: Yesterday, while driving down the highway, I remembered a watch. I
: first saw this watch several years ago at friend's shop. He told
: me he had purchased it from a classmate of his when the guy died
: too young. His friend, the original owner was a coach at the
: local high school and a weekend sports car racer. My friend the
: shop owner told me he didn't want to sell the watch but to keep
: bugging him about it because...one day...

: Anyway, yesterday the watch came into my mind and I called him and
: made him an offer. He said thanks but no...He said it was a
: generous offer but he was not motivated. This morning he called
: at 7:30 and said he had re-considered and asked if I was still
: interested. I was, and I couldn't get started on the hour and a
: half drive to his place fast enough.

: The watch came with its original box, buckle, crown, hands, crystal
: (I think), pushers. It runs like a little sewing machine. I just
: have to pick out some new shoes and take it out for a stroll.

: Thanks to Jeff Stein for your sage advice and for the wonderful
: resource you have given us with this site.

: JohnCote

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