It's interesting how something brand new can hit you like a 2 x 4 and shake loose a memory strictly through visceral means. Back in October I was among the sea of humanity wandering around the Worn and Wound show in NYC. I had made a special point of saying hi to the guys from Duber Time (North American representatives for Mühle Glashutte), and that was the first time I clapped eyes on the Sportivo Travel GMT. I was instantly drawn to it.
Folks who know me will point out my love of color. Typically it is a bit more pronounced, but the Sportivo gives just the right balance, dare I say - nuance! The bright blue wonderfully accentuates the black and white of this GMT sport watch - but not in a remotely gaudy way.
It wasn't until it arrived last week and I put it on my wrist that I recognized the trigger -
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This is the Calypso Diver from Swatch. I picked mine up at May Company (if memory serves) in late August of 1985. More on my love affair with that wonderful time machine can be found
I have a few more days with the Sportivo Travle GMT, and will be posting the full rundown on Sunday - stay tuned!
