As some of you know, my sister finally lost her ten year battle with cancer, a couple of days before Christmas. What came as a complete surprise was when I received a letter from my brother-in-law to say that Debbie had left me a sum of money, in her will, to "buy a watch, by which to remember me"

After more than a few tears, I started to think what might be appropriate. I could buy a number of vintage watches, but that would not be "a watch"; I could buy a special vintage watch, but that would have become a safe-queen and not really in the spirit of the "by which to remember me"

I had an idea for something that was new and I didn't want to add more than a few hundred £ to it, or it wouldn't have fitted the original intent so, after a discussion with some of the members here that I have "known" since before I joined OF, I took the plunge. As a new, albeit special watch, I will have no qualms about wearing it regularly and have already worn it a couple of times. If you had been at the London GTG, last week, you would have seen it on the day it arrived but for everyone else, here it is:

It is a bit like a Russian doll; here is the original packaging as delivered to the AD


It gets prettier as you peel back the layers

It could be the dashboard from a 1950s Jaguar

Now the true beauty is revealed

There is also the other Dealer's packaging

and the leather hang-tag


So, here is the watch

All I can say is, "Thank you Debbie. I will always remember you with love and affection."

This will be passed to my nephew after I have shuffled off my mortal coil.

 

Absolutely stunning. Truly a bittersweet story but the perfect memento. Thanks for sharing this.

 

What an awesome way to remember your sis. Wear it often!

 

Stunning watch. Wear it with pride.

 

Well done. That is one of the few contemporary models that I admire, and a lovely tribute to your sister.

 

Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing
Its a stunning watch

 

Was lovely to get a sneak peek of this in person. Wear it well chap.

 

Beautiful in every way.

Thanks for sharing the story with us.

 

A beauty indeed! wish you many years of wearing!

 

Your sister sounds like she must have been a wonderful person. I'm sorry for your loss and hope the watch reminds you of the best of times with her!

 

Quite a beautiful watch, and a lovely memento.

 

Stewart, first let me say you have my condolences on your sister's passing.

Second let me say HOLY FECKEN SHEEYAT!!!! That's killer!!!! Breguet rules!!!

 

I am sure, this watch is as lovely as your sister was.
I am sure, this watch is as precious as your sister was.
I am sure, this watch is as unique as your sister was.

one can clearly tell, you didn't just go out an buy a watch ...

 

Condolences for your loss of your sister.
Your watch shows how much you thought of her.
Great to look at that and think of her.

 

So sorry for your loss. Such a moving tribute - I'm all choked up. It is fitting that you picked it so that you could wear it often.

 

Beautiful watch, lovely story.

 

Stuart, sincerest condolences on your loss.

and warmest congratulations on your acquisition. it's a beautiful watch.

 

I'm so sorry for you loss. May you think of her fondly often, and may the good memories overtake the bad swiftly.
It's a beautiful watch.

 

Condolences on your loss. And a great watch to remember your sister and which I am sure will bear great memories for your nephew in the future.

 

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Warmest wishes to you and your family.