What did santa leave under the tree in 2025?

It is always nice to find a new watch under the tree. Even if Santa shops at goodwill.
Strap is a bit long and a bit narrow for the lugs, This should look nice with leather. Not quite sure how the bracelet could be shortened. The grids are 1 inch so this is a smaller watch.


This is actually the first Helvetia, I have seen on the shopgoodwill site. I used to search regularly. Unlike Santa I have been preferring Omega automatics for the last year, so have not been searching there as often. The prior goodwill watch was a waste of money. This one was cheap at 15USD plus S&H. Surprisingly it even runs. Probably should put it on the timegrapher, but then I would want to clean and service it.

For fun I thought I would check the lume.


Gives quite a reading. Under the UV light is really lights up like a Christmas tree.


Anyone else find a watch under the tree or gift wrapped?

No watches for me. My family knows better! But I did buy a watch winder for my spouse’s Rolex. Typical of Rolex automatics for women who aren’t into pickleball, line dancing, or other vigorous pursuits, hers runs down several times a week. Sitting and knitting just doesn’t cut it. I have a watch winder in my shop, but that is where it stays.

A potentially dangerous book 😄