Bittersweet double incoming

[Director EDTF]

Sorry for your loss! Very touching story and I am glad you purchased the watch as you will always remember him when you wear it!

[abozz]

Sorry for your loss. Nice duo. Your father wear his vintage GMT for a lot of years I guess, you will do the same now!!!!!

[archer1021]

I am so sorry to hear of your Dads loss. Sounds like the 2 of you were close. Thank you for sharing such a personal and emotional experience.

Wear the piece in his memory. Always discuss him to keep his memory alive.

God Bless OP

I wish you and your family all the best


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[904VT]

So sorry for your loss. It was certainly a tremendous gesture and I’m glad you’ll be keeping the CHNR.

[ap1]

Wow, sorry to hear. I’m glad you will have it and wear it In his honor

[IR201]

Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was a great man, that watch would mean the world to me as a symbol of your relationship. And kudos to your very smart wife for encouraging you to buy it!


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[danyvw]

Very sorry for your loss. Wear that watch in his memory.

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[BLNR Nairobi]

God bless you and yours.

[037]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Enjoy the CHNR in his honor and in good health.

[GoFrogs]

Thank you for sharing this touching story. As the tag line says, “every Rolex tells a story”. What an incredible story your root beer now tells. I lost both of my parents to cancer. I think every time you look at that watch you’ll think of your father and wonderful memories of him will be refreshed and continue to live on with you and your watch.


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[aphil]

I am so sorry for your loss. This is quite a touching story. This watch will be a real heirloom and will always honor his memory. Priceless.

Enjoy with your wife in good health

[Manu74]

Sorry about your loss.
Wear the watch in good health in remembrance of your father.

[lowmandfl]

My thoughts go out to you and your loved ones.

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by Big Green

Sentiment is the ultimate value. That watch is now priceless. Congrats my good man.

Yes this

[101031-28]

So sorry to hear about your dad.. Makes the CHNR all the more special. God bless.

[Scrap_Life]

I’m sorry to hear of your fathers passing. God bless


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[Maiden]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, but thank you for sharing your story.

[Dr. Robert]

My heartfelt condolences. I inherited my father’s yellow gold datejust, 1601 & 1655 ex2.
I love wearing them, it’s like my pops is with me.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vanos

Happy 2020 everyone. Haven’t posted in a while but thought occasion was right. 2019 was a great but bittersweet year. Was blessed to pick up several new references last year including a WG GMT Pepsi all from AD. Last summer I told myself one of my first goals of 2020 would be to surprise my dad with a GMT root beer for his bday this coming Feb 10. He has a vintage root beer and I know he had been in love with the new one. Needless to say I had been patiently waiting for the call from my AD. And even now as I fight my tears back, I’m still beyond devastated to share that my incredible dad passed away in October as a result of a long battle with cancer. Sadly he never made it to his bday and I had completely forgot about the watch. Three days ago my AD called to tell me my dad’s watch had arrived in time for his bday. I wasn’t sure how to respond without breaking down. I told him I’d call him back and immediately called my wife. She told me I had to buy the watch, there was no question. The watch was intended for my dad, it arrived right before his bday and I had to wear it in my dad’s honor. It was truly an emotional purchase but she was right. I can’t explain what surge of emotions ran through me when I first put the watch on. At some point I will have it engraved.



Also early last year I realized it was time to get my wife her own Sport Rolex so she can stop wearing and constantly adjusting mine. Today the call came for her no date Sub - it really is stunning and clean sans cyclops. Perfect for her as she never has the patience to set the date. I’ll be gifting it to her in March for our wedding anniversary. Amazing woman to say the least.



Thanks for listening. Much health and prosperity to each of you.

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I lost my Dad in July and know your pain.

I agree with your wife that wearing that TT Rootbeer is a wonderful tribute to your Dad.

Wishing you and your family my deepest condolences.




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[mas12]

Most sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.

You will wear the watch proudly and I hope it eases you knowing how special it is/it's meaning. Your father will always be with you!

[Mr. Vanos]

I’m beyond touched by all the comments. I read every single one - they made me laugh and they made me cry. What’s evident is that while we all share a common passion, which is what brings us here, we sometimes forget we are more similar than we are different. Truly made evident by the very personal comments some have shared. I want to share this thread with my wife, but it will have to wait until after our anniversary so I don’t spoil her surprise.

Much love.

[RolyMoly]

That’s the best sort of watch, the sentimental kinds.

[vgs]

I’m sorry to hear about your dad, but to me it looks like he raised you well and left you in amazing company

And I think that engraving it is great idea!!

[JamesChristopher417]

Sorry for your loss
Great story about the sentiment of these watches

[st8edge]

Originally Posted by cat1pro

This story was very touching. Really happy you have a beautiful piece to remember your father. Wear it in good health.

A great way to honor your Father and each time you wear it I hope it brings happy and positive memories.

[AJM914]

Sorry for your loss, wear the watch proudly

[SS Oyster]

Touching story. Wear that Rootbeer in memory of him.


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[IndianRider]

My apologies about your father. This is a very touching story, especially you wearing the watch in his honor. I can’t think of a better meaning behind wearing a Rolex.

[JPBlackBay]

Thank you for sharing. Wear it with pride.

[dafuture]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you have wonderful memories each time you look down at the watch.