Hi everyone,
Longtime lurker and first time poster. My name's Jay and I am based in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew David (deeb7) for quite a few years. His shop was around the corner from where I worked and I used to pop in to have a chat with David and Ross. Mostly about watches. I got my first vintage flight jacket (Aero B3) from David as a part trade for a watch. I learnt a lot from David. He was New Zealand's leading expert on Vintage Rolex. colonial furniture, rugs, Moorcroft amongst others.
I was away in Brisbane when David passed away and missed his funeral. I last saw him a few weeks before his passing which was a great shock to me. I went in to see Ross to offer my condolences. I've been touch with Ross periodically since to see how he is doing. Ross is the executor of David's estate. Essentially, everything is to be auctioned.
Initially, I wasn't comfortable bidding on stuff for obvious reasons. Ross however changed my mind as everything needed to be disposed. I ended up acquiring some of David's flight jackets. I have been wearing them now for a couple of weeks and loving it. Anyways, I hope to participate more on this forum. Cheers! Jay
Some photos of the jackets:
The B3 I got from David a few years ago
Longtime lurker and first time poster. My name's Jay and I am based in Auckland, New Zealand. I knew David (deeb7) for quite a few years. His shop was around the corner from where I worked and I used to pop in to have a chat with David and Ross. Mostly about watches. I got my first vintage flight jacket (Aero B3) from David as a part trade for a watch. I learnt a lot from David. He was New Zealand's leading expert on Vintage Rolex. colonial furniture, rugs, Moorcroft amongst others.
I was away in Brisbane when David passed away and missed his funeral. I last saw him a few weeks before his passing which was a great shock to me. I went in to see Ross to offer my condolences. I've been touch with Ross periodically since to see how he is doing. Ross is the executor of David's estate. Essentially, everything is to be auctioned.
Initially, I wasn't comfortable bidding on stuff for obvious reasons. Ross however changed my mind as everything needed to be disposed. I ended up acquiring some of David's flight jackets. I have been wearing them now for a couple of weeks and loving it. Anyways, I hope to participate more on this forum. Cheers! Jay
Some photos of the jackets:
The B3 I got from David a few years ago
. That LSL I was reluctant to let go; however, it was for David after all. Any updates or anecdotes you recall, would be greatly appreciated in the 'deeb7' Memorial posts. Once again, welcome to 'madness central'. 
