Guest carlsbadrolex Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Today I attended what was thought to be a typical SoCal G2G. I only had a short time to get up there, but it will go down in my book as the most important Ive attended so far. First I had the opportunity to meet someone that I have considered an icon of the replica forums. I will not disclose who it was, as he jokingly stated he is wanted by half the EU nations for various deeds of the past. But know this, as big a surprise as it was for me to find out he was in attendance, the brief time I was able to talk with him was great! He is a true gentleman, and I hope a new friend! And while there, the discussion of children came up. I mentioned that I had 4, aged 2,3,10 and 11. A SoCal brother was there with his son and we immediately began to talk about how children should be brought in to what I consider a dieing hobby. Toward the end of my time there today, this brother opened his watch box and removed a mini-Submariner and handed it to me. He told me that I was to give it to my 3 year old son who I had earlier explained is ALWAYS trying to steal Daddy's watches. I think I was in too much shock, to argue... but sat there holding the watch until he again said that I was to keep it and give it to Alan. I am not even completely sure that I thanked him appropriately... But I intend to! So with this said, I drove the hour back home and had a little sit down with Alan. I explained that a good friend of Daddy's had given him something very special. I had already set it before showing it to him, so it was ready to go. I showed the watch to him... and without the slightest hesitation he said, "Is that Alan's Rolex?" DUDE, I damn near fell apart... I am recently a single father and do damn near everything I can imagine for my two sons living with me... But I had no way to fore see his little comment. I slipped the watch on his wrist, and he has worn it proudly since. So far he has shown it to our neighbor (who now thinks I crap money...), the mail carrier (who said he now understands why Daddy gets so many packages in the mail) and a few strangers at the Carlsbad Mall (NO WE DIDNT GO IN TO BEN BRIDGE TODAY!). There are some amazing features to this little watch, and I would LOVE to know more about it. First, the lume is incredible. MUCH better than my NoobFactory LV. The bracelet is properly marked and uses screws on the last links. The pearl is a perfect mini pearl (better than any Ive seen on reps lately, just smaller) and the dial print is incredble. EVERY date is perfectly aligned and the date font is really nice... I dont know where exactly this watch came from, but Ive never seen it before... and its NICE. Anyway with all this said, here is a quick little wristi for ya. YOU WILL SEE IT AGAIN at my first chance to put it in to a wristi competition... I dont think it can be beat! With my hat in my hand, T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Fantastic read. What an awesome gift. The watch looks great. I know whose gonna be the popular kid in class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great gesture, and an adorable watch. I'd love to find something like that for my son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertb Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Very nice, awesome story CBR. I thought about going to the GTG as well but had too many honeydos to leave without getting in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Congratulations T!!!! and to Alan! And lots of gratitude to your gentleman friend! WE (the family) spend the whole day today with my 2nd son who's going back to school (Junior Criminal Law) on Monday and as a parting gift I give him the YatchMaster that our esteemed member here, Raijor, gave me sometime ago! I told him that it came from someone I haven't meet in person, but I consider a good friend whom I meet here and that he should take good care of it! Anyways........he was way overjoyed! Tell your son to wear that watch well! F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 First I had the opportunity to meet someone that I have considered an icon of the replica forums. I will not disclose who it was, as he jokingly stated he is wanted by half the EU nations for various deeds of the past. Pugwash was there??? Awesome post and that picture is worth more than a thousand words. The future is in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedo Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Pugwash was there??? Hey, that was my thought exactly too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's the sweetest wrist shot I've ever seen here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wow that's was an awesome read T! Thanks for sharing with us. That wristshot is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OiRogers Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great read and wonderful shot... Now where oh where can I score a mini-sub of my own?... my wife's been joking that I'd have a rollie on my daughters wrist before she's three... with that mini-sub, it would be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 carlsbad, I have never met you, but I can say with confidence that the gift could not have been given to a classier guy. Hope the love of watches will be an unbreakable bond with you and you son. Cheers, M Great read and wonderful shot... Now where oh where can I score a mini-sub of my own?... my wife's been joking that I'd have a rollie on my daughters wrist before she's three... with that mini-sub, it would be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 yes yes, we must all know how to get one - so secret person at the meeting speak up and tell us where to find one !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great story T!, i MUST have one.. 16months is too young but my already agreed. Have the ORDER to get one (she is infected by the rlx bug :-)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great story T!, i MUST have one.. 16months is too young but my already agreed. Have the ORDER to get one (she is infected by the rlx bug :-)))))) hey... what did I do to loose my platinum status.. who did I offend?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great story T. And a fantastic mini Rolex too! Sons are so important to Dads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 What a truly awesome gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wow. Now I'm kicking myself in the a** for not being able to make this GTG. Unfortunately I had another event I HAD to be attend. I am amazed daily of the things and acts I see on this forum. CBR that's a great write up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 It is posts like these that make RWG and its members just the best. Top wrist shot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 It is posts like these that make RWG and its members just the best. Top wrist shot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf645 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 The more I read here the more I realize their are some great guys on this forum and can understand why so many call it home. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thank you all for the very kind words... Lets suffice it to say that Alan has shown his Rolex to every single person he has seen since being given it yesterday. As most know, I store all of my watches in pelican cases and it was INSISTED UPON that I purchase a new pelican case for the mini-Sub. Im trying to convince him that we can share one and he can keep his Sub next to mine! Anyway, thanks again... T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caracarnj Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wonderful GTG, wonderful mini. Now did somebody say where we can get those wonderful mini? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That was a wonderful wrist shot there carlsbadrolex. I wish i can get my hand on one of those mini-sub for my 8 years olds son. Maybe you can ask your secret friend where he got the mini so some of us can get it for our beloved sons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I will ask about the source... But I was told that the watch was about 4 years old and it was a custom watch. It is very possible as Ive never seen them before that they are NOT available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That wristy is precious. I've seen those somewhere. I think Reg has them. Checking... Edit: Yep, Narikaa, in the ladies section. Black and LV mini-subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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