Interesting dilemma. I’d be lying if I said that my first thought wasn’t to keep them, as I feel it’s highly unlikely to be discovered. Others have pointed out that it might not be difficult though, assuming there’s some paper trail. Although depending on the situation, it might be near impossible to find out where they’ve gone.
Regardless, the monetary value raises a large moral issue. I presume he loved his wife and while he wanted his watches, while he was alive, there’s no way to say that he wouldn’t just as much want their liquid value to help his wife while she’s alive.
Personally, I’d probably return all but the most sentimental one. Assuming I felt confident that my business partner/friend would want me to have one to remember him by.
Interesting dilemma. I’d be lying if I said that my first thought wasn’t to keep them, as I feel it’s highly unlikely to be discovered. Others have pointed out that it might not be difficult though, assuming there’s some paper trail. Although depending on the situation, it might be near impossible to find out where they’ve gone.
Regardless, the monetary value raises a large moral issue. I presume he loved his wife and while he wanted his watches, while he was alive, there’s no way to say that he wouldn’t just as much want their liquid value to help his wife while she’s alive.
Personally, I’d probably return all but the most sentimental one. Assuming I felt confident that my business partner/friend would want me to have one to remember him by.