Thursday, October 18, 2012

The Watch Saga Continues...

So, i killed my watch again... and like last time... thought it might be worthwile to see if i could get a free watch by writing a letter describing my experiences. Last time, they surprised me by just fixing up my trashed watch, (well played, Reactor Watches...) and you can read that post at this link here. I would be BLOWN AWAY if they were able to revive this disaster zone of a watch THIS time. it's a mess... i dont think anything actually works anymore. literally the only original functionality it has left is that it can strap itself to your arm... so, below is the letter (pictures included) i sent to them to try to get a free watch out of the deal...



Hello, you amazing watch-maker you...

I only assume that your incredible good looks, and scholarly wit has kept you well since the last time I destroyed one of your watches.  And while we are on that subject, rest assured: I believe that all parties can now agree that LAST time, was an isolated incident, and I don't foresee a repeat of “the tragic foosball accident”.  

Nevertheless, my apparent “psychotic-watch-murdering-nature” has been firing on all cylinders, as the surprising combination of a cracked glass (hazards of a gentleman/scholar lifestyle... which i don't really lead... But can fake it pretty well by using big gentleman-ish words like “fisticuffs”, or “Primal-beasts”), and a trip to 60ft below the surface of the Sea of Cortez seemed to have an adverse “horrible-death-like” effect on the watch.  


After many deep and profound brain things happened inside my head, I uncovered the makings of a sad truth: the thing about being in 6 atmospheres of watch-crushing-pressure... is that it crushes watches quite efficiently (it is a complex phenomenon, i know).  Or mayhaps it was the underwater kung-fu duel between my arch nemesis and I. By “nemesis” i mean “roommate”.  


Tell me you cant point me out via my superior form


While I understand that for PR reasons, you will never condone “nemesis battle” be rest assured... your legendary watch played a vital role in my eventual triumph... i mean look at my form... yeah... I’ve seen an impressive amount of Kung-Fu

But the story of your watch doesnt end with my impressive Kung-Fu skillz (which need a “z” because of its sheer prowess).  A watch of a lesser stature would have wilted at the inevitable fate of portly Cortez, and his sea sitting on it’s face.  But NAY... this watch.... (let’s name him “Nigel” for story telling effect)... Nigel held his breath... for 2 months.  that’s right... the watch was literally operating under a layer of water and then steam for another 2 months after scuba diving.  Due to the fact of Nigel’s quiet nature, and he would rarely explain anything to me (quite the roguish devil), I hypothesize that Nigel got tired of waiting for me to go on an safari, and took drastic measures to make this happen.  that should teach me the values of procrastination.  

Rest in Peace
so: here lies my beloved watch... ever the adventurer... a gentleman to the end.  this all happened about a month ago... or was it a week? in all honesty, I have lost touch with time, because i refuse to taint my adventures with Rolex’s bi-polar adopted brother: “Timex”.  this leaves me sun-dials (it is getting cloudy), and trying to intuitively judge when “Beer-O-Clock” is (Oktoberfest is really throwing me off here).   You can instantly see the plethora of psychological, fashion, and grammatical problems that have begun to enter my life since my tragic loss.

Being that you were the creators of the BEST time device to ever enter my life, what is an adventurer to do if he doesnt know when to pause his single barrel musket dueling to indulge in his glass of scotch?  How am I supposed to enter hand-to-hand combat with ruffians in a timely manner? Worst of all, i’m CONSTANTLY late for dentist appointments, and i am starting to fear for my teeth’s safety because of my disgruntled dentist.

My Time-ological fate is in your hands. As well as my teeth’s fate.

Sincerely,
William McDonald the Second, Ridiculous Gentleman In Training

1 comment:

  1. this is absolutely hilarious, Will! I am keeping Nigel in my prayers and I am sure he lived a happy, gentlemanly life as your trusty sidekick. :)

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