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My Dads Watch

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Hello

I'm new here but thought I'd just make a little post. My Dad passed away suddenly and expectedly at a young age a few months ago and loved his watches.

Tonight my mum has given me a CW of his with his initials on the back. I have a few nice watches but have never felt so emotionally connected to one in my life. This one really means a lot.


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Mckosiracing wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 10:18 pm Hello

I'm new here but thought I'd just make a little post. My Dad passed away suddenly and expectedly at a young age a few months ago and loved his watches.

Tonight my mum has given me a CW of his with his initials on the back. I have a few nice watches but have never felt so emotionally connected to one in my life. This one really means a lot.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful memento to have of your father. I hope it can bring you some solace.
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I’m sorry for your father’s passing. Sudden ones hurt all the more, I think, as there is no time to prepare. I’m the age, now, that my father was when he died nearly half my lifetime ago.

Enjoy and treasure the memento. A personalized watch is a special possession to have.
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Thank you for coming here to share your story. I’m sorry for your so great loss. Watches come and go but occasionally one will stand out in its sheer heart importance. You will always have the watch, the memories and the heart with you.
You’ll always have a welcome here if you want to talk watches or anything else - it’s a friendly place .
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Welcome, and condolences to you and your family. The “Ascari COSC” is a lovely watch.

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Welcome, so sorry to hear about your Dad. The watch is a lovely thing to pass down and I hope you wear it in good health.
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Condolences to you and your family.

it is wonderful to have a very personal possession to remember him.
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Thankyou everyone for your kind messages.
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My condolences for your loss.
That is a fantastic momento to have, these are a really lovely watch.
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Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope the watch gives you many happy memories of him.
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Sorry for your loss. That watch is hard to miss. I trust you will be reminded of your dad‘s enjoyment of it every time you wear it.
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Welcome to the forum / asylum but my sincere condolences over the loss of your Father.

A lovely memento to have of him though in the watch. You'll no doubt wear it with love and pride.

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Condolences for your father. Not only is your father's watch a personal remembrance, it's also a unique and great looking watch. Wear it with love in your heart.
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Condolences for your father. Not only is your father's watch a personal remembrance, it's also a unique and great looking watch. Wear it with love in your heart.
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Sorry to hear about your dad. You certainly have a nice watch to regularly remember him by.

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