I am blessed to have two families. My biological family and my stepfather’s family. My mother remarried when I was just 5 years old and my brother was only 3 years old. We never knew about our biological father until I was a senior in high school. My brother and I are his only two children, and while my brother has chosen not to have a relationship with him for his own reasons, I have tried to stay in touch over the years. After my divorce and a bit of moving around many years ago, we lost touch and I had not spoken with him for some time. We were finally able to reconnect again last year during the holidays and we’ve stayed in touch since then.
I had the opportunity to review the Natural Green and Maple 94A series watch from JORD. Beautifully crafted, this watch has a brilliant multi-colored metallic square face with scratch-proof glass. Definitely a must have for the man in your life who is active and constantly in motion. The watch has Citizen Miyota movement with the date right on the face, and a stainless steel clasp to fasten it securely and safely with just a pinch. Pictures don’t do it justice, you really have to see this beautiful watch to appreciate its craftsmanship and beauty.
Some details about the 94A Series Natural Green and Maple JORD Watch:
- Hardened, Scratch-proof glass face (26mm x 33mm)
- Wood Frame / Bezel: 48mm x 42mm
- Band Width: 26mm – 37mm transition design (5pc links)
- Lug Ends: 42mm
- Stainless face
- Single action clasp
- 3-hand Citizen Miyota movement with date window
- Includes stained bamboo display box
If you recall, my daughter and I traveled home to Pennsylvania the last weekend of May to attend the funeral of my aunt’s husband, Edwin Snyder. I don’t get home to Pennsylvania very often, but when I do, I try to stop in and visit with my dad and this time was no different, as he graciously opened his home up for my daughter and I to spend the weekend at while we were home for the funeral.
We arrived late Friday evening, and Dad and Linda were waiting on the front porch for us. It was so good to see them both again. Dad got April and I settled in for the evening and as he and April were talking, I pulled Linda to the side to show her what I had for my dad.
I explained to her that, since my mom kept us apart all those years ago when I was growing up, and then when I was out on my own we kind of lost touch, I’d never had the chance to give Dad a Father’s Day gift except for the photo at the top of this post that I came across when my mom passed away. She said he would love it.
We walked back into the kitchen and I walked up to my dad and said, “I’m sorry it has taken 47 years, but I want you to know I love you, and to give you this as an early Father’s Day gift.” I started to cry as I handed the beautiful stained bamboo display box to him.
He began to tear up as well, and when he opened it his eyes got a little wider and he thanked me over and over and said he loved it. Turns out, Dad collects watches (just like hubby does) and the JORD wood watch in Natural Green and Maple was one that he had never seen before. He told me, “When I pass away, I want to be buried with it. I love it. Thank you, Kimmi.”
Well that just started a whole other flood of tears all around and I hugged my dad as though my life depended on it and didn’t let go. He hugged me right back, just as hard as I was hugging him.
Wood Watches by JORD will forever be a Life in a House of Testosterone favorite for giving me the opportunity to celebrate the one-in-a-million Dad that my father is. With Father’s Day just around the corner, why not check out the truly beautiful collection of watches that they offer and create a Father’s Day memory in your own family that you can cherish forever?
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