new to rolex

[allan-roller]

hi every one im new to the site ,im from ireland and i like my watches but could never afford a rolex but would of loved to have one for many years ,,my father had one its gold 18ct and its a daydate wit hiddin clasp and gold face ,and iv always been messing wit him and my older brother that its mine if anything ever happend to are dad so that would go on for years and my dad used to join in on it and mess are heads up saying none of use would get it and so on all abit of fun ,,,,,,
well on friday the 12 of nov at 9,27 pm my dad passed away peacfully in hospital ,we are all hart broken but what made it worse for me was he left his watch to me i have it on my arm and will wear it every day till its my time to pass it on to my children ,,he has it since b4 i was born im now 29 so i guess its and old watch but boy god did he mind it well ,,i will never let anything happen to it nor do i care about its value it means the world to me as he loved it and always wore it ,,just thought id share that wit you all ,its nice to talk about him and every time i look at my watch it will always remind me of him ,,,,
thansk
allan h
dublin

[Danand]

Very nice that your dad left it to you. Sorry you had to lose him. I know what you mean about talking about him helps. I found the same when my dad died eight years ago.
Time doesn't change that he's gone, but does make it easier to deal with the loss. Your memories are the most important thing and wearing his watch will bring back those memories every day. Keep the watch in good shape and just think maybe one day you can pass it on to your child( if you have any. ). All the best to you and your family.
Jonathan

[dddrees]

It's always nice to have something to remind you of your father when he passes. I have a couple of special things myself, although they are not watches they feel real special to me because they where my dads.

[xjeeunitx]

My sincere condolences to you and your family. That watch must be very precious to you. I'm quite sure you will cherish it forever. I wish to do the same for my son somewhere down the line.

[HL65]

My condolonces as well. Welcome to TRF. That is a lifer of a watch that I also am sure you will cherish forever. My best to you and your family and again welcome to the best forum on the net!!

[Kanger]

Condolences, but enjoy the Day Date in memory of your Pops.

[ersnyder]

Welcome to TRF Allan and sorry you had to get your Rolex in this manner. But, you will have many memories of your father every time you glance at the watch you wear in his honor. I'm sure this watch will become more valuable to you with each passing day.

[Lion]

Allan, welcome to TRF and I send my condolences to you and your family. Wear the watch in good health and know that your father will be with you everyday!!!

[allan-roller]

thanks everyone ur all so kind ,,i dont know much about the waych as in make and all iv looked around the net and have come up wit its a oyster perpetual day date with gold president braclet and hidden clasp ,im so happy i have it because it was my dads ,now on the other hand the bro is freaking ha

[cyglee]

Allan, welcome to TRF... sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a great and loving relationship with your Dad. I have a Gruen pocket watch, and a Lord Elgin wristwatch that I like to look at, and wear when I think of my Dad. Best wishes to you and family.

[rfknauss]

Allan, welcome to TRF .... very sorry for your loss.

[jamesworthy52]

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

[allan-roller]

thanks every one i love it never will i part wit it it means everything to me now,,,i wanna give it a good clean and make sure its all good what would u guys recomend ,,when i was in the florida on holidays i bought a cloth it smells like coconit its a polishing cloth it works real well but id like to try or see what u guys do