A heartfelt farewell letter to my dear Trainmaster Eternity.
To my dear BALL,
You were my first "big" watch purchase. You captivated me with your beauty and finesse. Your curves were voluptuous and elegant. Your dial was stunning, able to punch above your league with the Grand Seikos. Your bracelet was like jewellery. My apologies, it WAS jewellery. Sturdy and a pleasure to handle, as was the rest of you. And, no matter how many jokes were made of your name in reference to my very own cajones, I stood by you.
You were so beautiful, you even got my fiancé down the rabbit hole of watches. I know of many men and women, who are struggling with such a feat till this very day, I thank you for that. With all my heart.
Alas, all journeys come to an end. I cheated on you. I'm sorry. I fell for another, a beautifully mint 1970s King Seiko, a true Japanese aristocratic beauty. She's gold- capped, with her caseback medallion intact and in prime condition. She was running within chronometer specifications as well, impressive by even your standards. I had to make the trade. I failed you. I hope you can find it in your well- regulated balance wheel to forgive me for my weakness. I hope you can serve your new owner well in years to come. Treat him well. Baby him. Enchant him as you once did me, with your sapphires. Yes, plural. I know you loved to stress the fact you have the sapphire sandwich, so here you go.
Thank you, my BALL. Please spare a moment to pay your respects, my dear Watchcrunch members.
Best regards,
Your first owner.
Wow, that’s an emotional farewell letter! I feel sad for the ball. 😢
I just knew this journey would end like this another falls for the vintage Seiko but the Ball is still a beauty
All rise for the traditional 21 tick salute
So much for “Eternity”…
For better or for worse, in sickness & in health?
Did these words mean nothing to you?
Ok, I might take ownership a tad more seriously (mostly cuz all 20 of my watches together probably cost as much as your Ball).
On a serious note, fare thee well, former family member.
Wow, that’s an emotional farewell letter! I feel sad for the ball. 😢
Thank you for your comment, good sir, the BALL will live on in my memories 🙏🏼
I just knew this journey would end like this another falls for the vintage Seiko but the Ball is still a beauty
Thank you for your comment, good sir! Yes, vintage Seikos, especially those in the 60s and 70s are really undervalued due to snobbery, in my humble opinion 🙏🏼😡
All rise for the traditional 21 tick salute
Thank you good sir, your kindness and empathy is much appreciated. All hail the BALL🥺🥺🥺
So much for “Eternity”…
Puns of this calibre are not allowed, good sir. May I remind you, this is an obituary 😉🤣
For better or for worse, in sickness & in health?
Did these words mean nothing to you?
Ok, I might take ownership a tad more seriously (mostly cuz all 20 of my watches together probably cost as much as your Ball).
On a serious note, fare thee well, former family member.
I'm sorry, Ball....for all of it. ( cue Obi- Wan Kenobi's voice )
Thank you for your comment and your virtual beers, good sir! May the Force be with you🙏🏼🥳
This is GOLD, good sir! Thank you, on the behalf of men who dabble and obsess with the world of watches🥳🤧🙏🏼
Puns of this calibre are not allowed, good sir. May I remind you, this is an obituary 😉🤣
I give you a 2824-2 on your own pun, sir. I see you really had your eye on the…BALL! I’m sorry…I wasn’t trying to be punny, honest!
I give you a 2824-2 on your own pun, sir. I see you really had your eye on the…BALL! I’m sorry…I wasn’t trying to be punny, honest!
I concede this battle, good sir! But make no mistake, the war isn't over 😈