Archive for September, 2010
A Family Heirloom
My dad’s never been one for sentimentality, but I’ll never forget when he pulled me into his office on my sixteenth birthday. Usually a trip in there meant I had committed some sinful act that required reprimanding, so naturally I was expecting the worst. When I walked in the room, however, my dad didn’t look a bit perturbed and my anxieties eased. He brought me over to his desk and pulled out a gold pocket watch.
The thing was beaten and battered, and I had no idea what to think. My dad went on to explain that he and his father had both brought the watch with them while they were fighting in overseas. He told me that the watch was now mine, and I remember feeling overwhelmed. Since it was in pretty bad condition, I went online and purchased some clock pocket watch parts to fix it up. My dad couldn’t believe it when I showed him the watch, completely refurbished and running like new.
Choosing Your Timepiece
Names like Cartier, Rolex and Tissot may be the height of luxury when it comes to timepieces, but all of their watches look the same. If you are going for a status symbol, donning one of these opulent accessories is certainly the optimal M.O. Personally, I look for something more unique and emblematic of my personality when I am shopping for watches, or any other fashion accessory for that matter.
While they may not earn high marks from GQ, there is an assortment of one-of-a-kind watches depicting an array popular symbols, hobbies and occupations. Whether you want to showcase your astrological sign or let the world know your passion for crunching numbers, these timepieces let others experience a piece of your persona. No matter what style of watch you go with, it’s always a good idea to pick up a couple of watch storage boxes too.