Nearly 90 years ago an elegant gentleman from Germany arrived at Ellis Island to begin a new life in this country. He arrived with a few possessions, among them his reliable Favor pocket watch. Uncle Carl, as he was known by my family, arrived as a tenant at my grandmothers home, in Ridgewood, Queens, and soon became a second father to my mother, aunt and uncle. His kindness, and generosity of spirit helped hold the family together dung the Great Depression. I was recently honored with Uncle Carls watch. My mother, at 92, wanted it taken care of and passed down to the next generation, along with the story of Uncle Carl.

After sitting quietly for 40 years since Carl's passing the watch was restored magnificently to its original beauty and function by your most capable team at Central Watch. Those friends and family who have seen the timepiece agree that it is a simply "stunning" achievement. It is a joy to see and hear the watch keep time as it did for a much beloved member of our family nearly a century ago. Again, thank you all for the rare and special work that you do.

Regards,

Peter E. Gradilone