Watch stories
What are some of the watches that mean the most to you? Maybe it came from a loved one that passed who’s watch alows you to feel connected to them, a way to reward yourself for accomplishing a long term goal, or maybe it’s just a funny story about how you attained the watch. I’d love to hear your personal stories behind some of the pieces in each of your collections.
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Jake
I have been collecting for a few years and began building them recently. Founder of the DFW Watch Club.
Dallas, TX, USA
Member since
Last active: 13 hrs ago
16.51 cm
Some say you never forget your first. I think you never forget missed opportunity. I had a friend who was in a bad financial situation and offered his Seamaster to me for a fraction of the price. I didn't want to take advantage of him so I passed but offered to lend him some funds instead until he got back on his feet. He's doing much better now and I don't have the guilt of wearing something that truly belonged to him.
Some say you never forget your first. I think you never forget missed opportunity. I had a friend who was in a bad financial situation and offered his Seamaster to me for a fraction of the price. I didn't want to take advantage of him so I passed but offered to lend him some funds instead until he got back on his feet. He's doing much better now and I don't have the guilt of wearing something that truly belonged to him.
You're an amazing friend! Love this.
You're an amazing friend! Love this.
To this day, I'm still in search of a Seamaster I can call my own.
I have three that stick out to me; two of which I own.
Tissot PR 516. This one was a gift from a fellow Cruncher, @CaChoCo, who contacted my watchmaker and bought it for me in the hopes I could get it running again. This picture doesn't do it justice, because I had a new crystal fitted yesterday. It just needed a battery and some time on the demagnetiser, which was a relief, as parts for an ageing quartz movement aren't easy nor cheap to find. After some more conversation with my watchmaker, I've found out that this watch was worn for only a year or two before it ended up in the mystery box for spares. Whoever wore this Tissot wore it. After forty-two years of sitting dormant, she's kicking again. To me, this watch represents the generosity of this community and serves as a reminder that we are nothing without the people who support us and lend a hand now and again. I'll return the favour to the community one day.
Camy Club-Star. This watch was the start tmy vintage obsession and my relationship with my watchmaker. He's one of the people who I feel have some faith in me when it comes to watchmaking. Yesterday, he gave me a vintage Bergeon oil well, as well as various non-running vintage watches, things I'm very grateful for. This watch represents the start of new beginnings and optimism. Our time on this little marble is limited; we have to treasure it. I want to get something running for him, if it's the last thing I do.
Omega Seamaster quartz. This was my grandfather's service watch. I don't own it, but I do want to give it a new strap and battery in the hopes of my uncle wearing it. Maybe one day I can wear it. This one is a memory of my grandfather that passed away before I was old enough to ask him the questions I so desperately want answers to. It sits in a storage cubby, and I fondle it occasionally just for some memories.
Some say you never forget your first. I think you never forget missed opportunity. I had a friend who was in a bad financial situation and offered his Seamaster to me for a fraction of the price. I didn't want to take advantage of him so I passed but offered to lend him some funds instead until he got back on his feet. He's doing much better now and I don't have the guilt of wearing something that truly belonged to him.
Class act! Love it!