My black fastrack watch turns 25 this year and still runs faithfully on time and remains the favorite among my watches! I wear it on special occasions even today... My memory goes back to the day I "met" my watch for the 1st time!
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| During my M.Arch days (1998) at SAP with a column I had painted...the new fastrack on my hand! |
It was the year 1998 and I had just joined The School of Architecture and Planning (SAP) at Chennai for my Masters degree in Architecture. I was at the SAP hostel when I suddenly received an anonymous money order for Rupees One Thousand. It did not have the senders name or address..but only a message note saying that the sender will contact me later. I checked with my parents..they had not sent it. I couldn't imagine who would send me 1000 bucks (till today its an unsolved mystery!) .. But anyways I was very happy and I decided to get myself a nice watch of my own liking, as I was wearing an old fashioned watch gifted by my uncle during my school days... In the same evening I went to the Titan showroom at Adayar along with my friend MC Ramesh. As soon as I entered the showroom my eyes fell on this black beauty priced at 1000 bucks! Fastrack brand was just then newly launched by Titan and it was love at first sight!
I have owned many watches in the past 25 years...but this black fastrack remains very special through my good and bad times....Thanks to my mystery sponsor !
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| As time flies... |
Those old watches can be like a best friend. Nice photos today. I like the contrast between you and the watch too.
ReplyDeleteYes Erika, watches were best friends for our generation. Thanks
DeleteQuite a mystery!
ReplyDeleteOver the years, I got attached to more than one watch , and I wear them on special occasions. I never go out without my wrist watch (nowadays people rely on their smartphone to tell them the time. Not me).
You are right Duta. Younger generation rely more on smart phones..the significance of a watch is in a changing phase. I see more people wear them for monitoring health parameters and as a smart gadget!
DeleteEnjoyed your life story and wow such a mysterious
ReplyDeletewindfall! A masters in architecture is impressive.
Thanks Chris :)
DeleteWonderful post! Ode to a watch! So great!
ReplyDeleteThanks ellie
DeleteWhat a wonderful memory.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill
ReplyDeleteA wonderful memory and the watch dose look nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie
DeleteWhat a lovely gesture. One to remember and cherish.
ReplyDeleteTime, it comes and goes, tic,toc.............
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful love story!
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Wow amazing ...I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about the anonymous donor - ..it would drive me nuts, lol. Enjoyed the story and the photos of you through the years.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I think of it, it drives me nuts too ;) thanks Sandy
DeleteMy husband has watches that old too. He collects them but wears them too. Great photos of you.
ReplyDeleteOH really! You should post his collection too :)
DeleteGreat story, love the watch!! Nice to see you then and now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo
DeleteA Nice memory, and perhaps it will remain special because it was bought with money from someone who cares about you.
ReplyDeleteI stopped wearing watches a long time ago because I generally remain at home; I lost interest and wasn't comfortable wearing them; nevertheless, I still have my HMT watch, which I purchased with money from my grandfather.
True Jeevan.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear watches, especially after having to "wear" cellphones that show the time always. But I can understand the emotional connect it could give. Great that it's still running fine!
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Thanks mate
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