I’ve Had This Watch for 20 Years… and It Still Works

I’ve Had This Watch for 20 Years… and It Still Works

Two batteries.

A couple of new bands.

That’s it.

After 20 years… it still works.

What That Actually Means

Think about that for a second.

Twenty years of:

  • daily wear
  • normal life
  • getting knocked around
  • being taken on trips

👉And the only thing it needed?
Basic maintenance.

The Kind of Watch People Don’t Talk About

It’s not flashy.

It’s not trendy.

It’s not something you replace every couple of years.

It’s the watch that just becomes part of your life.

Why That’s So Rare Now

Manufacturers don’t build most products that way today.

They’re designed to be:

  • upgraded
  • replaced
  • traded in

Watches included.

But Some Still Are

Now and then, you come across something built differently.

Something designed to last—not just impress out of the box.

A Real Customer Story

One customer shared:

“I’ve had my Del Mar for 20 years. I’ve changed the battery twice and replaced the band twice… and it still works like it always has.”

He recently received a newer automatic model.

And his response?

“I just hope I end up loving it as much as my original.”

What That Says About a Watch

  • Not specs.
  • Not features.
  • Not marketing.

👉 Trust.

Where Del Mar Fits In

That’s the space Del Mar lives in.

Not fast fashion.
Not disposable.

👉 Something you buy… and keep.

You don’t always notice quality right away.

Sometimes it takes years.

Sometimes it takes decades.

But when something just keeps working—year after year—

👉 you don’t replace it.

You rely on it.

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