"It's Free Because It's Yours" by Dominick Cavallo.
Part One (of five parts).

Watch I Love: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica

My Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica is my favorite watch for many reasons.Replica Watches It was my first watch that my wife bought for me five years ago. Although there were some subtle hints from me, it was a sign that my wife was beginning to get the watch obsession. It is approximately the same age as mine, so it is a reminder to not let the years pass by too quickly. The main reason I love it, however, is because of that mysterious magpie-reflex. This watch is just a beautiful object that I wanted to grab from the moment I saw it in an internet corner.

The Omega Space-Age Geneve Dynamic was unveiled in late 1960s as a beautiful face. It was also presented as an ergonomic solution for a problem watch wearers didn't even know they had. The advertisements said that normal watches are too small for your wristbone, while the Dynamic is perfectly shaped and fits in with your arm.IWC Aquatimer Replica The watch was presented as an action watch that could be worn in the ocean and in the shower. It also boasted a water resistance of 100 feet. This is not something to be proud about, but it does sound sporty.

There were many versions of the watch, most of them automatic,Omega Replica some manual-winding. Some had variations on the same theme but others were radically different. One even featured a TV dial. The watch became part of the De Ville collection in the 1970s, but the Dynamic was gone by 1977.

Writing this article about my Dynamic taught me two things. It isn't the most sought-after model among Dynamic-fanciers. It is most desirable because of its satin-polished case sides. Later models have a more polished case. It was not accompanied by papers so it is difficult to know. However, the polished case and date-but no-day spec place it between 1972 and 1976. I was born in 1973 so that's close enough.

Another thing I learned was that my watch may not be as minty as I thought. While the market is steadily increasing in value, Dynamics watches are still available for less than $1,000.Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica Even the satin-cased models early models can still be found in great condition. Zooming in on high-resolution photos allows me to see wear and marks on the dial I didn't notice before. It doesn't matter because I don't plan to sell it. It's actually a blessing that I don't have the pressure to keep it perfect. There is nothing wrong with taking a few steps - everyone does it at one point.