Alright, let’s talk about them watches, the ones they say is made right here in America. You know, the good ol’ USA. I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I know what I like, and I know what lasts. Folks been askin’ me, “What’s a good watch to get?” So, I figured I’d yap a bit about it.
First off, we gotta talk about Shinola. Heard of ’em? They’re from Detroit, that city that used to make all them cars. Now, they’re makin’ watches. Pretty ones, too. Shiny faces, real leather straps. They ain’t cheap, mind you, but they say they’re built to last. I seen some fellas wearin’ ’em down at the feed store, lookin’ all spiffy. They say Shinola’s tryin’ to bring back American jobs, which is a good thing, I reckon.
Then there’s Hamilton. Now, Hamilton’s been around a good long while. My grandpappy had a Hamilton pocket watch, kept it runnin’ for years. They make all kinds of watches now, some for the army fellas, some for regular folks like us. They’re tough, reliable. You ain’t gonna find no fancy diamonds or nothin’ on ’em, but they’ll tell you the time, and that’s all that matters, right? I heard they used to make watches for the railroad men, gotta be on time, them trains. So, you know they gotta be accurate.
And let’s not forget RGM. These fellas, they’re up in Pennsylvania. They make watches the old-fashioned way, by hand. Real fancy stuff. They put them pretty little gears and springs in there, all workin’ together like a charm. Now, these watches, they cost a pretty penny. But if you want somethin’ special, somethin’ that’ll last you a lifetime and maybe even be somethin’ you can pass down, RGM’s the way to go. They got this one watch, looks just like the ones they used to wear back in the old days. Real classic.
Let’s see, who else… Oh yeah, Timex. Now, Timex is a watch for everybody. They ain’t fancy, but they work. You can drop ’em, bang ’em around, and they’ll keep on tickin’. I remember my kids had Timex watches when they were growin’ up. Always losin’ ’em or breakin’ ’em, but Timex watches, they just kept on goin’. They got all kinds, digital ones, ones with big numbers, ones you can wear in the water. And the best part? They don’t cost an arm and a leg. Good watches for everyday wear.
- So, you got your fancy ones like Shinola and RGM.
- You got your tough ones like Hamilton.
- And you got your everyday ones like Timex.
It all depends on what you’re lookin’ for and how much you wanna spend. Me, I just need a watch that tells the time. Don’t need no fancy bells and whistles. But hey, if you wanna spend your hard-earned money on a shiny, fancy watch, that’s your business. Just make sure it’s a good one, made right here in America. Support our own folks, you know? That’s what I always say.
And remember, a good watch ain’t just about tellin’ time. It’s about craftsmanship, about somethin’ that’ll last. It’s about havin’ somethin’ reliable on your wrist, somethin’ you can depend on. Just like a good neighbor or a trusty dog, a good watch is always there for ya. And in my book, that’s worth more than all the gold in Fort Knox.
One more thing, when you’re lookin’ for a watch, go to a real store, talk to the folks who know about watches. Don’t go buyin’ somethin’ off the internet that you ain’t never seen before. You gotta feel the weight of it in your hand, see how it looks on your wrist. And if it feels right, and it looks right, then chances are, it’s a good watch. And if it says “Made in USA”, well, that’s even better. That’s what I tell my grandkids anyhow.
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