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I have a lot of watches that need to be kept wound, so if…

“I have a lot of watches that need to be kept wound, so if I take two of them on a trip, there's always one sitting around. And if it sits around for a day, then it'll stop working. And then you have to reset the time and date, which is annoying.” quote by Mark Teixeira
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“I have a lot of watches that need to be kept wound, so if I take two of them on a trip, there's always one sitting around. And if it sits around for a day, then it'll stop working. And then you have to reset the time and date, which is annoying.”

Mark Teixeira

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Watches need regular winding; taking two on a trip leaves one idle, which can stop and require resetting.

In simple terms: Watches stop if left unwound, needing reset.

Key Takeaway

Keep all watches wound or use automatic watches.

Themes

maintenance time annoyance

Mood

frustrated practical

Type

advice practical

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • daily routine
  • watch collection
  • maintenance routines

Key Concepts

mechanical watches timekeeping user inconvenience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage multiple mechanical devices?
  • Could a different routine prevent the problem?
A Different Perspective

Automatic watches avoid this issue but may be costly.

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