I've always enjoyed giving gifts, especially watches, for selfish reasons. It makes me feel good about myself, that I'm the type of person who is generous at heart and in action. I don't always buy the most expensive gifts but I try--really try--to give a thoughtful gift despite my limited resources. I take the expression,… Continue reading The Best Holiday Story About a Watch that I Know
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Onward and Upward
Here's the thing: This week saw me taking my only child to her new home at university. I note that she wasn't wearing the watch I gave her and I didn't ask if she brought it with her. I doubt it. She just doesn't care about watches. I've already written at length about accepting this… Continue reading Onward and Upward
On Finding my Batman Watch
Those who know me know that I used to be a Batman fanboy. Used to be? Still am, I suppose. Anything Batman-related on Youtube still makes me stop to pay attention. But that passion has petered out quite dramatically over the past couple of years. I used to be quite obsessive. I knew everything about… Continue reading On Finding my Batman Watch
Save One: Round Table No. 12
Sherwin: It's been a while since the last round table. Let's get to it: What's the watch you will save if you ever get to a scorched earth situation? Let's say you have to--you don't want to but you have to--what's the one timepiece in your collection that you will keep? And no cheating. You… Continue reading Save One: Round Table No. 12



