Oh the stories a watch could tell.
Alexander City resident Mason Marvel now has a TAG Heuer watch in his possession. Marvel did not purchase the TAG Heuer watch he now has that is valued by many for its quality but this particular watch connects three generations of Marvels, family trips to the Coosa River and a fun time in Biloxi, Mississippi covering a decade of family history and lore. This watch was lost by Mason’s father 14 years ago on a kayaking trip down the Coosa River. Just a few weeks ago, the watch was returned to the Marvel family during a trip down the Coosa River. The watch belonged to Marvel’s father Jimmy and before that it belonged to Mason’s brother.
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