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16 July 2014, 01:08 AM
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Real Name: Alex
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Where it all started...
Back in 1981, this Seiko was on my father's wrist daily. I remember gawking over the design and look.
While at dinner a little while back, I noticed my father wearing it. I told him how much I liked the watch and showed him my AP. (He's not much of a watch guy, but I could see how he appreciated the AP). After I explained to my wife the history with that watch, my father took it off his wrist and gave it to me. Gonna give it a little tlc and enjoy it. It's got a permanent spot in my collection. 
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16 July 2014, 01:38 AM
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that's fantastic. :-)
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16 July 2014, 01:41 AM
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Nice story.
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16 July 2014, 02:15 AM
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Great stuff
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16 July 2014, 02:36 AM
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Real Name: Chris
Location: San Diego
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Awesome
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16 July 2014, 05:09 AM
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Real Name: Neil
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My father had a gold Seiko, given to him by my mum, I have it now, treasure it.
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16 July 2014, 05:36 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: Chicago
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Great watch and story Alex! But you forgot the part where you give your dad the AP!!
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16 July 2014, 06:23 AM
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a nice moment
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16 July 2014, 06:34 AM
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A great gesture!
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16 July 2014, 07:40 AM
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Real Name: Soly
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Nice. Thanks for sharing.
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16 July 2014, 07:42 AM
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Real Name: John
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Great looking Seiko.
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16 July 2014, 07:46 AM
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This was my dad's watch. We literally had to tear the house apart to find after he passed away. IWC from 1929. Runs like new.
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16 July 2014, 08:09 AM
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Great story and a real treasure for you. Enjoy it.
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16 July 2014, 08:16 AM
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Real Name: Sam
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That Seiko given by your Dad is much more valuable then your AP now!
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16 July 2014, 08:28 AM
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Real Name: Sam
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This DD was from my late grandfather, he bought it in the 80s. Still looking good!
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16 July 2014, 08:45 AM
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Real Name: Sam
Location: Singapore
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I found this Eberhard in my late grandfather's drawer...The condition was very bad when I found it and was told the case is solid gold!
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16 July 2014, 11:43 AM
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16 July 2014, 12:31 PM
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Very nice.
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16 July 2014, 12:40 PM
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Great stuff
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16 July 2014, 02:26 PM
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Location: USA
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How generous of your father to take it off and hand it over! You'll have to return the gesture! Sounds fun.
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16 July 2014, 02:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
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So cool! Wear it with pride!!
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17 July 2014, 10:57 AM
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Awesome Alex!!
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