An interesting parker question from my wife

[George Lander]

Here is my watch story: 1960 I shipped out of Charleston S.C. on the USS Voglegesang DD-862. Kennedy was in office & we were sent to the West Coast of Africa on a "people to people" mission to win the hearts & minds of the natives there. Our first port of call was Dakar in Senegal. I did not take the Bulova that my folks gave me for graduation in 1957 but instead I took a Timex that my Mom found in the street on her way to work at Fort Jackson S.C. that had been run over but was still ticking. I had liberty in Dakar but no money. I was sending most of my meager pay home to my wife.

Walking off the brow of the ship I encountered a local and was asked did I have any American money or jewelry. I told him that I had a watch & showed it to him. He read the word Timex & said "I never heard of TEMEX" I said "you've heard of Rolex haven't you?" He said "Oh Yes I know Rolex" I said "Same Thing" I got about $30.00 in their local money & had my first great liberty in Africa.

Best Regards, George

[Mike Murphy]

I wear a Timex, so I don't have the conundrum of choosing between a watch and buying Parkers.

[C.O.B.]

I went hunting today with a sweet little straight grip CHE 20ga. I never did look at my watch

[wayne goerres]

I didn't know they still made Timex watches. I thought they were out of business.

[Alfred Greeson]

As a Parker owner who has always wanted a Submariner......check Bob's used Rolex's on the web and you can look at many Rolex's and Sub's on any given day. Many jewelers buy their used watches from him. Point is, you see the watches, prices and feel much better, you can always buy a Rolex. Then go to your man cave and pick up your favorite Parker and you forget all about the Rolex for awhile. When you have the best in shotguns, it is only natural that you want a Rolex but a woman who tolerates our guns, muddy boots, etc. and would even consider buying us a Rolex is a treasure in itself so you my friend are one of the luckiest men in the world! Enjoy!

[Hammer Gun]

I have a Seiko dive watch some where around here but was heavy and only used it when in the water, I like a pocket watch, they are sort of like a Parker in a way, Gary

[charlie cleveland]

i agre gary a pocket watch is like a parker in some ways...i still wear a pocket watch on the week end my favorite is my dads olddollar pocket watch...kinda special....charlie

[TARNATION !!!]

If I had been asked the question posed, Parker would be the reply. Time for me is simple - the sun is up or the sun is down. Never needed a watch. Cheers, Jack

[Carvel]

Never wore a watch. Worked on the ocean around the clock and could tell night from day by looking out the port light. Time did not matter, just the day count. Carvel