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    I once met a guy with the most beautiful watch I had ever seen in my life. It spoke to me. I asked him where he got it and he refused to tell. I offered him money and he refused. So I set out on a mission to check every store I possibly could that sells watches in search of the same watch. I came out with nothing. He later told me his grandfather gave it to him. Well I have no idea where his grandfather lives and have no idea where to search for this watch. It's been six years, and the trail grows cold.

    I am seeking assistance in my search for this watch. The watch has a thin leather band, a silver face and roman numerals. There are alot of watches that fit this description I am aware, but this one was special. I don't remember the brand which tells me it probably isn't all that well known.

    If you see a watch that fits this description, please take a photo with one of your many photo taking devices and message it to me. If it is the same watch I will confirm it to you. Go buy it. I will give you my mailing address. Send me the watch along with the receipts for both the watch itself, and the shipping fees, as well as your return address. I will send you a money order for the amount.

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    (SPOILER)I'm serious about this.

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    Was it mechanical or quartz? I'm guessing mechanical if his grandfather gave it to him-- assuming it used to be his grandfather's. If you're not sure how to tell, do you recall if the seconds hand was "sweeping" around very smoothly, or was it ticking second by second? That will tell you your answer and will be a very good start to narrowing it down.

    If I named off a bunch of watch brands do you think one might ring a bell?

    I am assuming you didn't get to see the inside (movement) of this watch? Because a picture of that-- assuming this is a mechanical watch-- would be a dead giveaway to a good horologist.

    (SPOILER)...can you tell that I am in to this sort of thing?

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    It ticked and did not go smoothly.
    I doubt I would recognize the brand. The only brands I would recognize are the big ones like Rolex, but like I said, since it doesn't stand out I don't think it's a brand I would recognize.

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    Nah can't tell at all

    I am deeply moved by your devotion to finding this watch.

    They see me rolling. They hating, patrolling.
    Trying to catch me riding dirty.


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    Quote Originally Posted by shion View Post
    It ticked and did not go smoothly.
    Okay, so it's a quartz. That muddies things up quite a bit; I'm a sucker for mechanicals (especially vintage) and know a lot more about them, and they're generally a lot easier to ID as well. I'll keep an eye out, though.

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    The odds of someone finding it are so unlikely. If I see one that fits the description and I remember, I'll snap a picture with my cell phone and post it up here.

    I'm skeptical, but I'm rooting for you. Good luck!

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    Thank you.

    I know it's a long shot but it's worth a try.

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    I'm too poor so I draw my watch on, which is fine because it's always on time at 1:34pm. And according to my watch it's always 1:34pm so by my infallible logic my watch is always right. I've saved so much money.

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    ...why don't you - or your friend - take a photo of your friend's watch? Otherwise this will be quickly narrowed down to about a thousand watches.
    Bow before the mighty Javoo!

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    because I havn't seen him in 3 years

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    Was your friend's name Bernard?

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    It was not.
    His name was Thomas but he told me it was Oliver, which I later found out from his birth cirtificate was a LIE!!!!

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    That sounds a wee bit stalkerish that you looked at his birth certificate.

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    I wasn't stalking him, I just stole his wallet.

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    Oh, okay.

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