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Eastern Carolina Man Keeps Old Watches Ticking Save Email Print
Posted: 3:02 PM Jun 5, 2008
Last Updated: 1:52 PM Jun 6, 2008
Reporter: Tom Skinner

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Half a century or more ago, nearly every jewelry store had a watchmaker on staff. But as items we use have become more disposable, the need for these craftsmen has diminished. Country Rover Tom Skinner visits one of the last people in Eastern Carolina dedicated to keeping things running on time.

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