Hamilton Incoming

[GradyPhilpott]

A friend of mine who owed me a favor or two gave me a Benrus watch that was issued as a limited edition, 50th anniversay, D-Day commemorative that he's had for about 25 years, knowing that I'm a watch nut.

It needs a service, so I took it in today to the watchmaker at one of the local jewelry stores today to have him check it out and give me an estimate.

In the meantime, I saw this automatic Hamilton Khaki in the showcase and after taking a gander at it, I just felt compelled to purchase it.

I have a quartz Khaki that I've had for about a decade that needs a new battery and an new crystal and I've been putting that off for quite awhile and checking out the automatic versions online.

I wasn't sure if I'd ever spring for one because the price falls in a range that I'm kind of reluctant to spend on watches, between about $300 and $3000.

However, being face to face with in the store, I couldn't resist and I put it on lay-away and even got a discount on the service of the Benrus.

I was thinking I'd let it stay in lay-away at least until next month, but I might just pick it up when the Benrus is ready for pick-up.

Anyway, here's an ugly picture. There will be more to follow.