"But I Don't Wear Watches..."

​This month has been insane, that's why the newsletter is coming out at the end of the month instead of mid-month. So, I thought I would have a little fun. I tend to talk to people about watches...ALOT...just ask my wife. The one thing that I hear often is the comment "I don't wear a watch". When I hear that I laugh maniacally and say to myself, "oh, you will!" 

Watches are like winter clothes. At first they might feel a bit cumbersome or awkward, but after you get used to the feeling you are very grateful and would not want to be caught without them! They serve a purpose. If you don't already wear a vintage watch, here are a few reasons you should ...and if you are looking for a great watch for your money, I know a guy :-)

Top five reasons to wear a vintage watch. 

1. You always have a way out of an awkward conversation...Hey look at the time! I gotta go. 
2. For men it is a great accessory to express personality. It is like a bumper sticker for your body.
3. When the grid goes down you will still be able to tell what time it is...of course it won't matter...but it will still be cool.
4. A vintage watch is better than a quartz watch because many people have a problem where they absorb the energy from a quartz watch battery.
5. Cell phones would make terrible heirlooms. "Look Jimmy, your dad left you a 30 year old Nokia that keeps great time!"

Bonus reason: In a survival situation an analog watch can be used as a compass. Of course if you were ever in an emergency situation you would probably just remember it could be used as one, not how, and then be angry with yourself for not paying attention. 

I hope I have given you food for thought. Watches are a great hobby, collectible, heirloom, conversation piece. There is a very low barrier of entry, abundance of material, and watch people usually love sharing what they know. There are groups, clubs, really cool websites, newsletters...like mine! Whether it is $10 or $10,000 at the end of the day you have something that you can treasure for a lifetime. 

As always, thank you to all my customers. This is a great thrill ride, and I am so thankful for others who share my passion for vintage watches! 

God Bless, 
Rob

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