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Deego · 23 November 2015, 12:52 AM

Ok so here's what I'm thinking! When i finished my Masters 3 years ago, my father got me this DJII as a gift which he recognizes as the best combo Rolex ever made. I have to admit it's beautiful but it's a little different from my style. I have a DSSD as a daily wear watch and i just got a new YMII TT last week. I wore the DJII twice in the past 3 years in weddings so it looks completely brand new. Here's what i'm thinking. His birthday is in a couple of weeks and i'm thinking of giving it to him then! He has a platinum YM and i know that he'd appreciate a TT very much especially that he thinks its the best one! My question is....would it be considered weird or inappropriate like I'm returning the gift back? Would you understand?!!! I'm doing this out of love and respect to my role model...just don't want it to seem awkward in any way!!

Thanks

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returntorolex · 23 November 2015, 12:54 AM

Keep it. Period.

GerardoG · 23 November 2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

keep it. Period.

x2

kirksingleton · 23 November 2015, 12:58 AM

I understand your thought process but he may be offended.

dera · 23 November 2015, 12:59 AM

Keep it.

Giving a gift back as a gift to the same person who gave it to you might be the most insulting thing you can do IMHO...

rdragon · 23 November 2015, 12:59 AM

yes, that seems very awkward.

Danny83 · 23 November 2015, 01:00 AM

Buy him another watch.

landroverking · 23 November 2015, 01:02 AM

I would buy another.

silverbullet818 · 23 November 2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Buy him another watch.

Agreed. Don't return it. He will be hurt.

asleep · 23 November 2015, 01:08 AM

Keep it, and wear it when you are going to be around him. That honors him.

james1787 · 23 November 2015, 01:13 AM

Keep it. I think he would be hurt if you return it to him. Perhaps buy him a watch.. something he would like instead.

MCO1 · 23 November 2015, 01:18 AM

At first thought I might agree with the others who say awkward and keep it. It really depends on the relationship you have with your father. I could probably do this with my father and it would play out fine as he loves his watches like I do and kind of "gets it". I would say proceed with caution.

beer · 23 November 2015, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MCO1

At first thought I might agree with the others who say awkward and keep it. It really depends on the relationship you have with your father. I could probably do this with my father and it would play out fine as he loves his watches like I do and kind of "gets it". I would say proceed with caution.

this

anyone who tries to predict his reaction are likely answering as to whether their father would be offended in the same position, as this is all they have to go by

only you or maybe other family members know, possibly ask your mother/siblings or something

subking86 · 23 November 2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by beer

this

anyone who tries to predict his reaction are likely answering as to whether their father would be offended in the same position, as this is all they have to go by

only you or maybe other family members know, possibly ask your mother/siblings or something

I agree with this.

red1108nyc · 23 November 2015, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deego

ok so here's what i'm thinking! When i finished my masters 3 years ago, my father got me this djii as a gift which he recognizes as the best combo rolex ever made. I have to admit it's beautiful but it's a little different from my style. I have a dssd as a daily wear watch and i just got a new ymii tt last week. I wore the djii twice in the past 3 years in weddings so it looks completely brand new. Here's what i'm thinking. His birthday is in a couple of weeks and i'm thinking of giving it to him then! He has a platinum ym and i know that he'd appreciate a tt very much especially that he thinks its the best one! My question is....would it be considered weird or inappropriate like i'm returning the gift back? Would you understand?!!! I'm doing this out of love and respect to my role model...just don't want it to seem awkward in any way!!

thanks

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KEEP IT and use your hard earn dollars and buy him a yellow gold blue sub!

Ravager135 · 23 November 2015, 01:42 AM

Keep it. Your tastes might change over time. I own references now I strongly disliked when they came out. Your YMII and DSSD really aren't dressy watches. The Datejust II fills that niche perfectly.

Watch This · 23 November 2015, 01:47 AM

The fact that you had to ask tells me you already know the answer. Keep it. 100%

MAvandy17 · 23 November 2015, 01:52 AM

I've been a long time lurker here-this is my first post but when I read yours I had an idea.
What if you offered it to him as a "long term loan?" Not a gift but just borrowing it
Just let him know you don't wear it often and feel like it should be worn more.
It would then have sentimental value for you both.
Then when you do get it back it will have some "character" from him
Just a thought

arguetaoscar · 23 November 2015, 01:53 AM

When you give, you receive! so give him the gift of giving. Keep it as a memory of a milestone and gift from you father. I received a GMT as a graduation present and will never leave my collection even if it was sitting in a drawer.

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DCheeta · 23 November 2015, 01:55 AM

Keep it. If I had a Rolex given to me by my father I'd keep it forever.

jman2 · 23 November 2015, 01:57 AM

perhaps get him a DJ2 SAME model and u guys can wear together...

Tmac478 · 23 November 2015, 02:11 AM

If you'll never wear the watch, which you stated is not really your style, you can always sell it and use the funds to buy your dad a NEW watch.
You've only wore it twice in 3 years so it's not like your father sees you wearing it anyway.

Pix · 23 November 2015, 02:12 AM

Keep it....when you grow up and become a father you will understand.

Galion · 23 November 2015, 03:04 AM

Replace the dial with the sportier black/Arabic, you will wear it more often, but keep the original dial.
Dont let that watch go.

mk2jag · 23 November 2015, 04:20 AM

Keep it. You will regret it later on if you dont...

sickened1 · 23 November 2015, 04:30 AM

I'd keep it and pass it down to my son and so on. As for your dad, just get him another watch. The one that he likes.

SemperFi · 23 November 2015, 04:42 AM

All of the above advice is excellent. In summary...keep it as it will honor your father, wear it when you're together, and if you have the good fortune of having children of your own, pass it down at the appropriate time.

locutus49 · 23 November 2015, 05:01 AM

Keep it.

Invictus Maneo · 23 November 2015, 05:14 AM

Keep it and here's why:
My father gave me a Tissot when I graduated from college. Even back when he first gave it to me it saw very little wrist time as it's a dress watch and wasn't really my style. Fast forward four years after my graduation. My father develops leukemia and subsequently dies from it. I still don't wear the watch very much but I will NEVER part with it. The ONLY way that watch is going somewhere is if I give it to MY son. Everytime I look at it I think of dad.
God forbid anything should happen to your father but if it did, that watch would become priceless to you.

superdog · 23 November 2015, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dera

Keep it.

Giving a gift back as a gift to the same person who gave it to you might be the most insulting thing you can do IMHO...

This is what I was thinking.

23 November 2015, 12:52 AM	#1
Deego "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Nader Location: Egypt Watch: DSSD , DJII , YMII Posts: 430	Dilemma...help me out! Ok so here's what I'm thinking! When i finished my Masters 3 years ago, my father got me this DJII as a gift which he recognizes as the best combo Rolex ever made. I have to admit it's beautiful but it's a little different from my style. I have a DSSD as a daily wear watch and i just got a new YMII TT last week. I wore the DJII twice in the past 3 years in weddings so it looks completely brand new. Here's what i'm thinking. His birthday is in a couple of weeks and i'm thinking of giving it to him then! He has a platinum YM and i know that he'd appreciate a TT very much especially that he thinks its the best one! My question is....would it be considered weird or inappropriate like I'm returning the gift back? Would you understand?!!! I'm doing this out of love and respect to my role model...just don't want it to seem awkward in any way!! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2015, 12:54 AM	#2
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Keep it. Period. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

23 November 2015, 12:58 AM	#4
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I understand your thought process but he may be offended.

23 November 2015, 12:59 AM	#5
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	Keep it. Giving a gift back as a gift to the same person who gave it to you might be the most insulting thing you can do IMHO...

23 November 2015, 12:59 AM	#6
rdragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 422	yes, that seems very awkward.

23 November 2015, 01:00 AM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,307	Buy him another watch.

23 November 2015, 01:02 AM	#8
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would buy another.

23 November 2015, 01:08 AM	#10
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	Keep it, and wear it when you are going to be around him. That honors him.

23 November 2015, 01:13 AM	#11
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Keep it. I think he would be hurt if you return it to him. Perhaps buy him a watch.. something he would like instead.

23 November 2015, 01:18 AM	#12
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	At first thought I might agree with the others who say awkward and keep it. It really depends on the relationship you have with your father. I could probably do this with my father and it would play out fine as he loves his watches like I do and kind of "gets it". I would say proceed with caution.

23 November 2015, 01:42 AM	#16
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,222	Keep it. Your tastes might change over time. I own references now I strongly disliked when they came out. Your YMII and DSSD really aren't dressy watches. The Datejust II fills that niche perfectly.

23 November 2015, 01:47 AM	#17
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	The fact that you had to ask tells me you already know the answer. Keep it. 100%

23 November 2015, 01:52 AM	#18
MAvandy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10	I've been a long time lurker here-this is my first post but when I read yours I had an idea. What if you offered it to him as a "long term loan?" Not a gift but just borrowing it Just let him know you don't wear it often and feel like it should be worn more. It would then have sentimental value for you both. Then when you do get it back it will have some "character" from him Just a thought

23 November 2015, 01:53 AM	#19
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	When you give, you receive! so give him the gift of giving. Keep it as a memory of a milestone and gift from you father. I received a GMT as a graduation present and will never leave my collection even if it was sitting in a drawer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2015, 01:55 AM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Keep it. If I had a Rolex given to me by my father I'd keep it forever.

23 November 2015, 01:57 AM	#21
jman2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: canada Posts: 11	perhaps get him a DJ2 SAME model and u guys can wear together...

23 November 2015, 02:11 AM	#22
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	If you'll never wear the watch, which you stated is not really your style, you can always sell it and use the funds to buy your dad a NEW watch. You've only wore it twice in 3 years so it's not like your father sees you wearing it anyway.

23 November 2015, 02:12 AM	#23
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Keep it....when you grow up and become a father you will understand.

23 November 2015, 03:04 AM	#24
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	Replace the dial with the sportier black/Arabic, you will wear it more often, but keep the original dial. Dont let that watch go.

23 November 2015, 04:20 AM	#25
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	Keep it. You will regret it later on if you dont...

23 November 2015, 04:30 AM	#26
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I'd keep it and pass it down to my son and so on. As for your dad, just get him another watch. The one that he likes.

23 November 2015, 04:42 AM	#27
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	All of the above advice is excellent. In summary...keep it as it will honor your father, wear it when you're together, and if you have the good fortune of having children of your own, pass it down at the appropriate time.

23 November 2015, 05:01 AM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Keep it.

23 November 2015, 05:14 AM	#29
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Keep it and here's why: My father gave me a Tissot when I graduated from college. Even back when he first gave it to me it saw very little wrist time as it's a dress watch and wasn't really my style. Fast forward four years after my graduation. My father develops leukemia and subsequently dies from it. I still don't wear the watch very much but I will NEVER part with it. The ONLY way that watch is going somewhere is if I give it to MY son. Everytime I look at it I think of dad. God forbid anything should happen to your father but if it did, that watch would become priceless to you.

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