Horological Meandering

After lunch with my wife and youngest daughter, we took a walk around a nearby park. I was wearing a watch inherited from my brother only a few months ago. My brother unexpectedly passed away after a massive heart attack. He was only 60, an ex-marine, and...  

Deepest sympathy to all your family, as well. Your brother´s Breitling is extremely nice. I am sure you will feel his embrace and remember that day you went with him to buy it everytime you wear it. Yours, Alejandro

They never will when they serve as personal reminders of our loved ones! Thank you for sharing the story of your brother’s watch. Mike

I'm glad you have this watch to wear and remember him by.

With our passion for horological, we all tend to focus on the next watch, the next addition, etc, and can lose sight of the real priorities (at least on occasion) in life. I found your experience to be a thoughtful reminder and I thank you for that

And sincere condolences. It is also a powerful reminder that there’s more to watches than movements and finishing - the personal connection has a very important place. Thanks for reminding us of it and I hope you will have fond memories of your brother ev... 

Your brother would be happy to read the way you share your story here. May his soul rest in peace. Just like you I am not sure I would have chosen this watch either but it was the one he wanted and I am sure you will now wear it with a lot of emotion and ... 

There are watches that we choose and watches that we end with even if we didn’t choose them. In an animistic view “they” choose you. I have several of my late father watches that he gave me still alive when he knew about my like for watches. Two of them a... 

. . . knowing the watch he chose ended up on your wrist. We don't get to choose our siblings, but inheriting a watch from one is an affirmation of sorts. My respects to your brother and gratitude for his service to our country, Emil. Art

I also echo what others have already so eloquently said. My thoughts are with you.

.. I‘d guess your brother would be proud & happy for you honoring his heirloom ! Thx for sharing your story + the watch, which in fact chose you, rather than you choosing the watch ! Very Best & deep sympathy, hs

...and now that I have the chance, I have to say I'm overwhelmed by all the kind words. I had planned on responding to each of you individually but every time I begin, I get emotional again and have to step away from the keyboard. So I apologize for that.... 

We were all touched by your story that often echoes other personal stories or simply we wanted to express a sincere feeling of deep sympathy that’s it. Feel free to come back to any member of the Purist family whenever you feel like. In the meantime wear ... 

A special watch indeed. Best regards, Wojo