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Etsy Finds: WatchManNYC


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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April 1, 2008 at 11:56 a.m.

daniellexo

This guy is really talented. Great find vanessa!

April 1, 2008 at 11:58 a.m.

TeenAngster

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

April 1, 2008 at noon

PortButtonsViNtAgE

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?

April 1, 2008 at 12:03 p.m.

jimchesters

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:12 p.m.

Widget

what the hell?

April 1, 2008 at 12:18 p.m.

melaniefavreau

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.

emilybidwell

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:22 p.m.

ocbabyDestash

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....

April 1, 2008 at 12:23 p.m.

meetyourmaker

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!?

April 1, 2008 at 12:33 p.m.

malinb

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! (:

April 1, 2008 at 12:33 p.m.

purposedesign

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:34 p.m.

amuse

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

I love you guys!

April 1, 2008 at 12:35 p.m.

HeliS

Love WatchmanNYC! Great shop! :)

April 1, 2008 at 12:38 p.m.

beckyrose

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.

April 1, 2008 at 12:39 p.m.

babastudioPrague

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?

;)

April 1, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.

bonspielcreation

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:49 p.m.

TheLolaCollection

hehehehe ;)

April 1, 2008 at 12:51 p.m.

brianataylor

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!

April 1, 2008 at 12:58 p.m.

allthosethrees

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:58 p.m.

ThePeachTree

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

April 1, 2008 at 12:59 p.m.

BreadandBadger

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.

April 1, 2008 at 12:59 p.m.

pookeh

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:04 p.m.

sadiesez

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:05 p.m.

puffluna

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:08 p.m.

Kymsart777

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.

kittytrishia

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:44 p.m.

zencreations04

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

April 1, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.

Slowshirts

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.

April 1, 2008 at 1:57 p.m.

Slowshirts

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

April 1, 2008 at 2:03 p.m.

Piggy

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..

April 1, 2008 at 2:05 p.m.

avenuehandmade

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

April 1, 2008 at 2:07 p.m.

FoulFowl

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*

April 1, 2008 at 2:07 p.m.

parelle

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

April 1, 2008 at 2:11 p.m.

Cheerupcherup

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

April 1, 2008 at 2:14 p.m.

Piggy

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

April 1, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.

bethgumnick

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.

April 1, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.

nicoleleeartistry

Etsy ROCKS!!!

April 1, 2008 at 3:44 p.m.

MagpieCollections

hehe...u guys..!!!

April 1, 2008 at 4:52 p.m.

awelldressedbullet

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

April 1, 2008 at 5:21 p.m.

siiri

I was SHOCKED! What a Joke! LOL!

April 1, 2008 at 5:34 p.m.

Slowshirts

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!

April 1, 2008 at 5:48 p.m.

eclipse

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

*giggle*

April 1, 2008 at 6:14 p.m.

pawandclawdesigns

*snort*

April 1, 2008 at 6:16 p.m.

pawandclawdesigns

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

what a jerk!

April 1, 2008 at 9:48 p.m.

ColibriDreams

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...

April 1, 2008 at 9:50 p.m.