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I had an experience about two hours ago which has
left me speechless.
Being in this business for over 35 years, I have had the opportunity to have developed great relationships and friendships with many of my clients. This morning, one of my clients came in and wanted to see me. He reached into his pocket and handed me his 3940 which I sold to him 25 years ago and told me he wanted my son to have his watch with the one condition that he not know who made this gift to him.
I am beyond words and I know my son will be too.
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I had an experience about two hours ago which has
left me speechless. Being in this business for over 35 years, I have had the opportunity to have developed great relationships and friendships with many of my clients. This morning, one of my clients came in and wanted to see me. He reached into his pocke...
Nice gesture and I still have not forgot the wonderful...
...gesture that you done for me! Nice things happen to nice people.
WOW! That is not a client anymore, that is a true friend. Superb story.
You made my day! Best, Nicolas
WOW!!
that is incredible. I guess the word "generation" has broader meanings! May your son wear the watch in the best of health!!
I don’t know you, whit, but bet you are a fantastic person!
After all, you are the main character of a fantastic story, featuring a fantastic gesture and a fantastic watch. Congratulations to you and your son!
inspiring
What a fantastic story. Did you son have some special event or was this out of the blue?
You are obviously a Class Person
It is so difficult in today's world to find someone who provides extraordinary customer service and friendship as part of a business relationship. And to do it over a lifetime. And,to have a client who perceives the same. What a beautiful example you have...
I want to thank everyone for their kind thoughts.
This came out of the blue and still, I am without words. My son is a pilot and flew back in to town today and came by the store. I presented him with the watch and I wish I could have had a picture ... he is beside himself. And, of course, he wanted to kn...
Amazing story about a wonderful person but I bet your character had a lot to do
With his decision Lovely story Julian
Remember, this was quite some time ago when
yellow gold ruled the world. A capital "J".
You must have been a very good dealer !
this is a great gift ! Somehow you must be special for this client
A lovely story, Whit.............
Your son must be over the moon. It certainly restores one's faith in the human race. A gesture that occurs oh so very rarely. What a true friend, I suspect that one the past 25 yrs or so, you have made a lasting impression on the client.
Nice thing happen to nice people I know this has been said but...
This gesture truly embodies that saying. May your son wear it in good health and may the kind gentlemen who bequeathed the watch live a long life. Finally, you must be doing something right and pure in your behavior and manner so I guess we all have a les...
Thats an incredible experience and something..
Thats an incredible experience and something I think is more likely to happen in America as i have come to find and experience first hand during visits there that people are extremely kind and generous and it is done in a discreet manner such as in your o...
Your son is truely blessed...
To have, who must be, a wonderful father! Bless all three involved, Miki
Your experience happens...
once in a lifetime because, once in a lifetime, there is a person such as yourself, that gains the trust of a client as your integrity is put forth. Your client appears to know your son as well, therefore, he considers you family. As your humbleness shine...
GiversReceive
Its only those that have had the kind heart to give in the past, who receive as you and your son just have, so I am certain both of you well deserve the joy you today received. Thanks for sharing with all of us. That made my day as well! Rishad