Custom tribute watch for a close friend.

I’d just like to share with you a custom watch that I just assembled for a close friend of mine.

Cameron (right of the photo) sadly passed away 2 years ago aged just 23, after catching glandular fever. He passed away due to a ruptured spleen.

Cameron, and his father John (left of photo) both had a strong interest in Bees and had a few hives in the garden, they used to produce and sell local honey together.

The watch will be a surprise present to John, which will be presented to him by his family on the 25th of November, which is the anniversary of Cameron’s passing.

I’ve known John for 40 years and I used go out drinking with both John and Cameron on a regular basis until he passed away. Such a young age.

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Gosh, what a lovely, unique tribute to your friend. His father will be very moved I'm sure.

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That is absolutely sensational. Both the watch but more importantly the gesture. What a lovely friend you must be. I’m sure John will be touched beyond belief. Chapeau.


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What a lovely tribute that is. It looks superb, both the watch and the box. I am sure your friend will cherish every minute wearing it.

Love it.

That's really touching and terribly sad. What a lovely gesture, and even if he doesn't wear the watch it's a wonderful and well presented tribute.

Fantastic gesture,John will be blown away.
Watch looks great


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Amazing….I’d be blown away by that. Well done Karl.

Echo all of the above. Beautifully done.

Thank you for all the positive comments. :)


I will update you on what John thinks of the watch, once received.

Wow! What a story and gesture. Take some tissues with you on the 25th, assuming you're there.

Really lovely. Proof that the real value in watches is what they mean to individuals.

That's brilliant, well done.

Amazing. Love the stripes on the seconds hand. Did you do that yourself?

That really is incredible. Well done, 10/10 isn’t enough

Excellent job senraw!

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Lovely gesture and always so sad when young people pass away early. Love that logo. Maybe something for you to continue to do as another line in memory

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That is a beautiful and touching tribute Karl, I salute you.

Beautiful and priceless.

Beautiful Karl. I am sure John will appreciate and treasure this, as well as your ongoing friendship. Well done you. :thumbsup:

Fantastic senraw.

That is amazing, I’m sure he’ll treasure that forever.


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Perfect.:thumbsup:

This is so touching. The watch and its custom box look incredible! A beautiful gesture.


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Thank you for all the positive comments. :)


I will update you on what John thinks of the watch, once received.

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No need to; if John is a good enough friend for you to do this for him, it’s a foregone conclusion that he will appreciate it beyond words!

Great gesture, everyone needs a friend like you.

Very nice gesture for a friend ... I am sure he will be blown away by your efforts ...

That’s fantastic, he will be blown away I’m sure.

Never realised glandular fever could be that life threatening. That really has knocked the wind out of me for some reason.

What a lovely thing to do.


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It's a beautiful watch and a beautiful gesture. I'm sure your friend John will treasure it.
Well done.

Nice one,
as everyone has said before that's a great gesture, a special watch indeed.

A wonderful thing to do and great craftsmanship

What a gentleman. That is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing that.

Nice detail of the second hand. Lovely watch case too!

Did you do the seconds hand stipes yourself?

Such a sad story, but a beautiful thing. You're a good friend.

Beautiful.
Near enough brought me to tears.

Amazing tribute, in Mexico there is a tradition where our relatives and friends are still alive in our minds and hearts each moment that we remember them


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What an incredible, and heart-warming story.

The watch looks amazing, as is the sentiment behind it.

Well done, and thanks for sharing.

Utterly wonderful. A touching tribute, for sure.

Very well done.

that looks great. did you do the box yourself as well?

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Did you do the seconds hand stipes yourself?

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Hi,

No, I purchased the seconds hand already painted.

I just stumbled across it and thought that it would be perfect for a Bee themed watch. :)

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that looks great. did you do the box yourself as well?

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Hi, thank you. :)

Yes, we customise and lazer burn all the designs on the boxes ourselves.

Thank you all, for the amazing comments above. :)

Fabulous attention to detail on the whole package, and such a lovely gesture/tribute.

RIP Cameron ...

I am moved man!



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