International Courant
BAGHDAD
One of many oldest horologists within the Iraqi capital Baghdad is refusing to name time on his 54-year lengthy profession.
71-year-old Sayyid Mohammed Araji repairs damaged wristwatches, desk clocks, and wall clocks in his tiny store which resembles a museum, situated in Meydan, one of many capital’s historic squares.
Chatting with Anadolu, Araji mirrored on his over half a century-long career:
“I began this commerce on the age of 15, studying it from my uncles. That they had inherited it from my grandfather. Now, I’m the one watch repairman left within the household. At 71, I consider I’m the one and oldest watch repairman within the space. This craft additionally helps me cowl my family bills. I’ve one daughter. I wished to show her the career, however she didn’t need to study it as a result of it’s a demanding job.”
‘Even when I’m drained, I’ve to return my clients’ entrusted objects absolutely repaired’
Araji additionally said that as a consequence of Baghdad’s excessive summer time warmth, he usually cannot work in his store, so he takes damaged clocks house to restore them as an alternative.
The Iraqi watch repairman, who repairs not solely wristwatches but in addition wall and desk clocks, famous that technological developments, notably the rise of smartwatches, have impacted his enterprise.
“Some clients need to restore watches which can be keepsakes from their grandfathers or fathers. Though the restore of those watches could be exhausting, it makes these folks comfortable. These clients are prepared to pay, even when the restore is pricey. Even after I’m drained, I ensure that to return their entrusted objects, absolutely repaired.”
*Written by Gizem Nisa Cebi in Istanbul
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