I miss you so much dad
Two years ago this St. Patricks' Day I lost my father to the pandemic. He passed while out of the country. A long and very painful story for me. With the world wide restrictions that were in place at the time, I was unable to bring him home, or even to attend his funeral. He has been laid to rest half the world away from me and his grand kids. Not sure when, or even if, we will ever get to visit him. For now all we have are memories.
Last year I found myself attracted to the watches I remember him wearing. Patek, Omega, Cartier, most out of my budget, except his trusty Seiko's. When out of the office, he was always wearing a Seiko. I have many fond memories of putting it on and trying to be, "just like dad". It is the only thing of his that I wish I had to remember him by.
I think it safe to say now that I have been collecting what I have so that I can still feel close to him. The only thing my son asked for on his graduation, was a nice watch like grandpa. He got that, and I also plan to make, him and I, a closely matching set of Seiko modded dive style watches. I want him to have the same fond memories.
It`s strange how such a small, inanimate object can stir such overwhelming emotions. For me, I think my path is set. I have found a way to keep my fathers spirit alive, and close. I miss you so much dad. I love you.
If you`ve read this far, thank you. Honestly think I just needed to write this out for myself.
Dadmodwatches.com Watch lover for as long as I can remember. Getting in trouble for stealing and playing with my dads old Seikos are still some of my fondest memories.
That must be really challenging to live through man, I'm sorry. I know the pain of losing a father and there isn't really anything that can take it away but I too found some solace in my father's watch. It's funny how you say that the watch is inanimate–because it is–but when I see and hear the second hand tick it makes me feel like his heart beat is still with me. Thanks for sharing.
I feel for you. No words can comfort you or your family.
A watch is a very personal object as you know. A part of him is in that watch and lives as memories. Both my parents are gone but having these personal items gives me comfort of memories past.
Love,live and create good memories. That's all we have of our past and what we leave others.
Cherish that watch and family!
I have my Dad's Accutron from the mid 70s. I lost him way back in 1990. I only wear it once a year, on his birthday, which is December 10th.
Thanks for sharing…I too lost my dad in similar circumstances during covid. My dad was not specially into watches but I definitely want to pass on my own watches to my daughter, born 6 months ago. Sending you good vibes ☀☀☀
I'm so sorry that you had such a difficult time during covid. I can't imagine what it must have been like.
Its wonderful that you can build memories between you, your dad and your son. ❤
I understand what meaning can be found in a simple item that belonged to a loved one.
When my Father died in 1985 I was 16. The only possessions that I have of his are two pocket knives and a silver ring, but I will always remember the delight he had in his Sekonda Deluxe. Its still a watch that brings good memories of him.
Almost 40 years after he passed I still miss him and get upset that I didn't get the chance to talk to him as an adult.
The initial pain does pass, that I can assure you. Please treasure the memories of your Father and create some for your family.
I'm sorry for your loss. It's difficult enough in ordinary time's let alone in these circumstances.
Cherish the good memories and look after yourself and your boy.
Thank you and Congratulations!!! My son, now 19, got himself into watches, but I`m trying to do the same with my daughter, now 10. It`s in her blood though lol.
Cheers man, Thank you more then you know🍻
Your daughter will catch on. Mine is 27 and was never into watches until earlier this year. So far, she's stolen two of mine which are now hers and I've given her a third new watch. We have also gone shopping together for a watch that we will share until I pass and it's all hers. We are calling it a legacy watch.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories, and make every day worth living for you and your beloved ones.
Time flies, life passes.
Thank you for sharing this. It is great that you were able to find that connection.
Thanks for sharing.. I lost my dad more than 15 years ago and besides memories which are fading as years goes by, I have one watch that he gave me - an old #timex . I don’t wear it that often but every time I open the watch box, it’s there reminding me of my dad..my last connection to him.
Walking the same path with you, good sir. To remember our fathers through a timepiece on our wrist is always good. It is a gesture of honoring and love. May you and your son keep him close to your hearts each day.
Here's the watch my Dad gave to me before he passed. It is priceless and precious...