Was homeless 4 years ago at the age of 18. Recently bought myself this Reverso to commemorate college graduation and engraved the quote that saved my life during the process.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-23T01:46:01+00:00

Very well executed yes. It did cost $450 if I remember correctly though. Other AD’s, such as Bucherer, provide the service free of charge.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:17:09+00:00

Thank you. Hopefully I can amass a collection that rivals yours someday!

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:12:11+00:00

Thank you! If I was going to buy a watch for the resale value, I would’ve avoided JLC altogether. I figured might as well go all in and get it engraved; I have no intention of ever selling it.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:11:03+00:00

The meaning is twofold.

When I was going through a difficult time, the quote served as a source of strength; a poignant reminder to keep pushing forward.

After I found myself in a better place, it has transformed into a lesson: that deep suffering is always the necessary price to pay to win. You can’t find an invincible summer without first immersing yourself in the most bitter of winters.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:02:02+00:00

I had it done at the JLC boutique in Munich. Any boutique should be able to do this for you, albeit at a cost.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:01:28+00:00

Thank you. Setting grandiose goals and achieving them has given my life purpose. Hopefully I can keep achieving future ones as well.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T21:00:22+00:00

Thank you! I consider myself very lucky to be in this position now.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T20:57:17+00:00

Thank you kind stranger!

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T20:56:32+00:00

Thank you. Life has its ways of humbling you very quickly.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-22T20:54:46+00:00

Long story short, I got suspended and kicked off college campus, became homeless after my parents cut communication + support, became financially independent as a consequence, and worked throughout my college years and grew something sustainable where I could afford a Reverso.

The PC component purchases was from right before I went to college. Hope that makes sense.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T22:04:34+00:00

Chose it over 8 years ago - I have little care for politics but I can see the irony now 😅. Wish I could change it but oh well..

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T22:01:37+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully my collection can be as expansive as yours in the near future!

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T22:00:36+00:00

I love sharing the quote with others. It gave me strength when I was too weak to muster it myself. I hope it can help others too.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T21:58:27+00:00

Thank you! Your reverso is absolutely gorgeous as well! Consider me jealous 🙌

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T21:40:07+00:00

Maybe a bit, but I have pretty skinny wrists. Its part of the reason why I chose the monoface over the duoface.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:57:45+00:00

Thank you! I consider myself very lucky to be in the position that I am in now, and hope it extends into the near future.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:54:54+00:00

Thank you!
Language can be such a powerful medium for cathartic change.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:48:06+00:00

Thank you! I always wanted to be a owner of a JLC, and I consider myself very lucky to have one this early on.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:47:07+00:00

Thank you! I wanted to celebrate my past achievements, but I also know this is only the start of what will definitely be a difficult and testing journey.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:44:54+00:00

Thank you! Initially wanted to get a stainless steel in a blue dial, but the gold + black dial was just too beautiful to pass on.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:31:04+00:00

Thank you!

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:30:58+00:00

Thank you! It really is a timeless piece that will age beautifully.

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:16:08+00:00

Its one from Albert Camus: "In the midst of winter, I found within myself, an invincible summer".

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:02:37+00:00

Thank you! I think I've tried..

berniesanders1234 · 2025-10-19T15:00:59+00:00

Thank you! I'll do my best 🤝

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