Grandma to Granddaughter.

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

What a wonderful idea. This made me tear up. I totally understand. It’s why I need to collect 5 New Rolexes. That way, I will have one to leave to each of my children.
Kat
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Make it six Kat and adopt me, thanks in advance. Cheers to our family!!

[No SUBctitute]

Tearing up. Very sweet.

[Scaramanga74]

Excellent idea! Just do it :)

[Bazil]

Can tell the emotion wrapped up in the watch and your story, it’s great to share and read ..
But you could have snipped out your toes ..

[dredzz]

Wonderful ! We want more threads like this one

[travisb]

That is such a special gesture. I'm sure she will cherish it on her special day and many years to come.

[Number3]

What a fantastic gesture, I’m sure she will love it.

Would love to see some pictures of it once you’ve had it serviced.

[Pw92676]

Absolutely lovely. Congrats on the wedding!

[THC]

Dad of the Decade…. Well done sir

[rmlovett1]

Beautiful idea! Very cool!

[chazadams]

So cool, thank you for sharing!!

[7enderbender]

That’s what it’s all about. I would send it to RSC Dallas now to meet the timelines.

[RichM]

Lovely story. Thanks for sharing it. Congratulations to you and your family.

I’d probably send that to an independent LAWW, Rolliworks, etc…… if you want to try to preserve as much of its originality.

[1William]

Great story. Thank you for sharing.

[77T]

1000% great plan.
I also suggest Rolliworks or any vintage watchmaker you already know and trust.

That way you can get the crown and stem back - that crown shows the years of winding, setting and wearing for the 20+ years your Mom wore it. Maybe it becomes a part of an acrylic paperweight you can have crafted.

In other words, "she wore it the first time she cradled you in her arms, and the last time she held your little hands"...

Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue


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[Jackie Daytona]

Love threads like this. That’s awesome! I’m sure she will love and appreciate it.

[rmagoo57]

Great story, thanks for sharing. Definitely get it serviced for her.

[Casey VP-26]

I have been collecting watches for over 50 years now and along the way my wife had managed to accumulate 4 Rolex in her personal collection. She passed away 4 years ago and although she never said a word I believe she knew what she was doing, because now all 4 of her very happy Granddaughters now proudly wear one of her Rolex almost every day. It sure makes me smile.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

The bonds these baubles create that transcends generations. That’s what really matters. Not the superficial sh!t.

Thank you for the read OP. Congratulations to your daughter.

Hear, hear!

[Robf52]

Great idea. Great post!

[dddl]

What a terrific idea along with wonderful and moving story. She will love it...

[Avs Fan]

Well done!

[Deep18]

Absolutely love it. Someone must be cutting onions near me….

[Brenngun]

Such a nice idea. I'm sure she'll love it but make sure you give it to her before she gets her makeup done for the day

[Rick_Nashville]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

My Mom has been gone over 24 years (I was 28 when she passed). My oldest daughter was the only one of my four kids she got to hold. Well, fast forward. That same daughter is getting married at the end of August. I’ve been holding her grandmas watch all this time unbeknownst to her. I think I’m going to have it serviced and reconditioned and give it to her for the wedding. Hopefully she will want to wear it at the ceremony or during some of the bridal pics. I’m excited to give it to her. Still miss you mom. Sorry for the sappy post, I got emotional getting this watch out for the first time in decades. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic story. You're a good man.

[Leeh]

Can’t think of another instance where giving away a Rolex feels better than acquiring one. I hope to do the same when my kids hit a similar milestone. Thanks for sharing a touching story.

[noshame]

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing Guppydriver.

[Ninja Master]

Please bring it to a watchmaker as soon as possible as there can be waiting lists.

Sending it to Rolex may not be what you want, as they’ll replace a lot of the parts trying to make it look new.

I’m happy for you and your daughter, and your mom who hopefully is watching this.

[skipstar]

This is a great post and I am sure she will definitely want to wear the watch proudly.

[harvey]

…such a heartwarming thread.