I could'nt believe my luck when I found a Favre Leuba watch for £6. Actually, I've no idea when it comes to vintage watches but I could'nt resist this style.
It was found with an outdated white strap and was'nt working. So I took it to the cheap watch repairer down the street. They were a friendly Afghan couple who shared an area with a mobile phone shop.
The man opened the watch and said: "You don't need a new battery. This is a windup watch!"
What a surprise! I took a closer look and saw tiny rhythmic moving parts.
It needs winding every one to two days which is quaint and old fashioned. After all the years, it still runs like...clockwork. (Sorry.)
I was told the watch was older than me. In fact he liked it so much, he offered to buy it. Of course I said no.
I picked this caramel leather strap from a basket of what looked like 100 random watch straps. The replacement only cost £5.
I love over-the-body bags but my current one is too small to carry a book. I found this for £15. It's beat up and aged but that's how I like tan leather bags.
Stratton Powder Compact from Ebay. Not to powder my nose but because it's gold and has pretty stars. I want to start a collection!
So old school. I love it.
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