“Hello Mr. Reynolds. I found something unexpected this morning during my walk on the beach,” Samantha began as she unfolded the velvet pouch. “And I was hoping you could tell me more about it.” Carefully, she emptied the contents onto the countertop. Sand came out, along with the diamond watch, which landed with a thud on the glass.
“Let’s see,” Mr. Reynolds said, in a curious voice and a warm, enthusiastic grin on his face. His life’s work involved designing and collecting jewelry and timepieces, a journey that began as a young apprentice in his late teens. Now, more than five decades later, his charming little seaside store had become a local treasure, filled with an eclectic array of jewelry and timepieces from different eras and origins.
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