No, but like a smooth racking firearm, with a breaking glass rod trigger and controllable recoil I like the precise engineering and quality of the watch, designed to measure time precisely. Also the Rolex can take the recoil as well. Maybe my priorities are messed up, maybe I should spend more money on quality firearms, but at least if I have an accident and lose a Rolex in a boating accident it will not rust like a firearm...
I have never said I served during the war. I did get to spend a little time on Wake with some of the refugees. I did say I had friends that served in Nam, I joined in 74 when I was 17. Had to get my father to sign for me. And I do forget what year I joined at times and have to look at my DD214. Getting old sucks. I can not even remember what year I got married and have to look it up. I remember the day, just not the year. Hell I have forgotten my first wife's maiden name. Before long I will be wrapping my own Christmas presents.
I know someone who lost a Rolex while on a boat. Too many beers, lost his balance and went backwards over the side. On the way over he hit his wrist and it must've popped the bracelet. I saw it happen and we dived that spot for hours looking for it, but no dice. Somewhere off the west side of Fiddle Cay in The Bahamas is a Rolex if anyone is interested.
Not laughing at his misfortune, just the thought of flying out there and diving....
He was so embarassed. The watch was a gift from his daughters, one of which was my girlfriend at the time. He ended up going over to the "mainland" (Marsh Harbour) and buying a new one.
