Archive for April, 2010
Maintaining a Family Heirloom
When my father passed away last year, my siblings and I had to go through the arduous process of dividing his assets according to the specifications in his will. Of all the items bequeathed to me, his watch that he wore during his bomber missions in WWII carried the most importance. The watch has been a family heirloom that his father passed on to him, and I am committed to keeping it in the family for years to come.
The watch hasn’t been used for several decades; needless to say, it was in need of some reconditioning. I certainly don’t want to wear the watch on a daily basis, but I would like to keep it functional. To that end, I recently purchased a set of watch repair tools and I have been meticulously making minor adjustments to improve its workings.
American Status Symbols
There are certain products that have become synonymous with success and luxury in American culture. For decades, the Cadillac was the status symbol for flourishing businessmen, and in many ways it still is. Although we usually don’t think of men as jewelry wearers, the Rolex was also become a codpiece of sorts.
When I opened up the third branch of my thriving Mexican buffet chain, I decided to reward myself by purchasing my first Rolex. Since I’ve gotten it, the timepiece has rarely left my wrist. For those rare occasions when I choose not to don it however, I have invested in a watch box to ensure that it is out of harm’s way.