A gentleman's timepiece

There comes a time in life when a gentleman has achieved much of what he set out to achieve. He finds himself comfortably well-off and able to indulge himself in the finer things in life. A pleasant home, a motorised carriage with at least 500 horsepower and all the accessories for the living of a civilised life.

A most necessary item for any gentleman is an appropriate timepiece to sport upon his wrist. Known by the lower classes as a “watch”, a real gentleman knows that his horological enhancement exists not just remind him when it is appropriate to open the gin (10:30, if you didn’t know), but it is also a statement of his class, his achievements, his status within the world.

So, how about a Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 80th anniversary special edition in pink gold?

The idea for the Reverso was born in India during colonial times when the army polo players used to smash their watches during a game. So the Reverso was invented, with a design where the watch face can be reversed and therefore protected, with the added bonus that the back can then be personalised. So, why not recognise the history and personalise this one with an engraving based on one of my photographs.

I am sure you agree that any man wearing this would be accepted in any club, could attract any woman, and would instantly have larger genitals.

Sadly, it’s not mine, I just borrowed it from the polo player owner to photograph. I’ve got a shitty three year old Casio, which pretty much sums me up.

Comments 🔗

2012-01-28 | Grant says

Ah, but it’s a genuine Casio and not a 600 baht knock-off Rolex from down the market… (or have I assumed too much?)

2012-01-29 | Spike says

The Casio is so crap that nobody can be bothered to make a copy of it.

2012-01-29 | Barry says

I have a couple of Casios, and I like them. Digital, which one friend says labels me as a dinosaur. I also have a couple of 100 baht watches which work perfectly. I actually spent more on buying a decent strap for them. No point in wearing a hugely expensive watch anyway, as everyone would think it was a fake. Especially if it was me wearing it.