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Post by fourthirds on Nov 10, 2023 18:22:29 GMT -6
My son turned 18 already, and we're having a big birthday party next Saturday. I was trying to think of a present to give him, and I decided to give him my 34 mm Oyster Perpetual, but when I took it out of the safe, it sounded like something was rough inside. I took it to some little hole-in-the-wall watch repair guy who's been there for over 30 years. He told me that without opening it, it was the rotor that disengaged and he was going to service it, replace it, and have it to me before next Saturday. I ordered a new leather strap and will surprise my son with the watch. That was the very first Rolex I ever bought. I ended up saving my lunch money from work for over a month just to be able to buy it. I think it cost me $1300, a lot of money 30 years ago.
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Post by Baco Noir on Nov 10, 2023 21:40:36 GMT -6
That’s going to be a great surprise for him and such an awesome/sentimental gift.
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Post by rw16610 on Nov 12, 2023 0:45:22 GMT -6
fourthirds This is a great gift idea for his 18th!
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Post by Robb on Nov 29, 2023 13:41:52 GMT -6
What an awesome gift!
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Post by Baco Noir on Nov 29, 2023 14:08:04 GMT -6
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Post by fourthirds on Nov 29, 2023 14:10:50 GMT -6
I had his watch freshly service and also buffed out the little scratches on the crystal before I gave it to him I wore my PP on that day.
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Post by rw16610 on Nov 29, 2023 16:08:58 GMT -6
Perfect! It looks great and is all set to begin a new chapter of its journey with your son!
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Post by Baco Noir on Nov 29, 2023 18:16:17 GMT -6
I bet he loved it. It looks great on that strap.
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Post by wario on Nov 29, 2023 19:47:45 GMT -6
That. Is. Spectacular.
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