Unfortunately, the GPS function on my Android phone was
acting up and I could not get it to sync to a satellite. The further I was
going, the more lost I was getting, when I finally turned off the GPS and hit
Google Maps to see if I could find my bearings. It WORKED! Mind you, I got
trapped a couple of times on the NC State University campus, but I eventually
got through.
Strangely enough when I finally made it to Cameron Village,
where Bailey’s is located, they were closed. It was not quite 10am yet, so I
sat on the park bench facing the store and waited for them to open. It was a
beautiful day, almost 80F and sunny. A far cry from the 35F and cloudy I left
behind in Montreal. As I was sitting
there, I noticed the super cool Ball Watch poster next to the door, so I
quickly snapped a picture.
When they finally opened I was greeted by a very nice sales
associate by the name of Staci Cloninger. I told her I came all the way from
Canada to see her line of Ball watches and she lit up like a Christmas tree!
She seemed very proud of them and since they had just started carrying the
line, she apologized for their modest inventory. Apparently they are selling quite
well and that is also part of the reason their stock was a little low.
Still, they had quite a few of the newest models, like the
Trainmaster 120th Anniversary, the Trainmaster Eternity, the
Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT and the GORGEOUS Hydrocarbon Ceramic XV. The
latter I got to fondle and admire up close. What a stunning watch! Staci was
very patient with me and did not seem to mind pulling out anything I wanted to
see.
I have been collecting watches for over 20 years and in that
time I have owned over 200 high-end watches. I can honestly tell you, there is
nothing like encountering someone who is as passionate about the watches they
sell as I am about acquiring them. That energy is absolutely priceless and if I
had not just recently gotten my Ball DeepQuest, I would have likely left with
their Ceramic XV.
If you are ever in Raleigh, NC, I highly recommend paying
them a visit. You can find them here:
415 Daniels Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 866-725-3111
Fax: 919-829-7337
Phone: 866-725-3111
Fax: 919-829-7337
And if you do visit, tell Staci that Marc “Time2watch” sent you!
HAPPY HUNTING!!!
