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Etsy Finds: WatchManNYC
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Story by Vanessa
Published on April 1, 2008 in Spotlight 		Photo by  WatchManNYC
UPDATE: Ok, the jig is up! This was our devilish April Fools Joke, our beloved Etsians.  We hope you enjoyed it — and the waffles too. Here's a message from WatchManNYC...Love — Vanessa
HI!  THANK YOU FOR VISITIGN MY SHOP!!! I SELL ONLY OOAK FINE GOLD HANDCRAFTED! BUT BIG PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!ONLY 1 DAY ON ETSY AND ADMIN TRY TO SHUT ME DOWN.

THANK YOU  TO FOR THE PHOTOS- taiyofj.

mi michelle.

emilgh


ETSY SO CRAZY. WHY EVERYBODY ASK ME ABOUT WAFFLES???

Check out our Featured Seller, WatchManNYC! Work so beautiful, it gets featured twice.

I decided to venture into Manhattan the other Saturday, departing from my usual, cozy Brooklyn weekend routine. So many amazing fashions to be found on the streets of New York City!  When I was down by Battery Park, I met Avril, who happened to be selling his rad watches. As he showed them to me, he told me of the craftsmanship that was instilled in him, that his family has passed down for generations. 


I was so impressed by the variety of styles that he is able to make: everything from old school, elegant styles to hip pieces covered with bling. And I thought to myself, "This guy should definitely be on Etsy!" So I gave him my business card and told him to sign up! I gave him the whole pitch. And here he is ladies and gentlemen, WatchManNYC!

Check out his intricate work in the related items below. Welcome to Etsy and keep on tickin', WatchManNYC!

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Etsy Admin daniellexo says:

This guy is really talented. Great find vanessa!


4/1/08 at 11:56a.m.
Etsy Admin TeenAngster says:

Wow, I really need to pick up some of his handcrafted wares. So beautiful!


4/1/08 at 11:58a.m.
PortButtonsViNtAgE says:

color me confused....I went to his shop and I would like to see the funky ones that are in the big pic in the article...

are you guys pulling my leg? again??

waffles?


4/1/08 at 12:00p.m.
Etsy Admin jimchesters says:

:( My "Blingin' Spinnin' Rimz" watch already broke.. I hope this isn't calling out! :X


4/1/08 at 12:03p.m.
Widget says:

what the hell?


4/1/08 at 12:12p.m.
melaniefavreau says:

I can't decide between the Rolex and the Gold one! Somebody HELP ME!!! That is SO FUNNY! :D LOVE IT!!!


4/1/08 at 12:18p.m.
Etsy Admin emilybidwell says:

Thank you so much Etsy for bringing sellers like this to light! Bang up job!


4/1/08 at 12:22p.m.
ocbabyDestash says:

I NEED a new watch...however I can only pay with wooden nickles(handcrafted, of course!)...can I send them in after I get and approved of my watch?? The craftmanship does look like very high quality work....


4/1/08 at 12:22p.m.
meetyourmaker says:

Oh my gosh! I TOTALLY met Avril a few months ago down by south street seaport, and thought that his watches would be great for Etsy too- is this a small world or what!?


4/1/08 at 12:23p.m.
malinb says:

I'm SO proud of ETSY for really getting me this April Fool's...totally forgot what day it was and thought somebody had hacked into the site! (:


4/1/08 at 12:33p.m.
purposedesign says:

I'm so impressed with the quality of Watchman's photos. I wish he was selling some of the more blingy ones here on Etsy! ;-x


4/1/08 at 12:33p.m.
amuse says:

His photos are so well done...I think we can all learn from Avril.

I love you guys!


4/1/08 at 12:34p.m.
HeliS says:

Love WatchmanNYC! Great shop! :)


4/1/08 at 12:35p.m.
beckyrose says:

Wow! thank you for introducing me to such a talented craftsman! And he gives great advice too. I'll keep that blanket idea in mind.


4/1/08 at 12:38p.m.
babastudioPrague says:

Does he carve each one himself from a block of organic metal?

Oh hang on, I wasn't looking closely enough. Now I understand - they're CROCHETED aren't they?

;)


4/1/08 at 12:39p.m.
bonspielcreation says:

His work is really beautiful. But I think he is undercutting other handmade watch people on etsy.


4/1/08 at 12:43p.m.
TheLolaCollection says:

hehehehe ;)


4/1/08 at 12:49p.m.
brianataylor says:

ya, I've got to see if he crochets special watches. I want one with a big letter "B" on it, for Bonehead. I saw the featured watchman and thought "WTF?" Then "Jose" as in "No Way". You got me!


4/1/08 at 12:51p.m.
allthosethrees says:

WATCHMAN IS COPYING MY OOAK DESIGNS - I DEMAND ADMIN BLOCK HIS IP... AND SPANK HIM WITH A SWIMMY.


4/1/08 at 12:58p.m.
ThePeachTree says:

My boyfriend buys from the WatchManNYC ALL the time :) Great seller! Highly recommend!


4/1/08 at 12:58p.m.
BreadandBadger says:

I only wish WatchmanNYC took Alchemy requests!! I have some great custom styles in mind.

I'll just have to keep tabs on his shop for the future, I guess.


4/1/08 at 12:59p.m.
pookeh says:

i've been admiring his work for a very long time now. i'm so glad he's getting some much deserved recognition. YAY!! :)


4/1/08 at 12:59p.m.
sadiesez says:

OMG! Too funny-- just about to get pissed when I realized it was a goof! "Court Order"--That's why I became an artist! :)


4/1/08 at 1:04p.m.
puffluna says:

I feel bad for the little boy who's going to get spanked for buying junk.


4/1/08 at 1:05p.m.
Kymsart777 says:

LOL!!! I had to look twice! Very funny guys!!!


4/1/08 at 1:08p.m.
kittytrishia says:

Dang it now I want a rimmed out spinner bling bling thing that can't tell time.


4/1/08 at 1:17p.m.
zencreations04 says:

Whatever happend to the first storque article that appeared for a few minutes and then was gone? I saw this and hoped it was an April Fools Joke, but then the article mysteriously dissapeared. Whew! Gald this was a joke!!! LOL


4/1/08 at 1:44p.m.
Slowshirts says:

i don't understand...these aren't just cheap knock offs? There's no explanation in his profile, and the price don't seem to reflect "family craftsmanship" passed down over the years.


4/1/08 at 1:57p.m.
Slowshirts says:

jeeeeeeeeeez "doesn't" i meant doesn't.


4/1/08 at 1:57p.m.
Piggy says:

I wonder how he makes these watches (assemble the parts or mold them from metal).. he seems to be sending them from China.. maybe he has a factory back home..


4/1/08 at 2:03p.m.
avenuehandmade says:

Hahahaha. You got me too. I thought Etsy had been hacked! Too funny.


4/1/08 at 2:05p.m.
FoulFowl says:

I put one in my cart. I want to jump into the jacuzzi with this sexy watch!

Oh wait... You mean, I can't?

*clear cart*


4/1/08 at 2:07p.m.
parelle says:

Worse yet, I took this seriously at first and thought "Okay....." and didn't catch on until I saw today's Etsy Finds :)


4/1/08 at 2:07p.m.
Cheerupcherup says:

I'm furiously looking all over etsy to find more april fools jokes....


4/1/08 at 2:11p.m.
Piggy says:

OMG.. it's a joke?? *Saw the feedbacks*.. are we allowed to "purchase" the watches? :o) *lol*


4/1/08 at 2:14p.m.
bethgumnick says:

No fair, you guys!!!! I heard that WatchManNYC is actually the dog-walker and/or step-brother-in-law of one of the admins and that's how he got chosen to be featured.


4/1/08 at 2:15p.m.
nicoleleeartistry says:

Etsy ROCKS!!!


4/1/08 at 2:17p.m.
MagpieCollections says:

hehe...u guys..!!!


4/1/08 at 3:44p.m.
awelldressedbullet says:

Well done Etsy! You sure fooled alot of Etsians today! A great April Fools joke! - Kathy


4/1/08 at 4:52p.m.
siiri says:

I was SHOCKED! What a Joke! LOL!


4/1/08 at 5:21p.m.
Slowshirts says:

i had no idea it was April fools day until just a little bit ago. You got me GOOD,
making that fake shop really sealed the deal!


4/1/08 at 5:34p.m.
eclipse says:

WatchManNYC's Shop Announcement
ADMIN TRY TO SHUT ME DOWN. BUT NO FAKE!!!

*giggle*


4/1/08 at 5:48p.m.
pawandclawdesigns says:

*snort*


4/1/08 at 6:14p.m.
pawandclawdesigns says:

Hey, WatchMan Doesn't leave Feedback for his Buyers!

what a jerk!


4/1/08 at 6:16p.m.
ColibriDreams says:

LOL! I was like "oh no, someone hacked Etsy!"... Totally forgot what day it is. Bt I'm a bit bitter I couldn't buy his wonderful handmade watches before they were all gone...


4/1/08 at 9:48p.m.
bombshellstudios says:

So hilarious. I love all the feedback that Watchman has!


4/1/08 at 9:50p.m.
morganalexadesigns says:

Very clever and funny. I enjoyed the laugh and the waffles too!


4/1/08 at 11:09p.m.
bullfight says:

OH GEEEEEEEEEEZ! You totally got me!!! I was about to flip!


4/1/08 at 11:38p.m.
shopgoodgrace says:

I still want to know about the WAFFLES! :-)


4/2/08 at 10:10a.m.
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