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dontbeshort · 20 February 2021, 01:57 AM

A year ago I registered interest to buy myself a black Submariner date. I made a point of engaging politely and enthusiastically with the SA. I bought some earrings which my wife wanted. 3 months later without even a sniff of a call I registered interest with another AD. I thought it might be smart to cover the bases. Then in October I decided I was just not a big enough fish to obtain a Sub so I registered interest with the first AD to obtain a BB58 which literally appeared after just 3 days . And then the dream call came through in November from AD #1 that a Sub date was waiting for me. I was so overjoyed and collected it immediately. It has barely left my wrist.
And then you all know what happened next .... Yes AD#2 called me this week to tell me my Sub Date has arrived and is ready for collection. I was like a rabbit in the headlights... Shall I ? Shan’t I .
I gifted my son a Tag Aqua Racer a few years ago. He absolutely cherishes it and has become a bit of an enthusiast himself. He’s always asking to try on my Sub and spends ages gazing longingly at it.
So it was an easy decision. I’m now in possession of 2 identical Subs . My son’s is locked up in the safe ATM . I’m trying to work out the best time to give it to him .
I feel extremely fortunate to have landed the twin Subs.

rmags · 20 February 2021, 02:01 AM

Congrats...happy to hear both you and your son will be wearing an excellent timepiece!

Number3 · 20 February 2021, 02:02 AM

Fantastic! I’m sure it will mean the world to him - it’s going to make for a hell of a surprise.

640ibimmerguy · 20 February 2021, 02:03 AM

Congrats! What a great gift he will cherish, no matter how you choose to present it

Danny83 · 20 February 2021, 02:08 AM

Congrats

kieselguhr · 20 February 2021, 02:11 AM

Congratulations to your son

Trouble15 · 20 February 2021, 02:12 AM

Great story, glad it all worked out better then planned. I'm sure he's going to be head over heals happy.

Politiceaux · 20 February 2021, 02:21 AM

Fantastic. Great choice.

warren G. · 20 February 2021, 02:25 AM

That is so awesome, and huge congrats to you and your son. I hope one day my kids would appreciate any of my hobbies (watch and Pokemon cards.) Lol my favorite one would get the Pokemon cards.

dired · 20 February 2021, 03:21 AM

Congrats to him, so thoughtful of you.

Bryan81 · 20 February 2021, 03:27 AM

Congratulations! It's always nice when you have a family member (wife, child, etc.) who actually enjoys watches too. Sounds like your son will really appreciate it.

AR5150 · 20 February 2021, 03:38 AM

Thanks for sharing, Congratulations to you

wingoose · 20 February 2021, 04:31 AM

What an awesome gesture. I look forward to passing my “collection” onto my son when he gets older.

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cjwhitey · 20 February 2021, 05:36 AM

Very cool! I wish I had your luck! One of my main reasons for collecting watches is to have the opportunity to pass them onto my children some day, so I'm glad you're able to do that for your son.

jankymutt · 20 February 2021, 05:42 AM

Awesome! How bout some photos!?

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Gary Busey · 20 February 2021, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontbeshort

A year ago I registered interest to buy myself a black Submariner date. I made a point of engaging politely and enthusiastically with the SA. I bought some earrings which my wife wanted. 3 months later without even a sniff of a call I registered interest with another AD. I thought it might be smart to cover the bases. Then in October I decided I was just not a big enough fish to obtain a Sub so I registered interest with the first AD to obtain a BB58 which literally appeared after just 3 days . And then the dream call came through in November from AD #1 that a Sub date was waiting for me. I was so overjoyed and collected it immediately. It has barely left my wrist.
And then you all know what happened next .... Yes AD#2 called me this week to tell me my Sub Date has arrived and is ready for collection. I was like a rabbit in the headlights... Shall I ? Shan’t I .
I gifted my son a Tag Aqua Racer a few years ago. He absolutely cherishes it and has become a bit of an enthusiast himself. He’s always asking to try on my Sub and spends ages gazing longingly at it.
So it was an easy decision. I’m now in possession of 2 identical Subs . My son’s is locked up in the safe ATM . I’m trying to work out the best time to give it to him .
I feel extremely fortunate to have landed the twin Subs.

Hi Dad, I too am on Rolexforums, and I came across this. You’re the best. Now is the time to give it to me!
However I am away on business so you will need to mail it to me. Dm for address

Love

Your son

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TruthBalance · 20 February 2021, 05:54 AM

Congrats to you both

soflonative · 20 February 2021, 07:28 AM

You are a fantastic father! Your son well remember this the rest of his life!

rfs · 20 February 2021, 07:32 AM

Congrats!

ThatOtherGuy7 · 20 February 2021, 07:35 AM

Congratulations!! And are you adopting?

doramas · 20 February 2021, 07:49 AM

Congrats.
How old is your son?

downtorock · 20 February 2021, 07:57 AM

Congrats!

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Token74 · 20 February 2021, 08:20 AM

Love this!!

The best time? Now!! You never know what tomorrow may bring.

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RolexFlyFisher · 20 February 2021, 08:23 AM

Very cool - congrats!

SLMinATX · 20 February 2021, 08:27 AM

Seize the day! Double wrist shot when you do it!

Abg22 · 20 February 2021, 08:30 AM

Awesome!

datejustrms · 20 February 2021, 08:34 AM

What a great gift for your son! Congrats!

rolexperfect · 20 February 2021, 08:52 AM

Wow congrats. Wise decision on taking it and storing it until it's the best time for him to get it and appreciate it!

RealMadrid1988 · 20 February 2021, 09:14 AM

Congratulations to you both! I had a very similar experience in reverse just a couple months ago!

Benzsiam · 20 February 2021, 09:44 AM

Congratulations to you and your son!

20 February 2021, 02:25 AM	#9
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	That is so awesome, and huge congrats to you and your son. I hope one day my kids would appreciate any of my hobbies (watch and Pokemon cards.) Lol my favorite one would get the Pokemon cards. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

20 February 2021, 05:42 AM	#15
jankymutt 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 437	Awesome! How bout some photos!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA TRF Account

20 February 2021, 07:28 AM	#18
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,064	You are a fantastic father! Your son well remember this the rest of his life! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

20 February 2021, 08:20 AM	#23
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Love this!! The best time? Now!! You never know what tomorrow may bring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

20 February 2021, 08:52 AM	#28
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	Wow congrats. Wise decision on taking it and storing it until it's the best time for him to get it and appreciate it! __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

20 February 2021, 01:57 AM	#1
dontbeshort "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Henri Location: @ the golf club Watch: LN LV BLRO BLNR Posts: 274	Incoming - a gift for my son ! A year ago I registered interest to buy myself a black Submariner date. I made a point of engaging politely and enthusiastically with the SA. I bought some earrings which my wife wanted. 3 months later without even a sniff of a call I registered interest with another AD. I thought it might be smart to cover the bases. Then in October I decided I was just not a big enough fish to obtain a Sub so I registered interest with the first AD to obtain a BB58 which literally appeared after just 3 days . And then the dream call came through in November from AD #1 that a Sub date was waiting for me. I was so overjoyed and collected it immediately. It has barely left my wrist. And then you all know what happened next .... Yes AD#2 called me this week to tell me my Sub Date has arrived and is ready for collection. I was like a rabbit in the headlights... Shall I ? Shan’t I . I gifted my son a Tag Aqua Racer a few years ago. He absolutely cherishes it and has become a bit of an enthusiast himself. He’s always asking to try on my Sub and spends ages gazing longingly at it. So it was an easy decision. I’m now in possession of 2 identical Subs . My son’s is locked up in the safe ATM . I’m trying to work out the best time to give it to him . I feel extremely fortunate to have landed the twin Subs.

20 February 2021, 02:01 AM	#2
rmags "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: CA Watch: 15210 & 124060 Posts: 519	Congrats...happy to hear both you and your son will be wearing an excellent timepiece!

20 February 2021, 02:02 AM	#3
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,973	Fantastic! I’m sure it will mean the world to him - it’s going to make for a hell of a surprise.

20 February 2021, 02:03 AM	#4
640ibimmerguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Under there Posts: 217	Congrats! What a great gift he will cherish, no matter how you choose to present it

20 February 2021, 02:08 AM	#5
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Congrats

20 February 2021, 02:11 AM	#6
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	Congratulations to your son

20 February 2021, 02:12 AM	#7
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	Great story, glad it all worked out better then planned. I'm sure he's going to be head over heals happy.

20 February 2021, 02:21 AM	#8
Politiceaux "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: LA Posts: 256	Fantastic. Great choice.

20 February 2021, 03:21 AM	#10
dired Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: US Posts: 72	Congrats to him, so thoughtful of you.

20 February 2021, 03:27 AM	#11
Bryan81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 606	Congratulations! It's always nice when you have a family member (wife, child, etc.) who actually enjoys watches too. Sounds like your son will really appreciate it.

20 February 2021, 03:38 AM	#12
AR5150 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 266	Thanks for sharing, Congratulations to you

20 February 2021, 04:31 AM	#13
wingoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: PNW Posts: 21	What an awesome gesture. I look forward to passing my “collection” onto my son when he gets older. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2021, 05:36 AM	#14
cjwhitey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Submariner 124060 Posts: 68	Very cool! I wish I had your luck! One of my main reasons for collecting watches is to have the opportunity to pass them onto my children some day, so I'm glad you're able to do that for your son.

20 February 2021, 05:54 AM	#17
TruthBalance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,684	Congrats to you both

20 February 2021, 07:32 AM	#19
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats!

20 February 2021, 07:35 AM	#20
ThatOtherGuy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 507	Congratulations!! And are you adopting?

20 February 2021, 07:49 AM	#21
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Congrats. How old is your son?

20 February 2021, 07:57 AM	#22
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,306	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2021, 08:23 AM	#24
RolexFlyFisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Alberta Watch: 216570 Black Posts: 45	Very cool - congrats!

20 February 2021, 08:27 AM	#25
SLMinATX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Austin Watch: Explorer II Posts: 108	Seize the day! Double wrist shot when you do it!

20 February 2021, 08:30 AM	#26
Abg22 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 14	Awesome!

20 February 2021, 08:34 AM	#27
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	What a great gift for your son! Congrats!

20 February 2021, 09:14 AM	#29
RealMadrid1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: NYC Watch: Daytona \| BLNR Posts: 610	Congratulations to you both! I had a very similar experience in reverse just a couple months ago!

20 February 2021, 09:44 AM	#30
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	Congratulations to you and your son! __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

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