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Spring is here, or just about! 2023: For those of us in the Midwest, snow is still around-- but days are getting longer! We continue to open at 9 AM, central time. Fridays, we close at 1 PM. Please check our Facebook page for any changes. BATTERY AVAILABILITY--It has gotten better!--It will be even better, as we are adding MAXELL back into our assortment! Look for more information soon! While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests -- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--we have the best selection!....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing is coming down, let us give you a quote!-- Pick up ELECTRO CLEANER in our will call!..New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, foilbacks, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2020/2021 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab...... Your support is always appreciated.3/7/23

Holidays, 2022: The Holidays are upon us, & Winter is here! We open at 9 AM, central time. Fridays, we close at 1 PM, but during December, we will stay open until 3PM. central time. Check our Facebook page for any changes. BATTERY AVAILABILITY--It has gotten better!--It will be even better, as we are adding MAXELL back into our assortment! Look for more information soon! While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests -- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--Its time to stock up now! Order early for best selection!....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing is coming down, let us give you a quote!-- Pick up ELECTRO CLEANER in our will call!..New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, foilbacks, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2020/2021 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab...... Your support is always appreciated.12/20/22

SEPTEMBER, 2022: Can you believe its September, already? Time sure flies by! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, & wear your mask where appropriate. We open at 9 AM, central time. Fridays, we close at 1 PM, central time. BATTERY AVAILABILITY--It has gotten better!--While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests -- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--Its time to stock up now! Order early for best selection! Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!.....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing is still high, let us give you a quote!-- Pick up ELECTRO CLEANER in our will call!..New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, foilbacks, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. ISA has gone out of business, all movements are while supplies last. Your support is always appreciated.9/7//22

HAPPY SPRING! Days are getting longer again! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, & wear your mask where appropriate. We open at 9 AM, central time. On Select Summer Fridays, June thru August, we may be closed. Call to check, or see our facebook page! for now, Fridays, we close at 1 PM, central time. BATTERY AVAILABILITY--It has gotten better!--While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests -- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--order early for best selection! Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!.....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing is still high, let us give you a quote!-- Pick up ELECTRO CLEANER in our will call!..New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, foilbacks, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. ISA has gone out of business, all movements are while supplies last. Your support is always appreciated. 5/18//22

HO! HO! HO! Snow is on the ground! Days are getting shorter! Santa is...somewhere! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, & Wear Your Mask!....We open at 9 AM, central time. On Fridays, we close at 1 PM, central time. BATTERY CRISIS CONTINUES--While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests -- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers can hopefully get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! The good news is, some popular Energizer numbers are starting to trickle in! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--order early for best selection! Some cotton boxes are in short supply....Ribbons & Bows have supply issues as well..Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!.....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing has come down now, however, we are still not stocking, until the prices stabilize...let us give you a quote!...New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. ISA has gone out of business, all movements are while supplies last. Your support is always appreciated. 12/132021

Fall is arriving, days are getting shorter! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, & Wear Your Mask!...We open at 9 AM, central time. On Fridays, we close at 1 PM. BATTERY CRISIS CONTINUES--While we never want to discourage orders, we are unable to fulfill large battery requests for new customers-- please do not order large quantities of the popular numbers-- we are rationing what we send so all customers can hopefully get something when they order! Prices listed for cells are subject to change! Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows--order early for best selection! Some cotton boxes are in short supply... Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!.....We are now stocking watchbands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6600 items!.. Rhodium Metals pricing is still high-- so we are not currently stocking until the prices stabilize, or begin to go down...However, we can order for you at today's current prices-- contact us for details...New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, (over 360!), Waterproof watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & ring guards! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. ISA has gone out of business, all movements are while supplies last. Your support is always appreciated. 9/13/2021

Spring is finally here!! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, get vaccinated, & Wear Your Mask!....We open at 9 AM, central time. On Fridays, we close at 1 PM, central time.Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows are hot right now--order early for best selection!.. Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!..There are currently some shortages on Energizer Watch Batteries...we are trying to take care of all customers....we may have to limit some quantities, or sub Sony/Murata or Renata...We are now stocking bands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6500 items!...One of our watchband vendors,WBHQ, went out of business last fall, we will try to substitute where appropriate. Rhodium Metals pricing has soared the last few months, so we are not currently stocking until the prices stabilize, or begin to go down...However, we can order for you at today's current prices-- please contact us for details...New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, over 360! We are now adding watch crowns & EK Gaskets....Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & of course gift wrap!! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. Prices continue to rise. This is horrible news for material distributors, watchmakers, jewelry stores, & consumers. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN before its too late! Your support is always appreciated, don't forget to stock up on Energizer, Sony/Murata, & Renata Watch Batteries with our competitive prices! 5/6/2021

Happy New Year! Please stay safe, practice social distancing, & Wear Your Mask!....We opening at 9 AM, central time. On Fridays, we are closing at 2PM, central time.Giftwrap, Boxes, ribbons, & bows are hot right now--order early for best selection!... Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!.....We are now stocking bands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6500 items!...One of our watchband vendors is going out of business-- we will try to substitute where appropriate. Rhodium Metals pricing has soared the last few months, so we are not currently stocking until the prices stabilize, or begin to go down...However, we can order for you at today's current prices-- please contact us for details...New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, over 360! We are now working on adding Mainsprings to the mix!...Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & of course gift wrap!! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. Prices continue to rise. This is horrible news for material distributors, watchmakers, jewelry stores, & consumers. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN before its too late! Your support is always appreciated, don't forget to stock up on Energizer, Sony/Murata, & Renata Watch Batteries with our competitive prices! 1/5/2021

What a crazy world we are living in....We are now opening at 9 AM, central time. PLEASE STAY SAFE & PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!...Any visitors to our showroom for Will Call Pick-up, please wear a mask...Safety is our number one concern. Look for a few rare parts from us on EBAY!...We are now stocking bands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6500 items!...Rhodium Metals pricing has soared the last few months, so we are not currently stocking until the prices stabilize, or begin to go down...However, we can order for you at today's current prices-- contact us for details...New additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, over 350! We are now working on adding Mainsprings to the mix!...Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & of course gift wrap!! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. Prices continue to rise. This is horrible news for material distributors, watchmakers, jewelry stores, & consumers. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN before its too late! Your support is always appreciated, don't forget to stock up on Energizer, Sony, & Renata Watch Batteries with our competitive prices! 7/21/2020

February brings us Ground Hog day, & Valentines Day! are you ready? Spring is coming! Our watchband business is doing well-- we stock what we sell! ..We are now stocking bands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6500 items!....Rhodium Metals pricing has soared the last few months, so we are not currently stocking until the prices stabilize, or begin to go down...However, we can order for you at today's current prices-- please contact us for details...Recent additions to the web include our in stock Quartz Watch Movements, over 350! We are now working on adding Mainsprings to the mix!...Also on the web are our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Electro Cleaner, findings, & of course gift wrap!! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. Prices continue to rise. This is horrible news for material distributors, watchmakers, jewelry stores, & consumers. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN before its too late! Your support is always appreciated, don't forget to stock up on Energizer, Sony, & Renata Watch Batteries with our competitive prices! 1/29/2020

Fathers Day! July Fourth! Joel's Birthday! State Fairs! Family Vacations! Summer Camp!! So many thing happening! In watch news, Acqua & Carriage have combined under a new name, Viewpoint! Do you have our TIMEX 2018 Catalog? If not, call now!...A new 2019 catalog will be out soon. Of course, with watches, you need Watchbands as well!...We are now stocking bands & Medical Alert products from Alpine-- great styles, even better pricing, & they are on the website, which has over 6200 items!....Recent additions include all of our in stock burs, from Grobet, Busch, Meisinger, & others, & our remaining stock of Watch Material Mixtures-- great values! Look to us for solder, Rhodium & Electrocleaner, findings, & of course gift wrap!! Also on the web, Our new 2018/2019 84 Page GIFT WRAP CATALOG! ...You can view, & print either directly from the Current PDF Ads & Information tab......CONCERNING WATCH PARTS AVAILABILITY: Both OMEGA & ETA have discontinued supplying watch parts, & movements. Prices continue to rise. This is horrible news for material distributors, watchmakers, jewelry stores, & consumers. WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN before its too late! Your support is always appreciated, don't forget to stock up on Energizer, Sony, & Renata Watch Batteries with our competitive prices! 6/10/2019

We all know "Social Media" is the current "Buzz Word" out there...did you know you can interact with us live every day?! Sure, phone calls are great, even emails, Faxes, etc, but did you know you can use Facebook to communicate with us almost instantly? Click on the Facebook logo on the top of our home page. This is a "Live" logo which will take us right to our Facebook page. Go ahead and "Like us" if you will....we will be posting secret codes soon for savings!

Also, don't forget to register on the site....and if you are a "wholesale" account, click the wholesale field....allow us a day or so to do the back end stuff & set you up so you can see wholesale pricing for retail, and trade only accounts.

Yes, lots of ways to keep in touch...You can still call us...or stop on by and visit our wholesale to the trade only showrooms!..we like talking with you live!