And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Well, maybe when I become a bitcoin millionaire...
I got rid of my Rolex Explorer II. it was a self winding watch and even when I wore it every day, to include playing golf every evening, I would still have to add 3 or 4 minutes to it every few weeks.
As a status symbol bit was great. As an accurate timepiece, not so much.
I have a 73 Submariner blue face stainless/gold that I picked up used from my uncle that was a jeweler for $3500 back in 1984. He had the Rolex training and would service and clean it for free. He passed away in the early 90's. The last time I got it serviced it was right at $1000 and that was over 10 years ago. Prior to that last service I only wore it for business meetings and special events. I put it in a zip lock bag and put it in the safe. I did pull it out for my niece's wedding 2 years ago and wore it for a week where it kept perfect time.
I've been watching a couple of YouTube channels of watchmakers repairing watches, cheap one's & expensive one's. I'd like to see that one ripped apart & put back together. I have no idea how they do it.
These days most youngsters can't tell the time on an analog watch.
ReplyDeleteI got rid of my Rolex Explorer II. it was a self winding watch and even when I wore it every day, to include playing golf every evening, I would still have to add 3 or 4 minutes to it every few weeks.
ReplyDeleteAs a status symbol bit was great. As an accurate timepiece, not so much.
Did you have a certified tech regulate it?
DeleteTimex. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Also, they don't cost much and keep really good time. G-Shock takes a close second.
ReplyDeleteIn the 70s, I had a Seiko self winding watch that kept wonderful time. It finally wore out after almost 20 years of faithful service.
I have a 73 Submariner blue face stainless/gold that I picked up used from my uncle that was a jeweler for $3500 back in 1984. He had the Rolex training and would service and clean it for free. He passed away in the early 90's. The last time I got it serviced it was right at $1000 and that was over 10 years ago. Prior to that last service I only wore it for business meetings and special events. I put it in a zip lock bag and put it in the safe. I did pull it out for my niece's wedding 2 years ago and wore it for a week where it kept perfect time.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching a couple of YouTube channels of watchmakers repairing watches, cheap one's & expensive one's. I'd like to see that one ripped apart & put back together. I have no idea how they do it.
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