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Keepchasing · 20 September 2020, 02:47 PM

For himself!
I talked him into visiting an AD that is near him today. He is 75, still very young at heart, and is sporty.
Now, my Dad isn’t WIS like me. He loves his BLNR, but I sensed he was in the mood for something to add, as he mentioned a retirement gift to himself of a PM piece.
Only PM they had was a 126655, which happens to be on a short list of my grails.

SA offers to pay tax after a few minutes of
trying it on. Looks like discounts can still be had on PM.

He and I talk it over on the side. I ask him if he really likes it. He is stunned by it. Told him no brainer then. Out the door for MSRP.
No prior history with this AD, as he got his BLNR from me.

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strettyend · 20 September 2020, 02:50 PM

Love it congrats!

shaunylw · 20 September 2020, 02:51 PM

Wow! Good for him, it looks great on him.

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Pongster · 20 September 2020, 02:59 PM

He knows it’s your grail?

WatchOut4It · 20 September 2020, 03:01 PM

Looks fantastic. I like this piece a lot and he wears it well. Congrats!

fskywalker · 20 September 2020, 03:01 PM

Congrats!

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Keepchasing · 20 September 2020, 03:08 PM

Thanks guys.

He didn’t know it was a grail of mine until we left the store.

He likes how subtle it is. Yet from across the room you can tell there is something special about this watch!

I hope he enjoys it for years as I think this fits him better than the BLNR, style wise.

scombs263 · 20 September 2020, 03:13 PM

Congratulations ��....

Psmith · 20 September 2020, 03:22 PM

Very nice piece, congrats to him

42itus · 20 September 2020, 03:24 PM

This watch gets no hype but it is easily one of the nicest watches in my collection.
I’m very happy for your dad and hopefully he’ll let you wear it sometimes!

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Son Goku · 20 September 2020, 03:51 PM

Congrats! Super happy for your dad! :)

Swiss Mad! · 20 September 2020, 04:05 PM

Beautiful

Possibly one of the most under appreciated pieces in the current Rolex line up.

Tried one on once at my AD - that Oysterflex is super comfy.

Hope your Dad enjoys his new baby...

Keepchasing · 20 September 2020, 04:16 PM

Thanks to all for the kind responses. I will pass them along.

My main motivation for posting this was to just to pass on our experience at an AD with no purchase history. The kindness that was shown my Father was gracious and appreciated. The discount was a nice touch.

Librandox · 20 September 2020, 04:18 PM

Congratulations to him

alex.cicollo · 20 September 2020, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

Thanks to all for the kind responses. I will pass them along.

My main motivation for posting this was to just to pass on our experience at an AD with no purchase history. The kindness that was shown my Father was gracious and appreciated. The discount was a nice touch.

Stories like this one fill my heart with happiness . Treasure your parents. Sadly mine are now gone but left beautiful memories.

OP, give your dad a hug from me.

usmc_k9_vet · 20 September 2020, 04:22 PM

Looks like an awesome piece!

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Krash · 20 September 2020, 04:34 PM

Beautiful. Love that watch.

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Cru Jones · 20 September 2020, 04:39 PM

Beautiful watch and a grail of mine as well. Huge congrats to your dad!

MrJKLFoams · 20 September 2020, 04:45 PM

Beauty congrats
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Burlington · 20 September 2020, 04:51 PM

Congratulations! It’s a great choice.

I would imagine the AD was very happy to have such pleasant customers not chasing after the impossible

David001 · 20 September 2020, 04:55 PM

Personally I think it's the best looking watch in the current Rolex collection.

I have the 116655 and it's subtle (even understated compared to a Sub) but it only takes a bit of light and it sparkles, every time I wear mine it gets compliments.

Binky1 · 20 September 2020, 04:58 PM

That is super nice...well done to your Pa! This one and the Rhodium 40 are starting to really get my attention more and more. Can I ask ...what size is your Dad’s wrist? Not sure if a 42 is going to wear like Exp2. I like a little meat showing either side of the lugs and can just pull off the Exp.

Simon_jrees · 20 September 2020, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

For himself!
I talked him into visiting an AD that is near him today. He is 75, still very young at heart, and is sporty.
Now, my Dad isn’t WIS like me. He loves his BLNR, but I sensed he was in the mood for something to add, as he mentioned a retirement gift to himself of a PM piece.
Only PM they had was a 126655, which happens to be on a short list of my grails.

SA offers to pay tax after a few minutes of
trying it on. Looks like discounts can still be had on PM.

He and I talk it over on the side. I ask him if he really likes it. He is stunned by it. Told him no brainer then. Out the door for MSRP.
No prior history with this AD, as he got his BLNR from me.

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It suits him, congrats

Keepchasing · 20 September 2020, 05:05 PM

I believe his wrist is 6.75”.
He loves the glide lock, and do I.

I have a 7” flat wrist and hopefully can wear it on occasion.

Have to admit, Oysterflex is growing on me. Now I’m looking at the 116515 as maybe my new grail. Geez, this gets maddening.

VK1984 · 20 September 2020, 05:15 PM

Looks great on him. Stunning watch - a friend has one and every time I see him I remember how great it looks in person.

Yaz · 20 September 2020, 05:21 PM

Congrats !

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Binky1 · 20 September 2020, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keepchasing

I believe his wrist is 6.75”.
He loves the glide lock, and do I.

I have a 7” flat wrist and hopefully can wear it on occasion.

Have to admit, Oysterflex is growing on me. Now I’m looking at the 116515 as maybe my new grail. Geez, this gets maddening.

Thank you Ron, you’re the same as me....any pics of you wearing it?
I love the Rhodium and know it fits great but that black bezel on WG is something else!

Keepchasing · 20 September 2020, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Binky1

Thank you Ron, you’re the same as me....any pics of you wearing it?
I love the Rhodium and know it fits great but that black bezel on WG is something else!

I’ll grab some pics of it on my wrist tomorrow.
He’s asleep and still wearing it.

Psmith · 20 September 2020, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Binky1

That is super nice...well done to your Pa! This one and the Rhodium 40 are starting to really get my attention more and more. Can I ask ...what size is your Dad’s wrist? Not sure if a 42 is going to wear like Exp2. I like a little meat showing either side of the lugs and can just pull off the Exp.

His dad bought a 126655 which is 40mm. The YM 42 is ref. 226659

AK797 · 20 September 2020, 07:30 PM

Congrats, and your Dad is 75??? Well he looks good on it and that watch takes another ten years off him.

20 September 2020, 02:47 PM	#1
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Dad bought my grail today. For himself! I talked him into visiting an AD that is near him today. He is 75, still very young at heart, and is sporty. Now, my Dad isn’t WIS like me. He loves his BLNR, but I sensed he was in the mood for something to add, as he mentioned a retirement gift to himself of a PM piece. Only PM they had was a 126655, which happens to be on a short list of my grails. SA offers to pay tax after a few minutes of trying it on. Looks like discounts can still be had on PM. He and I talk it over on the side. I ask him if he really likes it. He is stunned by it. Told him no brainer then. Out the door for MSRP. No prior history with this AD, as he got his BLNR from me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 02:50 PM	#2
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,732	Love it congrats! __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

20 September 2020, 03:01 PM	#6
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,322	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

20 September 2020, 03:22 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice piece, congrats to him __________________

20 September 2020, 04:05 PM	#12
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Beautiful Possibly one of the most under appreciated pieces in the current Rolex line up. Tried one on once at my AD - that Oysterflex is super comfy. Hope your Dad enjoys his new baby... __________________ instagram: max.parkin

20 September 2020, 02:51 PM	#3
shaunylw 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,819	Wow! Good for him, it looks great on him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 02:59 PM	#4
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	He knows it’s your grail?

20 September 2020, 03:01 PM	#5
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 729	Looks fantastic. I like this piece a lot and he wears it well. Congrats!

20 September 2020, 03:08 PM	#7
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Thanks guys. He didn’t know it was a grail of mine until we left the store. He likes how subtle it is. Yet from across the room you can tell there is something special about this watch! I hope he enjoys it for years as I think this fits him better than the BLNR, style wise.

20 September 2020, 03:13 PM	#8
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Congratulations ��....

20 September 2020, 03:24 PM	#10
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	This watch gets no hype but it is easily one of the nicest watches in my collection. I’m very happy for your dad and hopefully he’ll let you wear it sometimes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 03:51 PM	#11
Son Goku "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: LA Posts: 216	Congrats! Super happy for your dad! :)

20 September 2020, 04:16 PM	#13
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Thanks to all for the kind responses. I will pass them along. My main motivation for posting this was to just to pass on our experience at an AD with no purchase history. The kindness that was shown my Father was gracious and appreciated. The discount was a nice touch.

20 September 2020, 04:18 PM	#14
Librandox Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 286	Congratulations to him

20 September 2020, 04:22 PM	#16
usmc_k9_vet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Issaquah Posts: 1,832	Looks like an awesome piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 04:34 PM	#17
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,602	Beautiful. Love that watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 04:39 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,558	Beautiful watch and a grail of mine as well. Huge congrats to your dad!

20 September 2020, 04:45 PM	#19
MrJKLFoams "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Watch: RolexOmegaJLC Posts: 466	Beauty congrats ____________ Rolex 114060 Rolex 126660 D blue JC Rolex 116710 BLNR JLC master calendar 2020 Omega moonwatch Omega sppedmaster moonphase blue Seiko 5 Ryu SFV

20 September 2020, 04:51 PM	#20
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,644	Congratulations! It’s a great choice. I would imagine the AD was very happy to have such pleasant customers not chasing after the impossible __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

20 September 2020, 04:55 PM	#21
David001 Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: UK Posts: 538	Personally I think it's the best looking watch in the current Rolex collection. I have the 116655 and it's subtle (even understated compared to a Sub) but it only takes a bit of light and it sparkles, every time I wear mine it gets compliments.

20 September 2020, 04:58 PM	#22
Binky1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub 16610LN Posts: 336	That is super nice...well done to your Pa! This one and the Rhodium 40 are starting to really get my attention more and more. Can I ask ...what size is your Dad’s wrist? Not sure if a 42 is going to wear like Exp2. I like a little meat showing either side of the lugs and can just pull off the Exp. __________________ 16610LN \| 126710 BLRO \| 228235 RG Olive \| 126300 Slate \| 326934 Blue \| G Shock GA2100 \| 116500LN White

20 September 2020, 05:05 PM	#24
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	I believe his wrist is 6.75”. He loves the glide lock, and do I. I have a 7” flat wrist and hopefully can wear it on occasion. Have to admit, Oysterflex is growing on me. Now I’m looking at the 116515 as maybe my new grail. Geez, this gets maddening.

20 September 2020, 05:15 PM	#25
VK1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: UK Posts: 383	Looks great on him. Stunning watch - a friend has one and every time I see him I remember how great it looks in person.

20 September 2020, 05:21 PM	#26
Yaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: GVA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 1,631	Congrats ! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

20 September 2020, 07:30 PM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats, and your Dad is 75??? Well he looks good on it and that watch takes another ten years off him.

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