The Missing Bezel

It's just a piece of an old watch!But it's a piece of history. The bezel has been missing for a long time, but the watch is valuable and part of the culture -- the new owner wants it found. The job provides a chance for Lex Craig, world traveler, buyer and seller of odd things, to save his business. Perhaps a last chance.But seeking often leads to the discovery of the unintended, things that change life in unexpected ways. Lex's trip down the river of time into what has almost become folklore, puts him in contact with real people of the present, and new challenges and opportunities.A short story.