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Traveling With Watches: How I Pack Without Scratches

Ellen Ashford · July 18, 2026
Traveling With Watches: How I Pack Without Scratches

Never wrap a watch in a sock and call it packed — that’s the short version of a $60 lesson I learned the hard way. At twenty-six, cocky and completely clueless about what a rolling suitcase does to an exposed case back, I flew into Portland only to find a hairline scratch cut across the … Read more

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Ellen Ashford

Watch collector, fountain pen enthusiast, and lifelong journaler. Time & Ink is where I explore the craft of analog living — from vintage timepieces and fine stationery to the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper.

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