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Emil Wojcik, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares a deeply personal health update, revealing his journey through leukemia recovery and an upcoming stem cell transplant. Amidst this challenging period, Emil finds solace and anticipation in the horological world, specifically with the planned acquisition of a Christopher Ward Bell Canto. His post not only offers a glimpse into his resilience but also highlights how the passion for watches can provide a powerful anchor during life's most trying moments.
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I felt obligated to give a quick update after my first cautionary post in January about not ignoring what your body is telling you. Again, not looking for sympathy. It is what it is.
This week started the last main step to leukemia recovery, a stem cell transplant scheduled for Thursday. All my doctors have been very pleased with my progress from the first steps, continuing the same thoughts into the transplant.
But this is about watches, specifically the Christopher Ward Bell Canto. After my wife looked over my shoulder while I was reading a post on the brand on this forum, I mentioned that I’ve become really attracted to this watch and am specifically impressed with the reviews regarding quality and finishing, both in these forms and elsewhere online. Her immediate response was, “just buy it, you have cancer”—a line she had already used two other instances over these past few months, first for a JD, then a vintage AP. I told her I have to stop showing her things I like, but not before first asking if I could buy a Series 1 XKE, which was met with an immediate “no”. Was worth a try.
So yesterday I placed my order, paid the deposit, and received confirmation. Purple dial and strap. Expected delivery to begin in November. Very excited. Now I just have to live that long. LOL
The Moderator team has been sending you non-radiation "happy watch vibes" your way for weeks through your computer monitor. Wishing you all our best!
Wishing you the very best. You will get to enjoy that lovely watch. There is something to the power of positive thinking!
My most ardent wishes for the best possible outcome 🙏🙂. Cheers, congratulations on that gorgeous watch. Filip
And looking forward to your post in November 👍
Your post also puts into perspective issues about waiting lists and waiting times. My very best wishes, Jon
My only other truly new watch was a stainless DateJust that I foolishly used to trade up to vintage VC. All of my other watches have always been pre-owned.
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