1999 Rolex 16700
One day, I got a call from my very Turkish father, Murat.
In his thick warm accent:
"Son, I want to buy a Rolex."
He and I would go back and forth over several models; Daytona, Sub, & Datejusts... nothing clicked... until about two weeks ago. The watch pictured above landed in my lap, and I knew he needed to see it in person.
Murat: "What do you love about it."
Me: "Well, it's neo-vintage, the sweet spot between the visual aesthetic of vintage Rolex and modern-day build quality, making this a very tangible daily driver."
Murat: "What do you mean?"
Me: "It looks cooler than the new ones, but it isn't so old that you must avoid poolside parties."
Murat: "You do like to party."
Me: "I... do?"
He seemed intrigued; half a week went by... I get another call
Murat: "Is this Rolex something you'd be proud to inherit, or should we go for something else?"
Me "This is something I would be very proud to wear."
Long story short, he bought the watch, yet it remains on my wrist... a gift from a father to a son.
It's not my first Rolex but the first Rolex I will never sell.
The hunt for Murats Rolex continues.
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That's so cool! Congratulations!
Love this! Your father sounds awesome. Enjoy it in good health and find him one… father to son, now son to father!
That's so cool! Congratulations!
Thanks boss.
That's so cool! Congratulations!
Thank you, it's a cool watch from a great man!
Love this! Your father sounds awesome. Enjoy it in good health and find him one… father to son, now son to father!
He's an awesome guy; he adopted me when I was 9 and has been lighting the path every day since.
GREAT back and forth between you and your father. Congrats on your new forever watch. I am looking forward to the next chapter in Murat's hunt, so please keep us posted. Hoping this all ends with a great pool party! 😂
This is a really cool watch! Congrats on getting it.
wonderful story and write up! very heart warming. thanks for sharing!
Whoa... Looks nice.