Bob’s Watch Honors the Military with Incredible Stories of Watches from the “Honor You” Campaign

Bob’s WatchTop pre-owned Rolex dealers have some incredible watch stories as part of “Glorify You” campaign. Here is one of the stories that we at JustLuxe found engaging and perfectly timed as we just celebrated Memorial Day.

I used to be an F-100 fighter pilot in Vietnam. In May 699, I had the opportunity to go to Hong Kong. The first stop is the China Fleet Club, the Royal Navy’s expansive (and wonderful) Base Exchange. I did some research – asked another pilot – and he said that the ideal pilot’s watch is a Rolex GMT-Master “Pepsi bezel” – that’s what I bought (for $146 ,00)!

I’ve had it ever since and love it now as much as then. In 2016, I had it serviced and it remains one of my most precious possessions – one that I will pass on to my son in the future.

I’m currently at Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam, shortly after flying my last F-100 combat mission in December 699. I’m on the right and the clock just shows. My captain, SSgt Tom Kempster is to my left. My trusty old GMT-Master is on the photo. (Purchased for $146.00 in May 1969 at “China Fleet Club”, BX of the Royal Navy in Hong Kong.)