Yesterday afternoon I became the proud owner of one of the biggest working Swatch watches in existence. Do try and hold your applause. As an avid fan of Swatch watches for many years, I’ve been well aware of the coveted and elusive Swatch MAXI wall clocks that are giant-sized Swatch watches that hang on the wall. After an unsuccessful bid on eBay a few weeks ago (that angered me to NO end), I was able to successfully procure another Swatch MAXI clock on eBay last week … and it arrived yesterday:
Trust me, I know there is nothing dorkier than blogging about a wall clock but this is a pretty sweet ass wall clock. I remember seeing these big clocks back in the 80′s and now I have one hanging in my office … see folks, dreams can come true ;) Please pardon my obsessiveness but I couldn’t help but share photos of the coolest clock I’ve ever seen in my life.
Last night, David and I went out for an extended and delicious dinner with our friend Lisa who is visiting SoCal from NYC. We don’t get to see Lisa nearly enough but we love her entirely and had a great time with her last night. We had previously planned to holiday together in Iceland but, well, that trip didn’t really work out for us … so now we’re planning to do another trip together next year … perhaps in South America. It is always such a pleasure to get to spend time with Lisa … it’s a shame she has to head back to NYC today.
Tonight I am gonna try and hook up with Jordan since I haven’t seen him in AGES. Life is good, quiet and lovely. Happy Hump Day!
Everytime you mention Swatch watches, the single thought that pops up in my head is the memory of the GINORMOUS wall watch that hung up in my mall when I was a teenager that we passed over and over again on the escalator. All I wanted in life was to have that watch on my wall – I am extremely jealous of your new purchase!!
Heehee congrats Trent! I remember my sister having a huge purple one hanging in her room when I was a kid. Enjoy telling time!
I totally had one of those when I was growing up! My brother and I used to wrap them around our waist and pretend that it was a championship wrestling belt.
@Erika @Kammie @Nech — I LOVE YOU ALL :) Thank you for making me not feel like a freak ;)
Please I had one in the 80′s!! I loved them so!! That is so awesome. I love it!!
I love when a grown man gets excited about a new toy. Even if it’s a ginormous watch. Enjoy.
Trent, I’m so jealous! I share your love of Swatch. I buy their watches almost exclusively. I had one as a kid in the 80s and have never stopped loving them. Where can I get the Swatch Maxi?!? AMAZING!!
I think you are addicted! I guess if one must have an addiction it might as well be to watches & clocks!
That is a fun clock!
I gotta say, I’m kind of jealous at how awesome that is.
Ahh… I had a large swatch wall clock too. I was just thinking about it the other day… It got destroyed in a move. :(
Ever since you started posting about Swatch watches, I’ve been thinking about my old giant wall clock and wondering if it might still be in my parents’ attic. I’ve got to look next time I’m home!
@Kate – if you find your clock you gotta share a photo :D
awww, i had a huge lavender one back in the day…. memories!
You are making me want to dig up all my old Swatches. Good design never goes out of style!! Do you remember those ridiculous scratch guards on them? I had two in matching colors twisted on mine and thought it was sooo awesome.
@Rebecca — Dig them out, wear them! They’re fun!! I actually have a few of those Swatch guards … the rubber ones: http://twitpic.com/2jgn6a and the plastic ones: http://twitpic.com/2ms9hu
Dork it up my friend!!! Swatch is tha shizzy, don’t even front!
Trent, Peru is Gorgeous! My family is from there, you would have a blast!
I remember those. I had a swatch phone back in the day-Hot Pink!
Hi, loving your swatch maxi !!! I used to own the exact model wrist watch back in the 80′s – purchased it on my hols in spain. A bit of a long shot, but would you ever consider selling it? Holds a huge sentimental value to me that watch. Look forward to your reply.
Cheers. Brian Gray (Liverpool, U.K.)