Re: Dress code for DBA's

Noons wrote:
> fitzjarr..._at_cox.net wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Timex Ironman works for me ... about $25 dollars US.
> > > >
> > >
> > > I don't have a wrist watch - my mobile phone gives me everything
I
> > need. And
> > > I wear jeans and a t-shirt ;-)
> >
> > Mine was a gift from my wife, so it's special in that regard.
Also,
> I
> > like having a watch on my wrist even though I run my life out of a
> Palm
> > m125. I simply opted to have on my wish list timepieces of quality
> and
> > precision (TAG, Breitling) rather than wrist jewelry that can
> possibly
> > keep time (Rolex).
>
> Although fond of using my Dad's autowind Rolex on special
> occasions - the darn thing is 40 years old and I remember
> it since I was a kid - I still think my cheap Swatch
> Irony Aluminium has served me well. It's got 4 years now
> and hasn't missed a click. Set it twice a year for
> daylight savings and forget it.
>
> When all else fails the batphone is pressed into use.
> And the day I find out how to make a PalmIIIx keep time
> accurately, that one will also be used!
> Ah yes, the notebook synchs with an atomic clock whenever
> it is plugged anywhere near an Internet connection.
>
> And I'm still late every now and then...

40 years ago Rolex WAS a quality timepiece, however it appears the company has opted to be more of a status sysmbol in this day and age. We have two Rolex dealers in town, and one Breitling dealer, and from the appearances created by the factories Breitling is concerned with the quality of their timepieces and the quality of their salespeople much more so than Rolex. Breitling regularly flies their sales staff to Switzerland (on the Concord, no less) to update them on the latest technology and their latest models. I have yet to see Rolex do the same.

Yes, a Rolex is a fine piece of jewelry; I simply prefer a certified chronometer. The TAG and the Breitling fit that bill nicely, and my wife opted for the less expensive of the two for my wrist. And, I've not been disappointed, as I set mine for daylight savings time, and when the number of days in the month is less than 31. Not bad for an selfwinding movement.

David Fitzjarrell Received on Mon May 02 2005 - 07:08:16 CDT