A while ago I knew nothing about watches. Then a Siffert Autavia fell into my lap and I decided to do a little research on it.

Lo and behold, I stumbled upon a website called On The Dash. That was trouble. I can't stop thinking about watches. I have already added another vintage Heuer to my wrist and would have had a third if the dial didn't scare me off.

I didn't think things could get any worse...then thanks to another "abandoned watch", I was given an Omega Speedmaster. I decided to do a little research on it and discovered a webpage and an index of articles written by Chuck Maddox. Uh-oh. This can't be good. Another WIS the caliber (no pun intended) of Jeff Stein.

Yep. It was trouble. In addition to the donated Speedy, now there is a 25th anniversary Apollo XI Speedy in rotation on my wrist.

And that's how it is...I can look at my watch and not know what time it is. I start and stop chronographs just to watch the needles move. I'll sit in a darkened room and compare lumes. I wander through AD's plastering my face on display cases.

So...all jokes aside, I would just like to say a BIG thanks to the guys like Jeff Stein and Chuck Maddox. You've corrupted me horribly, and am I ever happy you did. Thanks for being there.