Originally Posted by
nunya
And a nice, awesome even, surprise.
Granted I'm a watchie (I was going to say watcher, like a twitcher, but sounds plain wrong :)) happened to me this year. My dear old dad gave me his PPN, a rare PPN, in such a subtle / off the cuff manner. He's 86 and still very active, but can't be bothered with the fuss of going into town and dealing with people (never really been a people person, prefres precision engineering).
The events unfurled like this:
He managed to pull the crown out of the case, even though they are supposed to do that he couldn't quite re-engage it. I took a look and sorted it. But, he said he wasn't confident that the watch is OK, could I drop it off for him and sort out the service etc. Of course, no problem, he's my dad. Dropped it off, eventually got the quote back for a service and may as well have a valet at the same time. Informed my dad of the cost and I'll pay for it just as a small token of gratitude for always being there for me.
He said, no need to pay the service & valet I've already put money in your account to cover it. Thanks I said, not needed, but appreciated.
This is the bit that got me. My dad (apart from support) has never given me any single material thing, I've always been taught "want something, earn it"
His words "Do you like my Patek?" I replied "yes" his response "When you pick it up, keep it, it's yours now son"
HOW F**KING COOL IS THAT!!