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4 December 2014, 05:29 AM
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Great story thanks for sharing.
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4 December 2014, 05:40 AM
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Awesome story, incredible watch!
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4 December 2014, 05:44 AM
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 thank you for sharing and for your perspective Peter, well said
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4 December 2014, 05:46 AM
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Best post on here in a long time. I may not wear Rolex anymore but as always you nailed the essence of the brand, or at least what it should be.
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4 December 2014, 05:46 AM
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What a great story, Peter. That is truly a priceless watch, one I know you could never part with.
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4 December 2014, 06:14 AM
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Peter,
I just want to say Thank You. |
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4 December 2014, 06:15 AM
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Really great story!!
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4 December 2014, 06:45 AM
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thx for sharing !
memorable & special stories like this always make the watch more "valuable" IMO ...perhaps even priceless
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4 December 2014, 06:56 AM
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What a great story and stunning Rolex!
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4 December 2014, 07:11 AM
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I wish I aged as well as a Rolex watch. That, sir, is a thing of beauty.
Your story hit home to me as I just turned 57-today. How often I take for granted the precious gift of life and how unimportant some of things I obsess about are. I am sorry your father passed at such a young age. Happy holidays to you and your family. |
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4 December 2014, 07:26 AM
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Great story, thanks for sharing!
Enjoy and take care of that beautiful Daytona for the next generation! |
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4 December 2014, 07:35 AM
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Great story.
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4 December 2014, 07:45 AM
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Peter, bravo! Well said. Thank you for sharing the awesome story.
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4 December 2014, 07:59 AM
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Great story and watch
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4 December 2014, 08:00 AM
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Great story and watch Peter.
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4 December 2014, 08:09 AM
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Truly priceless. Thanks for sharing. Hope my son and daughter hold on to my watches like you are.
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4 December 2014, 08:14 AM
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Amazing story and a true heirloom...
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4 December 2014, 08:18 AM
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Thank you for that
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4 December 2014, 08:34 AM
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As it should be Peter! I love that story!
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4 December 2014, 08:54 AM
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What a great story and heirloom!
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4 December 2014, 08:58 AM
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4 December 2014, 09:20 AM
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Nice story Boyo, glad you posted. It puts a number of threads that appear here in real life perspective I think.
 My dad was also a WW2 vet, joined up when he was 20 in '39 and served throughout, he died two years ago aged 92. I was lucky to have the years with him others don't have that time. |
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4 December 2014, 10:50 AM
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Beautiful story Peter..
That PN is sure a keeper Dino
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4 December 2014, 11:15 AM
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great story
Thanks for sharing . I think this is truly what Rolex has built its brand on.
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4 December 2014, 11:36 AM
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4 December 2014, 11:42 AM
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Excellent story Peter, put a lump in my throat. Thank you for sharing such a very personal part of your life.
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4 December 2014, 11:47 AM
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Wonderful story, amazing watch, priceless memories!
Thank you for sharing. |
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4 December 2014, 11:51 AM
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Heart warming. So sorry your dad died so young .
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4 December 2014, 11:55 AM
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Great story and great watch for sure. Hope you enjoy that watch everyday.
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4 December 2014, 11:59 AM
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Great story. Thanks for sharing!
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