Back from vacation.

Went down to the Great Smoky Mountains region in Tennessee.  A lot of driving and we did get some shopping in.  I was able to check out a few watches while I was there.

Went to an Orvis store.  Their main business is outdoor stuff, but they also have a decent selection of watches:

It is a 30 minute mechanical chronograph, handwind.  It worked well and is a nice size, looks like 40mm or so across.  The band is not my favorite, but that can be easily changed.  Looks like 20mm lugs.  Their collection of quartz watches was nice as well, and the quality seems pretty comparable to good fashion watches like Fossil.

Speaking of Fossil, checked out their outlet store.  Very large selection, as always.    I was wearing my Orange watch on an orange band, this was what the salesperson was wearing:

He was very impressed with mine:

He said he went diving in that Fossil watch.  I looked at him like he was a little crazy.  A 10atm, non diver’s rated watch is just asking for trouble.  I was tempted by a few, but I realize I wear my current Fossil so little.

Finally, saw some Native American designed bands, pretty neat styles, but they just weren’t me:

These are Navajo and Zuni bands, respectively.  Navajo use whole stones and set around them, the Zuni shape and set their stones in intricate patterns.  Both are sterling silver.  I did get a ring, Zuni made.

I do like switching out my wedding ring.  Hey, no matter what I wear, I am still married.

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