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Ah, I love my Concord ladies watch. Whenever I wear it, I think of Concord, Massachusetts, one of my favorite places to visit.It's such a quaint little town that's seeped in American history and literature. It seems that all my favorite authors spent time in Concord.Nathaniel Hawthorne, for example. Writer of two of my favorite books, “The Scarlett Letter” and “The House of Seven Gables”, Hawthorne, with his wife, rented the gorgeous cottage, The Old Manse, for $100 a year, back in 1842.The young Louisa May Alcott, of “Little Women” fame, lived with her family in another historic house, The Wayside. 13-year-old Louisa May had her own bedroom; in 1846, she wrote in her journal that she enjoyed being alone in her room, and that her mother had made it very pretty.Another Concord native was David Henry Thoreau, a poet, naturalist, philosopher, writer, historian, and everything in between. His brilliant essay, “Civil Disobedience”, urges readers to be cautions of governments, as they can do much to stifle individuality.Next time you wear your Concord mariner watch, think of Hawthorne, Alcott and Thoreau, and of all the creativity and revolution that the humble town of Concord inspired.

Of course, you don't need to be a mariner to wear a Concord Mariner watch �C you can wear these watches to a business meeting, the opera, shopping, or running. If you're curious to know what a mariner is, read on.A mariner is someone who operates, maintains or services a boat or other water-based vessel. Seafarers hold a whole range of positions to ensure the smooth running of a water vessel: whether you’re Chief Mate or Able Seaman or Oiler, your role is important.Deck crew are responsible for the general maintenance and running of the ship: they take care of the ship's hull and cargo gear, and might supervise diving and salvage operations. In the engineering department, crew maintain the propulsion systems, sewage, lighting, air condition, water and other systems.In the steward's department, the Chief Steward, the Chief Cook and the Steward's Assistant are responsible for preparing and serving meals, baking, cleaning accommodations, planning menus, and purchasing supplies. Other ship roles include Purser, who handles all money on board, Hospital Corpsman, Medical Doctor and Nurse.So, next time you glance down at your Concord Mariner watch, think of all the seafarers hard at work!