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Wearing the watch that means the most to me on this day of celebrating gratefulness.
This 16233 Datejust was handed to me by my dad. In 1990, Dad's best friend gave him this watch as a gift for Dad's 50th birthday. That friend is a special person who has been and still is a true blessing to our family.
In recently years dad has only been wearing a simple quartz watch for convenience reason, so he gave this 16233 to me. Since my dad knows little about mechanical watches, he never had it serviced! So I took it to the RSC for a spa, and it came back in beautiful and healthy conditions.
I don't wear this watch often, either. Yet it will never leave my collection because it now represents the "double blessings" from both my dad and his friend. It will definitely be the heirloom of my family.
This message has been edited by Luis6 on 2015-12-24 18:44:31
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Wearing the watch that means the most to me on this day of celebrating gratefulness.
This 16233 Datejust was handed to me by my dad. In 1990, Dad's best friend gave him this watch as a gift for Dad's 50th birthday. That friend is a special person who has been and still is a true blessing to our family. In recently years dad has only been ...
A lovely story my dear friend
And a great watch with great pics! Keep this heirloom well bro. Cheers Robin
These are the best watches to have in our collections, Luis.
Those that mean the most. Happy Holidays! Best, CaliforniaJed
One of genuine reasons
why we love watches so much...because they are much more than just watches much more than pure material objects All the best dear Luis Damjan P.S. And one day I'll get my hands on that super camera you use Outstanding macros...amazed once more
Totally agree with you, dear Damjan. The emotional part of this hobby is what really makes us love the material objects so much.
As for the photos, an attachable loupe system only costs around 10~15 USD, and brings a lot of fun to recreational photographers like me. For more serious photographers, you should still get a decent camera. )
Great story!
Thanks for sharing this - quite obvious that this will remain a special piece and become a heirloom. And your photography is stunning yet again. Rumor has it that you are using an unobtanium attachment to your iPhone, paired with a Jedi mind trick
I'm more than happy to be in your corner.
I've only been to Vienna airport and then headed towards the Balkans straight away. Should visit the city next time so you can corner me without much effort.
Should you decide on a second round of the Balkans...
... I can be of help, too (coming from there) Looking forward to it!
