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Amileon · 7 December 2016, 08:57 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Unless the watch is a modern way to replace the coin that should be paid to Charon to across Styx and Acheron, I would recommend no watch.

dominic.warren · 7 December 2016, 09:13 AM

I guess I'm the odd man out. Let him rock it on his way out! But I am also a guy who had a submariner as a grooms cake at my wedding. Sorry for your loss.

sechsgang · 7 December 2016, 09:15 AM

No watch vote here.

THC · 7 December 2016, 09:16 AM

totally up to his widow, or closest kin, imho

RW16610 · 7 December 2016, 09:17 AM

No watch is my opinion too. At my uncles funeral they did that and had it taken off before burial. I had no say in the decision but would have told them the same, to not display it.

mistermann · 7 December 2016, 09:19 AM

I'm voting for the watch!

Rocco21 · 7 December 2016, 09:22 AM

YeaH unfortunately the watch would most likely be ripped off by someone.so no watch.

Meme-Dweller · 7 December 2016, 09:23 AM

The G-shock was designed to handle all kinds of extreme conditions and scenarios so that would be the watch of choice to wear in hell.

That being said, the Rolexes should be passed down to his children.

teb1013 · 7 December 2016, 09:25 AM

I would think a true watch lover would want his prize possessions to go to loved ones (and with a valuable possession a bequest might be in the will in reference to them). They will think lovingly of him when they look at them. As for wearing the watch in the casket, I just don't see it, (also, would it be running or stopped, either might raise questions. I have seen some people whose interests are displayed near the casket in some tasteful way. Perhaps this could be done with his watches, but only if security could be assured. Let us know what is decided.

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Tal1 · 7 December 2016, 09:27 AM

Sell the watch man .....

bdex75 · 7 December 2016, 09:30 AM

Several of my family members were shown with jewelry and watches and the funeral home removed them prior to placing the casket in the vault or cremation.

I would say the sub, it would be hard to steal with immediate family presumably close to the casket the whole time.

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T. Ferguson · 7 December 2016, 09:35 AM

No watch. If he was really that big a WIS and the family wants to honor that I'd suggest that his wife wear his favorite watch at the funeral and, depending on how big his collection is, his kids and/or pall bearers each wear one of his favorite pieces for the service.

jeffgo888 · 7 December 2016, 09:43 AM

I am sorry about your loss, but like everyone said, NO watch.
At this stage, what would really be the point of wearing one, besides symbolism?
The watch is a sentiment and understandable, but I would proceed with not wearing and maybe decide again in later stages , whether to wear or not...

Afghanvet · 7 December 2016, 09:49 AM

Not for me... I'd say no watch. In my will, ensuring that my sons get my Rolex's.

cajunron · 7 December 2016, 10:14 AM

No watch. I doubt a crematory would agree to cremate a body wearing any type of jewelry. As far as the burial, that too might pose a problem for enticing potential vandalism and theft. As sad as it sounds, people have certainly done so in the past.

Sublover2166 · 7 December 2016, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JES77

No watch. The day will be hard enough. It will be that much worse if a Rolex goes missing.

X1000. That Rolex will be lifted by whomever notices it and sees an opportunity. I say no way. No watch, a theft would just make a sad day even worse.

locutus49 · 7 December 2016, 10:21 AM

No watch. They are meant for the living.

rodneygt3 · 7 December 2016, 10:25 AM

How about a picture of him with his favorite Rolex watch as an option.

s14roller · 7 December 2016, 10:34 AM

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit confused how this is a question. When I pass, honestly I hope I am presentable, but more so, loved. That's it. As much as I love watches, I have no desire to think about if I should be wearing one on my deathbed, and neither should the people who are tasked with burying me. Just my personal opinion.

Chewbacca · 7 December 2016, 10:34 AM

sympathies for your family's loss.

as for the watch, nope.

unless your uncle specifically stated he'd like a rolex in the next life - i'd keep it.

but i would include a photo of his favorite watch or a rolex keepsake he may have had.

WatchinMD · 7 December 2016, 11:02 AM

No watch.

motoikkyu · 7 December 2016, 11:12 AM

I agree with jeffgo888 and locutus49's reasoning most. These watches that we love are symbols, most commonly of our earthly ties and obligations, as well as the passage of time. They have no meaning in the context of leaving this incarnation. Because his suffering had ended, I smiled when I unstrapped my father's watch from his remains, "Lucky you, you don't need this anymore. Rest now."

Canook · 7 December 2016, 11:14 AM

one of the stranger questions ive seen on here.... ironically in the last few days there has been a video getting around Facebook showing a family member going into the viewing room alone to pay her respects alone with the deceased, whilst in there she removes the rings off the poor old lady and places her hands so cannot be noticed.... absolutely disgusting!
Sadly in times like this some people loose sight and turn into "what do i get now they are gone?"
I personally would not put the temptation there and whoever is entitled to it should wear it there on the day as tribute to him.
Honestly its a minor detail that no one will notice on the day considering the events, but will ruin the day if afterwards you realise a "loved one" has taken it.

just my 2 cents

No SUBctitute · 7 December 2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verdi

No watch.

I personally would like to have someone else enjoy the watches I have.

I'm available.

andromeda160 · 7 December 2016, 11:31 AM

The way I see it, is if I died, I would want my family to remember me alive the last time they saw me wearing my watch.

not last time I saw dad wearing his submariner was in his casket.

crowncollection · 7 December 2016, 12:08 PM

I would not

LuminousMaximus · 7 December 2016, 12:11 PM

I knew someone who was only making $20 an hour and driving a Ferrari.

He used to bury folks at our local cemetery...

Sorry for your loss {:+<

Ragna · 7 December 2016, 12:14 PM

A piece carries history with it. I have a gold watch from my grandfather. He did not go with it.

And so there is here with me to this day something that is directly connected to his memory.

I think thats a better decision.

brogue · 7 December 2016, 12:18 PM

For view yes for sure ... But the burial I would say no watch ... But if he must wear a watch then the G-shock would be perfect

jvmartin · 7 December 2016, 12:21 PM

No Watch... Rolexes are heirloom pieces, I'm sure there are some family members who are deserving of inheriting his watches to remember him by...

7 December 2016, 09:25 AM	#39
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	OK to Wear Rolex at a Funeral? I would think a true watch lover would want his prize possessions to go to loved ones (and with a valuable possession a bequest might be in the will in reference to them). They will think lovingly of him when they look at them. As for wearing the watch in the casket, I just don't see it, (also, would it be running or stopped, either might raise questions. I have seen some people whose interests are displayed near the casket in some tasteful way. Perhaps this could be done with his watches, but only if security could be assured. Let us know what is decided. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 December 2016, 09:35 AM	#42
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	No watch. If he was really that big a WIS and the family wants to honor that I'd suggest that his wife wear his favorite watch at the funeral and, depending on how big his collection is, his kids and/or pall bearers each wear one of his favorite pieces for the service. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

7 December 2016, 09:43 AM	#43
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,930	I am sorry about your loss, but like everyone said, NO watch. At this stage, what would really be the point of wearing one, besides symbolism? The watch is a sentiment and understandable, but I would proceed with not wearing and maybe decide again in later stages , whether to wear or not... __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

7 December 2016, 09:49 AM	#44
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Not for me... I'd say no watch. In my will, ensuring that my sons get my Rolex's. __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

7 December 2016, 10:14 AM	#45
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,871	No watch. I doubt a crematory would agree to cremate a body wearing any type of jewelry. As far as the burial, that too might pose a problem for enticing potential vandalism and theft. As sad as it sounds, people have certainly done so in the past. __________________

7 December 2016, 08:57 AM	#31
Amileon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Manila Watch: SD 4k Posts: 153	Sorry for your loss. Unless the watch is a modern way to replace the coin that should be paid to Charon to across Styx and Acheron, I would recommend no watch.

7 December 2016, 09:13 AM	#32
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	I guess I'm the odd man out. Let him rock it on his way out! But I am also a guy who had a submariner as a grooms cake at my wedding. Sorry for your loss.

7 December 2016, 09:15 AM	#33
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	No watch vote here.

7 December 2016, 09:16 AM	#34
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,659	totally up to his widow, or closest kin, imho

7 December 2016, 09:17 AM	#35
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,183	No watch is my opinion too. At my uncles funeral they did that and had it taken off before burial. I had no say in the decision but would have told them the same, to not display it.

7 December 2016, 09:19 AM	#36
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	I'm voting for the watch!

7 December 2016, 09:22 AM	#37
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	YeaH unfortunately the watch would most likely be ripped off by someone.so no watch.

7 December 2016, 09:23 AM	#38
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	The G-shock was designed to handle all kinds of extreme conditions and scenarios so that would be the watch of choice to wear in hell. That being said, the Rolexes should be passed down to his children.

7 December 2016, 09:27 AM	#40
Tal1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: B Posts: 23	Sell the watch man .....

7 December 2016, 09:30 AM	#41
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Several of my family members were shown with jewelry and watches and the funeral home removed them prior to placing the casket in the vault or cremation. I would say the sub, it would be hard to steal with immediate family presumably close to the casket the whole time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2016, 10:21 AM	#47
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	No watch. They are meant for the living.

7 December 2016, 10:25 AM	#48
rodneygt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Rodney Location: CT Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 224	How about a picture of him with his favorite Rolex watch as an option.

7 December 2016, 10:34 AM	#49
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit confused how this is a question. When I pass, honestly I hope I am presentable, but more so, loved. That's it. As much as I love watches, I have no desire to think about if I should be wearing one on my deathbed, and neither should the people who are tasked with burying me. Just my personal opinion.

7 December 2016, 10:34 AM	#50
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	sympathies for your family's loss. as for the watch, nope. unless your uncle specifically stated he'd like a rolex in the next life - i'd keep it. but i would include a photo of his favorite watch or a rolex keepsake he may have had.

7 December 2016, 11:02 AM	#51
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	No watch.

7 December 2016, 11:12 AM	#52
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I agree with jeffgo888 and locutus49's reasoning most. These watches that we love are symbols, most commonly of our earthly ties and obligations, as well as the passage of time. They have no meaning in the context of leaving this incarnation. Because his suffering had ended, I smiled when I unstrapped my father's watch from his remains, "Lucky you, you don't need this anymore. Rest now." __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

7 December 2016, 11:14 AM	#53
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	one of the stranger questions ive seen on here.... ironically in the last few days there has been a video getting around Facebook showing a family member going into the viewing room alone to pay her respects alone with the deceased, whilst in there she removes the rings off the poor old lady and places her hands so cannot be noticed.... absolutely disgusting! Sadly in times like this some people loose sight and turn into "what do i get now they are gone?" I personally would not put the temptation there and whoever is entitled to it should wear it there on the day as tribute to him. Honestly its a minor detail that no one will notice on the day considering the events, but will ruin the day if afterwards you realise a "loved one" has taken it. just my 2 cents __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 December 2016, 11:31 AM	#55
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	The way I see it, is if I died, I would want my family to remember me alive the last time they saw me wearing my watch. not last time I saw dad wearing his submariner was in his casket.

7 December 2016, 12:08 PM	#56
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	I would not __________________ watches many

7 December 2016, 12:11 PM	#57
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I knew someone who was only making $20 an hour and driving a Ferrari. He used to bury folks at our local cemetery... Sorry for your loss {:+< __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

7 December 2016, 12:14 PM	#58
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	OK to Wear Rolex at a Funeral? A piece carries history with it. I have a gold watch from my grandfather. He did not go with it. And so there is here with me to this day something that is directly connected to his memory. I think thats a better decision.

7 December 2016, 12:18 PM	#59
brogue Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: usa Posts: 62	For view yes for sure ... But the burial I would say no watch ... But if he must wear a watch then the G-shock would be perfect

7 December 2016, 12:21 PM	#60
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	No Watch... Rolexes are heirloom pieces, I'm sure there are some family members who are deserving of inheriting his watches to remember him by...

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