By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 18th, 2015-00:05
This watch was passed on to me 22 years ago. I was 14 then when my dad passed away (he was only 44). this vintage Rolex Precision is not an expensive nor collectible piece but to me, it is priceless for I can always remember my dad wearing this watch when...
I think Patek really hit the nail when they advertise about passing a watch "to the next generation". A wristwatch is something very personal and wearing dad's or mom's watch somehow reminds us about the connection on daily basis. Best, Kari
....hey Robin....a lovely watch and priceless. We share some commonality. My dad passed away when he was young....i was at 13yrs. my most precious watch is his JLC....which I am lucky to still have. Yes.....when we consider "value" in this world, it is al...
Cheap or expensive doesn't matter. The sentimental value is more more important. When I wear my father's watch I feel he is still with me... Constantin
In my case, it was the start of my tryst with watches - I still wear my Father's 1964 Omega on a frequent basis. It makes me feel grounded. May you have happy memories.... Mally
... that a timepiece doesn´t need to be a rare Sub or PP to became priceless. It is a beautiful watch with a significative story behind. You´ll never let it go at any price for sure! It looks very nice with the leather straps. As a matter of fact I also l...
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 24th, 2015-08:01
Your comments made me smile I am so glad I found so many nice friends like you on this community. People who understand how we watch collectors and PuristS feel about our watches and this hobby Cheers Robin
Happy to see that you're able to enjoy the memories that the watch holds for you - priceless ones at that. A very good reminder that as you say, value is not in the price or complication - it's what the watch means to us and where it takes us to. It's a v...
Funny how watches reminds us who are dear to us. I myself remember my first rolex an airking model given to me by my mother. I was barely 20 yrs of age. Used it on dates with girls , had fun with my airking and the girls. Good clean fun. Best! Geross