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Old 5 May 2023, 12:50 PM   #1
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I had my watch engraved today
A month or so ago, I purchased my grail, a solid Gold Rolex. It was a tribute to my mother, who passed several months ago. There is a thread on here about it (with over 350 heartfelt responses that I sincerely thank TRF for ) so I won’t go in to detail, but today I had my grail engraved with my mother’s birthday.

Every time I look at it I will think of her and smile, and I know she is looking down at me from heaven; seeing my smile makes her happy.

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Old 5 May 2023, 12:53 PM   #2
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Fitting tribute looks good!
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:03 PM   #3
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Very nice, my friend!
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:03 PM   #4
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Fantastic Paul, well done.
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:07 PM   #5
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Great idea.

My sons birthday is Jan 9.
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:09 PM   #6
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Lovely tribute
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:26 PM   #7
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:46 PM   #8
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sorry about your loss- I am sure your mom is watching down and appreciates you honoring her.
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Old 5 May 2023, 01:56 PM   #9
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Paul, thank you for sharing. Lovely tribute to your mother.
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:08 PM   #10
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Pure class Paul! Wonderful way to honor your Mom.
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:09 PM   #11
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Side note: how long til you get a TUMI watch roll for it?
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:22 PM   #12
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:31 PM   #13
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:41 PM   #14
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I remember your original thread. I had that tab open for a few weeks - i liked reviewing the comments and seeing the photo of a man with his grail that actually meant something.

Wear it in good health.
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Old 5 May 2023, 02:41 PM   #15
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Great idea, I do the same, engrave most of my watches as most of them have a story behind them.
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Old 5 May 2023, 03:36 PM   #16
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Old 5 May 2023, 04:49 PM   #17
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very good (and touching) idea Paul!
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Old 5 May 2023, 04:56 PM   #18
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Your original thread was one of my favorites.
That is just a classy and touching tribute to your Mum.
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Old 5 May 2023, 05:21 PM   #19
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Very nice….death ends a life, not a relationship.
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Old 5 May 2023, 05:34 PM   #20
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What a wonderful thing to do.
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Old 5 May 2023, 05:50 PM   #21
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Engraving special messages is another reason why Rolex should keep solid case backs.
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Old 5 May 2023, 07:01 PM   #22
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Thoughtful tribute, Paul. I love it, man.
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Old 5 May 2023, 07:02 PM   #23
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Old 5 May 2023, 07:55 PM   #24
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Very nice, Paul! Fitting tribute.
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Old 5 May 2023, 07:56 PM   #25
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I’m happy to see you went ahead with this Paul. Mom is smiling indeed
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Old 5 May 2023, 08:03 PM   #26
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Nicely done Paul.
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Old 5 May 2023, 08:06 PM   #27
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Old 5 May 2023, 08:54 PM   #29
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A month or so ago, I purchased my grail, a solid Gold Rolex. It was a tribute to my mother, who passed several months ago. There is a thread on here about it (with over 350 heartfelt responses that I sincerely thank TRF for ) so I won’t go in to detail, but today I had my grail engraved with my mother’s birthday.

Every time I look at it I will think of her and smile, and I know she is looking down at me from heaven; seeing my smile makes her happy.



Lovely. May your dear mother rest in peace.
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