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The Last Watch You'll Ever Own

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OldOak

Jul 28, 2018

A million years ago, well before the age of GPS and even Satellites, when I was a navigator and serving in an icebreaker, the ship’s Chronometer stopped working. A navigational disaster! First aid measures had no appreciable effect and so we were without an accurate time piece. Not a good thing when fixing the ship’s position by astronomical observation. Into the breach stepped the Third Officer and his shiny new Rolex Submariner, which was immediately designated as the ship’s official Chronometer. Got us positioned just fine and eventually within radar range and the heady pleasures of coastal pilotage. As soon as we were secured alongside, I went ashore and bought one and felt that I owned something of professional heft and excellence. Like a fool, I sold it ten years later and have regretted it ever since. They are beautiful instruments.

Horology

Nov 17, 2018

OldOakHey Mate, I worry that if I get one of the three watches I voted for, I might sell them too at some stage in the future and regret the sale... Why did humans make watches in the first place? Then make them so aesthetic and functional... I wonder how many people buy expensive tool watches but wear them only on special occasions. Then run out to buy a beater watch. I used to know someone who drives his Corolla to work while he leaves his BMW at home because his boss drives an ordinary car. Only drives BMW when out with friends. B

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