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Kobayashi · 8 October 2012, 04:41 AM

In 2011 I inherited my dads DJ 1601 and took it to Giovanni (RSC) in San Francisco. He opened the back of the case and showed me the serial number. I didn't know much about Rolex at the time and just wrote down the number and never gave it much thought. When I joined TRF I looked at potential manufacturing dates and placed it around 1961, which would coincide with my dads stories.

Growing up I rarely saw him wear it and I never knew him to have it serviced. He did replace the band at one point. This was a special purchase he made for himself after graduating from the US Navy's Submarine School as it was quite an accomplishment after living in poverty and growing up in poor conditions.

When I received the watch from Giovanni it looked just as shiny as I remembered on the rare occasion I saw my dad wearing his watch. It was absolutely amazing and there was a glow in my eye as I looked to the sky with a smile on my face thinking about my dad. I wore it for Christmas that year to remember my dad and to mark his presence with us.

I've since purchased a few more Rolexes but this is by far my most treasured and valued in my collection.

Thanks for listening!

c-dub · 8 October 2012, 05:00 AM

Lucky, I have worn my late fathers DateJust daily for 20 years. Enjoy it, wear it- let his legacy live on with you. It's special and priceless.

AmbSteve · 8 October 2012, 05:02 AM

Great story and it is a beauty

fliphandywork · 8 October 2012, 05:06 AM

Nice watch. It would be nice if my dad appreciated quality watches.

Rags · 8 October 2012, 05:16 AM

Great story unfortunately my dad did not share the passion that I have for fine timepieces.

Speed · 8 October 2012, 05:56 AM

Fantastic story.

That's a keeper!

Widows Son · 8 October 2012, 05:57 AM

Great watch and a greater story!!!!
I wear two of my dad's watches, a Hamilton and a Benrus.

Kingair · 8 October 2012, 06:08 AM

Great !

Thanks for sharing

HAGS

hdrazor251 · 8 October 2012, 06:47 AM

Great story.

homathetes · 8 October 2012, 07:29 AM

Nice story, I hope my son will appreciate the watches he will someday receive as you have.

nauticajoe · 8 October 2012, 07:30 AM

Awesome story!

Art 1 · 8 October 2012, 07:33 AM

Nice.

crowncollection · 8 October 2012, 07:44 AM

great story well done

wristybusiness · 8 October 2012, 07:46 AM

great story.

i hope my children will be able to tell the same one many years from now

Chewbacca · 8 October 2012, 08:04 AM

love these types of stories... cherish it.

vintagewaferthin · 8 October 2012, 08:06 AM

Very cool story. That is defiantly a great heirloom.

godowning · 8 October 2012, 08:43 AM

Very nice story

z32turbo · 8 October 2012, 08:52 AM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Submarinerman1971 · 8 October 2012, 08:23 PM

Very nice story.

mjclark32 · 8 October 2012, 08:30 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing

Whiskeymike · 8 October 2012, 09:27 PM

When my Dad passed, I got his watch--a plain, mechanical Omega strap watch.
About 10 years later, I sent it off to a watchmaker who liked doing older watches as a preference and had it serviced.
I now have a number of more expensive watches, but none as valuable.

I think I'll wear it today.

Thanks for the story; cherish it in good health.

Bill

gregdolley · 8 October 2012, 11:00 PM

Cool story, thanks for sharing!

ingoodtime · 8 October 2012, 11:42 PM

Your story is very touching and I to would have a very special feeling when wearing such an heirloom.I imagine if he had to replace the band, he must have worn the watch more often than you may recall. I would sure love to still be wearing my Rolex some 20 -30 years from now and then pass it on to my family.Of course, who knows if I'll be able to afford maintenance or bracelet replacement when the time comes as the prices seem to be sy outpacing salaries or cost of living adjustments.

Rolex Freak · 9 October 2012, 12:09 AM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 October 2012, 12:15 AM

Wonderful story! You are truly blessed to now own that beautiful DJ that once belonged to your late father... may he rest in peace!

jorgemussi · 9 October 2012, 12:15 AM

beautiful story!
now just take care of this watch to pass to you son.

SkyKing31 · 9 October 2012, 12:20 AM

I'm wearing my dad's DJ right now

Beelzy · 9 October 2012, 12:53 AM

Great story!

My Dad (still alive) started out with a passion for fine timepieces, but his enthusiasm has waned and he now wears a Seiko.

Oh well. LOL!

Frogman4me · 9 October 2012, 01:40 AM

Great story, enjoy!

cdub81 · 9 October 2012, 06:15 AM

Sweet story! Enjoy!

8 October 2012, 04:41 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	About 50 years between service...a son's story In 2011 I inherited my dads DJ 1601 and took it to Giovanni (RSC) in San Francisco. He opened the back of the case and showed me the serial number. I didn't know much about Rolex at the time and just wrote down the number and never gave it much thought. When I joined TRF I looked at potential manufacturing dates and placed it around 1961, which would coincide with my dads stories. Growing up I rarely saw him wear it and I never knew him to have it serviced. He did replace the band at one point. This was a special purchase he made for himself after graduating from the US Navy's Submarine School as it was quite an accomplishment after living in poverty and growing up in poor conditions. When I received the watch from Giovanni it looked just as shiny as I remembered on the rare occasion I saw my dad wearing his watch. It was absolutely amazing and there was a glow in my eye as I looked to the sky with a smile on my face thinking about my dad. I wore it for Christmas that year to remember my dad and to mark his presence with us. I've since purchased a few more Rolexes but this is by far my most treasured and valued in my collection. Thanks for listening!

8 October 2012, 05:02 AM	#3
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	Great story and it is a beauty __________________

8 October 2012, 05:16 AM	#5
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Great story unfortunately my dad did not share the passion that I have for fine timepieces. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

8 October 2012, 06:47 AM	#9
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Great story. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 October 2012, 07:44 AM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	great story well done __________________ watches many

8 October 2012, 05:00 AM	#2
c-dub Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Delaware Posts: 123	Lucky, I have worn my late fathers DateJust daily for 20 years. Enjoy it, wear it- let his legacy live on with you. It's special and priceless.

8 October 2012, 05:06 AM	#4
fliphandywork "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: Precision Posts: 435	Nice watch. It would be nice if my dad appreciated quality watches.

8 October 2012, 05:56 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Fantastic story. That's a keeper!

8 October 2012, 05:57 AM	#7
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Great watch and a greater story!!!! I wear two of my dad's watches, a Hamilton and a Benrus.

8 October 2012, 06:08 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Great ! Thanks for sharing HAGS

8 October 2012, 07:29 AM	#10
homathetes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IA Watch: 14010N Posts: 70	Nice story, I hope my son will appreciate the watches he will someday receive as you have.

8 October 2012, 07:30 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Awesome story!

8 October 2012, 07:33 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice.

8 October 2012, 07:46 AM	#14
wristybusiness "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Watch: 14060m Posts: 74	great story. i hope my children will be able to tell the same one many years from now

8 October 2012, 08:04 AM	#15
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	love these types of stories... cherish it.

8 October 2012, 08:06 AM	#16
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Very cool story. That is defiantly a great heirloom.

8 October 2012, 08:43 AM	#17
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	Very nice story

8 October 2012, 08:52 AM	#18
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Great story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

8 October 2012, 08:23 PM	#19
Submarinerman1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Watch: 1971 gmt, any sub Posts: 229	Very nice story.

8 October 2012, 08:30 PM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great story, thanks for sharing __________________

8 October 2012, 09:27 PM	#21
Whiskeymike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Bill Location: Kennesaw,Ga. Watch: GMT II;SS DJ Posts: 16	When my Dad passed, I got his watch--a plain, mechanical Omega strap watch. About 10 years later, I sent it off to a watchmaker who liked doing older watches as a preference and had it serviced. I now have a number of more expensive watches, but none as valuable. I think I'll wear it today. Thanks for the story; cherish it in good health. Bill

8 October 2012, 11:00 PM	#22
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Cool story, thanks for sharing!

8 October 2012, 11:42 PM	#23
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Your story is very touching and I to would have a very special feeling when wearing such an heirloom.I imagine if he had to replace the band, he must have worn the watch more often than you may recall. I would sure love to still be wearing my Rolex some 20 -30 years from now and then pass it on to my family.Of course, who knows if I'll be able to afford maintenance or bracelet replacement when the time comes as the prices seem to be sy outpacing salaries or cost of living adjustments. __________________ Lee

9 October 2012, 12:09 AM	#24
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Great story. Thanks for sharing.

9 October 2012, 12:15 AM	#25
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wonderful story! You are truly blessed to now own that beautiful DJ that once belonged to your late father... may he rest in peace! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 October 2012, 12:15 AM	#26
jorgemussi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rio de Janeiro Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 76	beautiful story! now just take care of this watch to pass to you son.

9 October 2012, 12:20 AM	#27
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I'm wearing my dad's DJ right now __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

9 October 2012, 12:53 AM	#28
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Great story! My Dad (still alive) started out with a passion for fine timepieces, but his enthusiasm has waned and he now wears a Seiko. Oh well. LOL!

9 October 2012, 01:40 AM	#29
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Great story, enjoy!

9 October 2012, 06:15 AM	#30
cdub81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 61	Sweet story! Enjoy! __________________ Rolex Datejust - 116234 ssj

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