I don't really collect watches. I have been carrying one>
since 3rd grade(a Westclox. Things must have been bombproof!). I had a couple wrist watches but killed them quickly, so I stuck with pockets watches. That said, I have all the pocket watches that were "family" watches, and I try to keep them maintained, and I rotate through them as one would pens. A couple don't work, nor will they ever again I have been assured, unless I want to pay a small fortune. One day I hope to find an octagonal watch when I have the money for it at the same time, but that is the extent of my desire to "collect". I think it comes down to the fact that I have the Collector gene, and I know that pocket watches are just well beyond my means. Do you collect? I'd love to see some if you do.
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