The never ending Ode to TRF

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by 77T

Explorer II
That Polar white round face,
Plots filled to the brim with Lume.

As I regard it to keep pace,
Before dawn breaks or by the Moon.

Quietly, smoothly seconds sweeping,
Bearing witness to us all.

I see it even while sleeping,
As if awaiting morning’s call.


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Well done Paul.

[77T]

TRF’ers love many a model,
Each keeps time and are quite stable.

Some are Vintage some are Newcomers,
Mostly pristine but mishaps befell others.

We show them in What R U Wearing,
Thank you members for always sharing.

Oh, Basel what will you bring us?
New Blue Giants, or Super-luminous Supernovas.

Maybe a Milgauss Meteorite Diamond Dial,
That would resist even a Magnetar for a while.



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[Rock]

When I first bought Cellini gold,
I knew that I was truly sold
on Rolex watches of all kinds
particularly those you do not wind,
The start of this arcane obsession
whereby I strive for the possession
of very many different styles
with Platinum hands and meteorite dials
that threaten ruin and divorce
a sickness that must run it's course
until I have acquired my grail
a quest from which I cannot bail.
It's critical that I be the owner
of that SS white face Daytona!

[BBL]

Originally Posted by Rock

When I first bought Cellini gold,
I knew that I was truly sold
on Rolex watches of all kinds
particularly those you do not wind,
The start of this arcane obsession
whereby I strive for the possession
of very many different styles
with Platinum hands and meteorite dials
that threaten ruin and divorce
a sickness that must run it's course
until I have acquired my grail
a quest from which I cannot bail.
It's critical that I be the owner
of that SS white face Daytona!

Rock!
Genius!!! .... ^^^^
I would resemble that if I had the option. That was really great!
Blessings,
DM

[Rock]

Thanks DM, it's always easy
to write prose that's fairly cheesy.
On the subject of Horology,
I needn't make a big apology
We are all equally afflicted,
with the objects here depicted.
We are of a mind as one
the inmates, the Asylum, run.

[77T]

I take a detour just for this MLK Day
Because this poet’s better than what I’d have to say...

It’s not about a watch, but instead a mantel clock,
Yet it’s like a watch that’s given up after a major shock.


The Clock
by Roger Turner - Jan 2015

we have a clock up on the mantel
it's right just twice each day
but, when you get to my age
i guess that it's ok
i don't need clocks to keep in time
my body works for me
i don't need hands on an old clock
to tell me when to pee

my stomach says it's time to eat
the clock says ten past eight
it's three hours off as i can see
but, still ....i think it's great
the clocks been there through seven kids
four dogs, two cats, one wife
it's no wonder that with all of that
it barely has a life

you can still hear it try ticking
if you give it a good wind
i'd hate to look inside it
for fear of what i'd find
the cuckoo clock i used to own
went cockeyed, the bird died
i couldn't get the cuckoo back
no matter how i tried

i figure now at eighty six
that time has passed me by
i used to be quite punctual
i was just that sort of guy
but, now the clock up on my mantel
it's right twice...and i see
it's ten past eight again my friends
so...it means it's time for tea.




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[Rock]

Fun poem.
There's a thought - 50 years ago there were wall clocks in every public building, workplace and even some hospitality establishments, and they were (mostly) carefully monitored to ensure they were correct.
I wonder whether the smartphone will see the eventual disappearance of these clocks along with fewer wristwatches.

[77T]

A sorry sight - that Great White SD’s broken,
Never dropped - never dented - please awaken.

Never Polished and never shined-up,
Now I’ve given you a Padi-approved wind-up.

Why, oh why won’t you keep pace?
Every piece is perfectly in place.

All I did was take a shower,
Now into a low oven for at least an hour!


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[Rock]

Some here are accuracy obsessed.
Other folks could not care less
One second, two, or five or more
it's not a goal they hanker for.
If perfect time is your desire
then Quartz will set your world on fire
For some mechanical perfection
is critical in their selection
of Rolex watches of renoun
to wear in country or in town
although admired by those who know
a timepiece isn't just for show
but lasting wearer satisfaction
for all we Rolex men of action,
who see ourselves like 007
and find ourselves in seventh heaven
whenever at our wrist we glance
imagining there's just a chance
to roll the dice in one more throw,
kill Blofeld, Drax and Dr.No
and sweep the Bond-girl off her feet
whilst missing not a single beat.
Just another Rolex tragic
enjoying Submariner magic.