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Three years ago, Connoisseur of Time was honored to be recognized by WatchPro magazine as part of its “Hot 100,” the 100 top influencers of the U.S. watch industry. Ironically, we never shared it here. At the time, we were busy serving our clients, and the moment simply passed us by. I was reminded of it today and know that many of you who follow us have never seen it. While recognition like this is meaningful, by the time an award is announced, the work that earned it has already been done. Awards are announced in a moment. Trust is earned over years. Every one of our clients who chose to trust us, whether by purchasing an expensive watch without ever meeting us in person, entrusting us with a family heirloom, referring a friend, or returning over and over again, became part of the reputation this recognition represents. Thank you for placing your trust in us. We have never taken it lightly. Nearly all of our C.O.T. team who helped earn this recognition are still serving our clients today, and we’ve been fortunate to welcome a few more new team members along the way. They answer countless questions. They photograph watches honestly. They help write detailed descriptions. They service complicated movements, package every shipment with care, solve unexpected problems, coordinate constantly behind the scenes, and quietly do a hundred other things that most clients will never see. More than anything, they care about doing things the right way. Team, thank you for the heart, pride, craftsmanship, integrity, and care you bring to our clients every day. Three years later, that’s what means the most to me. Not simply that we were recognized, but that we’re still building the same way, with people we trust, serving clients who continue to trust us. To every client who has placed their trust in us, and every team member who has worked so hard to earn it, thank you for being part of the Connoisseur of Time story. Tomorrow morning, we’ll go back to earning it.