dismayed because I grew up seeing that watch and it was also her daily wearer. As a surprise, I went to the AD and purchased another 69173 for her. She was very happy yet still in disbelief. Here it is... the 69173 and 16233 together. Priceless moment.
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:14 AM   #2
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Good to see a happy ending. Two nice watches too
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Old 5 May 2024, 04:43 AM   #3
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Good to see a happy ending. Two nice watches too

Yes, indeed. Thank you!
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Love your story and generosity, kind act after such a horrible thing to happen to her … love the watches and story equally ..
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:17 AM   #5
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Love your story and generosity, kind act after such a horrible thing to happen to her … love the watches and story equally ..

Thank you! Moms are not around forever.
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:25 AM   #6
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You are correct my friend ..
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:26 AM   #7
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How was your mom's watch stolen?
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:28 AM   #8
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You are certainly the good son. Thanks for sharing the story.

Congratulations to your Mom
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Old 5 May 2024, 04:43 AM   #9
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You are certainly the good son. Thanks for sharing the story.

Congratulations to your Mom

Thank you so much!
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Old 5 May 2024, 04:03 AM   #10
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How was your mom's watch stolen?

House burglary
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Old 5 May 2024, 04:41 AM   #11
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That’s a great gift for your mom!
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Old 5 May 2024, 04:47 AM   #12
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That’s a great gift for your mom!

No price for happiness!
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Old 5 May 2024, 02:39 AM   #13
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That’s wonderful! I’m so sorry it happened in the first place for you all. That’s awesome of you to do that.
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So sorry her watch was stolen. You're a good son.
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So sorry her watch was stolen. You're a good son.

Thank you! New watch, new start!
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That’s wonderful! I’m so sorry it happened in the first place for you all. That’s awesome of you to do that.

Thank you for the kind words!
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Very nice indeed. Quite kind of you and glad there is a happy ending. Cheers.
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Very nice indeed. Quite kind of you and glad there is a happy ending. Cheers.

Thank you so much!
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Long overdue, but my mom's 69173 got stolen a few months ago. She kept it discreet and didn't tell me until I asked her why she wasn't wearing it. When I found out, I was so dismayed because I grew up seeing that watch and it was also her daily wearer. As a surprise, I went to the AD and purchased another 69173 for her. She was very happy yet still in disbelief. Here it is... the 69173 and 16233 together. Priceless moment.

She brought up a great man.

And she herself sounds like a great lady….
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She brought up a great man.

And she herself sounds like a great lady….

Thank you for the kind words! She is indeed a great mom! :)
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Way to take of those who took care of you.
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Old 6 May 2024, 08:58 AM   #24
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That was a very nice gesture - I hope you both enjoy your watches for many years to come
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Yup, a lovely gesture.
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Great duo and happy end ! Congratulations
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Long overdue, but my mom's 69173 got stolen a few months ago. She kept it discreet and didn't tell me until I asked her why she wasn't wearing it. When I found out, I was so dismayed because I grew up seeing that watch and it was also her daily wearer. As a surprise, I went to the AD and purchased another 69173 for her. She was very happy yet still in disbelief. Here it is... the 69173 and 16233 together. Priceless moment.
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