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Step into the stories behind the watches. The Declan James Journal: a collection of heritage, inspiration, and timeless tales

The Declan James Journal

The Tadpole and The Watch

Smoke snakes into the air from the cigarette resting in the ashtray. Half-filled moving-boxes clutter the room. I take a sip of my drink, place the glass on the desk among circular cocktail-glass stains.

Our Sicilian Tradition

What my Sicilian mother taught me about family traditions.

What is in a Name? Part 3: "The Great"

The value of a lifelong friendship and inspiration behind our watch "The Great"

What is in a Name? Part 2: "The Contender"

What being a Navy SEAL has taught me about life and the inspiration behind our watch name "The Contender"

What's in a Name? Part 1: "The Critic"

What being Navy SEAL has taught be about starting my own business and the inspiration behind our watch name "The Critic"

I Have a Watch Addiction

I have a watch addiction and I want to be honest with you about it

Why I Started Declan James Watch Co.

The lessons I learned as a Navy SEAL have been invaluable in building Declan James Watch Co., teaching me how to adapt and persevere through challenges. A mentor once told me, "It's not that SEALs are amazing at what they do that makes them successful; it's that they get back up every single time they are knocked down."
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