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bronze watch

the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-seven years and one million words

Kokubunji, 2022.10.22

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I took this photo of a bronze watch that I built from parts ordered on AlieExpress. Aside from the unexpected "Seiko" brand appearing on the dial*, I'm quite happy with this. I reckon I'm good enough at this that I can start building watches for others.

*It was dismaying to have that logo appear on what was shipped, but I've since learned to avoid anything labeled "S logo" on that site.

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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

—Siddhārtha Gautama (The Buddha)