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Found wrist watches near Grand Central Terminal
Outside Grand Central Terminal
Found
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Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I found wrist watches outside Grand Central Terminal, 42nd Street entrance, around 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday. There were three watches: a silver stainless model with a blue face, a vintage gold-tone chronograph, and a sleek black sport watch with a bright orange strap. They looked recently dropped, just waiting for someone to claim them. I stood there for a moment, thinking of the owner and how the city can feel like a big maze. I'm hoping this listing helps reunite them with the person who owns them.
Approximate found location
Outside Grand Central Terminal
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