Change of commemoration status of a timepiece...
It was 11th December'23 when I received confirmation that I will be relocated to Copenhagen for work. No better way to commemorate a new chapter in my life with a timepiece (at least that's what we watch enthusiasts tell ourselves)!
Considering it's a bold move to relocate to a place I've never been before, I wanted a timepiece that symbolizes bold, different, and "refreshing"! Which to me, simply spells MINASE! 😎
Fast forward 1 week later on 18th December'23, I decided to wear this beauty out on a sunny day in Singapore to see how it looks under natural light. It was around 9am while waiting for my bus to arrive, I received a call from my sister saying that my dad was sent to A&E as he had fainted.
Felt the world literally stopped while I rushed to the hospital, reassuring myself he will be alright, it's just a fall. But somehow or rather, life often throws curve ball(s) at us. I lost the role model in my life around 10:30am, when the doctor announce the passing of my dad due to cardiac arrest.
Whenever I look at this timepiece now, it somehow or rather brought me back to the moment where I bid farewell to my dad. Telling him "Thanks for being such an inspiration. For watching over me, teaching me the right values in life and most importantly how a man should take care of his family. That if fate allows, I'll be his son again in our next life."
Have you ever look at time passing by on your timepiece while feeling like you never ever moved on from a specific moment in your life?
Don't mean to ruin everyone's mood here, but if you ever have similar experiences where the "commemoration status" of a timepiece changes, feel free to share it! 🙂
Doesn't have to be a sad one, it could just be incidents where a timepiece "meaning" totally changes than your initial intent of buying it. 😉
A good watch tells time, while an awesome watch tells a story. Watch enthusiast > Brand enthusiast. Down the rabbit hole of horology collection.
My father dies in 2007 And at work I had a lot of problems and I bought this watch as a kind of consolation and every time I wear it it reminds me of that time in my life.
My condolences for your dad's passing. I hope you get to enjoy that Minase regardless.
My experience is not related to a timepiece, but many years ago, our nextdoor neighbour decided to end her life by jumping from a 10th floor window at her workplace the same day my wife (who worked at the same company) got the call to pick up her new car. It never felt the same...
Yes, every time that I strap on the watch that I always remember my mother wearing as she held my hand while walking me to school.
Beautiful Minase!
I think it best to consider the watch tied to love, appreciation and memories of your father.
He had been critical in getting you to the point where you could obtain it after all.
Beautiful Minase!
I think it best to consider the watch tied to love, appreciation and memories of your father.
He had been critical in getting you to the point where you could obtain it after all.
Very well said mate. Have to agree with you that he’s the reason why I’m able to even enjoy this hobby
My father dies in 2007 And at work I had a lot of problems and I bought this watch as a kind of consolation and every time I wear it it reminds me of that time in my life.
Well, a beautiful timepiece to remind you that you managed to grind through that period in your life. Kudos to you man! 😎
My condolences for your dad's passing. I hope you get to enjoy that Minase regardless.
My experience is not related to a timepiece, but many years ago, our nextdoor neighbour decided to end her life by jumping from a 10th floor window at her workplace the same day my wife (who worked at the same company) got the call to pick up her new car. It never felt the same...
Damn, so sorry to hear that. It's never easy to deal with someone's passing, especially so when they take their own life. I think the world needs so much more kindness, cause we never truly comprehend the things everyone is going through in their lives.
Yes, every time that I strap on the watch that I always remember my mother wearing as she held my hand while walking me to school.
Same. Every time I wore the Seiko and Rolex my dad used to wear, I am reminded of the time we spent together when he had them on his wrist. It's a bitter sweet feeling I suppose. But still, whenever I put on his watches, it feels like I'm having him physically alongside me even though it's through an item. Probably silly, but I guess it kind of gets to you when you lose someone so dear in your life.