Timepiece gentleman forum12/28/2023 ![]() ![]() "It had been the pride of my life, ever since pride commenced, to wear a watch," wrote a journeyman stocking maker about acquiring his first in 1747. Contemporary art depicts not just affluent people but sailors and farm workers sporting watch chains. A pocket timepiece was an 18th century man's must-have fashion accessory, its presence indicated by a ribbon or bright steel chain hanging from the owner's waist, bedecked with seals and a watch key. Their popularity inspired one of the most paradoxical, charming, and insightful passages in his work. So in fact, he had a hired team in place for months.Pocket gadgets were all the rage in Adam Smith's day. They are a large international ecommerce fulfillment organization that import and export products - warehousing, packaging and shipping consumer goods on behalf of their clients. If you visit the Simple Global website, all will become clear. This was a personal project for me so i didn't have a "team"behind me doing some of the work which in retrospect is dangerous because if I can't work nothing get's done.Īnd here's a pic of the watch's shipping label: First the plating and then this car accident. I know it's a frustrating delay and it's the last thing I wanted. Hopefully I am ok and am allowed to be movingaround more. I see a neurologist tomorrow and barring him saying I am ok to be working more I can start getting orders out next week. Rest assured the issue is my health sadly and nothing else. I have been way to slow getting the orders ready to be sent out and I know you are all waiting. I really believe this will make you all very proud.īottom Line. This watch honestly feels much more expensive than it is. I know this took a bit longer than expected but the pieces do look spectacular. Slowed us down a bit since I am the one running everything and disappeared for a week lol I slammed my neck and back hard so was resting. Rest assured we will get the watches out as soon as possible. Was at hospital but back home now and back working. March 6: I was recently in a car accident (last week). So I found it curious early on when they said that the watches would ship from Delaware. Gentleman Warfare/Egard states that they maintain offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Even in my own pics, I had to meticulously manipulate the light to show detail. The difference may be in adjustments of lighting in the first set of GW photos, but I think the watch in the November pics had been digitally treated to increase contrast. The pic GW published in late March is nearly identical to what I received. Later in this thread you will see the final product as delivered to me. But when they announced the "engraved case", I ordered it based upon their pics of late November, 2016. My original plan was to purchase the bronze-plated execution. Below, I will list, and document, some of the things that piqued my interest.ġ. So it wasn't difficult for me to question a few things regarding the GV-1 buying process. It has been pointed out to me that I recently asked a clerk at a McDonald's drivethru window how they could possibly and truly be "out of Coke", the number one soft drink in the world. Having spent half of my life in advertising and marketing, and the last half in law enforcement, I have become an undeniable skeptic. While our personalities may remain similar, we are far different in maturity than we were in youth. And this continues as our li ves continue. I've learned over the years that by, say the age fifty, we become the sum of our life-experiences. But then, for me, that was an exciting part of the overall experience. So, there's a risk factor associated with the CF investment and purchase. Obviously,you'll not find any reviews on a watch that doesn't even exist yet. I've always been careful in selecting boutique-brand pieces - searching out both collector, and professional reviews, before making a buying decision. ![]() But this is my first foray into purchasing a crowd-funded watch. ![]() And I certainly consider the V1-Gent to be just that, particularly when recognizing the brand's association with Egard (same principals, same design influences, etc,). I am a lover of boutique watch brands, owning twenty or so such pieces. Please bear with me as I attempt to present details of this watch, and, of the buying experience of a crowd-funded timepiece. ![]()
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