Lost Art?

In the 1970s the local Coeur d'Alene, Idaho newspaper ran a series they called "Coeur d'Alene Has It" with the idea of highlighting local businesses one can find in town. In one edition of the series they featured my Grandfather, Everett Sexton, watchmaker and owner of Overjourde's Jewelers. That article read a lot like the one below, although for different reasons. The 1970s were dark times for watchmakers as mechanic watches seemed to be fading into history forever.


http://southpasadena.patch.com/articles/shop-local-the-lost-art-of-watchmaking

As an aside the jewelry store in Coeur d'Alene is still there. It is now Clark's Diamond Jewelry. It has been in business for more than 100 years. I highly recommend a visit if you are ever in that part of Idaho.

http://www.adiamondisfornow.com/