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Popped over to Iceland for a couple of days last summer, and dropped into this little place in Reykjavik. I mean, it was Sunday and they were closed, but the owner opened it up for me anyway.
He then gave me a coffee and proceeded to build my new watch right in front of me, explaining exactly what he was doing and how he was testing it (pressure, etc).
The end result is absolutely beautiful and has almost not left my wrist since. It's a JS Watch Co. Sif NART - the watch they designed, built and issued to all Icelandic Coast Guard (North Atlantic Rescue Team) crew. It's automatic, it's a tank, and it keeps amazingly good time.
If you ever get to Reykjavik, pop in and have a look. Gilbert, the master watchmaker, is a true gentleman and his watches are absolutely stunning.
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