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Sigh… A call and an idea.

 

On Saturday I received a call from an old friend of the family.  His family has been an old Rolex dealer.  He knows I’m head over hills with my two and a half years old granddaughter.  So, in short, he says: “I have an idea.  I have something here that you might want to pick up and keep in the bag for when your granddaughter turns eighteen.  Just keep it in the bag for her.  Come on over anytime you want to.  I’ll keep it here until you drop by.”  That was on Saturday afternoon.  So, earlier today I drove over to see what he had in mind.  His family owns a jewelry so it could have been anything.  In I go, he greets me nonchalantly, and slips a box across the glass display.  And there it is, the new model with the black dial.  The white I’ve had for a while, and the other for some years now (and that’s my favorite which I wear rather often).  I think I’ll do as he suggested I do for my lovely baby.  What do you think?














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I think 15 1/2 year without wearing is too long

 
By: cazalea : April 14th, 2025-23:45
It’s not a bottle of Bordeaux, so I’d advise you to wear it now and then. Nice guy! Cheers, Cazalea

Thank you !! Good point. I’ll keep that in mind. Cheers !!

 
By: Besançon : April 15th, 2025-00:36

It’s a very nice sentiment from your friend.

 
By: ArmisT : April 15th, 2025-00:38
But I actually think it would be more meaningful to your grandchild if she got to wear a piece that you were wearing, instead of being brand new. That way it is as if it is a piece of you that you are sharing, if you know what I mean.

Yes, I know what you mean. Now, she’s my only grandchild, so she’ll get it all (oh, and there are too many!). The idea is to get her a brand new Daytona from the past, so to speak.

 
By: Besançon : April 15th, 2025-01:52
👍🤝

I understand. Since you have other worn pieces, then it is possible to save this one, especially if you mostly like to wear the original with steel bezel…

 
By: ArmisT : April 15th, 2025-02:48
like I do too

Setting aside a new one - birth year? - for her would be great.

 
By: seabas132 : April 15th, 2025-12:12
But I am sure she would love the ones you wore with that connection even more. The memories these can impart are more powerful than many of us realize until it is too late to thank those that have us the memories. I would suggest wearing it a few times wh... 

Great idea. Thank you. I’ll do as you say. The picture, I mean. Getting a birth year Daytona won’t be easy. 😳

 
By: Besançon : April 15th, 2025-14:28

Agree 💯

 
By: Watchonthewrists : April 15th, 2025-04:53

wonderful gesture

 
By: taipeigirl89 : April 15th, 2025-02:33
and has anyone told your granddaughter she is a very lucky young lady 😊

Well, I think I’m luckier because everyone in the family says I’m her favorite. 🤭. Thank you for the kind words.

 
By: Besançon : April 15th, 2025-05:18

You seem to like Daytonas very much

 
By: quattro : April 15th, 2025-09:38
so it would certainly be a meaningful present. Offering her one of your own Daytonas could be very meaningful too. Best, Emmanuel

That is a lovely gesture.

 
By: Larrykelley11 : April 15th, 2025-12:00