Archive for December 23rd, 2008

Travel Essentials 2008 – Time and Time Again

Two very important items to remember for your trip are different style watches. I get a lot of “You wear a watch? Don’t you have a cell phone to check the time?” and to that I usually answer “Are you joking?”

First off, a watch is usually the one piece of jewelry that a man can get away with without look like Liberace.

Secondly, it is a compliment to the clothes you wear so make sure you chose which timepieces you bring carefully.

The first one I listed is my newest acquisition but also the most versatile. I found this watch on Saturday afternoon whilst looking for fabrics at Goodwill. I really wanted a brushed stainless bracelet timepiece. This is the watch that goes well with everything. The suit, the jeans, the sweater, etc., etc. It was filthy when I got it and the crystal needs to have some scratches buffed out of it, but after I cleaned it up with some polish and Windex the thing looked fantastic on my wrist as well as with my navy blue suit.

Kenneth Cole Watch - $20

My second choice is the more formal watch that also carries it’s weight in diversity. My vintage Bulova Caravelle . I did my research on this timepiece that I accquired on e-bay for $20 and found out it’s production date is from 1970. It is mechanical with 17 jewel movement. I love this piece because, just like the aforementioned, it works with so many outfits. If you go mechanical instead of quartz, make sure you find a good watch guy to clean and service your investment. Most will try and tell you that you should buy a nice new quartz watch in which you should reply, “Fuck off.” A quartz watch is not an investment. Swiss made automatics and mechanical pieces usually are.

Vintage Bulova Caravelle - $20

Remember these three simple rules when choosing your timepieces for travel:

• Make sure it is as versatile as your wardrobe.
• A timepiece should be understated, not the size of your flat screen television.
• It should be classic and clean.

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