Should I ask my grandma if I can wear my grandfathers Rolex
I may sound rude in this post but I don’t have any ill intentions. I never really was close to my grandfather in his last few years of his life. I sometimes used to look at him in internal disgust, but I was a stupid kid who didn’t know what was going on as he had dementia or Alzheimer's. After he passed, I went on with my life and regretted not spending more time with him and learning the stories he had to tell of his time in China and I pray that I will be able to spend quality time with him in the afterlife. I still cried when he died as I am emotional and still considered him as someone important to me. My mom brought up during dinner that he was a avid watch collector/nerd and i, wanting to forgive myself for being a brat, asked my grandmother about his watches when she showed me a pic of his oyster perpetual date just in 2 tone and a jullibee bracelet. I am torn about asking to wear it as I want to wear it but I don’t want to be a dick to my grandfather and grandmother and I don’t want to come off as greedy or a selfish jerk. Let me know what you think below
Here’s the watch in question, sorry that I forgot to add
taiwan #1 Also a teen
You know You, and only You can answer this question. I would just follow my heart, Sounds like he may have some cool watches for you to enjoy. Which I'm sure he would have got a great deal of enjoyment out of.
I'm sorry you didn't get the chance to bond. However this may be just that chance. Don't think about it in monetary terms. That just F's everything up, Think about it on a personal level.
Why not. It is probably sitting in a drawer, or a safe right now. I am sure that he would rather you use it than gather dust somewhere.
No harm in asking. It may help you come to some sort of closure.
Better than somebody conning her out of it. Or it turning up in the estate sale, At least you appreciate it.
First question 🙋♂ who will inherit it do you think ? If your pretty sure it’s not you then just try it on and thank your grandma and tell her “ nice memories “ If your sure you will be the recipient, leave well enough alone. (Just what what I would do)
I'd recommend "seeing if it works" and "keeping it running" instead.