Thank you all, for your time and support on this thread.
I know you all are Omega lovers and will probably disagree with me, but...
Sometimes in life, we are faced with difficult choices that tug at our heartstrings. These decisions are often intertwined with cherished memories and treasured possessions, making them all the more challenging.
This Omega, adorned in solid gold, was a cherished possession of my father. It graced his wrist only on special occasions, and Its presence was a symbol of celebration, marking the milestones and cherished moments that became etched in my family's history.
Yet, as life unfolded its unpredictable twists and turns, I made a conscious decision not to wear this precious timepiece myself. Concerns for its safety and the fear of inadvertently damaging or losing such a valuable heirloom led me to keep it safely stored away, untouched, and pristine. It remained a silent guardian of memories, waiting patiently to be passed on to the next generation. Unfortunately, there is no next generation of mine.
I also inherit the vinyl records left behind by both my beloved mom and dad, and I am faced with the opportunity to breathe new life into their melodic narratives. The analog sound system I aspire to acquire (because mine turned out to be unrecoverable) will serve as a conduit for these cherished musical legacies, resonating with the melodies that shaped my parents' lives.
Regrettably, due to financial constraints, it is challenging for me to afford both the watch, that's been locked away in a drawer, out of sight, for nearly 40 years, and the now, too expensive, analog sound system for vinyl records simultaneously.
In considering the sale of the watch, I honor my father's intentions and the careful preservation he bestowed upon it. By releasing it into the world, you allow it to find a new caretaker who will appreciate its timeless beauty and create their own treasured memories. And in turn, I invest in a medium that will unlock a symphony of emotions and experiences, entwining my parents' melodies with my own.
The value of an object lies not solely in its material worth, but in the sentiment, it carries and the stories it holds. The watch, now a relic of my father's love, will forever be ingrained in my heart. The memories it evokes, the traces of his touch, and the love it represents will remain with me, transcending the physical presence of the timepiece itself.
May the sale of the watch bring forth the means to unlock a world of cherished melodies, and may the vinyl records, tenderly inherited from my beloved mom and dad, guide me towards a realm where memories and music intertwine. While the decision to part with my father's Omega may seem bittersweet, the true essence of my father lies not in the physical object itself, but in the love, guidance, and memories he imparted to me.
In acquiring an analog sound system, I embark on a journey of rediscovery. With each crackle and pop, every carefully placed needle upon a vinyl's grooves, I become a custodian of my parents' musical heritage. Their love story resonates anew, and the melodies that once swirled around them find their way into my own beating heart.
Cheers